Rolex GMT Master II - An Outsider’s Review & Comparison

It seems the $99 GMT-Master has long been a bit of a work in progress for Rolex, a testbed for ideas that could make or break the company. If you go back to 1954 when the GMT-Master was born, a collaboration with PanAm to furnish its international pilots—very publicly, of course—with watches that were capable of tracking several time zones at once.

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The king of watchmaking, Rolex, has produced some popular watches over time but the Rolex GMT Pepsi is special. Since its inception in 1988, the Rolex GMT Pepsi has pushed itself into the brand’s story. When this watch was released, the popularity for it boomed.

From 1959 to 2014 – when the Cerachrom bezel appeared on the Pepsi (it initially appeared on the full gold model in 2005) – the two-colour insert was made of aluminium and dyed using a classic anodizing process – all the competitors adopted the same solution. Following a launch strategy introduced with other collections, the gold version paved the way for the steel one.

Size: 40.5mm x 13mm (Thickness)

Ref. No: 116713LN

Movement: Nickle Plated Rolex Clone (Rolex 3186), ETA 25 jewel Automatic Movement

Case: Polished 904L stainless steel case (same construction as genuine)

Crystal: Swiss Standard Scratch proof anti reflective Sapphire Crystal

Dial: Black Dial

Bezel: Full Ceramic Sandwich Numeral Bezel (same construction as genuine)

Bracelet: 18K Yellow Gold Plated 2 tone Oyster Stainless Steel Bracelet

Clasp: New Rolesor Clasp

Back: Solid Case Back

Crown: Screw down crown with o ring

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, GMT, Date at position 3 (set via crown)

Remark: 1:1 replicated from a genuine watch sample

Water Proof: 100 Meters/10atm

Rolex Pepsi Review: The GMT Master II 116719 BLRO

What's the connection between a soft drink and the Red & Blue Rolex Pepsi watch? Find out now!

Why does Rolex use Pepsi? Rolex is the only expensive watch company that has not just one but two watches that are nicknamed after soft drinks. Of course, we're talking about the Rolex GMT Master II watches that have split two-color dials. This particular review is focused on one, the 18kt white gold ref 116719 BLRO with the blue and red bezel known as the "Pepsi" and if you got one of these watches then "You got the right stuff, baby!"

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One of the things that differentiate the GMT Master II from the older GMT series is that Rolex implemented the Cerachrom bezel insert. The advantage if this new bezel is that it's made of a highly scratch-resistant hardened ceramic material and it has UV repelling properties so that colors won't fade when exposed to ultraviolet rays ...even for a long duration.

In the olden days of watchmaking, when bezels were made entirely of metal, there were obvious challenges for Rolex to come up with this new ceramic material and Rolex had to really think outside of the box.

One can truthfully say that Rolex was never accused of was being uncreative with their manufacturing or lacking in the innovation department. They've been consistently doling out new patents that improved watchmaking from the very beginning of their existence.

Another fine example of such innovation is the Rolex Easylink 5mm extension link found on the bracelet of this watch. This allows you to make a quick 5mm adjustment to the size of the bracelet to compensate when the wrist naturally expands and contracts with fluctuations in temperature and humidity.

You won't find any surprises under the cap of this Pepsi though. The Rolex GMT Master II has its dependable Superlative Chronometer under the hood of this bad boy. The Rolex Caliber 3186, a 31 jewel movement, holds its power for approximately 50 hours and beats at a rate of 28,800 VPH.

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Except for the Cellini, all modern Rolex watches will have the words “Rolex Oyster Perpetual” somewhere in their name to signify the use of Oyster cases (waterproof to at least 100 meters) and Perpetual movements (also known as automatic movements). However, there’s also a collection of watches called the Rolex Oyster Perpetual, which are the brand’s entry-level models.

Rolex’s portfolio consists of just two main lines of watches: the Professional and the Classic series. The Professional Collection contains perhaps the most instantly recognizable names, the tool watch models such as the Submariner, Daytona, Explorer, and GMT-Master. Each one was (and still is) designed to do a specific job, whether that is keeping track of dive times, lap times, or times in another country. The Classic Collection also has some big hits, such as the Day-Date and Datejust; the former serves as the ultimate statement of prestige and attainment while the latter is an iconic all-rounder that’s essentially the quintessential Rolex watch.

On the whole, the Classic models are simpler than their brawny brethren, both aesthetically and in terms of complications. The Sky-Dweller’s wonderful annual calendar and GMT functionality aside, the rest of the Rolex Classic range is relatively conservatively styled and with fairly modest features. And coming in as the most humble, understated, and unpretentious of them all is the Rolex Oyster Perpetual watch collection.

Current Oyster Perpetual Collection Key Features:

  • Reference Numbers: 276200; 277200; 124200; 126000; 124300

  • Year of Introduction: 2020

  • Case Sizes: 28mm; 31mm; 34mm; 36mm; 41mm

  • Materials: Oystersteel (904L Stainless Steel)

  • Functions: Time w/ Running Seconds

  • Dial: Multiple Colors Options w/ Luminous Hour Markers

  • Luminous Material: Chromalight

  • Bezel: Fixed, Stainless Steel, Smooth Style

  • Crystal: Sapphire (Flat)

  • Movement: Rolex Caliber 2232 or Caliber 3230 (self-winding)

  • Water Resistance: 100 Meters / 330 Feet

  • Strap/Bracelet: Oyster Bracelet (Stainless Steel)

  • Clasp: Oysterclasp w/ Easylink Extension System (Stainless Steel)

  • Approx. Price (USD): $5,300 – $6,150 (Retail); $10,000 – $60,000 (Pre-Owned)

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