What the 126710BLRO is

The Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLRO is a stainless steel watch. Rolex released it in 2018. It replaced the 116719BLRO, which was white gold. The 126710BLRO has a blue and red ceramic bezel. The bezel is called Cerachrom. The dial is black. The hands and hour markers have Chromalight lume. The watch shows two time zones. The GMT hand points to a 24-hour scale.

Genuine specs

  • Case: 40 mm stainless steel, Oystersteel
  • Bezel: blue and red Cerachrom ceramic, 24-hour scale
  • Movement: caliber 3285, automatic
  • Power reserve: 70 hours
  • Water resistance: 100 meters
  • Bracelet: Oyster or Jubilee, depending on version
  • Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops lens over date

How replicas compare

Replica makers copy the 126710BLRO case, dial, and bezel. The best replicas use a ceramic bezel insert. Cheaper replicas use painted metal or plastic. The blue and red colors on replicas may not match the genuine Cerachrom. The genuine bezel has a matte finish and platinum-coated numerals. Replica bezels often have glossy finish and printed numerals. The case shape on replicas can be thicker or have wrong lug width. The crown guards may differ. The bracelet on replicas may have sharp edges or wrong clasp markings.

Movement options in replicas

Replica 126710BLRO watches come with different movements. Some use a Chinese clone of the Rolex 3285. Others use a modified ETA or Seiko movement. The clone 3285 can have a 24-hour hand that jumps on its own. That matches the genuine GMT function. Lower-cost movements may not have a true GMT function. The 24-hour hand may be fixed to the hour hand. Check if the GMT hand can be set apart from the hour hand. Also check the power reserve. Genuine is 70 hours. Replicas range from 38 to 60 hours.

What to inspect

  • Bezel: ceramic insert, color depth, numeral fill
  • Dial: text font, spacing, lume color
  • Hands: GMT hand shape, length, and finish
  • Case: lug shape, crown guard profile, thickness
  • Bracelet: link fit, clasp engraving, screws
  • Movement: GMT function, beat rate, power reserve

Cost range

Replica 126710BLRO prices run from $80 to $600. Lower prices buy painted bezels and fixed GMT hands. Higher prices buy ceramic bezels and clone 3285 movements. No replica matches the genuine watch in materials or finishing. The genuine 126710BLRO has a retail price of $10,700 as of 2024. That price is from Rolex. Authorized dealers do not keep it in stock.