Rolex brought the red-and-blue GMT-Master bezel back in white gold only, and it was the first Pepsi bezel the maker produced in Cerachrom ceramic — red ceramic had not appeared in the catalogue before, and it followed the two-colour blue-and-black bezel launched the previous year. A steel Pepsi did not arrive until 2018.
Reference record
Production
2014–present
Model
GMT-Master II
Case material
18ct White Gold
Case size
40mm
Movement
Automatic
Calibre
Cal. 3186
Bezel
Ceramic · Rotating (Uni-directional)
Dial colours
Black
Market value band
$32k – $45k
Timeline
2014Launched with the first red-and-blue Cerachrom bezel, in white gold only
2018The 126710BLRO brings the Pepsi bezel to steel, four years later
What the specification implies
—Specification is precious metal only — this reference was never catalogued in steel.
—The bezel insert is Cerachrom ceramic, not the anodised aluminium used on the earlier 16710.
Common questions
When was the Rolex 116719BLRO produced?
The 116719BLRO has been in production since 2014.
What movement does the Rolex 116719BLRO use?
The Rolex 116719BLRO runs the Cal. 3186, an automatic movement.
How do I check a Rolex 116719BLRO with Watch Safe?
Look up the watch's serial number in the Watch Safe registry to see whether a record exists or a theft flag is attached. A registry search identifies records for a specific serial; it does not authenticate the watch. Authentication is performed in person by an independent expert authenticator, and Watch Safe records and publishes the result.