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Model Name:
Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi White Gold
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Reference:
16719BLRO
Price ($)
$
40600
Country:
Switzerland
A.I. Rating
9.2
Crowd Rating:
2745
Watch Description
The Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II in 18 kt white gold with a midnight blue dial and an Oyster bracelet. During Baselworld 2019, Rolex introduced one of the most notable editions yet, the Rolex GMT-Master II 126719 in white gold. Produced with either a midnight blue or meteorite dial, the white gold Pepsi GMT is a unique iteration of the famed pilot’s watch
This model features a midnight blue dial and a two-colour Cerachrom bezel insert in red and blue ceramic. In addition to conventional hour, minute and seconds hands, the GMT-Master II features an arrow-tipped hand, which circles the dial once every 24 hours, as well as a bidirectional rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel. The distinctively coloured 24-hour hand displays the “home” reference time in a first time zone which can be read on the graduations on the bezel. The traveller’s local time is easily set by “jumping” from hour to hour, thanks to an ingenious mechanism operated via the winding crown: the hour hand can be adjusted forwards or backwards independently of the minute and seconds hands. This allows travellers to adapt to their new time zone without affecting the precision of their timekeeping.
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Gold (18k)
Round
Sapphire
Screw-in
Automatic
Automatic 3285
70
Blue
A.I. Watch Review:
# Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi White Gold Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Rolex GMT-Master II Pepsi White Gold (ref. 126719BLRO) is a premium sports watch blending luxury and functionality in a 40mm 18k white gold Oyster case topped with the iconic bidirectional red-and-blue "Pepsi" Cerachrom ceramic bezel, a crisp black dial with applied hour markers and Mercedes hands treated with Chromalight lume, targeting affluent travelers and collectors who desire understated opulence with true GMT dual-time capability, powered by the robust in-house automatic Calibre 3285 offering a superior 70-hour power reserve.
## Overall Watch Rating: 9.3/10.0
**Movement Metric (9.9/10.0)** - Rolex's Calibre 3285 delivers peerless reliability, precision, and longevity comparable to the finest in-house movements from Patek Philippe or Audemars Piguet.
**Material Metric (9.8/10.0)** - The 18k white gold case paired with sapphire crystal and Rolex's signature brushing/polishing rivals the material excellence of Vacheron Constantin Overseas models.
**Dials & Design Metric (9.7/10.0)** - The timeless Pepsi bezel and balanced black dial execute flawless legibility and aesthetics on par with vintage Rolex sports icons.
**Cohesiveness Metric (9.6/10.0)** - Every element from bezel to bracelet harmonizes perfectly, embodying Rolex's unified luxury sports philosophy.
**Rarity Metric (9.5/10.0)** - At over $40,000 retail, its precious metal construction elevates scarcity beyond standard steel GMTs.
**History & Innovation Metric (9.4/10.0)** - Pioneering the traveler's watch since 1955 for Pan Am pilots, it matches the cultural impact of the Omega Speedmaster.
**Versatility Metric (9.3/10.0)** - Seamlessly transitions from boardroom to cockpit, outperforming pure divers like the Submariner in dressier scenarios.
**Brand Metric (9.2/10.0)** - Rolex stands as a pillar of luxury horology, akin to Omega in heritage but with unmatched global prestige.
**Functions Metric (8.5/10.0)** - Solid timekeeping with GMT and date meets expectations for a high-end sports watch like the IWC Pilot's Watch.
**Complications Metric (7.8/10.0)** - The GMT function and date provide practical utility similar to standard traveler's watches from Breitling.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.2
## WM Collector Grade: C+
## Performance Insights: Excels in movement, materials, and design with iconic appeal, though functions and complications are solid but not standout; solid luxury but priced at a steep brand premium versus its $12,000 implied value.
## TPS Interpretation: Premium Priced: Delivers hallmark Rolex excellence in craftsmanship and heritage, justified by prestige but offering modest bang-for-buck at current market levels.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**
