The GMT-Master appeared in the 1950s, developed specifically for Pan Am airline pilots to keep track of two time zones while on the job. Rolex made the very first GMT-Master replica watch in stainless steel and equipped it with a blue and red bezel to divide the 24 hours of the GMT indication into day and night hours.
That colorway finally picked up the “Pepsi” nickname and despite other color choices, the blue and red combo became the quintessential look for the fake Rolex GMT.
So when Rolex released the brand new stainless steel GMT-Master II ref. 126710BLRO “Pepsi” in 2018, there was no doubt that it would become a mega success and continues to be a popular option on the used secondary market.
Sporting a 40mm stainless steel case, a matching stainless steel Jubilee bracelet, “Pepsi” Cerachrom ceramic bezel, and powered by the new-generation Caliber 3285 automatic movement boasting major performance improvements, this is the model that brings the GMT-Master squarely into the 21st century.
And judging by its exceptional current demand and price point on the secondary market, this is one Rolex model that will possibly hold on to its value for the foreseeable future.
Once a smallish manual-winding chronograph that never really took off during its time, to today’s perfectly-proportioned modern automatic luxury chronograph, the Rolex Daytona now stands out as the most famous model of its genre.
That’s the unapologetically opulent, yellow gold replica Rolex Daytona ref. 116508 with a brilliant green sunburst dial. Solid yellow gold Rolex watches have always been ageless; but when we’re discussing a yellow gold Daytona paired with a dial in the brand’s signature green hue, the appeal is amplified. Forget being a future collectible; the four-year-old Rolex Daytona ref. 116508 is actually a collectible right now.
You must know the stainless steel and ceramic Daytona design is certainly highly regarded, but there is another, more luxurious version of Rolex’s flagship timepiece that has become a must-have in recent years.
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