This replica GMT-Master 126710BLRO 40mm brings together the iconic Pepsi bezel palette with a black dial on the current-generation case platform. The 126710BLRO reference sits at the core of the modern GMT-Master II range, featuring the red-and-blue ceramic bezel insert that has been a signature of this line since the 1960s. Updated case geometry trims the distance between lugs compared to the previous 116710 series, and the overall wearing profile sits closer to the wrist despite maintaining the same 40mm diameter. The combination of a bold bezel with a restrained black dial keeps the watch readable in any lighting condition.

Technical Overview

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Dial: black with luminous hour markers
• Bezel: red and blue ceramic, 24-hour scale
• Crystal: sapphire, anti-reflective coating on the inner surface
• Bracelet: Oyster with Oysterclasp and Easylink extension
• Movement: automatic GMT
• Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, independent GMT hand

The 24-hour bezel scale allows tracking a second time zone at a glance. Rotating the bezel aligns the arrow-tipped GMT hand with the desired reference city, making it a practical travel tool rather than a purely decorative element.

Inside the Movement

The GMT complication works through an independently adjustable local-hour hand that can be set forward or backward in one-hour increments without disturbing the minute hand or GMT hand. This makes crossing time zones straightforward: land, pull the crown to position one, click the hour hand to local time, done. The seconds hand continues running during the adjustment, so the watch never loses accuracy during the process. Compared to the 116769TBR diamond version, this reference prioritizes everyday wearability over statement jewelry. Browse the entire GMT-Master lineup to compare bezel and dial configurations.

What Sets It Apart

The Pepsi GMT-Master has always been the default choice for buyers entering the collection for the first time. Red and blue is the original color scheme, and the black dial version adds a level of versatility that colored dials cannot match. The 40mm case size hits the sweet spot for most wrist sizes, avoiding the too-small feel of vintage 38mm references and the bulk of oversized sport watches. This replica GMT-Master 126710BLRO 40mm delivers that balanced proportion with the bezel palette that started the entire dual-timezone tradition.