This replica GMT-Master 126710BLRO black dial pairs the famous red-and-blue “Pepsi” ceramic bezel with a black lacquer dial, creating a high-contrast combination that has defined the GMT-Master II line since Rolex reintroduced the color scheme in 2018. The 126710BLRO reference replaced the older 116710 generation with a slimmer case profile and a redesigned crown system. At 40mm, the case wears identically to other current-production GMT-Master references, but the Pepsi bezel gives it immediate visual separation from the Batman and Root Beer alternatives. Black dial versions read more legibly than some blue-dial GMT variants because the white gold hour markers stand out sharply against the dark background.

Build Details

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Dial color: black lacquer
• Bezel: red and blue ceramic bi-directional (Pepsi)
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops magnification at 3 o’clock
• Functions: dual time zone via independent GMT hand, date
• Movement: automatic GMT caliber

The Pepsi bezel transitions from deep blue at 18:00 to red at 6:00, with the color split falling precisely at the 12 and 6 markers. Achieving this two-tone ceramic effect requires separate firing processes for each half, which is why earlier generations relied on aluminum inserts instead.

What Collectors Notice

Three details tend to draw attention on the 126710BLRO. First, the bezel color saturation under different lighting: indoor fluorescent pulls the blue toward navy, while direct sunlight reveals a brighter cobalt. Second, the black dial version avoids the text-legibility issues that sometimes affect blue-dial references. Third, the GMT hand in green adds a third color layer to the overall design. For a diamond-set alternative within the same family, see the 116769TBR with diamond bracelet. The full GMT-Master collection covers every bezel combination currently in production.

This vs Other Versions

Among Pepsi-bezel GMT references, the black dial version sits between the sportier all-steel models and the dressier two-tone Everose variants. It reads as a versatile daily piece that works with both casual and business outfits. The 40mm sizing keeps it from feeling oversized, while the ceramic bezel resists scratching far better than vintage aluminum inserts did. This replica GMT-Master 126710BLRO black remains one of the most recognized color combinations in the entire lineup.