Pre-Loved Rolex GMT-Master II
The traveller's watch with two-tone bezel appeal.
The GMT-Master II is the definitive pilot and traveller's Rolex, and its most sought-after two-colour bezels are far easier to obtain pre-owned than at retail. The secondary market gives you immediate access to Pepsi, Batman and other coveted configurations.
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Why the GMT-Master II is iconic
Rolex developed the original GMT-Master in the 1950s with Pan Am for pilots crossing time zones, using a 24-hour hand and rotating bezel to track a second time zone. The GMT-Master II added an independently adjustable hour hand for tracking a third zone.
What to pay pre-owned
Pre-owned GMT-Master II models typically range from around £9,000 to £16,000, with a median near £9,975 for recent ceramic references. Popular bezel colourways, Jubilee bracelets, precious metals, full sets and condition all influence price.
Sizes & variants
Buyers seek the Pepsi (126710BLRO), Batman (126710BLNR), the discontinued Batgirl and current brown-and-black bezel options, on Oyster or Jubilee bracelets.
How to authenticate
- 1.Verify the serial and reference numbers match across the watch, warranty card and rehaut engraving.
- 2.Have a watchmaker confirm the GMT movement and independent hour-hand function operate correctly for the reference.
- 3.Buy from a seller offering an authentication guarantee, ideally with original box and papers.
Guidance only — always buy from sellers offering an authentication guarantee.
Buying a pre-owned Rolex GMT-Master II — FAQs
What do the nicknames Pepsi and Batman mean?
They refer to bezel colours: Pepsi is the red-and-blue bezel and Batman is the blue-and-black bezel, both long-standing collector favourites.
Does the GMT-Master II track two or three time zones?
It can track up to three: local time, a second zone via the 24-hour hand, and a third by rotating the bezel.
Are pre-owned GMT-Master II prices above retail?
The most popular ceramic configurations often trade above list price pre-owned due to strong demand and limited supply at authorised dealers.