Introduction
Released in 1954, the Rolex GMT-Master resulted from a collaboration between now-extinct airline Pan Am and Rolex on a watch that would display the time across two time zones at once. Thanks to the popularisation of commercial air travel, planes were becoming more advanced and traveling longer distances. This resulted in pilots crossing time zones during flights more frequently, and thus a need for uniformity across the aviation industry was highlighted. To eliminate errors caused by time confusion, the industry adopted a standard time-zone, Greenwich Mean Time. As such, the GMT-Master's fourth hand, its 2nd hour hand, was used to constantly display Greenwich Mean Time, as its model name implies, while its regular hour hand displayed local time. While the aviation industry's standard time-zone switched to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in 1972, the name of the legendary GMT-Master was far too long in use for Rolex to change it. Today, the GMT-Master has become one of Rolex's most iconic models, with very few pilot's watches, if any, rivaling its level of fame, popularity, or signature design – and it certainly looks like it will stay that way.
Released in 2019, the 126719BLRO features the newest cal. 3285 movement, paired with an 18kt white gold construction and Gibeon meteorite dial.
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Grade
M 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Box and Papers
Est. value range
$40,000 – $60,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
40mm
Model
GMT-Master II
Movement
Automatic cal. 3285
Reference
126719BLRO
Bracelet
18kt white gold Oyster bracelet
Year
2019
Condition
Near-Mint
Material
18kt white gold
Included
Watch, box and papers
Dial Color
Silver (Meteorite)
THE CONSTRUCTION
Boasting one of Rolex's most sought-after dial types, the ref. 126719BLRO features a silver Gibeon meteorite dial that sports some incredibly beautiful veining. As meteorite is a naturally occurring material, no two slices of meteorite share the same pattern, and thus each timepiece is unique.
THE CONSTRUCTION
With its otherwise monochromatic construction, the ref. 126719BLRO's blue and red "Pepsi" bezel adds a wonderfully vivid pop of color to the timepiece's aesthetic.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT
This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
Condition
Watch is in near-mint condition, showing light superficial scratches along the surface of the case, bracelet and clasp. Bracelet was previously sized but the two removed links are included.
Our Perspective
An incredibly rare and immaculately executed timepiece, the ref. 126719BLRO has deservedly become one of the most sought-after GMT-Master II variants in recent times, with collectors flocking to its stunning dial luxurious 18kt white gold construction. With a unique dial made out of a slice of Gibeon meteorite, this watch is literally out of this world.
Eric Ku
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