Rolex GMT-Master II 116719 BLRO "Pepsi Bezel" Luxury Watch Review

Hail the return of the king! The 2014 resurrection of the “Pepsi” bezel Rolex GMT-Master II 116719 BLRO was a euphoric moment for Rolex collectors. But like the Sword of Damocles, this royal Rolex comes with a catch; the first blue-and-red ceramic bezel GMT-Master II exclusively exists as a white gold rarity fit for a king. The sensational 2013 Rolex GMT-Master II BLNR “Batman” was a tough act to follow; Rolex rose to the challenge with the biggest gun in its aeronautical arsenal. Originally conceived as a pilot’s tool in the signature colors of Pan-Am, the model’s original client, the “Pepsi” bezel GMT – in all its iterations – is a certified legend. From the moment the modern “super case” GMT-Master II launched in 2005, Rolex fans were clamoring for a variant with a Cerachrom ceramic “Pepsi” GMT bezel. In 2014, Rolex delivered; the first-ever red ceramic from Rolex joined forces with 2013’s celebrated blue Cerachrom to bring the “Pepsi” GMT-Master II out of retirement. With a full 18-karat white gold case, matching bracelet, and a retail price of almost $40,000 U.S. dollars, the “Pepsi” proved that if you’re really good in a previous life, you come back as something even better. A bezel of Rolex Cerachrom ceramic is the star of this marquee attraction. The unique red and blue GMT-Master II bezel resists scratches and scuffs to maintain an unblemished appearance. The wells that define the numerals and indexes of the 24-hour GMT scale are filled with platinum for radiance