Two tone Rolex GMT-Master II with a black dial, shown for comparison with the all gold 126718GRNR

The Exquisite Craftsmanship of Rolex GMT-Master II Yellow Gold 126718 GRNR - A 2023 Masterpiece

The Rolex GMT-Master II 126718GRNR pairs yellow gold with a black dial and a gray and black bezel. This guide looks at its main features and explains a distinction worth checking when comparing photographs and listings.

A note about the photos: Our original photographs, including the featured image, show a two tone GMT-Master II with silver colored outer bracelet links. They are included for comparison and do not depict the all gold 126718GRNR. Always match a listing’s reference and material description to the actual watch offered.

Yellow Gold Case and Bracelet

Rolex specifies a 40 mm case and a Jubilee bracelet in 18 kt yellow gold for reference 126718GRNR. The photographed watch has a different material combination, although its dial and bezel have a similar appearance.

Side view of a two tone GMT-Master II showing its winding crown and bezel
The photographs show a two tone watch, not the all gold 126718GRNR.

Movement and Time Zones

The 126718GRNR uses automatic calibre 3285 with approximately 70 hours of power reserve. Its additional hand reads against the bezel’s 24 hour scale. The local hour hand can be moved independently, allowing the wearer to change local time while keeping a reference time.

Black Dial and Gray and Black Bezel

The black dial has luminous hands and markers. A rotating bezel carries a gray and black ceramic insert. These features are useful points of comparison, but they are not enough by themselves to identify a watch’s exact reference or materials.

Two tone GMT-Master II with a black dial and Jubilee bracelet held in a gloved hand
Silver colored outer bracelet links distinguish the photographed version from an all gold bracelet.

Bracelet and Clasp

The yellow gold model has a Jubilee bracelet, an Oysterlock safety clasp and an Easylink extension that adds about 5 mm. Check bracelet length and included spare links when considering a used example.

Back of the two tone Jubilee bracelet showing the closed clasp
Clasp and bracelet photograph of the two tone comparison watch.

Condition and Everyday Use

Rolex lists a sapphire crystal and water resistance to 100 metres. For an individual used watch, confirm its condition and service history before relying on its original rating.

Look closely at the case edges, bezel, bracelet and clasp in a listing’s photographs. Ask for clearer images where needed and confirm any replacement parts or alterations in writing. The original box, documents and spare links should be described separately rather than assumed to be included.

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Specifications source: Rolex GMT-Master II 126718GRNR.

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