Rolex Pepsi 126710BLRO: Bezel, Bracelet and Care
The red and blue bezel gives the Rolex GMT-Master II its familiar “Pepsi” nickname. The example identified in this archive as reference 126710BLRO pairs that bezel with a black dial and a Jubilee bracelet.
The travel display
The arrow tipped 24 hour hand and numbered bezel provide a second time reference. Rolex’s GMT-Master II overview explains how this works with the independently adjustable local hour hand. Use the owner’s instructions for the exact watch when setting it.
Keep the specification consistent
The original article alternated between 70 and 72 hours of power reserve. Rolex describes calibre 3285 with approximately 70 hours. A reserve figure describes a fully wound movement; it is not a guarantee of the condition or performance of an individual preowned watch.
Look at the bracelet and bezel
The Jubilee’s smaller center links give this example a different texture from an Oyster bracelet. Check fit, included links and clasp operation. Examine the bezel insert and crystal in ordinary light and ask about replacement parts.
Care should follow the watch’s condition
Confirm water resistance before water exposure. If moisture appears inside the watch, seek prompt professional attention. Rice and body heat are not watch repairs. Ask a watchmaker for advice rather than trying to dry the mechanism yourself.
There is no universal requirement to keep a watch on a winder for a fixed number of hours each day. Follow the appropriate winding and storage instructions.
The photographs are from an earlier listing. Confirm the actual reference, service history, current price and included accessories before purchase.
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