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In April 2026, Rolex removed the current GMT-Master II “Pepsi” references from its catalog.

The discontinued range included the Oystersteel ref. 126710BLRO on Oyster and Jubilee bracelets, along with the white-gold ref. 126719BLRO in blue lacquer and meteorite-dial configurations.

eight screws. one icon.

gérald genta sketched the royal oak on a hotel napkin in 1972. he used exposed hexagonal screws because he'd been looking at a deep-sea diver's helmet. nobody in luxury watchmaking had ever put visible screws on a dress watch before.

fifty years later, every major sports watch borrows something from this design. the octagonal bezel. the integrated bracelet. the finishing contrast between brushed flats and polished bevels.

the grande tapisserie pattern on the dial is thousands of tiny raised squares — each one machined individually. under a loupe, the precision is almost unnerving. on wrist, it just looks like the dial is alive.

As the flagship unisex model since 2021, this 40mm Ballon Bleu truly hits the mark. At 12.4mm thick, it houses a high-end automatic movement that’s as reliable as it is refined. While the 3-bar water resistance keeps it strictly in the "dress watch" category, the visual impact of the guilloché dial makes it the center of attention. Is 40mm the ultimate "Goldilocks" size for the series?

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