
Property of an Important Rocky Mountain Collector
Reference 116719BLRO GMT-Master II 'Pepsi' | A white gold automatic dual time wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2017
Auction Closed
December 8, 10:03 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: black
Caliber: cal. 3186 automatic, 31 jewels
Case: 18k white gold, screw down case back
Case number: 09'L10'7Q3
Closure: 18k white gold Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with outer packaging, International Guarantee card dated 5 May 2017, booklet, and hangtag
Introduced in 2014, the Rolex GMT-Master II Reference 116719BLRO marked the celebrated return of the iconic red and blue “Pepsi” bezel to the collection, this time in white gold. A direct descendant of the dual-time pilot’s watches first launched in the 1950s, this reference combines Rolex’s technical mastery with timeless design.
The 116719BLRO was the first Rolex to feature a Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel in two colors—a remarkably difficult innovation—seamlessly transitioning between vivid red and deep blue tones. The watch is powered by the Calibre 3186, offering independent hour adjustment for time zone changes, a hallmark of the GMT-Master line. Its black dial, paired with the weight and warmth of white gold, gives the watch a distinctly modern, refined, and understated look, while preserving the spirit of the original “Pepsis” worn by aviators and world travelers alike. Now discontinued and succeeded by the steel “Pepsi” of 2018, the white gold 116719BLRO remains a sought-after classic that bridges Rolex’s tool-watch roots with its contemporary luxury status. We are pleased to present the present 116719BLRO in unworn and stickered condition complete with its full suite of accessories.