If you are ready to sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches, or want an honest idea of what yours is worth, we would like to hear from you. We buy every modern reference: the 126711CHNR Root Beer, the 126710BLRO Pepsi, the 126710BLNR and 116710BLNR Batman, the 126710GRNR Bruce Wayne, the left-handed 126720VTNR Sprite, and the gold models such as the 126715CHNR and 126713GRNR. Earlier references are welcome too.
We buy outright for our own stock, so there is no commission to pay and no wait for a buyer. The valuation is free, we cover fully insured postage or collection, and once the price is agreed and the watch is authenticated, you are paid by secure bank transfer within 24 hours.
How to sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches to Kings & Queens
- Share the basics. Tell us the reference or nickname, the bracelet, the year of purchase and whether you still have the box and papers. Photographs on WhatsApp help us give a quick initial figure, but they are not essential to begin.
- We make you an offer. It is based on what your exact GMT-Master II, with its bezel colours and bracelet, is achieving on the pre-owned market today, and we explain how we reached it.
- Visit or send it free. Come to our Hatton Garden showroom by appointment, or let us arrange fully insured postage or collection at our cost.
- Paid within 24 hours. Once the watch has been checked and authenticated in person and you are happy with the offer, we pay you by secure bank transfer within 24 hours.
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What affects what your GMT-Master II is worth
When you sell Rolex GMT-Master II models, the bezel colours do much of the talking, but they are only part of the picture. These are the points we look at.
Bezel colours and nickname. Root Beer, Pepsi, Batman, Sprite and Bruce Wayne are effectively separate watches to the market, each with its own following. Demand for each combination moves over time, so our offer reflects the market as it stands now.
Metal. Oystersteel, Everose Rolesor, yellow Rolesor and solid Everose gold each sit at their own level. A 126711CHNR and a 126715CHNR share a bezel but are very different watches to value.
Bracelet. Several modern references have been made on both the Jubilee and the Oyster bracelet, and buyers often have a clear preference. We confirm which one your watch left the factory with and judge its stretch and clasp.
Generation. The current 1267xx references with calibre 3285 are valued separately from the 1167xx generation, and from older aluminium-bezel models such as the 16710.
Completeness. The warranty card, both boxes and the spare links all add to the offer, as does a recent Rolex service record.
Originality. Replacement bezel inserts, service dials and non-original bracelets reduce value. On older watches with aluminium inserts this matters a great deal, because inserts were easy to swap. If something has been changed, tell us; an honest starting point gets you a better offer.
Which GMT-Master II do you have?
To sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches quickly, it helps to know the exact reference, because the nickname alone can cover more than one watch. The reference is printed on the warranty card or certificate, and on modern pieces it is engraved on the case between the lugs at 12 o'clock. The letters at the end, such as BLRO, CHNR or GRNR, describe the bezel colours. There is no need to remove the bracelet; the card or a photograph of the paperwork is enough.
| Reference | Nickname | What sets it apart |
|---|---|---|
| 126711CHNR | Root Beer | Oystersteel and Everose gold, brown and black ceramic bezel |
| 126715CHNR | Root Beer in gold | Solid Everose gold with the same brown and black bezel |
| 126710BLRO | Pepsi | Oystersteel with a blue and red ceramic bezel |
| 126710BLNR and 116710BLNR | Batman | Blue and black ceramic bezel; the earlier 116710BLNR came on the Oyster bracelet |
| 126710GRNR | Bruce Wayne | Oystersteel with a grey and black ceramic bezel, introduced in 2024 |
| 126713GRNR | Grey and black in Rolesor | Yellow Rolesor with a grey and black bezel |
| 126720VTNR | Sprite | Green and black bezel, with the crown and date on the left-hand side |
| 116710LN and 16710 | Earlier models | Black ceramic, and the older aluminium-bezel generation |
Rolex shows the current GMT-Master II range on rolex.com, which is handy for comparing your watch with today's models. If you can't find your paperwork, send us clear photographs of the dial, bezel and clasp and we will identify the watch for you before you sell Rolex GMT-Master II pieces of any age.
A short history of the GMT-Master II
The original GMT-Master appeared in 1955, designed for airline pilots who needed to keep track of two time zones at once. Its 24-hour hand and two-colour rotating bezel made it one of the most recognisable watches Rolex has ever produced.
The GMT-Master II followed in 1982 with a movement that let the hour hand be set independently of the other hands, so a traveller could change local time without stopping the watch. Cerachrom ceramic bezels arrived in the mid-2000s, reaching the steel model with the 116710LN in 2007, and two-colour ceramic followed in 2013 with the blue and black 116710BLNR. In 2018 calibre 3285 arrived with the 1267xx references and a power reserve of around 70 hours. For anyone looking to sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches, these milestones are how the generations are told apart.
Selling a Root Beer, Pepsi, Batman, Sprite or Bruce Wayne
Each nickname comes with its own questions, and knowing them in advance makes the conversation quicker when you sell Rolex GMT-Master II models.
Root Beer. The brown and black bezel is paired with Everose gold, either as Everose Rolesor on the 126711CHNR or as solid Everose on the 126715CHNR. The two are valued very differently, so the reference matters more than the nickname.
Pepsi. The blue and red bezel on the steel 126710BLRO is one of the best-known colour combinations in watchmaking. We confirm whether yours is on the Jubilee or the Oyster bracelet, because buyers are often specific.
Batman. The blue and black bezel appeared first on the 116710BLNR with an Oyster bracelet, then on the 126710BLNR with calibre 3285. The two generations are priced separately.
Sprite. The 126720VTNR has its crown and date on the left of the case, designed for wearing on the right wrist. Look carefully at the green and black bezel for chips before you send photos.
Bruce Wayne. The grey and black 126710GRNR is one of the newest references, so many examples are still within the manufacturer's warranty. Bring the warranty card, as it confirms the date of purchase. If you are thinking about whether to sell Rolex GMT-Master II models this recent, we can talk you through the options without any obligation.
Condition: what matters when you sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches
The bezel is the first thing we look at. Cerachrom ceramic resists scratches and fading very well, but it can chip if the watch takes a hard knock, so check the edges of the insert in good light. The bezel should turn with a firm, even click in both directions. On older aluminium inserts, fading is normal; cracks, dents and replacement inserts are what change the figure.
The case of a GMT-Master II has sharp lug edges and contrasting brushed and polished surfaces. Heavy polishing rounds those edges off and thins the lugs, and nothing can put the metal back. If you are thinking of having it tidied up before you sell Rolex GMT-Master II models, please leave it. Honest wear costs you far less than a case that has lost its lines.
Finally, the bracelet. The Jubilee's five-piece links and the Oyster's three-piece links both stretch with years of wear. We check the play between links and the security of the clasp, and allow for any work openly. Alpha Group, our sister business in the same building, services and repairs watches, which helps us cost any work precisely.
Box, papers and original parts
A GMT-Master II with its full set is the version most buyers want, so it is worth finding everything that came with yours. The original receipt and service invoices help as well, because they support the watch's history and shorten our checks. Owners who sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches with every item present generally agree a price quickly.
- The warranty card or certificate showing the serial number and purchase date
- Inner and outer Rolex boxes, booklets and swing tags
- Every spare link removed when the bracelet was sized
- Rolex service papers, plus any original bezel insert or parts returned after a service
- The original receipt, if you still have it
Missing items won't stop you if you want to sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches. A watch on its own remains very saleable, and we will explain how each missing piece affects the offer rather than guess. Our guide to box and papers explains why the paperwork carries weight, and our guide to Rolex reference numbers explains what each part of the reference means.
Before you sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches: how to prepare
A few simple steps help us give you a firmer figure from the start.
- Leave the case and bracelet exactly as they are; don't polish anything.
- Wipe the watch with a soft, dry cloth, without cleaning products.
- Photograph the dial, the full bezel, the clasp and the warranty card in daylight.
- Check which bracelet the watch is on and whether it is the original.
- Gather the boxes, papers, spare links and service records in one place.
- Note the reference, the year of purchase and when it was last serviced.
Sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches in person in Hatton Garden
Our showroom is at 9 St. Cross Street, Hatton Garden, London EC1N 8UB, close to Farringdon and Chancery Lane stations. Every visit is by appointment, so you meet us in private and never have to hand your watch over a busy counter. We are open Monday to Friday from 10:30am to 5:30pm, and on Saturday from 12:00pm to 4:30pm.
We examine the watch with you, check the serial number, case markings, bezel and movement, and explain what we find as we go. Hatton Garden has been London's jewellery quarter for well over a century, and coming here to sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches means dealing face to face with a specialist. Read more about visiting our showroom.
Sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches from outside London
If you can't visit, we pay for fully insured postage or collection and explain how to pack the watch so that it arrives safely. Most people who sell Rolex GMT-Master II pieces from further afield start with photographs on WhatsApp, so the figure is clear before anything is sent. Once the watch is with us and authenticated, we confirm the offer and pay you by secure bank transfer within 24 hours.
Sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches privately or to a dealer?
The GMT-Master II is one of the most widely discussed watches on online forums and marketplaces, and it attracts a great deal of attention when listed privately. Not all of that attention is welcome: time-wasters, low offers and, at worst, buyers using fake payment confirmations.
When you sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches to us, there is one appointment or one insured delivery, an in-person authentication and a bank transfer within 24 hours. A private buyer might pay more, or might not, and it can take weeks to find out. Compare the figure, the time and the risk side by side before you decide.
Part exchange your GMT-Master II
Plenty of owners who come to sell Rolex GMT-Master II models are really looking to swap one bezel for another. With a part exchange, the value of your watch is offset against the one you are buying from us in a single transaction, and if yours is worth more than the watch you choose, we pay you the difference. Browse our pre-owned Rolex GMT-Master II collection, or read how part exchange works.
Why sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches to us
We buy for our own stock and do not act as a broker, so the price we agree is the amount you receive, with no commission or hidden fees deducted later. Nothing is listed, and nobody waits for a buyer to come along. As an independent specialist, we price a GMT-Master II on its reference, bezel, metal, bracelet, condition and completeness, and we explain each point. For other Rolex models, see our main sell your Rolex page.
Only thinking about whether to sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches? A free, no-obligation valuation is a good place to start. Send pictures of the dial, bezel and clasp on WhatsApp to +44 (0)7888 888835, or call 0330 043 7777.
Common questions
Can I sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches without the box and papers?
Yes. Box and papers add to the figure, but a GMT-Master II without them is still in demand. We authenticate the watch at the appointment, tell you plainly what the missing items mean for the price, and give you a firm figure.
Does Jubilee or Oyster bracelet make a difference?
It can. Where a reference has been made on both, buyers often prefer one over the other, and that preference shifts over time. When you sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches to us, we confirm the original bracelet and price the watch on the market as it stands.
Do you buy the older 116710 and 16710 models?
We do. If you want to sell Rolex GMT-Master II models from earlier generations, the 116710LN, the 116710BLNR and the aluminium-bezel 16710 are all of interest. On older watches we look closely at the bezel insert, dial and hands, because originality makes a real difference to value.
Will you buy a GMT-Master II with a replaced bezel insert?
Yes. A Rolex service replacement is treated differently from an aftermarket part, so tell us what you know about the watch's history and bring any original parts you were given back. We will explain how it affects the offer.
How quickly can I sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches to you?
The pace is yours. An initial view from WhatsApp photos usually comes back promptly; after that, it takes one appointment or insured delivery and an in-person authentication, with payment by secure bank transfer within 24 hours of agreeing the price.
Can I sell a GMT-Master II that is still under Rolex warranty?
Yes. Bring the warranty card, because it confirms the date of purchase, and buyers like to see how long the manufacturer's warranty has left to run. Newer references such as the 126710GRNR are often still within it.
How am I paid when I sell Rolex GMT-Master II watches to you?
Through a secure bank transfer, made within 24 hours of the offer being accepted and the watch authenticated in person. You receive the full agreed amount, with no commission and no hidden charges.
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