Pre-owned Rolex GMT-Master II: UK prices and what to check
The GMT-Master II shows a second time zone with a 24-hour hand and bezel, and its two-colour bezels are some of the best-known looks in watches. Buying one pre-owned in the UK is safest through Rolex Certified Pre-Owned at an authorised dealer, or a marketplace with escrow and authentication; below are the references, what to check on this model, and where to look.
Updated 6 Nov 2026. Watches aren't investments; prices fall as well as rise.
New vs pre-owned
Rolex doesn't publish UK prices online; ask an authorised dealer.
UK pre-owned price index coming soon.
References
| Ref | Made | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 126710BLRO | 2018– | Blue and red bezel ('Pepsi') |
| 126710BLNR | 2019– | Blue and black bezel ('Batman') |
| 126720VTNR | 2022– | Green and black bezel, crown on the left ('Sprite') |
| 116710LN | 2007–2019 | Black ceramic bezel |
| 16710 | c. 1989–2007 | Aluminium bezel insert |
Why people buy it
The GMT-Master II shows a second time zone with a 24-hour hand and bezel, and its two-colour bezels are some of the best-known looks in watches. Like the other steel sports models, it is hard to get new from a dealer.
What to check on a pre-owned GMT-Master II
- Bezel: it should turn both ways with 24 clicks, one per hour. Check the colours are even and the ceramic isn't chipped.
- GMT function: on the GMT-Master II the local hour hand jumps in one-hour steps without stopping the watch. Ask the seller to show it working.
- Bracelet: the same reference can come on an Oyster or Jubilee bracelet; check it matches the papers.
- Left-hand model: the 126720VTNR has its crown on the left. Check the date and crown work smoothly.
- Cyclops lens: the date should be clearly magnified and centred.
- Fakes: popular bezels are widely copied; colour shade and the sharpness of the numerals are telltales.
- Papers and serial: the serial on the papers should match the watch.
More on buying safely: our pre-owned guide.
Where to buy
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Questions
How much is a pre-owned Rolex GMT-Master II in the UK?
It depends on the reference, condition, and whether it has its box and papers. We're building a UK pre-owned price index from authenticated listings; until then, compare like-for-like listings on Chrono24 and eBay's Authenticity Guarantee.
Is it safe to buy a Rolex GMT-Master II pre-owned?
It can be, if you buy from an authorised pre-owned programme, an established dealer, or a marketplace that holds your money in escrow and authenticates the watch. Check the serial against the papers, ask for service history, and never pay a stranger by bank transfer.
What should I check before buying a used GMT-Master II?
Bezel: it should turn both ways with 24 clicks, one per hour. Check the colours are even and the ceramic isn't chipped. GMT function: on the GMT-Master II the local hour hand jumps in one-hour steps without stopping the watch. Ask the seller to show it working. Bracelet: the same reference can come on an Oyster or Jubilee bracelet; check it matches the papers.
Does a pre-owned Rolex GMT-Master II hold its value?
Some models have sold above their new price for long spells, but watches aren't investments: prices fall as well as rise. Buy one because you want to wear it.
What is Rolex Certified Pre-Owned?
Rolex's own pre-owned programme: second-hand Rolex watches checked by an authorised dealer under Rolex's rules and sold with a Rolex guarantee. In the UK, authorised dealers including Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb sell them. They cost more than a typical private sale, but you know what you're getting.