Officially known as the 126720VTNR, the new GMT-Master II features a split green, black bezel and a matching green 24-hour hand. However, the new stainless steel GMT-Master II ref. 126720VTNR features its winding crown on the left side of the case, and the date is displayed at 9 o’clock.
Aside from the color and left-hand configuration, the new Rolex GMT-Master II 126720VTNR is the same as its currently produced siblings. However, these critical updates ultimately result in a watch that looks and feels distinctly different from any other GMT-Master II model fake Rolex has ever released.
While the Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 126720VTNR is undoubtedly an unexpected addition to the collection, and it is not the first GMT-Master II in green. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the GMT-Master II, Rolex launched the number 116718LN, a watch made of solid 18-carat yellow gold and offering a bright green dial and black ceramic bezel.
Both models have been discontinued over the past few years, and in the time they’ve been out of the Rolex catalog, there hasn’t been a hint of green anywhere in the GMT-Master II line until the release of the reference 126720VTNR.
Perhaps the most surprising aspect of the new Rolex GMT-Master II 126720VTNR is its winding crown on the left side of the case. Often referred to as the “Destro” configuration, this inverted setup is designed primarily for lefties. However, it can also be favored by right-handers who want to keep the winding crown to the side to prevent it from digging into the back of their hand.
Throughout its history, Rolex has produced many examples of left-handed watches. However, in most cases, Rolex’s left-handed watches have been custom-made rather than the standard production models sold in the brand’s regular catalog. With this in mind, the Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 126720VTNR is not a limited edition or a commissioned production piece but a standard addition to the brand’s lineup available for public purchase through Rolex’s regular retailer network.
Although the Rolex GMT-Master II 126720VTNR features a left-hand-winding crown configuration and a date window at 9 o’clock instead of the usual 3 o’clock position, it houses the same movement as the other models in the current GMT-Master II collection, and the latest version of the 42mm Explorer II.
Just like the other two stainless steel models in the current replica Rolex GMT-Master II line, the new 126720VTNR offers the choice of an Oyster bracelet or a Jubilee bracelet. Regardless of the bracelet style, both options are equipped with Rolex’s Oyster safety clasp, which has an additional locking clasp to prevent accidental opening. The clasp features Rolex’s Easylink extension system, which allows the bracelet to be extended or contracted by 5 mm entirely instantly and without using any tools.
Left-handed people only make up about 10% of the population, so it is somewhat puzzling that Rolex chose to create a desirable colorway for one of its most popular models while intentionally not offering this new colorway option outside of a single left-handed model. With that in mind, the waiting list for the new copy Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 126720VTNR is already long at every retailer around the world, so plenty of right-handed watch enthusiasts are also interested in adding the new green-bezel GMT-Master II to their collections.