09/30/2026
Rolex's discontinuation of the GMT-Master II 'Pepsi' led to a significant shift in the secondary market. With prices surging and then stabilizing, it highlights the influence of brand decisions on collector markets. Understanding the dynamics between unworn or pre-owned conditions and bracelet types (Jubilee vs. Oyster) becomes critical for collectors.
Rolex finally did what collectors had been predicting for years. On April 13, 2026, the brand confirmed the discontinuation of the red-and-blue GMT-Master II “Pepsi,” ending production of both the Oystersteel Ref. 126710BLRO and 18k white-gold Ref. 126719BLRO. The announcement immediately...