GMT-Master II 126713GRNR specifications
This is a 40 mm Oystersteel case with an 18 kt yellow-gold bezel, crown and bracelet centre links. Rolex calls the mix yellow Rolesor. The numbers below match the steel GMTs, but the gold adds weight and changes how the watch dresses up.
| Reference | 126713GRNR (also 126713GRNR-0001) |
|---|---|
| Collection | GMT-Master II |
| Status | Current production |
| Introduced | 2023 |
| Predecessor | 116713LN |
| Case diameter | 40 mm |
| Case material | Yellow Rolesor (Oystersteel and 18 kt yellow gold) |
| Bezel | Bidirectional rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel, two-colour grey and black Cerachrom insert, moulded numerals and graduations |
| Dial options | Black |
| Crystal | Sapphire, Cyclops lens over the date |
| Calibre | 3285 |
| Movement | Automatic, Superlative Chronometer, Chronergy escapement, blue Parachrom hairspring, Paraflex shock absorbers; independently adjustable local hour hand (jumping hour) with date linked to it |
| Power reserve | 70 hours |
| Water resistance | 100 m |
| Bracelet / strap | Jubilee five-piece links with yellow-gold centre links; Oysterlock folding safety clasp with Easylink 5 mm comfort extension link |
| Retail price (US) | US$20,450 |
| Retail price (Malaysia) | RM88,500 |
Specifications checked against Rolex and independent references, October 2026. MYR figures marked ≈ are converted at 4.08 MYR per USD.
History and reference evolution
Replacing the black-bezel 116713LN
Before 2023, the two-tone GMT was the 116713LN. It paired yellow Rolesor with an all-black Cerachrom bezel, calibre 3186 and an Oyster bracelet. At Watches & Wonders 2023, Rolex replaced it with the 126713GRNR. Three things changed at once: the bezel colours, the movement and the bracelet.
Why grey and black
This watch and the solid-gold 126718GRNR debuted the grey-and-black Cerachrom insert. Grey covers the daytime hours and black the night. Next to yellow gold, the grey looks muted and modern. Rolex then moved the same colours to steel in 2024 with the GMT-Master II 126710GRNR.
That order matters for value. The 126713GRNR was first, which gives it a small claim on collectors' interest. However, it is a current watch, so the claim adds little premium today.
Calibre 3285 and the Jubilee
Calibre 3285 brought 70 hours of reserve and the Chronergy escapement. As before, the local hour hand jumps independently, and the date follows it. So a traveller arriving in Tokyo or London can reset local time without losing the home-time reading.
The Jubilee is the other big change. Its five small links with gold centres flex more than an Oyster and feel lighter on a hot day in Kuala Lumpur. On the other hand, more links mean more wear points. Over years of daily use, that shows as stretch.
One variant, so the paperwork is simple
Rolex makes the GMT-Master II 126713GRNR in one version only, sub-reference -0001. It has a black dial, yellow-gold hands and gold surrounds on the hour markers. There is no Oyster option and no alternative dial. Therefore any listing that shows a different dial colour, or a two-tone Oyster, describes a modified watch.
That simplicity helps when you compare offers. You only need to match card year, condition and completeness. By contrast, buyers of the steel GMTs must also check which bracelet variant they are getting.
126713GRNR pre-owned prices compared
| Condition | What it means | USD | MYR (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unworn, full set | Stickers or barely worn, box, card dated within ~2 years, all tags | US$24,000 – US$25,500 | RM98,000 – RM104,000 |
| Excellent, box & papers | Light wear, unpolished or lightly polished, warranty card present | US$22,000 – US$24,500 | RM90,000 – RM100,000 |
| Good, no papers | Normal wear, watch only or box only, service history helps | US$19,500 – US$21,500 | RM80,000 – RM88,000 |
| Polished or aftermarket parts | Soft case edges, replaced dial/bezel/bracelet, or non-Rolex parts | US$17,000 – US$19,500 | RM69,000 – RM80,000 |
Bands reflect asking and achieved prices from 4 public market sources in October 2026, rounded. Retail for comparison: US$20,450. Prices move; use them as a sense-check, not a quote.
What moves the price of this reference
Recent card dates and stickered, unworn sets sit at the top, around US$24,000 to US$25,500. A complete box and papers set follows. After that, condition takes over.
Look first at the gold centre links of the Jubilee. They scratch quickly, and stretch appears as gaps between links when you hold the watch sideways. Next, check the grey half of the insert, which shows marks more than the black. Finally, accept that two-tone demand is narrower than steel. As a result, the premium stays modest even for perfect pieces.
Where to check prices
The US list is US$20,450 and the Malaysian list is RM88,500 in October 2026. Pre-owned excellent sets at US$22,000 – US$24,500 convert to about RM90,000 to RM100,000. So a grey purchase in Malaysia costs a little more than list.
That premium is worth comparing with the two-tone Submariner 126613, which trades below its own list. In other words, the two-tone GMT holds value better than the two-tone Submariner today. For the bigger picture, see our guide to retail vs market price.
When you browse Chrono24, Mudah or dealer sites in Singapore, filter by full reference, not nickname. Then compare only sets with the same card year. Auction results are thin for this reference, so they help little.
When a price is too good to be true
The polished or aftermarket band starts near US$17,000. So a 126713GRNR with box and papers under about US$17,000, roughly RM69,000, deserves suspicion. Common reasons are a plated clone, a replaced insert or a watch with a problem history. Insist on the card, serial and an inspection.
Box, papers and service
Rolex's warranty runs five years from the date on the card. So a GMT-Master II 126713GRNR sold in 2023 stays covered until 2028. That is why a dated card adds real money here, not just reassurance. Check that the serial on the card matches the rehaut and the case.
Servicing is straightforward. Calibre 3285 is a current movement, and the Rolex service centre in Kuala Lumpur handles it. Ask the centre not to polish the gold centre links unless you want it, because each polish removes metal. Our service and value guide explains how polishing affects price.
Genuine vs replica: how to check a 126713GRNR
Two-tone GMTs are popular with counterfeiters because gold plating hides a cheap steel base. Below are the checks that work best on this reference.
Gold that wears like gold
The bezel, crown and Jubilee centre links are solid 18 kt yellow gold. Wear should reveal more gold, never steel. Check the edges of the tiny centre links, the crown guards and the bezel edge. The hands and marker surrounds should be yellow gold too, matching the bezel in tone.
Genuine: clasp and bracelet machining
- Crisp transitions between brushed and polished surfaces
- Clasp blade and logo cleanly milled, not stamped-looking
- Bracelet links tight, quiet, no rattle; screws not pins on modern pieces
Warning signs
- Polishing bleeds over brushed edges
- Fuzzy logo, uneven font, or stamped-in look
- Loose links, sharp burrs inside the clasp, cheap spring-loaded feel
Crystal and rehaut
Look for the tiny laser-etched coronet at 6 o'clock in the crystal. It is hard to see without tilting the watch under light. Then read the rehaut: the serial at 6 o'clock should sit cleanly inside the ROLEX engraving, aligned with the minute markers.
Genuine: laser-etched crown at 6 o'clock
- Made of tiny dots, hard to find without a loupe
- Sits in the crystal just above the 6 o'clock marker
- Present on most Rolex crystals from the early 2000s onward
Warning signs
- Bold and frosted, easy to spot head-on
- Solid lines instead of a dot matrix
- Off-centre, or placed on a reference/era that would not have it
Bezel action and seconds hand
The insert is one piece of ceramic with a crisp boundary at 6 and 18. Turn the bezel both ways; it should click 24 times without play. Watch the seconds hand, too. It should sweep smoothly in small steps, without stutter.
Genuine: seconds-hand sweep
- 28,800 vph: eight small steps per second, reads as a smooth glide on video
- Steady amplitude, no stutter when the watch is tilted
- A quiet, fine-grained ticking close to the ear
Warning signs
- Visibly choppier steps (often 21,600 vph or slower)
- A single one-second tick means a quartz movement
- Loud, rattly rotor noise when the watch is shaken
Finally, check the paperwork. The card should read 126713GRNR. The final 3 confirms yellow Rolesor, so a mismatch with the watch is a serious problem.
What only a watchmaker can confirm
Behind the solid, plain caseback, a watchmaker should find calibre 3285 with a blue Parachrom hairspring and Chronergy escapement. They will also check the reference between the lugs at 12 and the serial at 6. Clone movements imitate the look, but finishing and parts differ. Our real vs fake Rolex guide walks through the inspection.
Who the 126713GRNR suits, and the alternatives
The 126713GRNR suits a traveller who wants some gold without the cost of a solid-gold watch. It is also a good fit for someone who finds the Pepsi and Batman too loud. The grey bezel is easy to wear with suits and with casual clothes. On wrists of about 16 to 19 cm (6.3 to 7.5 in), the Jubilee helps it sit comfortably.
Where to look instead
If rose gold suits you better, see the Root Beer 126711CHNR. For an all-steel version of these colours, look at the 126710GRNR. And if you are unsure whether you need a GMT at all, our Submariner vs GMT-Master II comparison may settle it. For the gold-and-steel style in a diver, the 126613 is the obvious rival.
GMT-Master II 126711CHNR
Two-tone Everose GMT with a brown and black bezel. Trades just above its US$20,050 list.
GMT-Master II 126710GRNR
Grey-and-black steel GMT from 2024 with a green GMT hand. Retail RM51,000; market prices and checks.
126713GRNR FAQ
What does GRNR mean on the 126713GRNR?
GRNR is commonly read as grey and black (gris, noir), the two colours of the Cerachrom bezel. The digits matter too: 12671 places it in the current GMT-Master II family, and the final 3 means yellow Rolesor, steel combined with 18 kt yellow gold. Our reference decoder covers the rest.
Is the 126713GRNR a good buy compared with retail?
It trades just above list, so it is not a bargain, but it is not a hype watch either. Excellent sets ask about US$22,000 to US$24,500 against a US$20,450 list. If a Malaysian authorised dealer can offer one at RM88,500, that is usually the better route.
How is the 126713GRNR different from the 116713LN?
The 126713GRNR has a grey-and-black bezel instead of all black, calibre 3285 with 70 hours of reserve instead of the 3186 with 48, and a Jubilee bracelet instead of an Oyster. The case remains 40 mm in yellow Rolesor.
Why is the 126713GRNR called the Zombie or Guinness?
Both nicknames come from dealers and forums rather than Rolex. They refer to the dark grey and black bezel set in gold. Neither is universal, so search by the reference 126713GRNR when you compare listings to avoid mixing it up with other GMTs.
Oyster or Jubilee: can I get the 126713GRNR on an Oyster?
Rolex offers the 126713GRNR only on a Jubilee with yellow-gold centre links. If you want an Oyster, a bracelet swap through a dealer is possible, but the watch then no longer matches its card. That usually lowers resale value. See our bracelets and clasps guide.
Last updated . Written and fact-checked by the Rolex Malaysian editorial team. Specifications and prices are re-checked quarterly.