Yellow gold GMT-Master II 126718GRNR specifications
Every external part here is 18 kt yellow gold, including the five-piece Jubilee. That makes this 40 mm GMT one of the heavier watches in the range. Two dials share the reference: black (-0001) and tiger iron (-0002).
| Reference | 126718GRNR (also 126718GRNR-0001 (black dial), 126718GRNR-0002 (tiger iron dial)) |
|---|---|
| Collection | GMT-Master II |
| Status | Current production |
| Introduced | 2023 |
| Predecessor | 116718LN |
| Case diameter | 40 mm |
| Case material | 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, Tiger iron |
| 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 in 18 kt yellow gold; folding clasp with Easylink comfort extension link |
| Retail price (US) | US$50,800 |
| Retail price (Malaysia) | RM220,100 |
Specifications checked against Rolex and independent references, October 2026. MYR figures marked ≈ are converted at 4.08 MYR per USD.
History and reference evolution
The 116718LN it replaced
The predecessor was the yellow-gold 116718LN. It used an all-black Cerachrom bezel, calibre 3186 with 48 hours of reserve, and an Oyster bracelet. As a result, it looked serious and fairly sporty. By contrast, the 126718GRNR that replaced it in 2023 is softer and dressier in tone.
2023: Jubilee bracelet and a grey bezel
Rolex launched the yellow-gold GMT 126718GRNR at Watches & Wonders 2023. It arrived alongside the two-tone 126713GRNR, and both debuted a grey-and-black Cerachrom insert. Grey marks daylight hours, black marks night. Against yellow gold, the grey looks quieter than black would.
The bracelet also changed. In addition, the new watch moved from Oyster to a five-piece Jubilee in solid gold. So it drapes more like a dress bracelet, with more movement between links. Calibre 3285 replaced the 3186, adding the Chronergy escapement and 70 hours of reserve. For value, that means current parts and a longer service life ahead.
Tiger iron: a first for Rolex
Rolex later fitted a tiger iron stone dial as -0002. It described the yellow-gold 126718GRNR as the first Rolex to use tiger iron. Sources disagree on whether the dial arrived in 2024 or 2025, so we do not fix a year. The Everose 126715CHNR followed with its own tiger iron dial in 2025.
The stone dial changed how the market treats this watch. The black dial lists at US$50,800. A tiger iron list price of US$52,800 has been reported in the US but not confirmed on a retailer feed. In Malaysia, the list prices are RM220,100 for black and RM239,200 for tiger iron.
126718GRNR pre-owned prices compared
The bands below cover the black dial. Tiger iron trades in its own bracket, discussed further down.
| Condition | What it means | USD | MYR (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unworn, full set | Stickers or barely worn, box, card dated within ~2 years, all tags | US$50,000 – US$53,500 | RM204,000 – RM218,000 |
| Excellent, box & papers | Light wear, unpolished or lightly polished, warranty card present | US$46,000 – US$50,500 | RM188,000 – RM206,000 |
| Good, no papers | Normal wear, watch only or box only, service history helps | US$42,000 – US$46,000 | RM171,000 – RM188,000 |
| Polished or aftermarket parts | Soft case edges, replaced dial/bezel/bracelet, or non-Rolex parts | US$36,000 – US$41,000 | RM147,000 – RM167,000 |
Bands reflect asking and achieved prices from 3 public market sources in October 2026, rounded. Retail for comparison: US$50,800. Prices move; use them as a sense-check, not a quote.
What moves the price of this reference
Dial choice outweighs everything else. Tiger iron examples ask roughly double the black dial, at about US$89,800 to US$99,000 in October 2026. Even within tiger iron, the slice matters. Warm gold and orange banding sells faster than darker stone.
After that, bracelet condition comes second. The yellow-gold Jubilee scratches easily and, with heavy wear, can stretch. A tight bracelet with crisp links is worth paying for. A complete set with the warranty card adds confidence, too.
Card date also shows up in prices. Launch-year 2023 pieces are now three years into the five-year warranty. So a recent card often justifies a small premium, especially for buyers who plan to keep the watch.
Where to check prices: AD, grey and auction
Begin with the authorised dealer list price, then compare grey stock. Black-dial excellent sets at US$46,000 – US$50,500 convert to about RM188,000 to RM206,000. That sits just under the RM220,100 Malaysian list. In other words, the used saving is real but small.
Dealers in Singapore and Hong Kong hold deeper gold inventory than most Malaysian sellers, so widen your search. Marketplace asking prices on Chrono24 and Mudah are a useful ceiling. Auction results matter more for tiger iron, because each stone is different and prices vary with it. For the black dial, recent dealer sales are the better guide. See our used Rolex prices guide for how to weigh each source.
When a price is too good to be true
A black-dial 126718GRNR with box and papers below about US$36,000, roughly RM147,000, is a warning sign. That is the floor of the polished or aftermarket band. For tiger iron, any offer near list is far out of line with the market. Expect a plated fake, a printed dial or a scam.
Papers, weight and service on a gold Jubilee
Rolex's five-year warranty runs from the card date. So a launch-year 2023 example is covered until 2028, while a 2026 card runs to 2031. That difference is worth a few hundred dollars to most buyers. Also, check that the card names the full sub-reference, because -0001 and -0002 trade so far apart.
At service, ask the Rolex centre in Kuala Lumpur whether the Jubilee needs new pins or links. A stretched gold bracelet can be tightened, but parts in solid gold are expensive. Similarly, decline a full polish unless the case is badly marked. Each polish takes gold and edge definition with it, and buyers notice. Our service and value guide covers costs.
Genuine vs replica: how to check a 126718GRNR
Fakes of the yellow-gold GMT 126718GRNR usually start life as steel with thick gold plating. As a result, the most useful checks focus on weight, wear and the stone dial.
A solid gold Jubilee feels different
First, pick it up. A genuine yellow-gold GMT on a full gold Jubilee is heavy for its size. Next, inspect the edges of the small centre links and the clasp blade. Real gold wears to more gold. A plated clone shows grey or pinkish base metal at these points within months.
Genuine: bezel action and alignment
- Divers' bezels: 120 firm, evenly spaced clicks, one direction only
- Pearl or triangle lands exactly on 12 at every full click
- No back-play or wobble when pressed
Warning signs
- Fewer or mushy clicks, or it turns both ways
- Triangle stops just short of or past 12
- Gritty feel and a hollow, high-pitched sound
The tiger iron dial
By nature, tiger iron shows irregular bands of gold, red and silver-grey. Lines wander and change thickness. A printed fake often repeats a pattern or shows dots under magnification. Also, the stone has depth when tilted, while print looks flat.
Lume, rehaut and reference
In the dark, the hands and markers should glow an even blue in the dark, with no patchy spots. Also, the rehaut carries the serial at 6 o'clock in the repeating ROLEX engraving. Finally, check the card: 126718GRNR, where the final 8 means yellow gold. A card reading 126713GRNR on a solid-gold watch means something has been swapped.
Genuine: lume colour and application
- Modern pieces glow blue (Chromalight) and stay bright for hours
- Every marker and hand glows at the same intensity
- Lume plots filled neatly to the edge of the surround
Warning signs
- Green or mixed-colour glow on a modern reference
- Hands and markers fade at different rates
- Overfilled or thin, lumpy plots under a loupe
Genuine: caseback
- Solid Oystersteel or gold, fluted edge for the case wrench
- No engraving on most models (some are factory-engraved, e.g. Sea-Dweller and Deepsea)
- Display backs are factory-fitted only on certain models (e.g. some Daytona, 1908, Land-Dweller)
Warning signs
- Exhibition window on a model Rolex makes with a solid back
- Stickers or decorative engravings sold as 'factory'
- Back that turns too easily or sits proud of the case
What only a watchmaker can confirm
A watchmaker can open the caseback and confirm calibre 3285 with its blue Parachrom hairspring and Chronergy escapement. They can test gold content without damage and check the lug engravings. In Malaysia, the Rolex service centre in Kuala Lumpur or an experienced independent can help. For the full method, see our real vs fake Rolex guide.
Who the 126718GRNR suits, and the alternatives
The yellow-gold GMT suits a buyer who wants a full gold Rolex that still has a tool function. The GMT complication tracks a second time zone, while the Jubilee keeps it smart enough for formal wear. It also suits someone who finds a Day-Date too formal, yet still wants solid gold. On wrists of about 16.5 to 19.5 cm (6.5 to 7.7 in), the 40 mm case sits well.
That said, weigh the practical side. A full gold watch draws attention, and it marks more easily than steel. If you plan to wear it daily in a humid climate, the Jubilee will need cleaning more often, because sweat and grime collect between its many links. In return, it feels softer on the wrist than a gold Oyster.
Close alternatives
For the same bezel in two-tone, the 126713GRNR costs well under half. For rose gold and a brown bezel, see the Everose 126715CHNR. If you are open to a gold diver, the Submariner 126618 sits at a similar list price. Our Submariner vs GMT-Master II comparison explains the trade-offs.
GMT-Master II 126713GRNR
Steel and yellow gold GMT, grey and black bezel, Jubilee. Holds a small premium over list.
GMT-Master II 126715CHNR
Solid Everose GMT. Black dial trades under list; the tiger iron dial asks well above it.
126718GRNR FAQ
What is the tiger iron dial on the 126718GRNR?
It is a slice of natural stone combining golden tiger's eye, red jasper and silvery hematite. Rolex described the yellow-gold 126718GRNR-0002 as its first watch to use tiger iron. Because the stone is natural, every dial has a different pattern. In October 2026, tiger iron examples ask about US$89,800 to US$99,000.
Does the 126718GRNR hold its value?
The black dial holds value well for a gold watch. Excellent sets ask about US$46,000 to US$50,500, close to the US$50,800 list. That is better than many gold sports models, which often trade at a discount. The tiger iron version sits far above its list, but that premium is younger and less tested.
What replaced the 116718LN?
The 126718GRNR did, in 2023. The change brought a grey-and-black bezel instead of all black, calibre 3285 with 70 hours of reserve, and a Jubilee bracelet instead of an Oyster. The case stayed at 40 mm in solid 18 kt yellow gold.
How much is the yellow-gold GMT in Malaysia?
Malaysian list prices in October 2026 are RM220,100 for the black dial and RM239,200 for tiger iron. Pre-owned black-dial sets convert to roughly RM188,000 to RM206,000. So the saving from buying used is modest, and a clean piece from an authorised dealer is worth pursuing.
Is the yellow-gold Jubilee bracelet durable?
It is solid 18 kt gold, so it is heavy and well made. However, gold is softer than steel, and the five-piece Jubilee has many pivot points. Over years, these wear and the bracelet can stretch. Our bracelets guide explains more.
Why is the 126718GRNR grey and black rather than all black?
Rolex introduced the grey-and-black Cerachrom insert in 2023 on this watch and the two-tone 126713GRNR. It softened the look against gold and created a new day-night bezel. The same colours reached steel in 2024 with the 126710GRNR.
Last updated . Written and fact-checked by the Rolex Malaysian editorial team. Specifications and prices are re-checked quarterly.