With the Pepsi discontinued at Watches & Wonders 2026, the steel GMT-Master II lineup shrunk from five bezel options to three.
That matters if you are trying to land a GMT-Master II now. The Pepsi is pre-owned only. The new steel options from an authorized dealer are the Batman/Batgirl, the Bruce Wayne, and the Sprite. Each has a distinct personality, a different market position, and real trade-offs worth understanding before you commit.
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The three remaining steel GMT-Master II options: Batman (blue/black), Bruce Wayne (grey/black), and Sprite (green/black with left-handed crown). Same case, same movement, three different personalities.
Here is the honest dealer breakdown of all three.
The short answer
Pick the Batman if you want the versatile, timeless GMT with the strongest secondary market history. Pick the Bruce Wayne if you want an under-the-radar daily driver with the boardroom-to-weekend range. Pick the Sprite if you want something unique and do not mind a left-handed configuration.
What all three share
Before the differences, the common ground. Every current steel GMT-Master II runs the same core package:
- 40mm Oystersteel case, 100m water resistance
- Caliber 3285 automatic movement with 70-hour power reserve
- Cerachrom ceramic bezel with 24-hour graduated scale
- Chromalight luminous markers, Mercedes-style handset
- Oyster or Jubilee bracelet (Sprite was Oyster-only at launch, Jubilee added later)
The differences are bezel color, bracelet options, and one layout quirk on the Sprite.
The three options at a glance
| Reference | Nickname | Bezel | Bracelet Options | Retail (2026) | Pre-Owned (Apr 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126710BLNR | Batman (Oyster) / Batgirl (Jubilee) | Blue / black Cerachrom | Oyster or Jubilee | $10,700 – $10,900 | $17,500 – $21,000 |
| 126710GRNR | Bruce Wayne | Grey / black Cerachrom | Oyster or Jubilee | $11,100 – $11,800 | $20,000 – $23,500 |
| 126720VTNR | Sprite | Green / black Cerachrom | Oyster or Jubilee | ~$10,700 | $17,000 – $20,000 |
Retail figures pulled from Bob's Watches Bruce Wayne market data and SwissWatchExpo March 2026 reporting. Secondary market ranges per SwissWatchExpo and WatchGuys market update.
Actual authorized dealer availability on all three runs one to two years. That is standard for GMT-Master II allocations regardless of which bezel.
Batman / Batgirl (ref. 126710BLNR)
The Batman is the workhorse of the current GMT-Master II lineup. Black and blue Cerachrom bezel, introduced in 2013 as Rolex's first two-tone ceramic bezel, refreshed into the current 126710BLNR case in 2019.
The Batman on Oyster bracelet (ref. 126710BLNR). The workhorse configuration of the current GMT-Master II lineup, and the closest spiritual cousin to the Pepsi.
Who it is for
Someone who wants the most versatile, most liquid, most broadly appealing steel GMT-Master II. The color combination works with almost everything. It pairs equally well with a suit and a t-shirt. It is the least risky choice among the three.
Same reference on the Jubilee bracelet becomes the Batgirl. The five-link Jubilee is traditionally associated with the GMT-Master line and typically commands a small premium over the three-link Oyster version.
The market track record
Per WatchCharts market data, the Batgirl is one of the most-traded Rolex references on the secondary market. Median time to sell in early 2026 was 14 days, faster than 91% of watches. That is liquidity that matters if you ever need to exit.
Pricing has been steady. The Batman and Batgirl showed 8.6% appreciation over the past year through early 2026, tracking slightly above the broader GMT-Master index. The watch is not speculative. It is a reliable, patient performer.
The real trade-off
The Batman is what a lot of people already have. If your collection already leans toward understated steel sport watches, the Batman can feel duplicative. And at retail levels, availability through authorized dealers is genuinely tight.
Pick the Batman if you want a working GMT-Master II that looks right in every context, holds its value, and sells easily if your taste changes.
Bruce Wayne (ref. 126710GRNR)
The newest steel GMT-Master II. Grey and black Cerachrom bezel, launched at Watches & Wonders 2024. It replaced the all-black ceramic bezel slot that the discontinued 116710LN used to occupy.
The Bruce Wayne (ref. 126710GRNR) with its monochrome grey and black Cerachrom bezel. The newest and most understated of the three current steel GMT-Master II options.
Who it is for
Someone who wants the GMT functionality without drawing attention to the watch. The grey and black combination is the quietest in the current lineup. It reads almost like a black dial watch from a distance, but with the genuine two-tone ceramic bezel up close.
Per Bob's Watches editorial coverage, this is the best daily driver in the current GMT-Master II range for exactly that reason.
The market position
The Bruce Wayne carries the highest secondary market premium of the three. $20,000 to $23,500 as of April 2026 against an $11,100 to $11,800 retail. That is roughly a 73% premium, per WatchCharts.
Two reasons. First, it is newer, so secondary supply is thinner. Second, the monochrome aesthetic has broader appeal than the more color-forward GMT-Master II options, particularly with buyers crossing over from Submariners or Datejusts.
The real trade-off
You are paying a novelty premium. As production supply grows over the next two to three years, that premium will likely moderate. If you buy one on the secondary market at the current price and Rolex catches up on supply, you may see a modest correction before it stabilizes.
Pick the Bruce Wayne if you want under-the-radar versatility and you are planning to keep the watch rather than flip it.
Sprite (ref. 126720VTNR)
The GMT-Master II that most people either love or dismiss entirely. Green and black Cerachrom bezel. Left-handed configuration, crown and date window on the 9 o'clock side instead of the 3 o'clock side. Released in 2022.
The Sprite (ref. 126720VTNR) with its destro configuration. Crown and date window both live at the 9 o'clock position, making it the only left-handed sport Rolex currently in production.
Who it is for
Someone who wants something genuinely different from the standard Rolex sport watch. The destro layout (Italian for left) is polarizing in a way the color is not. Some collectors find the left-hand crown more comfortable when wearing on the left wrist because there is no pressure point against the back of the hand. Others cannot adjust to the flipped date window placement.
Per WatchCharts, the Sprite is the most accessible of the four major GMT-Master II configurations because Rolex expanded production to meet the hype.
The market position
Sprite secondary pricing has softened over the past year. Oyster examples at $17,000 to $18,000, Jubilee at $18,000 to $20,000. Per WatchCharts analysis, market prices dropped about 11% in the year to late 2024 as supply caught up with demand.
That is not a red flag. It is what happens with new references as production normalizes. The Sprite is finding its natural price floor, and unlike the Pepsi or the Bruce Wayne, you are not paying a scarcity premium.
The real trade-off
The destro configuration is the gating question. If you are right-handed and wear the watch on your left wrist, you cannot wind or set the watch without taking it off. For an automatic with a 70-hour power reserve, that is a rare occurrence. But some people find the visual asymmetry distracting regardless.
Try one on before you commit. Seriously.
Pick the Sprite if the left-handed layout genuinely appeals to you, or if the green bezel does, and you want the most unique steel GMT-Master II in the current catalog.
How they stack up, side by side
| Criterion | Batman / Batgirl | Bruce Wayne | Sprite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visual signature | Classic, iconic | Understated, monochrome | Distinctive, polarizing |
| Versatility | Highest | High | Medium |
| Market liquidity | Highest | Medium-high | Medium |
| Current premium over retail | ~65-95% | ~73-100% | ~60-85% |
| Supply at authorized dealers | Tight | Tightest (newest) | Most accessible |
| Best for | Everyday wear | Daily driver, boardroom | Collection differentiation |
The dealer's honest recommendation
If you are shopping one of these now and you do not already own a Batman or Batgirl, the Batman is the right answer for most buyers. It has the deepest market, the strongest liquidity, and the most neutral visual profile. You can wear it anywhere, resell it easily if your taste shifts, and you are not paying a novelty premium.
If you already have a Submariner or a Datejust and you want something that feels different, the Bruce Wayne is the move. The monochrome bezel reads as a genuine evolution rather than a repeat.
The Sprite is the one to buy if you specifically want the destro configuration or the green bezel. It is not the generalist's pick.
The Pepsi being gone does not make the remaining three equivalent. They have distinct personalities and different market trajectories. Pick the one that fits how you actually wear a watch.
For the full context on the Pepsi discontinuation that reshaped this lineup, see our Pepsi discontinuation market analysis. If you are still weighing your options as a former Pepsi waitlister, our dealer's advice on post-discontinuation paths breaks down each route.
Shop our authenticated pre-owned Rolex GMT-Master II inventory at 5dwatches.com/shop/rolex?series=GMT+Master-II. We carry the Batman, Batgirl, Bruce Wayne, and Sprite with full authentication and condition reports on every piece.