# Rolex GMT-Master II 126720VTNR: A Reference Guide

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- Published: 2026-05-13
- Updated: 2026-10-15
- Author: Michael Martucci

Rolex · GMT-Master II Rolex GMT-Master II 126720VTNR: A Reference Guide Rolex’s first left-handed GMT-Master — released April 2022 with the crown at 9 o’clock, a green-and-black Cerachrom bezel, and a Date window at 9 o’clock. The 126720VTNR "Sprite" is the only modern lefty Rolex GMT in production. Specs, lineage, market data, and how it sits against the right-handed 126710-series. Quick answerThe Rolex GMT-Master II 126720VTNR “Sprite” is Rolex’s first left-handed GMT-Master: crown and date at 9 o’clock, a green-and-black Cerachrom bezel, a 40 mm steel case and the caliber 3285. It was released in 2022 and is still in production. US retail is $12,300 on the Oyster bracelet and $12,500 on the Jubilee; pre-owned examples trade above retail. Specifications Case material Oystersteel (904L stainless steel) Diameter 40 mm Lug-to-lug 47 mm Thickness 12 mm Movement Rolex caliber 3285 (Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding, true GMT) Power reserve 70 hours Frequency 28,800 vph (4 Hz) Jewels 31 Water resistance 100 m / 330 ft Bezel 24-hour bidirectional rotatable, two-color Cerachrom (green + black) Crystal Scratch-resistant sapphire, Cyclops lens at 9 o’clock (left-handed) Bracelet Oyster (3-link) or Jubilee (5-link). Oysterlock with 5 mm Glidelock extension Lume Chromalight (blue glow) Dial Black, Maxi markers with white-gold surrounds Date Cyclops magnified at 9 o’clock (left-handed configuration) Crown 9 o’clock — first left-handed Rolex GMT in serial production Years produced 2022 – present (current production) MSRP (Rolex 2026) $12,300 USD (Oyster bracelet); $12,500 (Jubilee) Country of origin Switzerland Reference family GMT-Master II (sport / professional) Predecessor — first reference of its kind in serial production Successor — current production Model History Rolex introduced the original GMT-Master (reference 6542) in 1955 as a navigation tool for Pan American World Airways pilots — a true 24-hour second time-zone hand and a rotating bezel that let pilots track UTC and local time simultaneously. The line evolved through the 1675 (1959-1980), 16700/16710 (1989-2007), and the modern 116710 (2007-2018). The 2018 introduction of the ceramic-bezel 126710BLNR "Batgirl" and 126710BLRO "Pepsi" began the current generation, all running caliber 3285 (Rolex’s modern true-GMT movement with 70-hour reserve and Chronergy escapement). The 126720VTNR launched at Watches and Wonders Geneva in April 2022 as Rolex’s first ever left-handed (or "destro") GMT-Master in regular production. The crown moved to 9 o’clock, the date window followed it, and the Cyclops magnifier with it. The bezel introduced a new color combination — green for daylight hours, black for night — that earned the watch the unofficial "Sprite" nickname after the Coca-Cola brand’s green-and-black aesthetic. The lefty configuration was not new ground for Rolex (the brand had produced left-handed Submariners as one-off custom pieces over the decades), but it was the first time Rolex committed a left-handed configuration to a serial-production sport reference. The choice signaled Rolex’s confidence that there was sufficient demand among collectors and left-handed wearers — and the secondary market validated that bet immediately. The 126720VTNR sold out at every Authorized Dealer within the first day of availability and has carried a meaningful premium ever since. Mechanically, the 126720VTNR shares the caliber 3285 with the right-handed 126710-series: 70-hour power reserve, Chronergy escapement, Parachrom hairspring, true-GMT functionality (the 24-hour hand jumps in 1-hour increments via the crown, so wearers can change local time without disrupting the home-time reference). The Cerachrom bezel insert uses Rolex’s proprietary process for fusing two ceramic colors — the same method behind the Pepsi and Batgirl two-tones. Variations & Sub-References Reference Description Note 126720VTNR GMT-Master II Sprite — lefty, green/black Cerachrom bezel this reference 126710BLRO GMT-Master II Pepsi — righty, blue/red Cerachrom bezel 126710BLNR GMT-Master II Batgirl — righty, blue/black Cerachrom bezel 126710GRNR GMT-Master II Bruce Wayne — righty, gray/black Cerachrom bezel (released W&W 2024) 126711CHNR GMT-Master II Root Beer — righty, brown/black ceramic, two-tone Everose Rolesor 126715CHNR GMT-Master II Root Beer — righty, solid 18k Everose gold 126713GRNR GMT-Master II Bruce Wayne — Yellow Rolesor (steel + 18k yellow gold) 116710LN GMT-Master II — predecessor, all-black ceramic bezel, righty (discontinued 2019) Market Pricing Rolex’s US retail for the 126720VTNR is $12,300 on the Oyster bracelet and $12,500 on the Jubilee (rolex.com, September 2026). On the secondary market, pre-owned examples trade at a notable premium over retail, driven by the lefty-configuration novelty and the watch’s status as the first of its kind in modern Rolex production. Authorized Dealer waitlists for the 126720VTNR remain among the longest of any current Rolex reference — three to five years for unproven first-time buyers in major US markets. Secondary-market availability is the practical path to ownership. The market moves week to week — contact us for a quote on a specific piece you are buying or selling. MSRP (verified October 2026) is shown for reference, so you can see whether a watch trades above or below retail. Palazzo sells at secondary-market prices — see our current listings or ask us for a quote. Price-driving factors Bracelet Jubilee bracelet examples command a premium over Oyster on the secondary market for the 126720VTNR. The Jubilee was introduced as a factory option at launch and is the rarer of the two configurations; many AD allocations went out on Oyster only. Year of production 2022 first-year-of-production examples sometimes carry a small premium for collectability, but the watch is recent enough that production-year premium is modest. 2024-2026 examples with full warranty sit at the top of the range. Set status Full set (original Rolex box, anchor tag, booklets, warranty card with AD stamp) commands a meaningful premium. Card stamp date and dealer-of-record matter — Manhattan, London, and Geneva ADs in particular. Bracelet condition The Oyster bracelet’s polished center links scratch readily. Heavily-polished bracelets discount the watch; unpolished or factory-finish bracelets sit at the upper end of the range. Comparable References Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLRO Pepsi 40 mm righty, blue/red ceramic. The classic GMT-Master color story; closer in heritage to the 6542 / 1675. Rolex GMT-Master II 126710BLNR Batgirl 40 mm righty, blue/black ceramic. The 2013-introduced two-color bezel; the watch that proved Rolex’s two-color ceramic process at scale. Rolex GMT-Master II 126710GRNR Bruce Wayne 40 mm righty, gray/black ceramic, 2024 release. Newer release, less premium, more readily available than Sprite. Tudor Black Bay GMT M79830RB Pepsi-style, 41 mm, Tudor manufacture. The most credible entry-level GMT alternative. Current 126720VTNR Inventory Rolex 126720VTNR GMT-Master II “Sprite” Steel Green Dial $16,697.00 View watch In Jersey City? See our pre-owned Rolex in Jersey City, or book watch repair & service at our Hudson Street showroom. Frequently Asked Questions Is the Rolex Sprite 126720VTNR still in production? Yes. The 126720VTNR is current production as of 2026 and remains Rolex’s only left-handed GMT-Master in serial production. Authorized Dealer waitlists for the Sprite are among the longest of any current Rolex reference; the secondary market offers immediate availability at a premium. Why is the crown on the left side of the 126720VTNR? Rolex designed the 126720VTNR specifically as a left-handed (or “destro”) configuration — the crown sits at 9 o’clock instead of 3 o’clock, and the date window with Cyclops magnifier follows it. The configuration suits left-handed wearers (who wear the watch on the right wrist and crown the watch with the left hand) and serves as an aesthetic differentiator for collectors. It is the first left-handed Rolex GMT in serial production. What does the VTNR suffix mean? Rolex’s reference suffix system isn’t formally documented by the brand, but collectors generally read VTNR as Vert/Noir (green/black) — the bezel color combination paired with the lefty case configuration. Other GMT-Master II suffixes follow the same convention: BLRO = Bleu/Rouge (Pepsi), BLNR = Bleu/Noir (Batgirl), GRNR = Gris/Noir (Bruce Wayne), CHNR = Chocolat/Noir (Root Beer). Why does the 126720VTNR trade above retail? The Sprite was the most allocation-constrained Rolex sport reference released between 2022 and 2024. Demand from left-handed wearers, GMT-Master collectors completing color-set collections, and buyers attracted by the configuration novelty has consistently outpaced AD supply. Rolex has not signaled any production-volume changes through 2026. How can I tell if my 126720VTNR is authentic? We mechanically inspect every GMT-Master II before listing — caliber 3285 confirmed in the movement, serial cross-checked against Rolex production records, dial print and Cyclops magnification verified against era-correct reference samples, bezel ceramic color transition inspected against factory tolerances (counterfeit VTNR bezels typically miss the Cerachrom green saturation), bracelet end-link and Glidelock finishing inspected. We document each step and provide a written authentication summary at sale. Does the 126720VTNR come with a warranty? Every 126720VTNR we sell carries our lifetime movement warranty for first-time clients — we cover the movement for as long as you own the watch. Rolex’s own 5-year international warranty transfers with the original warranty card if the watch is within that window. 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