Quick answer
The Rolex GMT-Master II reference 126710BLNR is a stainless steel watch with a blue and black ceramic bezel. Collectors call it the "Batgirl." Rolex released it in 2019 on a Jubilee bracelet. A watch sold as a "replica" of this reference is a counterfeit product. It is not a Rolex. Sale and import of counterfeit watches are illegal in the United States.
What the 126710BLNR is
- Case: 40 mm Oystersteel.
- Movement: caliber 3285, automatic, 70-hour power reserve.
- Bezel: blue and black Cerachrom ceramic insert with a 24-hour scale.
- Bracelet: Jubilee in Oystersteel. An Oyster bracelet option arrived in 2021.
- Water resistance: 100 m.
- List price: about $10,700 in the US as of 2024. Secondhand prices sit above that figure.
What "replica" means for this reference
A "replica," "clone," or "1:1" version of the 126710BLNR is an unlicensed copy that carries Rolex trademarks. Rolex has no part in its production. No Rolex parts are guaranteed in it. Claims of a "Swiss movement" or a "same factory" have no verifiable basis. The seller writes those terms. No independent body audits them.
Legal status in the US
18 U.S.C. § 2320 makes trafficking in counterfeit goods a federal crime. 15 U.S.C. § 1114 covers civil liability for trademark infringement. US Customs and Border Protection can seize and destroy counterfeit shipments. A buyer risks seizure of the item and loss of the money paid. A seller risks fines and prison time.
Differences from a genuine watch
- Movement: the Rolex 3285 has a 70-hour reserve, a blue Parachrom hairspring, and a Chronergy escapement. Copies use unrelated movements.
- Bezel insert: genuine Cerachrom is a solid ceramic with a platinum coating on the numerals. Copies use painted or plated inserts.
- Engravings: Rolex cuts the serial and model numbers into the case and the rehaut. Copy engravings differ in font, spacing, and depth.
- Service: Rolex service centers do not service counterfeit watches. Genuine parts are not sold for them.
- Resale: authorized dealers, auction houses, and insured dealers will not accept a counterfeit.
Checks before buying
- Buy from a Rolex authorized dealer, or from a seller with verifiable service records.
- Match the serial on the case to the serial on the warranty card.
- Ask for a service invoice from Rolex or a Rolex-trained watchmaker.
- For private sales, meet at a watchmaker and pay for a movement inspection.
Points that stay unknown
Production volume for counterfeit watches is not public. Customs seizure reports cover all categories, not this single reference. No reliable count exists for how many 126710BLNR copies are in circulation.