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Rolex’s Two Sports Icons Head-to-Head
The Submariner and GMT-Master II are the two pillars of Rolex’s Professional collection. Same 904L steel. Same 70-hour Cal. 3235/3285. Same Cerachrom bezels. Different purposes: the Sub dives (300m, unidirectional 60-min bezel), the GMT travels (100m, bidirectional 24-hour bezel). Here’s the 2026 comparison.
| Factor | Submariner 126610LN | GMT-Master II 126710BLRO |
|---|---|---|
| Bezel | Dive (60-min, unidirectional) | GMT (24-hour, bidirectional) |
| WR | 300m | 100m |
| Bracelet | Oyster ONLY | Jubilee OR Oyster |
| Dial | Black | Black |
| Colors | Black or Green bezel | Pepsi, Batman, Sprite, Root Beer |
| Retail | $10,250 | $10,900 (steel) / $16,500 (Rolesor) |
| Secondary | $13,500+ | $13,500-$18,500 |
Sub for divers + underwater sports + maximum versatility in one color. GMT for travelers + color bezel options + Jubilee bracelet availability. First Rolex sports: Sub (more versatile). Second: GMT (adds travel functionality). Both at Submariner and GMT-Master at DR.WATCH.
