The Rolex GMT-Master II 126720VTNR is the first serially produced left-handed Rolex: a 40 mm Oystersteel GMT with the crown and date at 9 o'clock instead of 3, a green and black Cerachrom bezel and the calibre 3285 with 70 hours of power reserve. Introduced at Watches and Wonders 2022, it is nicknamed the "Sprite" after the green and black soft-drink branding, and it is offered on either the Oyster or the Jubilee bracelet. This guide covers the specifications, why the crown is on the left, how the watch wears for right- and left-handed owners, the bracelet choice, retail and dealer prices in 2026, and what to check before buying. Bizak & Co. sources the 126720VTNR to order; the GMT-Master II collection lists the configurations we can seek.
Last reviewed on September 20, 2026 by Filip Biczak. Prices are dated observations, not quotes.
Rolex GMT-Master II 126720VTNR specifications
| Attribute | 126720VTNR |
|---|---|
| Case | 40 mm Oystersteel, about 11.9 mm thick, roughly 47 mm lug to lug, 20 mm lug width; screw-down Triplock crown and crown guards at 9 o'clock |
| Bezel | Bidirectional 24-hour, two-colour Cerachrom insert in green and black with platinum-coated numerals |
| Movement | Calibre 3285, automatic, independently adjustable 12-hour hand, Chronergy escapement, 70 hours power reserve, Superlative Chronometer to plus or minus 2 seconds a day |
| Dial | Black lacquer, Chromalight markers and hands, green 24-hour hand, date at 9 with Cyclops |
| Bracelet | Oyster (126720VTNR-0001) or Jubilee (126720VTNR-0002), Oysterlock clasp with Easylink 5 mm extension |
| Water resistance | 100 m (330 ft) |
| Introduced | March 2022; the only left-handed model in the current Rolex catalogue |
Source: Rolex, GMT-Master II 126720VTNR; the GMT-Master II collection page lists every current bezel and bracelet combination.
Why is the crown on the left?
A left-handed watch, or "destro", is worn on the right wrist, where a crown at 3 o'clock digs into the back of the hand. Moving the crown to 9 puts it on the outside of the wrist. Rolex had made a handful of special-order left-handed watches over the decades, but the 126720VTNR was the first to appear in the regular catalogue. The date window and Cyclops move to 9 with the crown, so the dial is a mirror of the standard GMT-Master II. Rolex has said the watch is intended for left-handed wearers, but most buyers are right-handed people who wear it on the left wrist for the look; on the left wrist the crown sits harmlessly on the inside of the wrist and is slightly less convenient to wind.
Sprite vs Batman vs Pepsi
| 126720VTNR Sprite | 126710BLNR Batman | 126710BLRO Pepsi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown position | 9 o'clock (left-handed) | 3 o'clock | 3 o'clock |
| Bezel | Green and black | Blue and black | Red and blue |
| 24-hour hand | Green | Blue | Red |
| Bracelets | Oyster or Jubilee | Oyster or Jubilee | Oyster or Jubilee |
| Secondary premium | High; low production | Middle | Highest |
Movement, case size and retail price are the same. The Sprite is the odd one out for the crown, and that oddness is why it is scarcer than its production numbers alone would suggest: Rolex makes fewer, and buyers who want a left-handed Rolex have exactly one choice. The Batman guide and Pepsi guide cover the conventional layouts.
Oyster or Jubilee bracelet?
The Oyster is the three-link tool bracelet, flatter and more rigid; the Jubilee is the five-link bracelet from 1945, more articulated and dressier. Both use the Oysterlock clasp with the Easylink 5 mm extension. On the Sprite the Jubilee is the more requested option and dealers usually ask more for it. The bracelet can be swapped later at a Rolex service centre, but buying the one you want is cheaper than changing it.
How much is a Rolex Sprite? Retail and dealer prices in 2026
- Retail. Rolex's US list price for the steel GMT-Master II has sat in the low-to-mid US$11,000s in 2026, with the Jubilee a few hundred dollars above the Oyster; the current figure is on the Rolex product page linked above. Allocation favours established authorised-dealer clients and the Sprite is among the harder steel GMTs to obtain.
- Secondary market. In 2025 and 2026, full-set 126720VTNR examples have generally been asked in the mid-to-high US$10,000s, with unworn Jubilee examples at the top of the range.
- Bizak catalogue asks. On 12 September 2026 our sourced catalogue listed the Jubilee at US$16,274 brand new and US$15,809 pre-owned, and the Oyster at US$15,344 brand new and US$16,786 pre-owned, all sourced to order; the pre-owned Oyster figure reflects a particular year and set, which is why dated quotes matter.
Those figures describe what we saw and will move. Ask for a dated quote for the exact bracelet, year and card; our Rolex price guide explains how to compare quotes.
Is the 126720VTNR a good investment?
The Sprite carries a solid premium because production is small and it has no substitute for left-handed buyers. That supports resale better than the Bruce Wayne but not as well as the Pepsi. Buy it near the market with a full set and expect to recover most of what you paid; do not buy at a dealer premium expecting a rise. If resale matters, ask for a written cash-buy assessment before you commit.
Buying a used 126720VTNR: what to check
- Warranty card. Card serial and rehaut engraving should match; every 126720VTNR is inside its five-year warranty until at least 2027. Rolex does not reissue cards.
- Crown and date. The crown, crown guards and date window must all be at 9; a 126720VTNR case with a standard dial or a 126710 case with a green bezel is a parts watch.
- Bezel. The green and black insert should be chip-free and turn in 24 firm clicks both ways; the colour boundary sits at 6 and 18.
- GMT function. From the first crown position the 12-hour hand should jump in one-hour steps independently of the 24-hour hand.
- Case and bracelet. Sharp lug chamfers and even brushing; Jubilee centre links bright, not scratched flat.
- Price against the band. A full-set Sprite offered well under the market is the single most reliable warning sign.
Our authentication process describes what we inspect before dispatch.
Quick answers
How much is a Rolex GMT-Master II Sprite?
Rolex's US list price sat in the low-to-mid US$11,000s in 2026. Bizak's sourced catalogue listed the Jubilee at US$16,274 and the Oyster at US$15,344 brand new on 12 September 2026.
Why does the Sprite have the crown on the left?
It is a left-handed model designed to be worn on the right wrist, where a crown at 9 sits on the outside of the wrist. The date moves to 9 with it.
Can a right-handed person wear the 126720VTNR?
Yes. Most owners wear it on the left wrist; the crown then sits on the inside of the wrist and is slightly less convenient to wind, but nothing else changes.
Does the Sprite come on a Jubilee?
Yes. Rolex offers it on the Oyster (126720VTNR-0001) and the Jubilee (126720VTNR-0002).
What movement is in the 126720VTNR?
Calibre 3285, the same movement as the other steel GMT-Master IIs, with an independently adjustable 12-hour hand and 70 hours of power reserve.
Request a GMT-Master II 126720VTNR sourcing quote
Tell us the bracelet, preferred year range, condition and whether the warranty card is required, plus your budget and timing, through our sourcing enquiry form. We confirm the specific watch, photographs, card and final price before you commit. Catalogue entries: 126720VTNR Jubilee, 126720VTNR Oyster, pre-owned 126720VTNR Jubilee; browse the GMT-Master II collection or sell or trade your GMT-Master II.
Related reading: Batman 126710BLNR guide · Bruce Wayne 126710GRNR guide · Pepsi GMT-Master II guide · Rolex nicknames explained.
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