Bukayo Saka's Pepsi Meteorite GMT: The Documented Rolex
Last updated: June 2026
Bukayo Saka has one credibly documented watch on the record: the Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 126719BLRO in 18k white gold, with the red and blue "Pepsi" Cerachrom bezel and a meteorite dial. It is one of the more elite picks in the current GMT-Master II catalog and the kind of reference that reads as steel to most people on a wrist.
Saka is a winger for Arsenal and a senior member of Thomas Tuchel's England side. He was named in England's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup when Tuchel announced the final list on May 22, 2026 (England Football, Sky Sports). He turns 25 in September, so he will be 24 throughout the tournament. This piece walks through the one watch that is publicly documented on his wrist, what the reference actually is, and how it fits into the broader pattern of footballer collections we cover in our complete 2026 World Cup watches guide.
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The Documented Piece
Saka's public watch footprint is narrow. One reference has been documented in credible coverage:
| Watch | When Documented | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 126719BLRO, white gold, meteorite dial | 2023–24 Premier League season | luxewatches.co.uk |
We are not aware of additional credibly sourced pieces in his rotation. If more emerge during the 2026 World Cup window, we will update.
Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 126719BLRO: The Reference in Detail
The 126719BLRO is the white gold member of the current Pepsi GMT family. Rolex launched it in 2018 alongside the steel 126710BLRO. The case is 40mm in 18k white gold. The bezel is the now-familiar red and blue Cerachrom, Rolex's proprietary ceramic. The movement is the in-house caliber 3285 with a true GMT function, meaning the local hour hand can be set independently of the 24-hour hand to track a second time zone.
The base 126719BLRO came to market at Baselworld 2018 with a midnight blue dial. Rolex added the meteorite dial variant (126719BLRO-0002) at Baselworld 2019. Those remain the only two dial configurations of the white gold Pepsi: midnight blue and meteorite. The meteorite has been the rarer of the two at the dealer level and the more sought after on the secondary market. The 2023–24 season is when Saka was photographed in the meteorite version per luxewatches.co.uk.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reference | 126719BLRO |
| Case material | 18k white gold, 40mm |
| Bezel | Red and blue "Pepsi" Cerachrom (ceramic) |
| Dial | Iron meteorite (Widmanstätten pattern) |
| Bracelet | Oyster (three-piece links) |
| Movement | In-house caliber 3285, true GMT function |
| Retail per rolex.com (current) | $43,000 to $51,000 range (verify at brand site) |
Grey market and secondary market pricing both run well above retail because the white gold Pepsi has been hard to source through authorized dealers since launch, and the meteorite-dial variant compounds that scarcity. The 126719BLRO replaced the previous-generation white gold Pepsi (Ref. 116719BLRO); the meteorite is the more elite slot in the current family.
Meteorite Dials: Why This Variant Sits at the Top
The dial is what separates this version from the rest of the Pepsi lineup. It is cut from an actual slice of iron meteorite, etched with acid to reveal the Widmanstätten pattern (the crystalline lattice that forms only over millions of years of slow cooling in space, when iron and nickel separate at a glacial pace inside an asteroid before that asteroid eventually breaks apart and a fragment reaches Earth). No two dials are the same. Every 126719BLRO meteorite has its own surface signature.
Rolex uses meteorite dials sparingly across the catalog. The Daytona platinum 126506 baguette and a handful of other gold-cased references share the material, and the Day-Date 40 has historically offered it as well. Meteorite is hard to work with (the iron-nickel alloy is brittle and warps under heat), and Rolex sources from a small set of suppliers, which is part of why the dial commands a premium even on references where the rest of the watch is otherwise standard.
On a Pepsi GMT, the dial does two things at once. It signals quietly to anyone who recognizes the texture, and it disappears into normalcy for anyone who does not. The result is a watch that reads quiet to everyone except the people who know what they are looking at.
Why It Is an "In the Know" Pick
The 126719BLRO is one of the more elite picks in the GMT-Master II catalog. White gold reads as steel to most people on a wrist. The meteorite dial is recognizable only at close range. The watch costs roughly five times what the steel 126710BLRO costs and broadcasts almost none of that visually. That combination is what makes it a quiet pick.
We are not making a character claim about Saka. He has not given an interview about his collecting approach that we can cite. What we can say is that the reference he has been photographed in is expensive and restrained in appearance. In our pre-owned channel, the white gold Pepsi meteorite moves slowly when it appears, because the buyers asking for it already know exactly what they are asking for.
Saka Going Into England 2026
Saka has been a fixture in the England senior squad since his debut in 2020. He played at Euro 2020 (the penalty miss in the final), Qatar 2022, and Euro 2024, where he was one of England's standout attackers under Gareth Southgate. Thomas Tuchel named him in the 26-man England squad for the 2026 World Cup on May 22, 2026 (England Football, Sky Sports), making this his second senior World Cup.
The 2026 tournament runs June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada, and Mexico in the expanded 48-team format. For the wider England picture, see England's 2026 World Cup squad. For the full cluster overview, see the Watches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup hub.
Sources: luxewatches.co.uk article "Clocked: What this season's Premier players are wearing" (luxewatches.co.uk/clocked-what-this-seasons-premier-players-are-wearing/) for primary documentation of the Rolex GMT-Master II Ref. 126719BLRO (white gold, meteorite dial) on Saka. rolex.com brand archive for product specifications and retail pricing. 126719BLRO launch history (midnight blue at Baselworld 2018, meteorite added at Baselworld 2019) per Monochrome and aBlogtoWatch reporting. Squad status confirmed as of June 2026: Thomas Tuchel named England's final 26-man squad, including Saka, on May 22, 2026 (England Football, Sky Sports). Retail pricing reflects brand MSRP; secondary market pricing varies by condition, year, and dealer. This article reflects industry experience and is not financial advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What watch does Bukayo Saka wear?
The piece publicly documented on his wrist is the Rolex GMT-Master II Reference 126719BLRO in 18k white gold with a meteorite dial and the red and blue "Pepsi" Cerachrom bezel. It is a restrained, expensive pick rather than an iced-out statement piece. Other watches may sit in his rotation; this is the one credibly captured in published coverage.
What is the Rolex 126719BLRO?
It is the GMT-Master II in 18k white gold with the red and blue Pepsi Cerachrom bezel, launched in 2018. Saka has been photographed in the meteorite-dial variant, which uses an actual slice of iron meteorite as the dial, etched to show the Widmanstätten crystalline pattern. Retail per rolex.com runs roughly $43,000 to $51,000 (verify at brand site).
What is a meteorite dial?
A dial cut from a slice of iron meteorite, then etched with acid to reveal the Widmanstätten pattern: the crystalline structure that forms only over millions of years of slow cooling in space. Every dial is unique. Rolex uses meteorite sparingly across the catalog, on a small number of gold and platinum references.
How old is Saka going into the 2026 World Cup?
Twenty-four. He was born in September 2001 and will be 24 throughout the tournament, turning 25 in September 2026 after the final.
Is Saka in England's 2026 World Cup squad?
Yes. Thomas Tuchel named Saka in England's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup when he announced the final list on May 22, 2026 (England Football, Sky Sports). It is his second senior World Cup, following Qatar 2022. The tournament opens June 11.
Where can I buy a pre-owned Rolex 126719BLRO?
The reference trades in the pre-owned market through specialist dealers. Watches Off 5th sources pre-owned Rolex GMT-Master II references when available. Current inventory and pricing vary; the white gold Pepsi meteorite moves slowly when it appears because demand consistently outpaces supply.