Rolex Novelties 2026 are here — and this might be one of the most talked-about releases in recent years. From a controversial new Oyster Perpetual to the return of the Yacht-Master II, plus the apparent discontinuation of the GMT-Master II Pepsi (BLRO), there’s a lot to unpack.
In this video, we break down everything you need to know about the latest Rolex releases: what’s new, what’s been discontinued, pricing, specifications, and real-world opinions from a collector’s perspective.
*What’s covered in this video:*
New two-tone Oyster Perpetual 41 “100 Years of Oyster” (Rolesor, green accents, £8,050)
The highly controversial multi-colour “Jubilee motif” Oyster Perpetual 36
New solid gold Oyster Perpetual 28 & 34 models (yellow gold & Everose)
The return of the Yacht-Master II with new calibre 4162 and redesigned functionality
Datejust 41 with green ombré dial
Daytona “Albino” (Rolesium, enamel dial, potential off-catalogue release)
Discontinued models including the GMT-Master II Pepsi (BLRO)
Market implications, availability, and collector insights
This year’s Rolex drop may seem “tame” to some, but there are some major signals here — especially around production strategy, future GMT releases, and how Rolex is evolving its core Oyster lineup.
If you're into luxury watches, Rolex novelties, or tracking discontinued Rolex models and future speculation, this is a full breakdown you won’t want to miss.
*Key topics for collectors and enthusiasts:*
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*Chapters:*
0:00-0:18 - Intro
0:19-2:11 - 2 Tone Oyster Perpetual
2:12-3:32 - The Worst
3:33-4:34 - Precious Metal OP
4:35-6:20 - Yacht-Master II IS BACK
6:21-7:23 - Datejust & Daytona
7:24-8:31 - GMT Master II Pepsi is GONE
8:32-9:39 - Opinion
9:40-10:04 - Outro
10:05-10:14 - Patrons!
Let me know your thoughts in the comments — what’s the best (or worst) Rolex release this year? And were you on the Pepsi waitlist?
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