Fratello Watches has shared its speculative predictions for Rolex releases in 2026 ahead of Watches and Wonders. The team anticipates a Coke bezel GMT-Master II, a revamped Milgauss, and other updates. These renders and ideas are presented as lighthearted fun without official Rolex input.
Fratello Watches published predictions for Rolex's potential 2026 lineup, focusing on models tied to anniversaries and recent trends. The article highlights a possible return of the Coke GMT-Master II with a red-and-black ceramic bezel, referencing Rolex's 2022 patent and the original 1982 model's design. This follows the recent discontinuation of the Pepsi GMT-Master II, one of Rolex's popular references. The 2026 Oyster case centennial and 70th anniversaries for the Day-Date and Milgauss inspire further speculation. Fratello expects a fully revamped Milgauss similar to the Air-King, featuring the caliber 7135 from the Land-Dweller, potential colored sapphire crystals from recent patents, Air-King-style crown guards, and a brushed Oyster bracelet. Other predictions include a perpetual calendar complication for the Perpetual 1908, simpler dial options for the Land-Dweller—such as black sunburst or silver—and a steel Daytona with a panda dial. The Land-Dweller, introduced last year with a natural-escapement caliber and integrated bracelet, drew criticism for its busy dials. Fratello emphasizes that Rolex has grown unpredictable and these ideas may prove incorrect. Reader comments express varied opinions, from enthusiasm for smaller case sizes and new dials to skepticism about the Milgauss revival due to Rolex's modern anti-magnetic standards across models. The piece invites community predictions in response.