Some Rolex GMT-Master enthusiasts find it hard to wrap their heads around the idea of brown creeping up any further than a leather strap. But, for those who love the root beer bezel, these watches are a real treat.

To the delight of many fans, Rolex presented a new two-tone GMT-Master II with a brown bezel at Baselworld 2018. This watch, the ref. 126711CHNR, offers a few noticeable improvements over earlier Root Beer models.

2023年8月23日 · In 2018, Rolex reintroduced the Root Beer bezel in their GMT-Master II collection with the ref. 126711CHNR. This modern iteration pays homage to the legacy of the Root Beer, incorporating contemporary enhancements while staying true to …

2024年10月7日 · In 2018, Rolex updated the GMT Root Beer with the reference 126711CHNR. This new model retained the iconic brown and gold bezel but incorporated Rolex’s latest technological advancements, including a redesigned case and the Caliber 3285 movement for enhanced performance.

Because of its unique look, ref 16753 has been fondly nicknamed the “Root Beer Rolex” and the “eye of the tiger” due to its dial’s resemblance to the semi-precious stone with the same name, but the watch itself is very luxurious. The unusual Root beer bezel made another appearance within the Rolex catalog via the GMT-Master II ref. 16713.

Distinguishing the watch was its two-tone colour scheme; blue and red. A visual separation of the daytime from nighttime hours. A vintage Rolex ad for the GMT-Master featuring a solid gold Root Beer. The first model was Ref 6542. It had no crown guards and featured a bakelite bezel.

2025年1月1日 · In the current Rolex catalog, you will not find not one but two watches with the “Root Beer” nickname. There’s the €43,900 all-Everose GMT-Master II ref. 126715CHNR and the €17,500 pink gold and steel (Everose Rolesor) ref. 126711CHNR — the “Root Beer” and the “Root Beer Lite,” if you will.

2023年11月4日 · “Root Beer” is the collector nickname for any Rolex GMT-Master (or GMT-Master II) with a brown or half-brown bezel insert. Although nowadays the term most often refers to the current black-and-brown models (ref. 126711 CHNR and 126715 CHNR), there are also vintage Rolex Root Beers with brown dials dating back to the late 1950’s.

2 天之前 · Rolex GMT Master II "Root Beer", 126711CHNR, 126711 CHNR, stainless steel and 18k "Everose" rose gold case on a stainless steel and 18k rose gold Oyster bracelet with Easylink extension system, in-house automatic Rolex caliber 3285 movement, COSC, power reserve of 70 hours, black and brown ceramic bezel with rose gold Arabic numerals, date at 3 ...

Discover the Rolex Root Beer GMT Master II with our detailed review that covers design, functions, pricing, waitlists, specs, and more. The Rolex GMT Root Beer is one of the most unique watches that Rolex makes. The Rolex Root Beer GMT has been in production for ages and has been a favorite of many through the years.