The nickname Rootbeer dates back to the GMT-Master models of the 1970s, whose brown and gold bezel evoked the American drink of the same name. Rolex revived it in 2018 with reference 126711CHNR, in Everose Rolesor: steel case and 18 carat rose gold, brown and black Cerachrom bezel.
Everose gold is an exclusive Rolex alloy, whose pinkish hue remains stable over time without turning yellow. Paired with the brown bezel, it gives this GMT-Master II a warmth that no other reference in the collection possesses. At Francine Joaillerie, in Saint-Tropez, each Rootbeer is authenticated piece by piece and guaranteed.
| Reference | Material | Bezel |
|---|---|---|
| 126711CHNR | Everose Rolesor: steel and rose gold | Brown and black Cerachrom |
| 126715CHNR | Solid 18 ct Everose gold | Brown and black Cerachrom |
40 mm Oyster case, calibre 3285, 70 hour power reserve, water resistance to 100 metres, Oyster or Jubilee bracelet depending on the version.
The 1675/3 and 16753 references in yellow Rolesor, produced from the 1960s to the 1980s, are the direct ancestors of the modern Rootbeer. They are recognisable by their brown and gold aluminium bezel and their nipple dial, whose gold ringed hour markers are highly sought after. The 126711CHNR captures their spirit with today's materials.
Both spellings are used, they refer to the same watch. The Rolex code CHNR means chocolate and black, referring to the two bezel colours.
No. This alloy patented by Rolex contains platinum, which prevents the discolouration seen on some traditional rose gold alloys. Its hue remains unchanged over time.
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