Owners views - Root Beer GMT-Master II

[andy tims]

I’m keep thinking about getting one of these, but I’m not sure I’ll bond with it enough to keep it.

I only kept the Rose Gold Yatch-Master I had for a short while, as it just felt too bling for me, in comparison with my usual “tool watch” preference.

I know we’re all different, but can I ask for owners / past owners to share their thoughts please?

[Walts]

After a long wait for a sub I was offered this watch recently as an alternative and took up the offer.

It’s definitely a little more eye catching in my opinion than a sub or even the other steel GMT’s but the colours work really well.

As you said it’s going to be personal preference but I do think it’s a watch that’s absolutely stunning and one of the nicest Rolex do at the moment.

[MartynJC (UK)]

I had one and it was a lovely piece. I think I should have kept it really. The ceramic GMT bezel on these has a superb action.



It really is personal preference - I still have my RG YM. Martyn

[Nairn1980]

I’m also very tempted by one of these. However with my pale skin I’m wondering if it will look stupid lol

[Berty234]

Anyone that has dealt with me on here knows I’ve had more than a few watches and don’t tend to keep them long.

However, I’ve had a root beer for the best part of two years and absolutely love it. There’s something special about it, the whole package comes together to create a great blend of robust sports watch with a slightly dressy feel through the rose gold. The gold is quite subdued in person and doesn’t shout out bling to me either.

The cream coloured plots and rose gold hands and indices makes a nice change to the colder white gold standard too.

You do have to accept that the centre links will develop a ‘patina’ of surface marks quite quickly though.

[Rob153]

I was never a lover of two tone watches, although not a Rootbeer bought this last year and absolutely love it, just makes a change from the usual SS versions, a little dressy but not too blingy…..

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[petay993]

Had one from the AD back in 2020 and kept it a year.

In the end I got a bit fed up with the way the PCL's scratched up and I started to dislike the brown element on the ceramic bezel, but that's just me.

Much happier with my BLRO.

[peter2704]

I must be getting slightly old, I have always fancied one of these

[Hood]

Nice watch
Have had 2 which didn't stick long term but they are lovely.

[wileeeeeey]

Did you buy it from a trade or private seller on the platform or was it a managed sale?

[andy tims]

Did you buy it from a trade or private seller on the platform or was it a managed sale?

Private seller on the platform

[tommyzzj]

Anyone that has dealt with me on here knows I’ve had more than a few watches and don’t tend to keep them long.

However, I’ve had a root beer for the best part of two years and absolutely love it. There’s something special about it, the whole package comes together to create a great blend of robust sports watch with a slightly dressy feel through the rose gold. The gold is quite subdued in person and doesn’t shout out bling to me either.

The cream coloured plots and rose gold hands and indices makes a nice change to the colder white gold standard too.

You do have to accept that the centre links will develop a ‘patina’ of surface marks quite quickly though.

agreed - out of all the modern watches I've had in recent years this was probably my favourite

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Private seller on the platform

well done and enjoy!

[wileeeeeey]

Private seller on the platform

Thanks, nice to hear it worked out. Been scared to bid a few times but will go have a gander.

[andy tims]

Would any GMT Master II “Root Beer” 126711CHNR owners be prepared to check their bezel protector reference number please?

Mine is missing. I'm trying to source one & a member here has some spares.

[Walts]

Would any GMT Master II “Root Beer” 126711CHNR owners be prepared to check their bezel protector reference number please?

Mine is missing. I'm trying to source one & a member here has some spares.

N170 if that sounds about right, it’s hard to see.