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Model Name:
Rolex GMT Master-II Rootbeer
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Reference:
126711CHNR
Price ($)
$
19500
Country:
Switzerland
A.I. Rating
9.1
Crowd Rating:
2440
Watch Description
The Oyster Perpetual GMT-Master II in Oystersteel and Everose gold with a black dial and an Oyster bracelet.
This model features a black dial and a two-colour Cerachrom bezel insert in brown and black ceramic. In addition to conventional hour, minute and seconds hands, the GMT-Master II features an arrow-tipped hand, which circles the dial once every 24 hours, as well as a bidirectional rotatable 24-hour graduated bezel.
The distinctively coloured 24-hour hand displays the “home” reference time in a first time zone which can be read on the graduations on the bezel. The traveller’s local time is easily set by “jumping” from hour to hour, thanks to an ingenious mechanism operated via the winding crown: the hour hand can be adjusted forwards or backwards independently of the minute and seconds hands. This allows travellers to adapt to their new time zone without affecting the precision of their timekeeping.
Like all Rolex Professional watches, the GMT-Master II offers exceptional legibility in all circumstances, and especially in the dark, thanks to its Chromalight display.
The broad hands and hour markers in simple shapes – triangles, circles, rectangles – are filled with a luminescent material emitting a long-lasting glow.
Gold is coveted for its lustre and nobility. Steel reinforces strength and reliability. Together, they harmoniously combine the best of their properties.
A true Rolex signature, Rolesor has featured on Rolex models since the early 1930s, and was trademarked as a name in 1933. It is one of the prominent pillars of the Oyster collection.
The Oyster bracelet is a perfect alchemy of form and function, aesthetics and technology, designed to be both robust and comfortable. It is equipped with an Oysterlock folding clasp, which prevents accidental opening and the Easylink comfort extension link, also exclusive to Rolex.
This ingenious system allows the wearer to increase the bracelet length by approximately 5 mm, providing additional comfort in any circumstance.
40
48
0
12.2
100
Steel - 904L
Round
Sapphire
Screw-in
Automatic
caliber 3285
70
Black
A.I. Watch Review:
# Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The Rolex GMT-Master II "Root Beer" (ref. 126711CHNR) is a luxury sports watch blending tool-watch toughness with refined elegance, featuring a 40mm Rolesor case in Oystersteel and Everose gold, a signature bidirectional two-tone brown-and-black Cerachrom bezel for GMT functionality, a textured chocolate-brown sunray dial with applied hour markers and Chromalight lume, powered by the in-house automatic Caliber 3285 movement with a 70-hour power reserve—ideal for affluent travelers and collectors who demand precision, durability, and subtle sophistication in a daily wearer.
## Overall Watch Rating: 9.2/10.0
**Brand Metric (9.3/10.0)** - Rolex stands as a pinnacle of luxury watchmaking, rivaling Patek Philippe in heritage and global prestige.
**History & Innovation Metric (9.5/10.0)** - The GMT-Master line pioneered dual-timezone tracking for aviators, cementing Rolex's legacy like the Submariner did for divers.
**Rarity Metric (8.4/10.0)** - At its premium price point and controlled production, it offers scarcity comparable to other steel-gold Rolex sports models on the secondary market.
**Material Metric (9.6/10.0)** - Premium Rolesor construction with Cerachrom ceramic bezel and sapphire crystal surpasses most luxury divers like the Omega Seamaster.
**Movement Metric (9.8/10.0)** - The Caliber 3285 delivers chronometer-grade performance and 70-hour reserve, outclassing ETA-based rivals in the luxury segment.
**Dials & Design Metric (9.4/10.0)** - The distinctive Root Beer colorway and flawless finishing evoke the originality of vintage Rolex sports icons.
**Versatility Metric (9.2/10.0)** - Seamlessly transitions from boardroom to adventure, much like the GMT-Master II Pepsi but with warmer tonality.
**Functions Metric (8.7/10.0)** - Robust timekeeping with GMT and date handles daily needs better than basic three-handers from Grand Seiko.
**Complications Metric (8.2/10.0)** - Independent 24-hour hand and magnified date provide practical utility on par with high-end travelers like the IWC Pilot's Watch.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.3
## WM Collector Grade: A+
## Performance Insights: Excels in movement, materials, and design for peerless build quality, delivering outstanding value against its implied price with minimal weaknesses.
## TPS Interpretation: Exceptional Value: This watch overdelivers on luxury performance and innovation well beyond its market positioning.
## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.
