The Rolex Root Beer GMT - Ugly Duckling or Future Classic?

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4 жыл бұрын

A Discussion surrounding the Rolex Root Beer GMT, looking at both the Older 16753 and the Modern 126711 CHNR. The discussion focuses on how their Designs differ, what Inspirations were used and how its vibrant choice of colours has allowed the watch to remain both casual and formal.
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@ehteshamraja332 4 жыл бұрын

I was never a fan of Rolex, until I bought the new root beer two tone. I think it's the most beautiful watch out of the entire Rolex models. It is also very versatile for use as a dress/sports watch. The rose gold coupled with black and brown, make it a classic.

@dbiwatches1891 Жыл бұрын

Just picked up a 2020 root beer and found that it plays a real strange game through different lighting conditions. In some lights it appears quite basic then all of a sudden in other lighting it just goes mental! In a Stunning way,the coin edged rose gold bezel absolutely sparkles like nothing else👍

@mattbeauchamp8679 4 жыл бұрын

You've just convinced me that I need a Rootbeer GMT.

@hrabanus 4 жыл бұрын

Had the chance of purchasing a CHNR but I didn't because of the case design. I maybe should have. Every time I see her, I kinda miss what I've never had! So beautiful

@bushfriend2718 4 жыл бұрын

I have a rootbeer from 1975 it’s fantastic looking.

@samadrid6321 4 жыл бұрын

I love the root beer above any other gmt.

@MikeRehfuss 4 жыл бұрын

I've always liked them. Also cool that it's the Clint Eastwood watch!

@diegoog3654 4 жыл бұрын

Gifted myself the 126715CHNR (Rose Gold) for my 40th birthday late last year. Love it!

@underdog5081 4 жыл бұрын

Pictures do no justice for this watch. This is a must see in person. Truly the best of all the Rolex watches! Btw, wonderful video!

@jespervver4181 4 жыл бұрын

Burned into my mind when I was a kid in the early 80’s is that there was a gentleman from my fathers hunting party wearing the root beer GMT

@Timeandtidewatches 4 жыл бұрын

Thought provoking and well researched - having bought a 2018 root beer, I am clearly in the camp - Andrew

@chrisagnew1988 Жыл бұрын

Just picked up my new 2 tone root beer this morning. Absolutely stunning in person

@danchapman5944 4 жыл бұрын

Best review I’ve seen of this watch, by far. And I’ve watched most of them before I bought it!

@SHONUFF772 4 жыл бұрын

The vintage ones are definitely not for me but the new model is uniquely superb. It’s like a unicorn in the usual line up of “must haves”.

@jarrodlee1506 4 жыл бұрын

Best looking modern steel rolex period

@MyAffordableWatchCollection 4 жыл бұрын

Totally a future classic, for sure. I agree with you about the jubilee bracelet.

@getoffmylawn8986 4 жыл бұрын

Evidently I'm the lone voice in the wilderness here, but I definitely prefer the oyster bracelet.

@wiwatchguy8798 4 жыл бұрын

Agree with pretty much everything. Glad you gave this reference some press as it deserves it. I bought one of these back in March. It's a gorgeous piece in the metal. Call me biased, but I prefer the two-tone as well. I think the watch stands out more in two-tone than it does in gold. I have a 34mm Oyster Perpetual with the olive dial that I reserve for the Autumn/Winter months when I wear a lot of Harris Tweed. This too I was going to reserve for that time, but I'd wear it all year. I plan on getting a BLRO and BLNR in the next year, but this is my favorite GMT. In fact I'll say that I think it's the best GMT they've ever done. I have a black Daytona and a black GMT, but I prefer this to both.

@reedgrabowski8314 4 жыл бұрын

I do have to say that a steel and rose gold Rolex is sharp looking and has so much more class when compared to a steel and yellow gold. If offered the opportunity between a 16753 and the 126711 CHNR, I would choose the CHNR.