Rolex Rootbeer

Rootbeer is the collectors' name for the Rolex GMT-Master with a brown bezel, after the warm colour of the American soft drink. The first brown-and-gold versions appeared in the 1970s; in 2018 Rolex returned to the theme with the GMT-Master II in Everose Rolesor. Its two-tone Cerachrom bezel in brown and black is among the most demanding parts of the watch to produce, because ceramic is difficult to manufacture in two colours.

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Where the nickname comes from

Collectors call the GMT-Master with a brown bezel Rootbeer – after the American soft drink with its distinctive colour. The name dates back to the 1970s, when the brown and gold versions first appeared. Rolex itself does not use the name.

The modern interpretation

In 2018 Rolex revisited the theme and introduced the GMT-Master II in Everose Rolesor with a two-tone Cerachrom bezel in brown and black. Ceramic is very difficult to produce in two colours, which is why these bezels are among the most technically demanding components of the watch.

Availability at HORANDO

This overview shows the Rootbeer versions currently available. Stock is limited – please get in touch if you are looking for a specific reference.

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