The Root Beer is the GMT-Master II with a brown and black bezel in Everose Rolesor, reference 126711CHNR, and Pinnacle Chrono sources it to order. The name reaches back to the brown and gold references of the 1970s, which is where most of the confusion about what counts as a Root Beer begins. Pinnacle Chrono is an independent dealer in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334, and is not an authorized Rolex dealer. Price on request.
What collectors mean by Root Beer
Brown, in combination with gold. The current 126711CHNR pairs a brown and black Cerachrom bezel with Everose gold and steel. The vintage references the name originally described, the 1675/3 and 16753, pair a brown or brown-and-gold bezel with a brown dial in yellow gold and steel.
Those vintage references are also called the Clint Eastwood, after the watch he wore on screen. The same watch carries both names depending on who is describing it, which is worth knowing when reading listings elsewhere.
Root Beer references
| Reference | Production | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 126711CHNR | 2018 to current | Everose Rolesor, brown and black ceramic bezel |
| 16753 | 1980 to 1988 | Yellow gold and steel, brown dial and bezel |
| 1675/3 | 1970 to 1980 | The original brown and gold GMT-Master |
The modern and vintage Root Beers trade in separate markets with separate condition standards. Say which era you are after in the enquiry, because the search runs through different channels for each.
Modern Everose or vintage gold? Call 954-667-8319 or email sales@pinnaclechrono.com.
What to check on a Root Beer
On the 126711CHNR, the Everose centre links show wear differently from steel, and the two-tone bracelet is where a hard life shows first. On vintage references, dial condition dominates everything else. Brown dials from this era develop tropical and faded variations that collectors pay for, and they are also the most reproduced. Original bezel inserts on vintage examples are increasingly scarce.
Pinnacle Chrono authenticates and services every watch before sale and states box-and-papers status per piece. Membership of Jewelers of America, the Jewelers Board of Trade and the IWJG.
How the sourcing works
- Send the reference, the era you want, and the condition standard.
- Pinnacle Chrono searches its dealer network against that specification.
- Dial, bezel, case, bracelet and papers verified on the individual watch.
- A figure quoted against that watch.
- Authentication and servicing before it changes hands.
- Insured nationwide shipping.
Related Rolex collections
- Rolex GMT-Master II — current listings
- Submariner
- Datejust — the two-tone route in a dress case
- Day-Date
- All Rolex collections
- Featured Rolex
Related services
- Source a watch — send the reference and start a search
- Sell a Rolex
- Trade a watch
- Consign a watch — often the right route on vintage gold references
Frequently asked questions
What is a Rolex Root Beer?
The Root Beer is a GMT-Master or GMT-Master II with a brown bezel paired with gold. The current reference is 126711CHNR in Everose Rolesor; the name originated with the brown and gold references of the 1970s and 1980s.
Is the Root Beer the same as the Clint Eastwood?
The Clint Eastwood name refers to the vintage brown and gold references, principally the 1675/3 and 16753. Both names describe the same watches. The modern 126711CHNR is generally called Root Beer only.
Is the Root Beer still in production?
The 126711CHNR remains in the current Rolex catalog. Availability at authorized retail varies, and it has been easier to obtain than the steel sports references, though it is not freely available.
Which Root Beer holds value better?
They behave differently rather than one beating the other. Vintage examples depend heavily on dial and bezel originality; the modern reference tracks the wider Everose market. Pinnacle Chrono will give a straight view on both at the enquiry stage rather than a general claim.
Is Pinnacle Chrono an authorized Rolex dealer?
No. Pinnacle Chrono is an independent dealer and is not an authorized dealer for Rolex or any other brand carried.
Enquire about a Root Beer
Name the era and the reference and Pinnacle Chrono will work the network against it. Independent dealer, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334. Call 954-667-8319 or email sales@pinnaclechrono.com, Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00 ET. Insured nationwide shipping.