Rolex GMT-Master II “Root Beer” 40mm Black Dial Brown & Black Cerachrom Bezel Two-Tone Everose Rolesor Oyster Bracelet 126711CHNR | 2025 Mint Full Set

The Warmest GMT Ever Made — Root Beer Returns for 2025

The Rolex GMT-Master II “Root Beer” is one of the most emotionally resonant collector nicknames in the entire Rolex catalog. The name traces back to the 1970s and 1980s, when Rolex offered the GMT-Master in yellow gold with brown and gold aluminum bezel inserts — a warm, earthy pairing that became one of the most coveted and characterful GMT configurations of the vintage era. When Rolex introduced the 126711CHNR in 2018, it brought the Root Beer color palette back in an entirely contemporary execution: an Everose Rolesor construction pairing 904L Oystersteel with solid 18k Everose gold, combined with the first-ever brown-and-black two-colour Cerachrom ceramic bezel in GMT-Master II history. The response was immediate and lasting — the reference sold out at every authorized dealer globally and has traded consistently above retail ever since. This 2025 mint full-set example on the Oyster bracelet — with removed links included — is the most current production year of one of the most coveted GMT configurations in the modern Rolex lineup.

The Oyster Bracelet — The Sport-Forward Root Beer

This example is fitted to the two-tone Oyster bracelet rather than the Jubilee, and the distinction matters for buyers who prefer the more assertive, more tool-watch-oriented bracelet profile. The three-piece flat-link Oyster bracelet in Everose Rolesor delivers a broader, more angular wrist presence that connects the Root Beer more directly to the GMT-Master’s professional aviation heritage — reading as a sport watch first, a luxury object second. The Oyster bracelet’s center links in Everose gold against steel outer links continue the warm two-tone Rolesor theme of the case across the full length of the wrist, and the Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5mm comfort extension provides both security and quick tool-free adjustment. This example has been resized with all removed links retained — giving the next owner complete flexibility to restore the bracelet to full length or retain the current sizing.

Everose Rolesor: 904L Oystersteel and Solid 18k Everose Gold

The 40mm Oyster case is built in Everose Rolesor — Rolex’s combination of 904L stainless steel and solid 18k Everose gold on the bezel ring, crown, crown guards, and Oyster bracelet center links. Everose gold is Rolex’s proprietary formulation, produced in-house at Rolex’s own Geneva foundry with a platinum addition that stabilizes the warm pink-gold hue permanently — preventing the color shift and fading that affects conventional rose gold over years of wear. An Everose gold piece purchased today will present identically in twenty years, a material permanence no other manufacturer’s rose gold can guarantee. The front profile of the case is entirely satin brushed, excluding the knurling on the bezel, while the case sides are mirror-polished — the dual-texture presentation that creates the Root Beer’s characteristic interplay of warm gold and cool steel from every viewing angle. The case is sealed with a screw-down Triplock triple-waterproofness crown delivering 100 meters of water resistance.

The Brown and Black Cerachrom Bezel — A Technical Marvel in Warm Tones

The bidirectional rotating 24-hour bezel of the 126711CHNR is one of the most technically ambitious bezel configurations in the entire current Rolex lineup. The Cerachrom ceramic insert is manufactured in two distinct colour sections — brown and black — bonded together at the precise midpoint and fired at extremely high temperatures to create a seamless, single-piece ceramic insert with no visible joint, adhesive, or mechanical transition anywhere along the color boundary. The result is pure ceramic throughout — virtually scratchproof, completely corrosion-resistant, and entirely UV-stable. The 24-hour numerals and graduation marks are filled with Everose gold-tone via Physical Vapour Deposition — physically embedded in the ceramic surface, as permanent as the bezel itself, and tonally matched to the solid Everose gold of the case, crown, and bracelet center links. The warm brown of the bezel’s daytime half against the deep black of its nighttime half creates the color combination that has made the Root Beer the most warmly distinctive GMT-Master II in the current catalog — and the Everose gold-filled markings tie every element of the watch’s material palette into a single, cohesive visual story.

The Black Chromalight Dial with Everose Gold GMT Hand

The black lacquered dial features applied luminescent hour markers and Mercedes-style hands in Chromalight — Rolex’s proprietary long-lasting luminescent material emitting an intense, distinctive blue glow in darkness, significantly more sustained than standard Super-LumiNova. The arrow-tipped 24-hour GMT hand is finished in Everose gold tone, completing one revolution every 24 hours and read against the bidirectional brown-and-black ceramic bezel to display a home or reference time zone. The warm rose-gold GMT hand mirrors the Everose gold accents of the case and bracelet, creating a fully unified material story from the bezel ring to the GMT hand on the dial. The date is displayed at 3 o’clock beneath the Cyclops magnifying lens.

The GMT Complication — Three Time Zones at a Glance

The GMT-Master II’s local hour hand adjusts independently via the crown’s rapid-setting mechanism, advancing or retarding in one-hour increments without stopping the movement or disrupting the seconds accuracy. The result is three simultaneous time zones — local time on the hour hand, reference time on the Everose GMT hand and bidirectional bezel, and the date at 3 o’clock — providing the complete informational package of any international traveler in a single wrist glance.

Powered by Caliber 3285 — The Most Advanced GMT Movement Rolex Has Produced

The Caliber 3285 features the patented Chronergy escapement machined from nickel-phosphorus for approximately 15% greater energy efficiency and outstanding magnetic field resistance. The blue Parachrom hairspring made from a proprietary zirconium-niobium alloy is virtually unaffected by temperature fluctuations, shocks, or magnetic interference. Paraflex shock absorbers provide structural resilience. Running at 28,800 vibrations per hour with 31 jewels and a 70-hour power reserve, the movement carries Rolex’s Superlative Chronometer certification for accuracy of -2/+2 seconds per day after casing.

Condition & What’s Included

This 2025 example is in mint condition and comes as a complete full set with original Rolex box, papers, warranty booklet, manual, hang tags, and all accompanying documentation. The bracelet has been resized with all removed links included. Authenticity is fully guaranteed. 21-day refund policy inclusive.

Shipping & Payment

This watch ships at $21,900 with free insured shipping within the USA. Cryptocurrency payments accepted. Leave a message for further details or additional photos.

Why This Reference Stands Out

The 126711CHNR Root Beer on Oyster bracelet occupies a distinct position within the Root Beer family — same Caliber 3285, same Everose Rolesor construction, same brown-and-black Cerachrom bezel as the Jubilee-bracket version, but with the sportier, more purposeful bracelet profile that connects the watch to the GMT-Master’s professional tool-watch heritage. A 2025 production mint full-set example with removed links is the most current and most completely specified Root Beer acquisition available on the secondary market. Secondary market data from 2026 confirms 126711CHNR examples trading between $19,000 and $26,000 depending on production year, bracelet, and condition, with mint 2025 full-set Oyster examples at the upper end of that range. At $21,900 with free USA shipping, a 21-day refund policy, and crypto payment accepted, this listing represents one of the most competitively priced current-year Root Beer opportunities available — a limited piece that will not be available long.