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View Poll Results: How do you like the Rootbeer
1 9 3.69%
2 3 1.23%
3 5 2.05%
4 8 3.28%
5 20 8.20%
6 10 4.10%
7 17 6.97%
8 36 14.75%
9 28 11.48%
10 108 44.26%
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Old 17 February 2022, 06:21 AM   #1
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Icon19 Rootbeer 126711CHNR GMT Master mystery

A relative newbie to the Rolex world. I could understand why the Rolex sports model is so popular -
Good looking, robust, relatively cheap, hunger marketing (maybe)

However, most of the hot models are steel or precious metal. Only GMT master Rootbeer which is two-tone... The price now is skyrocketing now.

I have never seen one in reality. Can some experienced Rolex fans elaborate a bit? Cheers.
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Old 17 February 2022, 06:28 AM   #2
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It’s an awesome and unique piece imo. The depth of the RG changes in different lighting. My favorite daily piece for work since i can wear it with black or brown shoes/accessories. It’s received unsolicited compliments from non watch people for what its worth. My only other piece to get compliments is the hulk.
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Old 17 February 2022, 06:30 AM   #3
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Nicest two tone in the catalogue IMO
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Old 17 February 2022, 06:42 AM   #4
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It’s an awesome and unique piece imo. The depth of the RG changes in different lighting. My favorite daily piece for work since i can wear it with black or brown shoes/accessories. It’s received unsolicited compliments from non watch people for what its worth. My only other piece to get compliments is the hulk.

Don’t know how hard can I get it. Always wanted a GMT. I’m heading to my ad tomorrow. Any information?


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Old 17 February 2022, 06:42 AM   #5
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Best looking TT!


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Old 17 February 2022, 06:46 AM   #6
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The black dial is a total miss
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Old 17 February 2022, 06:51 AM   #7
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The black dial is a total miss

Interesting! What dial would you pick?


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Old 17 February 2022, 06:52 AM   #8
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a dial like this


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Old 17 February 2022, 07:09 AM   #9
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You may have to see it in person to really understand. Its one that the pictures and videos don't do it justice. I never really felt much for it one way or the other until I saw it in person and my jaw about dropped.
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Old 17 February 2022, 07:13 AM   #10
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Yes, had it in my hands. Nothing.
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Old 17 February 2022, 07:15 AM   #11
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It's a great looking watch and I love the way the brown compliments the rose gold.
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Old 17 February 2022, 09:42 AM   #12
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126711CHNR is a beautiful reference but I passed on it twice from my AD.
Because I already own the original…
That dial
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Old 17 February 2022, 09:50 AM   #13
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Fat lugged heavy looking rectangular-ish maxi case makes it not for me.
Make it like a 5-digit model and I will be next in line.
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Old 17 February 2022, 09:58 AM   #14
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a dial like this


+1…..that’s a real rootbeer
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Old 17 February 2022, 09:59 AM   #15
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Nicest two tone in the catalogue IMO
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Old 17 February 2022, 01:06 PM   #16
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Such a unique and beautiful piece. It really stands out in a sea of steel watches.
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Old 17 February 2022, 01:11 PM   #17
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Old 17 February 2022, 01:41 PM   #18
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Personally not a fan. I like the full RG much better, feels more cohesive. If I had to get a TT sports model I'd get the Bluesy as the overall color scheme is not as warm. The Rootbeer feels a bit jarring with the warm rose gold and cold steel. I can see how people like it though, just not my thing.
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Old 17 February 2022, 02:21 PM   #19
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I'm not a TT fan, it's the best looking one, voted 3/10.
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Old 17 February 2022, 02:28 PM   #20
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LOVE the 5 digit.

6 Not so much. In fact its about the only modern Rolex I would kick out of bed.
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Old 17 February 2022, 09:13 PM   #21
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a dial like this


I can’t stop looking at this beauty!!!
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Old 17 February 2022, 09:31 PM   #22
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I can’t stop looking at this beauty!!!


Me neither......
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Old 17 February 2022, 10:38 PM   #23
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I would prefer the GMT hand to have color like red or orange or green :)
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Old 17 February 2022, 10:40 PM   #24
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a dial like this




Mmmm not for me thanks.
The modern version is only 75000 x better looking than the original. I may have missed a zero …..
Lucky there is something for everyone. The beauty of Rolex.


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Old 18 February 2022, 01:35 AM   #25
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Judging by the picture, I thought it's the best Rolex ever. I purchased one with MSRP. Almost immediately after my purchase, I was disappointed because it was different from the picture. The RG looks like copper than gold. So, I'm not that crazy about TT CHNR.
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Old 18 February 2022, 02:18 AM   #26
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In person it is so beautiful, pics will never do it justice
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Old 18 February 2022, 02:23 AM   #27
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Now THAT is a real root beer. Gorgeous!
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Old 18 February 2022, 02:34 AM   #28
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The watch is very hard to photograph well.

Need to see in person.
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Old 18 February 2022, 03:23 AM   #29
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Fat lugged heavy looking rectangular-ish maxi case makes it not for me.
Make it like a 5-digit model and I will be next in line.

Like you, I’m waiting for this line to get rid of the maxi case. Beside that, this watch is stunning.


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Old 18 February 2022, 04:52 AM   #30
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Best TT out there
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