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Manofsteelpt · 4 March 2013, 07:43 AM

Just got back from the local cigar shop, and saw the owner was wearing what I would call a "Root beer Submariner". It was all SS and (newer looking, but def not ceramic), copper/light brown dial and bezel. I commented "nice watch, never seen one of them before." He replied, "thanks, it was a present for my 60th birthday." I said, "oh, nice gift!" And left it at that...
I've never seen this dial/bezel, is it legit?

Tropical · 4 March 2013, 07:48 AM

Root Berr GMt ive heard of but never Sub, no pic? :)

Manofsteelpt · 4 March 2013, 07:57 AM

No, didn't want to go too far. When he said it was a gift for his 60th, I left it at that.

BTW, it was def not a GMT.

Apdl · 4 March 2013, 07:59 AM

Two tone bezel?
Has to be a GMT, right?

Kingair · 4 March 2013, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tropical

Root Berr GMt ive heard of but never Sub, no pic? :)

You must be kiddin'

HAGS

Manofsteelpt · 4 March 2013, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apdl

Two tone bezel?
Has to be a GMT, right?

Def not a GMT, all brown/copper bezel (not TT).

rolex75216 · 4 March 2013, 08:11 AM

Can you do a Google image search of "root beer rolex" and post a photo of what it looked like?

Manofsteelpt · 4 March 2013, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rolex75216

Can you do a Google image search of "root beer rolex" and post a photo of what it looked like?

That was the first thing I did before I posted, nothing, Only GMTs came up.

themast · 4 March 2013, 08:22 AM

I have never heard of such combination, but I am not the most knowledgeable.

Best scenario I can imagine is a genuine Sub with an aftermarket bezel...

balboa73 · 4 March 2013, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

Just got back from the local cigar shop, and saw the owner was wearing what I would call a "Root beer Submariner". It was all SS and (newer looking, but def not ceramic), copper/light brown dial and bezel. I commented "nice watch, never seen one of them before." He replied, "thanks, it was a present for my 60th birthday." I said, "oh, nice gift!" And left it at that...
I've never seen this dial/bezel, is it legit?

Are you positive it wasnt a GMT?. A GMT rootbeer looks identical to a 16610 submariner bracelet case wise. Its not like todays GMT where the giveaway is the PCLS. Root Beer GMTS and 16610 subs shared same bracelet. Maybe the older gentleman is not a WIS and just calls it a submariner when its really a GMT

Apdl · 4 March 2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by balboa73

Are you positive it wasnt a GMT?. A GMT rootbeer looks identical to a 16610 submariner bracelet case wise. Its not like todays GMT where the giveaway is the PCLS. Root Beer GMTS and 16610 subs shared same bracelet. Maybe the older gentleman is not a WIS and just calls it a submariner when its really a GMT

It would have had a two tone bracelet
the OP commented it was all SS

landroverking · 4 March 2013, 08:35 AM

TT root beer converted to SS ?

AJMarcus · 4 March 2013, 10:53 AM

Frankenwatch or maybe an invicta

Oooops.... hope I didnot offend any lurking invicta owners

4 March 2013, 07:43 AM	#1
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	Root Beer Sub??? Just got back from the local cigar shop, and saw the owner was wearing what I would call a "Root beer Submariner". It was all SS and (newer looking, but def not ceramic), copper/light brown dial and bezel. I commented "nice watch, never seen one of them before." He replied, "thanks, it was a present for my 60th birthday." I said, "oh, nice gift!" And left it at that... I've never seen this dial/bezel, is it legit?

4 March 2013, 07:48 AM	#2
Tropical "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Europa Posts: 14	Root Berr GMt ive heard of but never Sub, no pic? :)

4 March 2013, 07:57 AM	#3
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	No, didn't want to go too far. When he said it was a gift for his 60th, I left it at that. BTW, it was def not a GMT.

4 March 2013, 07:59 AM	#4
Apdl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Lakeville, MN Watch: 126610LN Finally! Posts: 408	Two tone bezel? Has to be a GMT, right?

4 March 2013, 08:11 AM	#7
rolex75216 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 2,008	Can you do a Google image search of "root beer rolex" and post a photo of what it looked like?

4 March 2013, 08:22 AM	#9
themast "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: US Posts: 2,707	I have never heard of such combination, but I am not the most knowledgeable. Best scenario I can imagine is a genuine Sub with an aftermarket bezel...

4 March 2013, 08:35 AM	#12
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	TT root beer converted to SS ?

4 March 2013, 10:53 AM	#13
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,236	Frankenwatch or maybe an invicta Oooops.... hope I didnot offend any lurking invicta owners

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