Sell Your Rolex GMT-Master II 'Root Beer' Watch
4 Reasons to Sell Your Rolex GMT-Master II 'Root Beer' Watch With Us
1. Trusted & Integrity
Decades of experience in the luxury watch market.
2. Top Dollar for Your Watch
Competitive pricing based on the current luxury market conditions.
3. Hassle-Free Process
Our dedicated experts make selling your watch a seamless experience.
4. Locations Across Major Cities
Find us in New York, Beverly Hills, and Miami.
Why Sell Your Watch With Wrist Aficionado?
Wrist Aficionado is a global leader in the procurement and sales of exceptional and rare timepieces.
Wrist Aficionado is a recognized authority in the luxury watch secondary market, with a global platform that connects sellers to a vetted network of collectors across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. Our specialists handle a wide range of Rolex references each year, from 1960s sports models to current 2026 releases, giving us continuous market intelligence and a clear view of where each reference is trading.
In Miami, this global reach combines with a physical South Beach presence that is uniquely positioned for the international and event-driven luxury market that defines the city. From Art Basel week and the Miami Grand Prix to high season for visiting collectors from across Latin America, our Miami boutique gives sellers access to a buyer pool that is both local and international at the same time.
Why Sellers Choose Wrist Aficionado for Their Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer
Selling a Root Beer is rarely a routine transaction. The brown-and-black Cerachrom bezel is a relatively specialized two-color configuration in the modern Rolex catalog, the choice between Steel and Everose Rolesor and full Everose Rose Gold creates two distinct market dynamics, and condition factors specific to a Cerachrom-bezel sport reference all carry weight. Sellers tend to come our way for a few specific reasons:
- Buyer Reach Where the Root Beer Actually Trades: Active clients across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, the regions where Root Beer demand is concentrated, give your watch immediate, qualified visibility.
- Reference-Level Knowledge Across the Root Beer Catalog: Our team works with both modern Root Beer references, the 126711CHNR in Steel and Everose Rolesor introduced in 2018 and the 126715CHNR in full Everose Rose Gold introduced alongside it, both running on the caliber 3285.
- Cerachrom Bezel Authentication: The brown-and-black Cerachrom two-color bezel is the third two-color GMT-Master II configuration after the Batman blue-and-black and Pepsi red-and-blue. Our specialists understand what an authentic factory CHNR Cerachrom bezel should look like, including specific color transition characteristics and Rolex's bezel construction.
- Material-Aware Inspection: The 126711CHNR Steel and Everose Rolesor and the 126715CHNR full Everose Rose Gold each have their own authentic finishing characteristics, with Everose surface treatment, two-tone bracelet transitions, and case finishing all factoring into valuation.
- Fully Insured Logistics: Every transaction is protected by fully insured shipping, secure handling, and complete documentation. Non-negotiable for pieces of this caliber.
- Honest, Direct Communication: No surprise deductions, no fine print buried in the offer, no pressure tactics. Just clear, straightforward conversation throughout.
- Multiple Paths to Sell: Choose between an outright purchase or consignment through our global network, whichever better fits the result you want.
- Hands-On Inspection by Rolex Specialists: Each Root Beer is personally evaluated by our team, with attention to case integrity, bezel insert condition, dial originality, bracelet condition, movement signatures, warranty card and matching paperwork, and any service documentation.
Our Boutiques
3 Options To Sell Your Luxury Watch
1. Consignment
We can sell and market your watch on consignment for an agreed upon duration of time.
2. Direct Sale
We can buy the watch from you directly at an agreed upon price.
3. Trade In
You can trade the watch in to us for an agreed upon price and use it towards your next dream piece.
YOU GET AN OFFER!
You submit your watch via the form on our website, and we get back to you within 24 hours with an offer by email. We may offer to consign your watch or purchase it directly.
YOU SHIP YOUR WATCH
We’ll arrange for fully insured shipping of your watch to us, regardless of where in the world you are. Follow detailed instructions in our How to Ship your Watch page.
YOU GET PAID!
If we agree on the purchase of your price, you get paid! If we cosign your watch, we’ll process your payment once the watch has been sold.
YOU GET AN OFFER!
You submit your watch via the form on our website, and we get back to you within 24 hours with an offer by email. We may offer to consign your watch or purchase it directly.
YOU SHIP YOUR WATCH
We’ll arrange for fully insured shipping of your watch to us, regardless of where in the world you are. Follow detailed instructions in our How to Ship your Watch page.
YOU GET PAID!
If we agree on the purchase of your price, you get paid! If we cosign your watch, we’ll process your payment once the watch has been sold.
Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Reference Guide
Find your Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer reference below to get an accurate offer from our experts.
Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer
| Reference Number | Material, Case Size |
|---|---|
| 126711CHNR | Stainless Steel, 40mm |
| 126711CHNR | Rose Gold, 40mm |
| 126715CHNR | Rose Gold, 40mm |
About the Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer
The Root Beer nickname has been part of the Rolex GMT-Master vocabulary for over four decades. The original Root Beer was the vintage 1675/3 from the 1970s, a two-tone yellow gold and steel GMT-Master with a brown-and-tan or brown-and-black aluminum bezel insert and either a brown nipple dial or a black dial. The configuration was sometimes called the Tiger Eye, particularly the variants with the brown nipple dial. The reference ran through the 1675 generation and into the 16753 in the 1980s, then evolved into the 16713 in the 1990s, all on aluminum bezels.
The Root Beer was absent from the modern Rolex catalog for several years after the 16713 was discontinued. Rolex returned to the configuration in 2018 with two new references, the 126711CHNR in Stainless Steel and Everose Rose Gold Rolesor and the 126715CHNR in full Everose Rose Gold. Both references brought the Root Beer aesthetic into the modern Cerachrom era with the brand's new caliber 3285 movement, a brown-and-black two-color Cerachrom bezel insert (designated CHNR for Chocolat Noir), and a black dial with Everose gold accents. The two-color Cerachrom bezel was Rolex's third such configuration in the GMT-Master II catalog after the Batman in 2013 and the Pepsi in 2014.
The 126711CHNR pairs a stainless steel case with Everose Rose Gold bracelet center links, crown, and bezel components, producing the Rolesor two-tone configuration that has been a recurring theme in Rolex sport-watch construction. The 126715CHNR uses an Everose Rose Gold case, bracelet, bezel, and crown throughout, with the brown-and-black Cerachrom insert providing the visual contrast that defines the Root Beer aesthetic.
What makes the modern Root Beer distinctive on the secondary market is the combination of its connection to the vintage GMT-Master lineage, the relative scarcity of brown-and-black Cerachrom in the broader Rolex catalog, and the cultural weight of the Everose Rose Gold construction. The 126711CHNR Rolesor and the 126715CHNR full Everose trade with their own distinct market dynamics, and the reference and condition you own determine almost everything about how the watch sells.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Root Beer 126711CHNR is a Steel and Everose Rolesor, while the 126715CHNR is full Everose Rose Gold. How does demand compare between the two?
Both references trade actively and appeal to overlapping but distinct buyer pools. The 126711CHNR Rolesor offers the more wearable two-tone configuration, with the steel case keeping the watch lighter and more sport-leaning while the Everose accents provide the Root Beer aesthetic. The 126715CHNR in full Everose is the more luxurious, dressier interpretation, with a heavier wrist presence and the unified rose gold material across case and bracelet. The Rolesor 126711CHNR typically sees broader buyer interest because of its more flexible wearability, while the 126715CHNR attracts a more specialized buyer pool looking for the precious-metal Root Beer specifically.
How much is my watch worth?
We base all of our valuations on current and historical sales and market data. To do this accurately it takes a lot of information like brand, model, condition, etc. of the watch into account. For this reason, we don’t provide an off-the-cuff ballpark range over the phone, chat or email. If you would like to get an accurate quote for your watch, just fill out the form above, and our valuation team will get back with you shortly.
What kind of watches do you accept?
We purchase Rolex, Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Richard Mille, as well as a wide variety of independents. Fill out the form at the bottom of the page and we'll get right back to you.
How do I sell my watch to you?
We make the process as easy as possible for our sellers. But first thing you’ll need to do is fill out our quote form above to get the ball rolling. From there, you will receive an email that will give you next steps.
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