Rolex Watch Nicknames
Root Beer
Rolex GMT-Master with a brown and black (or brown and gold) bezel, reminiscent of root beer coloring.
By Vadim Moda, Founder of Moda Clubs. Trading watches since 2017.
“Various refs, commonly two-tone gold models”
Example listing
Why it matters
Root Beer is the Rolex GMT-Master with a brown and gold bezel, originally on a two-tone case. The modern Root Beer revival is on a steel-and-Everose case with a brown and black ceramic bezel. Buyers should be specific about which generation they're looking at.
Vintage Root Beers, especially the Eye of the Tiger nipple-dial versions, can carry significant premiums when in original condition. Modern Root Beers trade closer to retail.
Common questions
- What is a Root Beer Rolex?
- Root Beer is the collector nickname for the Rolex GMT-Master with a brown and gold (or brown and black) bezel. It's been produced in both vintage and modern versions.
- Are vintage Root Beers worth more than modern ones?
- Sometimes, depending on dial variant. The vintage Eye of the Tiger or Nipple Dial Root Beers in original condition often trade above modern equivalents. Modern Root Beers are widely available and usually trade closer to retail.
Related terms
- Pepsi(Pepsi Rolex, Pepsi GMT)
Rolex GMT-Master / GMT-Master II with a red and blue bezel. The most iconic Rolex nickname, inspired by the Pepsi logo color scheme.
- Batman(Batman Rolex, Batman GMT)
Rolex GMT-Master II with a blue and black ceramic bezel on an Oyster bracelet.
- Coke
Rolex GMT-Master with a red and black bezel, evoking the Coca-Cola brand colors. First introduced on the 16760 'Fat Lady' in 1983.
About the author
Vadim ModaFounder of Moda Clubs
Has been trading luxury watches since 2017, before founding Moda Clubs in 2018. Moda Clubs operates 23 buy/sell communities across watches, cars, diamonds, and other luxury goods, with 600,000+ members, run out of Moda HQ in Sioux Falls, SD.