Okay, so, I’ve been into watches lately, you know, just browsing around, seeing what’s out there. And I stumbled upon this “High imitation Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Bezel” online. The pictures? Man, they looked really good. It had that classic two-tone bracelet and the black and brown bezel, just like the real deal “Root Beer” Rolex, either a GMT Master or a GMT Master II with a yellow and brown bezel. I think it was trying to copy that newer model, the 126711CHNR. Anyway, I got curious.
I started digging around. I read some reviews, mostly from Amazon, about similar watches, trying to find out which brands were even attempting to replicate that iconic “Root Beer” look. I saw one from Stuhrling, an American brand. They call it the Meridian 3968 GMT Quartz. It’s a 42mm diver, with a screw-down crown, water-resistant up to 330 feet. It looked okay, I guess, but not exactly what I was looking for. I was really after that specific two-tone vibe.
Then there was this Mathey-Tissot Mathy Vintage GMT Two-Tone Root Beer Dial. Mathey-Tissot, they’ve been around since like 1886, making watches in Switzerland. This one had a good look, but it wasn’t quite hitting the mark for me either. I kept searching.
I found another one, the Squale Atmos Heritage Ceramic 1545. Squale, they’re Swiss, known for diving watches. This one had a matte black dial and a brown ceramic bezel with gold markers. It was a nice watch, don’t get me wrong, but it still wasn’t that “Root Beer” look I was after.
I even looked at the Alpina Seastrong Diver 300. Now, this one isn’t a GMT, but it had similar colors to the Rolex “Root Beer.” It’s a 44mm watch, black stainless steel dial, unidirectional brown bezel. Again, a good-looking watch, but it wasn’t making me say, “That’s it!”
Then, I found this Meccaniche Veneziane Nereide GMT. It’s from an Italian brand, and they say it’s a tribute to some old Venetian submarine. It’s a 42mm stainless steel watch with a unidirectional bezel. Looked sharp, but still, not quite the Rolex “Root Beer” vibe I was chasing.
So, after all that searching, I finally decided to just order the original “High imitation Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Bezel” I saw at the beginning. I mean, the pictures were so convincing, and I figured, why not? I placed the order, waited a few days, and boom, it arrived.
When I first open the box, my heart almost stopped. It’s packed nice and neat. Then I picked it up, and wow, it felt solid, not cheap at all. I put it on my wrist, and it was like, “Dang, this looks amazing!” The two-tone bracelet was just right, and that black and brown bezel. It was exactly what I wanted. Also, the size is perfect, not too big, not too small. It’s comfortable to wear all day. I’ve been wearing it for a week now, and I’m still in love. It keeps time well, looks fantastic, and honestly, I couldn’t be happier. It’s like I got a piece of that luxury watch world without breaking the bank.
My overall impression
- Appearance: Nailed it. The two-tone bracelet and the black and brown bezel are spot on.
- Feel: Solid and well-made. It doesn’t feel like a cheap knock-off.
- Comfort: Great for everyday wear. The size is just right.
- Timekeeping: No issues so far. Keeps time accurately.
- Overall: Totally worth it. It’s like a dream come true for a watch guy like me. I finally got my “Root Beer” fix, and it didn’t cost me a fortune.
So, yeah, that’s my story of getting my hands on this “High imitation Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer Bezel.” It’s been a fun ride, and I’m really enjoying this watch. It’s a keeper for sure!