Alright, so I’ve been wanting to get my hands on a Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer for a while now. You know, the one with the reference number 126711CHNR. It’s a beauty, but the real deal is way out of my budget, not to mention the crazy waiting lists. I heard you can be on those lists for like, two years! And that’s if you even have a good relationship with a dealer and have bought stuff from them before.
So, I started looking into replicas. Yeah, I know, some people turn their noses up at them, but hey, a guy’s gotta do what a guy’s gotta do. I started digging around online, looking at pictures and reading reviews. I wanted something that looked pretty darn close to the original, especially that iconic “Root Beer” bezel.
I found a few sellers, but it is kind of a scary part. How do you really trust it? I mean, I was looking and saw some from a brand called Stuhrling. Found some reviews, seemed OK, but not really what I wanted. I wanted the Rolex, or at least as close as I could get.
Then I stumbled upon this one seller who had a bunch of pictures of their Root Beer GMT-Master II, and honestly, it looked almost identical to the real one. The bezel colors were spot on, and even the bracelet looked pretty good in the pictures. Of course, pictures can be deceiving, but I was feeling hopeful.
I reached out to the seller, asked a bunch of questions, you know, the usual stuff. Price, shipping, how to pay, all that jazz. They were pretty responsive, which was a good sign. The price was definitely in the “high imitation” range, but still way cheaper than the real thing.
After a few days of going back and forth, I decided to pull the trigger. I sent the payment, crossed my fingers, and hoped for the best. It was a bit of a gamble, but what the heck, right?
The waiting was the hardest part. Every day I was checking the tracking information, hoping it wouldn’t get stuck in customs or something. Finally, after what felt like forever, it arrived!
I ripped open the package, and there it was. My very own “Root Beer” GMT-Master II. And you know what? It looked even better in person than in the pictures. The weight felt right, the details were sharp, and that bezel… man, it was beautiful.
- Looked almost identical to the real thing
- Bezel colors were spot on
- Bracelet was decent
- Seller was responsive
- Price was good for a high imitation
Of course, it’s not a real Rolex. I’m not trying to fool anyone, and I’m definitely not going to try to pass it off as authentic. But for the price I paid, I’m super happy with it. It’s a great-looking watch, and it scratches that itch I had for the Root Beer GMT-Master II. Now I can finally stop obsessing over those waitlists and enjoy wearing a watch I really like. That’s the story of how I got my hands on a high imitation Rolex GMT-Master II Root Beer.
Final Thoughts
Just keep in mind that buying replicas is a bit of a gray area. Do your research, find a reputable seller, and don’t expect perfection. But if you’re like me and just want a good-looking watch without breaking the bank, it might be worth considering.
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