Bokey TimeIn the world of replica watches, the GMT-Master series has always been a popular choice among many Rolex enthusiasts. However, in the early replicas, the GMT-Master Pepsi bezel was not highly restored. The transition between the red and blue on the bezel was too obvious, which was different from the original. There were also some details that were not well done. Later, factory C started producing the Pepsi bezel. The color transition of the ceramic bezel was much more accurate. Of course, there were other GMT color combinations, and the color difference was not too significant compared to the original. Recently, Clean factory has launched a new color combination – the Rolex GMT-Master Root Beer bezel. The official model is m126711chnr – 0002, with a retail price of 118,800. Now, let’s share the workmanship details of the newly launched Root Beer bezel from factory C and see if it’s worth buying and playing with.
The GMT-Master Root Beer bezel recently launched by factory C is so far the best version on the market. It is made of 904L stainless steel with electroplated rose gold, and the color is very close to the original. The 40MM watch size is the same as that of the Rolex Submariner, which is very suitable for us Chinese people.
The bi – directional rotating ceramic bezel is also a key concern for many watch enthusiasts. The black – brown ceramic bezel is not only stable but also particularly eye – catching. The seamless splicing of black and brown colors and the natural transition truly make it infinitely close to the original. The 24 – hour scale on the ceramic bezel, combined with the GMT hand, allows this watch to display the time of three time zones simultaneously. In terms of specific functions, it is quite powerful.
Looking through the sapphire crystal, we can see the dial. There are four hands on the dial. The top of the GMT hand has a triangular design for easy identification, and the hour hand adopts the classic Mercedes – Benz hand shape. There is a calendar window at the 3 o’clock position. The three – dimensional hour markers and hands are filled with lume, which enables the wearer to read the time clearly at night. Also, note that the GMT hand of this version is on the second layer, and the calendar needs to be adjusted by quickly adjusting the time.
The inner bezel code of this watch ends with Y2L3, the same as the previously launched Pepsi and Batman bezels. Here is a simple way to tell if it is from factory C. Factory C uses two types of fonts for the inner bezel code. We can see that the 3 at the end has a different head from the previous 3s. The head of the 3 at the end is flat, that is, a straight line, not the round – headed 3 of the jumping – code font.
The side of the case of the factory C Root Beer bezel is processed with a high – polish technique. The watch crown is designed to be screw – in, with first – class sealing. There is also the classic Rolex crown logo on the top of the crown.
The back still has the ever – unchanged solid – caseback design. The teeth of the caseback are very clear, and the polishing and brushing processes of the caseback are relatively perfect.
The movement is still the Shanghai 3186 movement, which is stable and reliable in performance and has the same functions as the original. The calendar can be adjusted by quickly adjusting the hour hand.
For the bracelet, AR steel strap is still used, and this time it also has the same three – section structure design as the original. When viewed from the side, the middle links do not show white. Factory C is so far the only factory on the market that has made a bracelet with this three – section structure for the Root Beer bezel. The Root Beer bezels of other factories do not have a three – section structure. When viewed from the side, they are flat and not three – dimensional, while factory C’s is convex and three – dimensional. Here are some detail pictures for you to see. You can also save screenshots for identification after purchase.
The edges of the Oysterlock clasp have been rounded and chamfered, and the opening and closing are relatively comfortable.
The electroplated part inside the clasp is also relatively neat.
The dragon – phoenix logo and the engraved code inside are relatively clear. Also, Bokey noticed that the spacing of the Y8C code has been adjusted this time, which is different from other GMT models. This Root Beer bezel has a relatively close – spaced code, while the codes of the previously launched Pepsi and Batman bezels from factory C had some spacing. Bokey guesses that factory C made this adjustment to deal with counterfeits. (Factory C also made an explanation in the clasp comparison picture at the end of the article, but it was not detailed.)
The lume effect of the factory C Root Beer bezel is the same as the genuine product, which is ice – blue lume and very bright.
Finally, let’s take a look at the comparison pictures of the Rolex GMT – Master Root Beer bezel from factory C and the genuine product. Bokey won’t go into too much detail. Just look at the pictures.
This is the end of the sharing of the comparison details between the “Clean factory Rolex GMT – Master Root Beer bezel m126711 – 0002” and the genuine product for this issue.
