Rolex - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI Hong Kong Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 2020
    Reference No: 126711CHNR
    Case No: 196X05H3
    Model Name: GMT-Master II “Root Beer”
    Material: Everose Rolesor
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3285, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Everose Rolesor Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 200mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Everose Rolesor Rolex Oyster deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated 21st August 2020, instruction manual, product literature, green card holder, hang tags, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Making its debut at the Baselworld 2018, the Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 126711CHNR “Rootbeer” sent heatwaves at its launch becoming an immediately sought-after model. The reference was also Rolex’s first ever GMT-Master to feature the combination of Everose and stainless steel, hence its material Everose Rolesor.

    Inspired by its vintage ancestor, ref. 1675, the newly introduced modern interpretation is equipped with robust components such as the firm’s famous Cerachrom bezel that is highly scratch resistant compared to its previous metallic insert. Praised by many due to its handsome looks and appeal, the present example Rolex GMT-Master II ref. 126711CHNR from circa 2020 is complete with its full set of accessories and preserved in “like-new” overall condition.

  • Artist Biography

    Rolex

    Swiss • 1905

    Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.

    One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.

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Ref. 126711CHNR
A “like-new” and attractive Everose Rolesor dual-time wristwatch with centre seconds, date, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2020
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$70,000 - 150,000 
€8,200-17,500
$9,000-19,200

Sold for HK$152,400

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVI

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2023