Why the Modern Rolex Root Beer GMT Doesn't Measure Up To Vintage Model

[@TheMystro1971]

The new Rootbeer GMT is on another level from any of its older family members. This watch is gorgeous and drips with sporty elegance. Rolex nailed its color of rose gold to the point it jumps at you from across the room.

[@underdog5081]

Totally agree. Pictures do no justice for this. Must see in person

[@buckduc]

Agreed... Never thought I would want one until I saw it in person. Stunning watch.

[@1971iso]

Totally agree with you guys. I’ve been debating for a very long time to go for the Rootbeer two tone only seeing it from pictures, or the more common Pepsi/Batman version which I did see in person. But man, I’m in love with the Rootbeer! I catch myself every time checking out wearing my watch when passing a mirror or turn my wrist to get a glimpse of this watch even when I don’t need to know the time at that moment. It’s an odd ball, it’s not too much in your face with the rose gold, but at the same time an eye catcher because of it stands out more then the previously mentioned GMT versions. Dressed up or dressed down, I feel it’s always suitable and very versatile.

[@kbudh01]

@@1971iso I hope you got one, it is fantastic. My wife surprised me at my wedding with it during our first look, and damn I was stunned. Freaking amazing watch, I interchange between that and a 116610LN every day and it doesn’t disappoint.

[@1971iso]

@@kbudh01 Yes I have it.

[@rollywood2793]

To really be able to appreciate the new root beer, you absolutely need to see it in the metal! That is a MUST...

[@Justinpiano1987]

I understand your view but I think the new two-tone RB is stunning. Look... nothing made in this period of time is meant to age gracefully. Everything is made to be disposed of. So, a watch that could potentially look brand new 100 years from is pretty DARN AMAZING.

[@rolexandrealestate]

Justin Hill Well said my friend 👍👍👍

[@MyCalculatedRandomness]

Appreciate this response as I recently purchased the 2018 Rolex GMT Master ll Root Beer as my engagement watch and couldn’t be happier with this stunning timepiece. In the meantime we’ve been posting some reviews on the channel and seeing this GMT Root Beer in person still gives me cold chills👍

[@planetdee3587]

The new root beer gmt looks amazing to me. I actually like it more than the new pepsi which beyond the hype, is not a watch I would be interested in owning. But right away the root beer just caught my eye with its warm colors. Now I will admit this, it does not make me think of root beer at all. It makes me think of chocolate and caramel. I could understsnd somebody not liking it because their mind links the name to a color combo that is not displayed. I do not think the root beer satisfies the need for a root beer look. I would have called it chocolate and caramel. Beyond the name, it just seems so warm and made for classy scenes and events. I love it.

[@steven5301]

Imma chime in with some weird shit but it has a speed stick musk vibe

[@underdog5081]

Totally agree

[@1971iso]

It’s refined, just like the taste of chocolate and caramel. Is that extra touch that gives you that satisfying feeling.

[@JoeGiz64]

Which of the current GMT line would you pick up? I like the new Root Beer 2 tone, Batman a close second!

[@TimG--]

But this Root Beer. Great price point and 70hr power reserve.

[@thefreshprinceofbelleairbeach]

yellow. or two tone yellow/steel

[@1971iso]

Seeing the Rootbeer in person did it for me. Some people say if you want to have it bling, make it bling and do yellow gold. But I can tell you regardless how subtle this watch is, the way it reflects the light on the 24-hour markers on the bezel and the side of the bezel it will for sure catch your eyes. The yellow gold you can already see from miles away, but the rose gold is not so noticeable until, boom, it reflects that light and you’ll be like ‘hey where did that flash come from’.

[@steviedj6730]

This format is the best watch content on you tube. Christian, you probably won't see this, but the relaxed way you bounce off your Dad and chat about a topic was gold. Im more a fan of this version if yourself than the 'curator' version of yourself.

[@thisnthat4318]

This guys laughing at bronze and brown clothes while he looks like something out of a George Michael music video 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@drewcorbett7742]

completely agree, if the color scheme is intended to be loud, make it loud! Plus I'm personally just a bigger fan of the case dimensions on the old 40mm pieces.

[@timur9429]

I feel like the vids get better and topics get more interesting!

[@RootBeerGMT]

I received a vintage GMT II Rootbeer in great condition with full box and papers from my wife. It’s a gorgeous watch.

[@billmedic1995]

GENTS....you know I'm a big fan, but this is probably my favorite Liquor Run I've seen! The watch talk...the liquor conversation....none of it matters. The natural chemistry between you and your dad sold it this week. It's the thing that got me watching Liquor Run from the beginning. Bravo, Christian and Rollie.

[@tomasinacovell4293]

If you want to preserve the colors and printing longer on an aluminum bezel insert you should apply a few thin coats of ArmorAll to the printed surface an let sit over a day or so and then wipe off any excess before finishing to wear once more. The basic type of printed bezel insert is offset press printed and then die-cut from a the aluminum sheet that it shares with others. You can do this technique for other things like logo or icons an letter on thing like cameras and things too. The ArmoreAll is absorbed into the ink/paint substrate and helps to preserve it.

[@thewanderer3633]

Christian, cool shades. What brand are your sunglasses please?

[@TheYTAccount2011]

They are from naxury.com

[@narenreddy2329]

Having both the watches side by side would actually do justice to your video. U have to feel the latest rootbeer not look on the mobile and comment. According to me the latest rootbeer two-tone is the best looking rootbeer . Wear it and definitely u will have looks at it and definitely people would love to have conversations about it. It has happened with me.

[@thewatchguyinc.7429]

The GMT2 in EVerose is the most stunning watch! On the rest you cannot stop looking at it!

[@oscargustavoarcosruiz8793]

The brown color is so seventies that in 1978 Porsche launched its 928 model in an exclusive chocolate brown color, which at that time was considered super modern and extra cool. And I think the same as you: if I could buy a GMT it would be an original Root Beer, or a Fat Lady.

[@Longshore79]

What do you guys think of the two tone bluesy ?

[@christophertiffany8395]

you guys are the best, cherish your dad Christian, my dad :not around anymore: and I shared many good wines in our garden, you bring back great memories, thankyou.

[@galahad9853]

I agree, the older one looks better to me probably because of its slimmer case

[@andrewrozich3805]

Honestly keep doing what your doing man. I've watched you grow from 26K to 46K. Good job.

[@JEMHull-gf9el]

The videos with your dad make you seem much more human.

[@rolexandrealestate]

You and your Dad have a great relationship. I wish my Dad was still around so that we could talk watches. Appreciate your Dad little bro life is short when it comes to the Good ones

[@incima00]

The GMT is referred to here as a sports watch, but i don't know if i would consider it that way. It is a travel watch with water resistance...

[@opulan]

It is essentially a sub with an extra hand

[@joa2944]

Thank you very much for a great review, I totally agree. Great Father and Son collaboration. Great channel and enjoying from here in the UK.

[@kkcwl]

My humble view is that vintage rootbeer has a story and personality whereas the new model is eye catching and character

[@roamy3605]

Hey I would have liked Rolex to make this watch in a brown dial. But I do like the brown/black bezel and the Rolex Rose Gold is pretty damn nice as well. All in all I like this new version. Really want to see this in the flesh!

[@HoperehabcenterthailandAsia]

I just got me the vintage Rootbeer, however I will never forget in the 1970's my bedroom was painted yellow - still have nightmare

[@eatabagel]

For me, it's not the color or the type of metal that makes the old Rootbeer GMT look better. All new Rolexes are just weirdly proportioned. I loved how in the old Rolexes, the lugs gracefully taper to a proportionally sized bracelet. New Rolexes don't have that gentle taper in the lugs. The lugs look too muscular and square, and ungainly, especially in proportion to their bracelets. It's like they fed the watches steroids. Instead of looking more masculine, they just look like a big burly guy at the gym who skipped leg day.

[@cooperwardell8558]

eatabagel I think you are dead on. I think this is the big thing between vintage and modern Rolex - the older ones were styled differently. It makes it hard to compare. What I like is that some brands are doing vintage inspired watches that get the proportions right. I personally like both, I just think they are different.

[@jayowen4526]

I wonder whether a second look at this 3 years on is needed with some exploration of why it’s exploded in popularity

[@KrisHandsome]

I like the old colors of yellow and brown. I'd prefer if they released a new GMT in that than the new colors, and I'd also take that over a vintage root beer GMT for sure.

[@TJ_Is_Online]

Hi. Nice video with your father and topic. Can you post the link to the Gin & Limoncello drink or the correct mixture measurements?

[@JungleEddie]

I like the Rolesauris Rex. The straight up rose gold is too much for me.

[@damachine3]

I own the TT Root Beer. It's the only TT Rolex I would currently own. Perfect. I also bought two Pepsi jubilees and a bunch of others but the Root Beer is towards the top.

[@scottlalonde2878]

Nice video from a year ago, thanks Christian. Diagree with you. Watch is gorgeous.

[@mr.be.5630]

Am I the only one that loves this segment between father and son

[@seanm3226]

Yes.

[@PaulSmith-zr9qx]

What are your thoughts on the steel rolex shortage

[@ginyamaguchi1421]

Wanker

[@DRTraining]

Great video guys! Your relationship is wonderful. Two thumbs up

[@ralentinovossi8081]

I don't understand the people who say they like the ageing and fading of a watch because "every scar tells a story". Do those people feel the same way about a vintage Porsche 911 or brand new McLaren? If not then stop being pretentious and snobbish about watches. It's outrageous how anyone could criticise Rolex for using materials that prevent fading. Normal people with a normal mentality like to keep things looking new. If you are actually from the old generation and prefer things from your era, that's perfectly understandable, otherwise people who claim to like vintage "because they like the old and beat up look" are guaranteed snobs and hipsters who feel they are more sophisticated than everyone else.

[@randalfordphoto]

Comparing a modern cermaic Rolex to a pre-cermaic is comparing apples to oranges, especially the GMT TT and PM models... They're just totally different.

[@robcarrier1969]

If I spent that sort of money on a watch I'd want it to look pristine for ever, don't get the love for scratches and dents and faded bezels... if my car faded I'd be pissed - what's the difference?

[@jeppep95]

I dunno I think it depends on the product. Somethings looks good beaten up like a pair of converse Allstars but somethings you want to be pristine. I think Christians comparison between day dates and sports watches lines up with that concept

[@hondacbx1975]

MALIBUMAN666 you know shit about cars and watches, I wouldn’t buy a repainted vintage car even if you spend 20k for the paint job. There’s nothing better that’s a car with a little bit of rust and patina. Same with watches, shiny soy boy.

[@robcarrier1969]

I know shit about shitty vintage watches, agreed!

[@CheetosReef]

New Root Beer is money son.

[@ЛевРазумовский-о7у]

what the fuck is that laugh at 1:33

[@rogerparis]

You guys are always great!

[@lookout465]

I have a root beer GMT 1675 from the early 70’s. So you were off by 10 years for when it was introduced. I like the new root beer but love the old one.

[@blakeholden5898]

4:10 "the blAaAaAaAaAaAaAaack"

[@kkcwl]

from vintage and collection perspective, i fully agreed. Personally prefer the 16713 but if can find very nice jubilee bracelets 16753 also fine with me. Tks

[@brandona685]

“I did not go to the post office....damn”

[@BiffTannenBTTF]

The idea that someone would wear an old beat up watch is a fairly new thing. No one before about 2010-ish loved the look of their faded, busted up old watch. They simply bought new ones or threw them in the drawer.

[@davidkenarsari3445]

The comparison you are really talking about is vintage Rolex vs modern combined with the fact that these two models are incomparable.

[@salangchoi02]

I am against the idea of “aging”. I don’t think it is never aging, it will, but in a different way. Nothing stays still. No material human being invents. It is just different. You sound like you become very conservative.

[@vdbdg]

Rolex isn’t in the business of making watches that degrade with time. I dig this new one.

[@patrickpeoples1359]

My “grail-watch” is the OG rootbeer GMT and to see a modern interpretation is something I was excited to hear about. As soon as I explored the piece I was disappointed. Not only is the price NOT right, their use of different gold-tones and, in my opinion, the wrong bezel insert, is more than a letdown. Perhaps the color deviation has something to do with their use of ceramic? I’d like to think it was beyond their control but knowing Rolex...

[@HtPt]

hellooo?. can you talk about the watch itself??...

[@mrg1911]

"Patina" = Used, scratched, and faded....not romantic in any way unless an heirloom from your grandfather Great video, thanks!

[@ronaldwoodman224]

Absolutely LOVE Rollie!

[@morganbrock5130]

I love the color meshing on the modern GMT's. I understand the appeal of the vintage Pepsi/Rootbeer's definitive lines but I am not a fan of the fade and aging you get with the aluminum bezel! Cerachrom all the way. I loved the wine cork metaphor though!

[@DenisHauser]

Yeah, Friday Show! :)

[@phothar93]

What is upwatchfam? Is it similar to updog?

[@BobbyDazzler888]

like "thanks for logging on"

[@a.d.e_official]

In Italy is the best Limoncello

[@FreshTNsLad]

Funny, the Ceramic rootbeer is the only GMT I like!

[@TimG--]

Looks like T&H has no taste on this one. I agree with you!

[@AmericaNeedsWeed]

I agree I'm not a Rolex man till I saw hulk and this root beer.

[@daniellee8162]

When I go into a GMT market, I'll go Root Beer.

[@jdc8774]

If I were to go the GMT route, I'd be all over the root beer. The Pepsi bezel is everywhere, and that makes it less interesting.

[@targaflorio3239]

Great chat Christian with your father. Enjoyed that. Nice one.

[@awc723]

i'm not a scar on a watch tells a story....maybe i don't want to remember banging my watch on a desk or a door jam....

[@InternetheroxD]

My reaction when they first released it was "Ewww, what the fuck!" but now i quite enjoy it, its too expensive otherwise i would maybe buy it.

[@stephenlee7256]

Brown and yellow - the colors of old San Diego Padres

[@thefreshprinceofbelleairbeach]

personally i think the white gold Pepsi looks far better than the brand new steel Pepsi. imo on the 40mm sports case the oyster bracelet on the white gold has a far more robust aesthetic than the jubilee on the steel. yea i know the day-just 40 comes on a jubilee as well, but the day-just simply doesn't have the chunky bezel of a sports watch. just find it odd to have a dress bracelet on both a non dress-watch, and a steel one (when the solid ones come with an oyster bracelet) idk anyone else agree????

[@cooperwardell8558]

Jeff Yglesias I both agree and disagree. I agree it looks better on the oyster. But the reason is they made the modern cases chunkier. On the vintage case dimensions the jubilee style bracelet worked because it wasn’t so different from the feel of the case.

[@Fredrikwatchesandartwork]

Vintage all day long 💪🥂

[@bngr_bngr]

I love the nipple dials, what an interesting undercover detail. He needs his dad back in the videos.

[@TimG--]

2018 GMT RootBeer is an excellent watch. Like it the best in the 2018 New GMTs. The two tone is the BEST for this price point. The watch is a WINNER!! Completely different watch from the vintage. This is a Pretty watch. Dressy Sports watch you travel with. Not on your page here! 70hr power reserve! Nice video though mate. Your a child here!

[@TheDanishSpaceman]

New watches also get dinged up and scratched 😉 It is just the bezel and crystal that will resist them. The lacquer dial will still age, although not as fast as the matt ones of the past. The new rootbeer is a future classic with the first everose application on the gmt master.

[@tomlucas4269]

Nice video! Now I now why i will buy a new watch. So it age with me not with somebody else. And it is not completly dammaged😉

[@JoeGiz64]

Tom Lucas Eloquently stated. I bought a Rolex two tone sub in 1990, was pretty much a daily driver. Today it looks just as stunning as the day I bought it. Watch runs like new to this day...I had the seals changed and pressure tested...thats about it!

[@krisaguilar5174]

The face that Rolly made was priceless! Finally something he didn't like! Haha

[@JohnDoe-hy4cm]

I like the new one I can bezel swap it so easy black dial I don't like brown dials

[@narenreddy2329]

It is for people like u who do not understand that I have to write like this mrs chase

[@mthebex]

Thumbs up for Roli!

[@americanjedi5721]

By not measure up, do you mean to the original FUGLY one?

[@jimmyc8052]

Can't get enough of these vids! One question. Would you say the cartier basculante is too formal to wear with a t-shirt, jeans and sneakers. I just love the watch but am not sure if it'll fit in my style.

[@xu10j4rs1]

Just wish the new one had a jubelee.

[@HtPt]

Sorry to say it . Rose gold also fades .. and oxidises

[@movement1487]

Sportwatch is a companion.

[@harrythomas3464]

How can you possibly think the older model is better than the newer model?! Rattly bracelet, rust coloured bezel - how is that a good thing?!

[@joegrundy3000]

“I did not go to the post office, damn!” I love your old man Christian hahaha

[@oldiesfreek]

Yup, yellow and brown....Been there, done that! LOL

[@HtPt]

is actually Dark Rose and chocolate ... totally different colors. may be some people dont have the 40k needed to get the old rooty beer.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

Why the Modern Rolex Root Beer GMT Doesn't Measure Up To Vintage Model? Because Theo and Harris.

[@andrefelipe7180]

There is no Lange comparison to be made, except price point and even then you are reaching.. Its like comparing apples to oranges.. If Lange were making a 100 m water resistant, two-tone sports watch on a full bracelet you would have a case. Some nuance would be appreciated ;)

[@adibee88]

FIRST!!! 😁 Thoroughly your shows, especially when you have your dad on! I prefer the older GMT, Pepsi colors, aluminum bezel. Great job guys! 👊⚡⚡

[@jimcacchione9360]

Really enjoyed this Video

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Your dad is awesome!

[@samadrid6321]

You're correct, the classic is just that - a pure beautiful classic

[@johnvoorhees6799]

My man rolly got you bro. Lol

[@daniellee8162]

1:33

[@a.d.e_official]

Limoncello gmt 🤣🤣🤣

[@stevenuk]

you haven't grown up with Dadio 😂

[@Ninja_S1000RR-R]

1:32 The soy is strong in this one.

[@ginyamaguchi1421]

Its because you can't afford the new one. Lol

[@TheoandHarris]

Matt Hatter that must be it!!

[@stephenrhodes7758]

Not a fan of many GMTs tbh & that includes a large number by Rolex. If anything i think i prefer the new Tudor because of its retro looks, i still wouldn't be willing to buy one though.

[@REDDAWN2010]

The old one is dogshit. Love my new one.

[@denisspratt926]

I´m not a Rolex guy. I still haven't seen a Rolex i would spend my money on ever. Great watches but for me they are a bit boring and predictable. It seems that they have made the same watches for 50 years and just changes the colour scheme every now and then to keep the fans satisfied. But then I'm not a sports watch fan either.

[@derekshearer9049]

I respect your opinion. Everyone has differing tastes. I love all ROLEX, and the reason why they haven't changed too much over the years is they are already perfectly designed.Cheers

[@denisspratt926]

Well i do respect the people that are really into Rolex. I do believe that there are some people that just buy it because they want a expensive watch and don't know anything about watches but have heard of Rolex and just buy it. My favourite brand is Vacheron Constantin, but as written I'm not a sports watch fan so i don't like the Overseas either. I´m more into dress watches. But anyway its a good thing that people have different opinions. That makes the manufacturers make a bigger variety of watches. And we dont all wear the same one. Have a nice weekend.

[@JoeGiz64]

Then rest assured your not looking close enough...

[@denisspratt926]

Joseph Gizzi Jr. Maybe i have and you haven't. Not everyone have to like the same things you know.

[@fullymechanical9055]

Clown sunglasses?