
Rolex’s Professional line, particularly the Rolex GMT-Master II, has long favoured understatement. Black dials dominate the collection, with colourful exceptions reserved almost exclusively for white gold models – the iconic “Pepsi” with its blue or meteorite face, and this year’s addition of green ceramic. Even the luxurious Everose gold “Root Beer” iteration, until now, bypassed the vintage brown dials of its predecessors. This changes dramatically with the introduction of a remarkable new dial option for the reference 126715CHNR. It transcends mere colour; Rolex has crafted its face from intricate Tiger Iron stone. This choice injects a captivating layer of texture and raw character into the iconic design, firmly aligning with the burgeoning trend for mineral dials while offering a bold departure from tradition.

Fundamentally, this Tiger Iron edition is a dial variation of the existing Everose gold GMT-Master II Root Beer (126715CHNR). Its core architecture remains unchanged. The watch is hewn entirely from Rolex’s proprietary 18k Everose gold, prized for its unique, warm rose hue and exceptional resistance to fading. The robust 40mm Oyster case retains its classic 11.9mm profile, featuring a Triplock screw-down crown nestled within protective guards, a solid screw-down caseback, and 100-meter water resistance. The sapphire crystal boasts anti-reflective coating and the signature Cyclops lens magnifying the date window. The defining 24-hour bidirectional bezel showcases the Root Beer’s signature two-tone Cerachrom insert in brown and black (CHNR – chocolat noir), its recessed numerals and markings gleaming with pink gold PVD. Every element, save for the extraordinary dial, echoes the established Everose Root Beer.
The true revelation lies in the Tiger Iron dial itself. This metamorphic rock is a compelling fusion of tiger’s eye, red jasper, and silver hematite. The interplay of these minerals results in a truly unique canvas: rich, swirling veins of golden-orange ripple across the surface, punctuated by deep crimson flecks and metallic silver highlights. It possesses a dynamic, almost organic vibrancy that transforms the replica watch’s presence entirely. Against this dramatic backdrop, the applied hour markers and hands, crafted from solid pink gold, stand out clearly. They, along with the GMT hand, are generously filled with Rolex’s Chromalight luminescent material for legibility in darkness. The date aperture remains at the classic 3 o’clock position beneath the Cyclops. This single, audacious element – the Tiger Iron dial – imbues the familiar Root Beer design with an entirely new, exotic energy. It presents a compelling choice: the timeless security of the classic black dial, or the striking, individualistic statement of the Tiger Iron, acknowledging the latter commands a premium of approximately 4,000 euros.
Beneath the surface, the watch is driven by Rolex’s advanced in-house Caliber 3285, the standard-bearer for the current Rolex GMT-Master II line. This self-winding movement delivers true GMT functionality, allowing the local hour hand to be adjusted independently while the GMT hand and minutes continue tracking home time. It incorporates fake Rolex’s high-efficiency Chronergy escapement, a paramagnetic blue Parachrom hairspring, and Paraflex shock absorbers for enhanced durability. Beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour, the caliber offers a substantial 70-hour power reserve, easily spanning a weekend off the wrist. As a certified Superlative Chronometer, it guarantees precision within -2/+2 seconds per day, backed by Rolex’s five-year international warranty.
Completing the luxurious ensemble is the iconic three-link Oyster bracelet, meticulously crafted from solid 18k Everose gold to match the case. It secures with the robust Oysterlock safety clasp and incorporates the practical Easylink extension system, enabling 5mm of tool-free adjustment for optimal comfort.

This new iteration is unequivocally defined by its dial. The Tiger Iron stone introduces an audacious, exotic dimension to the Everose GMT-Master II lineage. Priced at 50,850 euros, it stands as a distinctive trophy for the connoisseur seeking extravagance and unparalleled visual impact. Notably, Rolex also unveiled a yellow gold reference (126718GRNR) featuring the same Tiger Iron dial, priced at 48,850 euros, offering a slightly different take on this striking new aesthetic.