The Exotic Rolex GMT-Master II Everose Gold with Tiger Iron Dial

Historically, Rolex sports activities (a.okay.a. skilled) watches are fairly often paired with black dials. As for the GMT-Master II, of all references obtainable within the assortment – and there are various them, in all doable supplies besides platinum – solely the white gold editions have had the privilege of colors: Pepsi with a blue or a meteorite dial and since this yr, a green ceramic dial. Even the good-looking Everose version, the so-called Root Beer, didn’t get the brown dial of the previous. Nicely, issues have modified this yr with the brand new dial choice for the Rolex reference 126715CHNR. Nonetheless, it’s not only a dial color however an intricate stone generally known as Tiger Iron, including a recent layer of texture and character to the beloved Rolex design and confirming the current love for stone dials. 

This new Tiger Iron version of the Rolex GMT-Grasp II Root Beer is basically a dial variation of the present full-Everose gold mannequin reference 126715CHNR. And meaning we’re in pretty acquainted territories right here. For the most effective or worst, relying on the way you recognize this watch…

The watch is crafted solely from stable 18k Everose gold, Rolex’s proprietary rose gold alloy identified for its distinctive heat hue and resistance to fading. It options the acquainted 40mm Oyster case with its 11.9mm thickness, a Triplock screw-down crown, protecting crown guards, and a stable screw-down caseback to make sure the 100m water resistance. Topping the case is a sapphire crystal with AR coating and a signature Cyclops lens magnifying the date. The 24-hour bi-directional bezel has a brown and black split-colour Cerachrom insert (CHNR, for chocolat noir), with recessed numerals and graduations coated in pink gold PVD. Except for the distinctive Tiger Iron dial, this Root Beer GMT-Grasp II stays equivalent to its Everose gold predecessor.

Tiger Iron is a metamorphic rock composed of tiger’s eye, crimson jasper, and silver hematite. This cocktail of minerals creates a singular sample with wealthy traces in golden-orange tones with gleams of crimson, providing a dynamic and vivid look to the acquainted in any other case watch. The hour markers and arms are crafted from pink gold and stuffed with Chromalight for visibility in low-light situations. The date stays positioned at 3 o’clock beneath the basic magnifier. Whereas a lot of the watch stays unchanged, the brand new Tiger Iron dial brings a completely recent power to the design – and it raises the query: given the selection, would you go along with basic black or go for the daring new Tiger Iron (realizing that this dial comes at a 4k euro premium)?

The brand new Tiger Iron GMT-Grasp II Root Beer is powered by the identical in-house computerized calibre 3285 discovered throughout the current lineup. This motion presents true GMT performance with an independently adjustable native hour hand and options Rolex’s Chronergy escapement for improved effectivity, a blue Parachrom hairspring for enhanced magnetic resistance, and Paraflex shock absorbers for added sturdiness. Working at 28,800 vibrations/hour frequency, the calibre 3285 delivers a weekend-proof 70-hour energy reserve. As anticipated from a Superlative Chronometer, it boasts an accuracy of -2/+2 seconds per day and the watch is backed by Rolex’s five-year guarantee.

Like its black-dial counterpart, the brand new GMT-Grasp II Tiger Iron 126715CHNR is paired with Rolex’s iconic three-link Oyster bracelet, crafted from stable 18k Everose gold to match the case. The bracelet is closed with the model´s Oysterlock security clasp and options the Easylink extension system, permitting simple tool-free 5mm adjustment for added consolation.

This re-creation is concerning the dial, introducing a daring and unique twist to the Everose GMT-Grasp II lineup. Priced at EUR 50,850, it’s a standout piece for these searching for one thing extravagant. Be aware {that a} yellow gold reference 126718GRNR with a Tiger Iron dial was additionally launched, priced at EUR 48,850. 

For full particulars, go to rolex.com.