Two-tone root beer GMT-Master II at secondary prices well below equivalent steel references; collectors who want the GMT function without the sport-watch premium often land here.
The 16713 Root Beer has a loyal following but a polarizing look. The steel/gold construction pushes price above the all-steel 16710 in equivalent condition. Dial color ranges from warm champagne to near-black depending on the production run.
The two-tone root beer GMT-Master II 16713 trades at a steep discount to equivalent steel references; buyers who prioritize the GMT function over metal purity find an accessible entry here.
The 16713 is the two-tone GMT-Master II, steel-and-yellow-gold case, brown/champagne 'Root Beer' bezel, the caliber 3185, produced 1988 through 2007. It shares the case and movement with the steel 16710 but in a configuration that the modern market briefly dismissed and then quietly rediscovered. The 2018 reintroduction of the two-tone 'Root Beer' (126711CHNR, with the ceramic bezel) firmed the vintage 16713 market in turn.
The 16713 launched alongside the steel 16710 in 1988, replacing the earlier two-tone 16753 'Tiger Eye' / 'Root Beer.' Production ran through 2007. Two crown-guard variants (square and rounded) span the production run. Bezel inserts shipped in factory brown/champagne ('Root Beer'), black, and a rare brown/black ('Tiger Eye').
Dial variants include 'nipple-dial' (gold-set markers, earlier production) and 'four-line' / 'two-line' depth-rating variants. The 16713 is the canonical pre-ceramic two-tone GMT-Master II.
Common things to check: gold-plating vs solid-gold (the 16713 is solid-gold center links + solid-gold case top, not plated, verify hallmarks on the case-back and the bracelet center links); bezel insert (originals fade unevenly; replacement inserts are typically too vivid, original-fade brown/champagne carries a real premium); 'nipple dial' gold-set markers (early-production examples; later-production replaced with applied gold markers), both are correct but the nipple dial is the collector preference; case (over-polishing rounds the gold on the case top, the soft gold is harder to refinish without value loss); the rehaut on a 16713 is NOT engraved; bracelet (the 78363 two-tone Oyster is correct; later 93153 are seen on late-production); 'service Root Beer' bezels are common.
Two-tone Root Beer 16713 examples on Oyster bracelets trade in the $10,500-$14,000 range through 2025-2026, meaningfully below the steel 16710's market despite the same case, movement, and complication, and significantly below the 18kt all-gold 16718. The two-tone has been the value play in the pre-ceramic GMT family for years; the 2018 ceramic two-tone reintroduction firmed the vintage 16713 market modestly but not dramatically. Full-set with original papers carries the strongest market; 'service bezel' examples trade at meaningful discounts.
Caliber 3185 service is Rolex routine; service intervals 7-10 years; cost in the low-four-figures from Rolex or high-three-figures from an independent. The gold case top requires careful refinishing, most authorized service centers handle it, but the soft gold is less forgiving of aggressive polishing than steel. A 16713 from the early production years deserves a movement inspection before purchase.
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Two-tone 18k gold and steel construction with root beer (brown/gold) GMT bezel and Cal. 3185 authenticate the 16713
| Area | What to check | What is correct | Red flag |
|---|---|---|---|
| case | Two-tone 18k gold and steel construction | Polished 18k yellow gold bezel, crown, and select case components; brushed steel case body; "Rolex" on crown; weight consistent with gold/steel combination (heavier than all-steel); hallmarking on case for gold content | Plated or rolled gold center links (test with acid or XRF); uniform weight inconsistent with genuine gold/steel mix; no hallmark on gold sections |
| crystal | Brown/gold two-tone GMT bezel insert | "Root Beer" brown/gold color scheme on 24-hour bezel; brown occupies the PM (day) sector; gold occupies the AM (night) sector per documented split; 24-hour scale legible; aluminum insert (this reference used aluminum) | Blue/red "Pepsi" or all-black bezel (wrong reference); color split at incorrect position; ceramic insert (later references only); faded brown that looks gray |
Editorial estimate. Actual prices vary by condition, date, and box/papers status. Live pricing data is in development.
| bracelet | Jubilee or Oyster bracelet in two-tone | Jubilee or Oyster bracelet with 18k gold center links and steel outer links; solid link construction; "Rolex" on clasp; "750" or 18k hallmark on gold sections; correct taper and link pitch | Hollow bracelet links; plated center links without hallmark; incorrect bracelet type for the reference; clasp without "Rolex" engraving |
| movement | Cal. 3185 automatic GMT | Cal. 3185 with GMT complication; rotor visible; "Rolex" signed; date mechanism at 3; correctly set independent GMT hand; 48-hour power reserve | Cal. 3135 (Submariner/Date, missing GMT complication); Cal. 3186 (later reference, different hairspring); movement without GMT functionality |
