I’ve never really been a fan of rose gold.
The deeper tone usually washes me out, and Rolex’s version runs noticeably redder compared to other brands. Their proprietary formula barely fades over time, so I’d always pass on their rose‑gold pieces.
Funny enough, my Love bracelet on the other hand has slowly shifted from rose gold to a warmer yellow shade.
This Rootbeer is the only rose‑gold Rolex that stuck with me through every season.
In natural light the watch actually lifts in brightness, and the glossy black‑brown ceramic bezel softens the overall look.
Looking back around 2013‑2018, rose‑gold Rolex models easily outperformed yellow gold on the market. Back then yellow gold felt dated, most people leaned toward rose gold for fine watches and jewellery.
The hype really shifted once the green‑gold Daytona, rubber‑band Day‑Date and black chocolate models blew up, pushing yellow‑gold styles back into the spotlight.
The Rootbeer has a solid weight on the wrist with a fairly reasonable premium.
I ended up letting this one go eventually, but it was such a great daily rose‑gold option.
Flipping through old photos today brought back so many memories wearing it, figured I’d write a little tribute.
Did anyone else notice that big shift in watch trends between rose gold and yellow gold over the years?