Tudor Black Bay GMT S&G Root Beer

About This Watch

The Tudor Black Bay GMT S&G takes the acclaimed GMT platform and elevates it with 18-karat yellow gold accents and a distinctive brown-and-black "Root Beer" bezel colorway. The two-tone combination recalls the Rolex GMT-Master II "Root Beer" but at a fraction of the cost, making it one of the most accessible entry points into the world of precious-metal GMT watches. The brown and black bezel color scheme is both unusual and versatile, complementing both warm and cool-toned outfits in a way that the more common Pepsi or Batman configurations cannot. Gold accents appear on the crown, bezel edge, and center bracelet links, providing just enough warmth without overwhelming the steel construction. The MT5652 caliber provides the same true GMT function as the all-steel version, with an independently adjustable local hour hand that makes time zone changes effortless during travel. The 70-hour power reserve and COSC certification ensure that the movement's performance matches its versatile aesthetics. The Root Beer colorway has historically been one of the more polarizing color combinations in GMT watches, but Tudor's execution is surprisingly wearable and has converted many skeptics. The two-tone bracelet construction is well-executed, with the gold links integrating smoothly with the steel riveted design. At under $5,500, this represents remarkable value for a gold-accented manufacture GMT watch.