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zjd168 · 31 March 2018, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ian6988

People who hate this color should keep hating it, that way I won’t have too much of a hard time finding one at MSRP.

Don't count on it. I disliked Hulk before I saw the real thing, then I loved it.

avega357 · 31 March 2018, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Why on Earth would Rolex create a brown bezel GMT?

Because making it on Mars would be cost prohibitive?

Is it April 1 yet?

Not for Earth related sales, but for Swiss Rolex exports to Mars.....Mars production would be profitable.....

Baco Noir · 31 March 2018, 10:24 AM

The BLNR blue (day) / black (night) bezel makes sense. Maybe they were in a depressed state and the brown represents the crappy part of the day and the black represents night. LOL

jps3b · 31 March 2018, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TarponGeorge

Well I'm a paint my picture
Paint myself in blue, red, black and brown
All of the beautiful colors are very, very meaningful
Yeah, well you know, brown is my favorite color
I felt so symbolic yesterday
If I knew Picasso
I would buy myself a brown guitar and play

Counting Crows

jps3b · 31 March 2018, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JTL31

I posted pic of RG/TT DJ with choc dial in WRUW 3/30. Also...chocolate is my favorite food group!

It was my favorite movie

DoctorA · 31 March 2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Yea.......The New Rolex GMT Everose.........It's a terrible idea. There is no way a gold watch is going to look good with a brown bezel.......Oh wait.....

BAM!!!!!

picture courtesy of watchexplorer -- Shamelessly borrowed

Really cool

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eterna · 31 March 2018, 01:26 PM

Brown & Everose gold is just perfect. Just look at the Yachtmaster TT with brown/chocolate dial or the everose gold DD40 with chocolate dial.

peterpl · 31 March 2018, 02:35 PM

This is sooooo ugly. NOT!!! :)

enjoythemusic · 31 March 2018, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mangoseed

Mars is nothing compared to Neptune

Oh H$LL yeah, because once you go blue....

Years ago i preferred Pluto...

(wait for it)

But yeah, got too Mickey Mouse for me.

(groan)

Twisted Vicar · 31 March 2018, 04:24 PM

I beg to differ. Nothing wrong with a bit of brown.

springbar · 31 March 2018, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mangoseed

Okay guys here is some data to back up my claim: http://www.joehallock.com/edu/COM498/preferences.html

As you can see brown is the second most common least favorite color after orange, but is also a lot less likely to be someone's favorite color than orange, therefore it is fair to say that brown is the overall least favorite color.

It's a meaningless idea. People's favorite color what?

If someone answers "blue," does this mean they would prefer blue chocolate, blue wood, blue leather, and blue people? Why not, if it's their "favorite" color? The whole idea of a favorite color is as specious as a favorite weight or a favorite distance.

Speedbird-1 · 31 March 2018, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by springbar

It's a meaningless idea. People's favorite color what?

If someone answers "blue," does this mean they would prefer blue chocolate, blue wood, blue leather, and blue people? Why not, if it's their "favorite" color? The whole idea of a favorite color is as specious as a favorite weight or a favorite distance.

That's my favourite word, 'specious'.

DrMattK · 31 March 2018, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mangoseed

The color of the new brown GMT bezel is not even close to the original root beer bezel, which is more golden, the 2018 bezel is pure brown. Brown is almost universally considered the ugliest color, it is the color of mud, dirt and waste matter. What on Earth were they thinking? I suppose a similar question could be asked about the bezel on the platinum Daytona, the brown does not match the beautiful ice blue dial at all.

I have to say I like it and even better with the Everose, i’ve always been a fan of the gold and green GMT but it’s a little to bold (even for a magpie like myself) and wished for an Everose GMTII for a few years! I would have preferred a chocolate sunburst dial (brown 😉) but waiting to see it on my wrist before making any judgment!

HogwldFLTR · 31 March 2018, 10:54 PM

I heard from someone well connected (roomate to the cousin of the wife of an AD) who said without question the whole concept of the brown bezeled GMT was for one purpose, to cause arguments and piss off people the TRF. It seems to be working quite well as does everything Rolex puts their back into.

Sade · 31 March 2018, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I heard from someone well connected (roomate to the cousin of the wife of an AD) who said without question the whole concept of the brown bezeled GMT was for one purpose, to cause arguments and piss off people the TRF. It seems to be working quite well as does everything Rolex puts their back into.

That's a beautiful watch!

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TacticaLCawacoL · 31 March 2018, 11:27 PM

Because when you manufacture XXX.XXX watches/year, you have to please everyone in the world

enjoythemusic · 31 March 2018, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I heard from someone well connected (roomate to the cousin of the wife of an AD) who said without question the whole concept of the brown bezeled GMT was for one purpose, to cause arguments and piss off people the TRF.

Well played sir!

Brown dials matter.

Monte Cristo · 2 April 2018, 06:59 PM

Not sure about the TT but the everose GMT is a stunner!

SeaAndSky · 30 May 2018, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Yea.......The New Rolex GMT Everose.........It's a terrible idea. There is no way a gold watch is going to look good with a brown bezel.......Oh wait.....

BAM!!!!!

picture courtesy of watchexplorer -- Shamelessly borrowed

Good looking watch Jason! I don't know much about that model. it's hard to tell from the photo but is it solid gold?

Ouro9999 · 30 May 2018, 05:07 AM

I think, it's beautiful. Brown, why not?

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Speedbird-1 · 30 May 2018, 05:25 AM

It'll probably sell moderately well, for a couple of years, but in 20-30 years it will be fetching a (used) premium as a 'collectors piece'.

I think it's 'quite nice', but that's it really.

Speedbird-1 · 30 May 2018, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I heard from someone well connected (roomate to the cousin of the wife of an AD) who said without question the whole concept of the brown bezeled GMT was for one purpose, to cause arguments and piss off people the TRF.

Job done, I think.

Nikrnic · 30 May 2018, 05:30 AM

Call it what you like but it's still brown. Chocolate is for candy and ice cream. That being said l think I'll have a bowl of brown ice cream later. Seriously though I really think it's a great bezel color combination especially on the full rose gold model..

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polaris72 · 30 May 2018, 06:01 AM

Variety is a spice of life. Not on the top of my list (also any waiting list), but I am warming up to it.

Kel_Solaar · 30 May 2018, 06:20 AM

It has it's place. It's a warm colour and easy on the eye. It would have gone well with the horrible 70s school uniform I had... except I went to school in the 90s and it was not cool. On second thoughts, yuk!

Nah, it's alright.

Yobber76 · 30 May 2018, 06:23 AM

My waste matter is green. I've wondered why Rolex made the Hulk for years.

101031-28 · 30 May 2018, 06:29 AM

I personally find chocolate dials and accents to be very elegant and sophisticated. To each their own, but when it comes to Rolex 'brown' hues, that is what comes to mind.

droptopman · 30 May 2018, 06:36 AM

It is a great looking watch. Personally wished they used a brown sunburst dial for it.

Alternative_Facts · 30 May 2018, 06:36 AM

It's not BROWN it's CHOCOLATE.

Like that chocolate dial DD, or the chocolate dial DJ41, or the chocolate dial Daytona....
See the trend?

mmmmp · 30 May 2018, 07:02 AM

Brown can be beautiful. I worked as a feature film colorist for many years and many times we'd have deep, thoughtful and intellectual "round table discussions regarding color. The virtues of say "Wimbleton White" vs "Wedding Gown White". Or the The Emotional Impact of pairing Cyan and Gold vs Teal and Gold.

We take color very seriously. A 80 million dollar film demands it. The crazy Cinematographer expected it and the childish, short tempered first time director DEMANDED it. Plus, we're a little nuts too!

To me, the Rolex Brown in question looks okay paired with Rose gold in photos. But, how can I seriously form a decisive opinion from some lame digi-pic?

I need to see it in person under realistic lighting.(not hyped-quartz jewelry store lights) And, food for thought: Personally I've admired chocolate Brown Caddys, suede sofas, Tudor homes, pianos/ furniture, etc. that look elegant and classy that are brown. Depends on where it is - like any color.

That's all, and as always no offense. Don't let my useless opinion rile ya'.

Mark

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31 March 2018, 10:24 AM	#183
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,974	The BLNR blue (day) / black (night) bezel makes sense. Maybe they were in a depressed state and the brown represents the crappy part of the day and the black represents night. LOL __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

31 March 2018, 10:54 PM	#194
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	I heard from someone well connected (roomate to the cousin of the wife of an AD) who said without question the whole concept of the brown bezeled GMT was for one purpose, to cause arguments and piss off people the TRF. It seems to be working quite well as does everything Rolex puts their back into. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

31 March 2018, 11:27 PM	#196
TacticaLCawacoL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Milky Way Galaxy Watch: Sunray/Meteorite Posts: 311	Because when you manufacture XXX.XXX watches/year, you have to please everyone in the world __________________ .__. I don’t mind the value of a Rolex, i just admire the technology and the beauty of it .__. 16600/2005, 116233/2008, 214270/2014, 116234/2016, 116618LB/2017, 116200/2017, 118239/2017, 116622/2018, 326.30.40.50.02.001/2018.

2 April 2018, 06:59 PM	#198
Monte Cristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Watch: ing you... Posts: 3,775	Not sure about the TT but the everose GMT is a stunner! __________________ 'I am easily satisfied with the very best' - Winston Churchill

30 May 2018, 06:20 AM	#205
Kel_Solaar "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 93	It has it's place. It's a warm colour and easy on the eye. It would have gone well with the horrible 70s school uniform I had... except I went to school in the 90s and it was not cool. On second thoughts, yuk! Nah, it's alright. __________________ All those moments will be lost, in time, like... tears in rain. Time... to die.

31 March 2018, 01:26 PM	#187
eterna "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex GMT IIc Posts: 159	Brown & Everose gold is just perfect. Just look at the Yachtmaster TT with brown/chocolate dial or the everose gold DD40 with chocolate dial.

31 March 2018, 02:35 PM	#188
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	This is sooooo ugly. NOT!!! :)

31 March 2018, 04:24 PM	#190
Twisted Vicar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: UK Posts: 280	I beg to differ. Nothing wrong with a bit of brown.

30 May 2018, 05:07 AM	#200
Ouro9999 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Romero Location: Brasil Watch: SUB16610lv Posts: 587	I think, it's beautiful. Brown, why not? Enviado de meu SM-G955F usando o Tapatalk

30 May 2018, 05:25 AM	#201
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,474	It'll probably sell moderately well, for a couple of years, but in 20-30 years it will be fetching a (used) premium as a 'collectors piece'. I think it's 'quite nice', but that's it really.

30 May 2018, 05:30 AM	#203
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	Call it what you like but it's still brown. Chocolate is for candy and ice cream. That being said l think I'll have a bowl of brown ice cream later. Seriously though I really think it's a great bezel color combination especially on the full rose gold model.. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

30 May 2018, 06:01 AM	#204
polaris72 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: U.S./Vienna, AT Posts: 1,967	Variety is a spice of life. Not on the top of my list (also any waiting list), but I am warming up to it.

30 May 2018, 06:23 AM	#206
Yobber76 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,986	My waste matter is green. I've wondered why Rolex made the Hulk for years.

30 May 2018, 06:29 AM	#207
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	I personally find chocolate dials and accents to be very elegant and sophisticated. To each their own, but when it comes to Rolex 'brown' hues, that is what comes to mind. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

30 May 2018, 06:36 AM	#208
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	It is a great looking watch. Personally wished they used a brown sunburst dial for it. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

30 May 2018, 06:36 AM	#209
Alternative_Facts Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 112	It's not BROWN it's CHOCOLATE. Like that chocolate dial DD, or the chocolate dial DJ41, or the chocolate dial Daytona.... See the trend?

30 May 2018, 07:02 AM	#210
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	Brown can be beautiful. I worked as a feature film colorist for many years and many times we'd have deep, thoughtful and intellectual "round table discussions regarding color. The virtues of say "Wimbleton White" vs "Wedding Gown White". Or the The Emotional Impact of pairing Cyan and Gold vs Teal and Gold. We take color very seriously. A 80 million dollar film demands it. The crazy Cinematographer expected it and the childish, short tempered first time director DEMANDED it. Plus, we're a little nuts too! To me, the Rolex Brown in question looks okay paired with Rose gold in photos. But, how can I seriously form a decisive opinion from some lame digi-pic? I need to see it in person under realistic lighting.(not hyped-quartz jewelry store lights) And, food for thought: Personally I've admired chocolate Brown Caddys, suede sofas, Tudor homes, pianos/ furniture, etc. that look elegant and classy that are brown. Depends on where it is - like any color. That's all, and as always no offense. Don't let my useless opinion rile ya'. Mark Sent from my SM-A520W using Tapatalk

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