126711CHNR v.s 126613 LB

[Famz_01]

Chnr by a mile. Plus i own one :)

[nycrolexdude]

CHNR for sure.
I Used to have bluesy but let it go. Bluesy is too bright and flashy. Chnr looks stunning. All pics of Chnr can’t do it’s justice

[JRell]

Originally Posted by nycrolexdude

CHNR for sure.
I Used to have bluesy but let it go. Bluesy is too bright and flashy. Chnr looks stunning. All pics of Chnr can’t do it’s justice

I actually think the opposite, the pictures with the more reddish brown are only a small snapshot of what it is really like. Too light brown for my liking. They make this burgundy or dark green, I am all in! I think they are due to change the root beer up next year.

[gold&black]

Originally Posted by JRell

I actually think the opposite, the pictures with the more reddish brown are only a small snapshot of what it is really like. Too light brown for my liking. They make this burgundy or dark green, I am all in! I think they are due to change the root beer up next year.

Way too soon to update it. Let's see though

[boner1]

i own both.

CHNR is more subdued. the 126613LB is a stunner, and has a greater wrist presence.
you cant go wrong with either.

good luck ! wear it in the best of health !

[GCFA]

Both of course! Congrats

[Bro Watch]

CHNR

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[Kliminator]

I prefer the bluesy.. Although the root beer has grown on me recently as well :)

[Tongyk]

Had the chance to try both. Still chose CHNR, I find it more subdued and easier to pull it off for most occasions.


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[joli160]

CHNR is looking more ‘classy’ for lack of a better word and less loud than the Sub.
Arguably the nicest GMT ever made

[Goin2drt]

Both great watches. This is the easiest way to decide besides price. Do you want flashy or do you want more to fly under the radar.

[airchitect]

Honestly if you like both and are trying to decide between them without much prejudice either way, you need to try them on and look at you’re skin tone. If you are dark complected you can wear anything, but if your very light or have a reddish hue about you (ie your veins look blue) the rose gold prob won’t look right. The only time I can ever get RG to remotely work is when it’s offset by the black of an OF. Either watch is great just pick what look right on you.


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[Kiddodoc]

Own the CHNR and adding Bluesy this year. CHNR is gorgeous but subtle whereas the bluesy is more flash and bright.

[Fallranger]

Can’t go wrong with the blusey. The rose gold is cool but may get boring over time. The blue will always pop.


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[Screwly]

I’m a bluesy guy through and through....

[thesharpe]

[jiffi]

Originally Posted by jiffi

Dear all,
Have the opportunity to buy both at retail. Which one to go for?

Currently have:

GMT BLRO
SD 43
DJ 41 Steel/Jubliee/Fluted/Blue

Cant make my mind up, have had many variations of the Blusey in the past, but never ever had any rose gold in my collection. Love the blue dial but find the GMT a bit "smarter" and less flashy.. Close call please advise!

So decided to go for the 126613 lb. I already have a GMT that i love as one reason. The bluesey have been with me in many different iterations over the years and is somewhat a necessity in a collection for me. I am now getting back in the game after a burglary 5 years ago and are buying to keep and hence want to have right balance of variations in the collection. Agree that the GMT is more suitable with PM in some shape and form (the flashy pilot winding down with a drink with the stewardess after a long haul rather than the diver flashing the gold for the fishes) but the dial on the Sub is just astonishing. If there had been a brown sunburst dial on the GMT that would most likely have been the choice.

Thank you all for you insightful comments.


Ps this might be a topic for a new thread........ the 126711CHNR is available with out waiting list at my local AD i was told today. It was even sitting in the window. Guess its the same story for the two tone subs as well. Is the frenzy coming to an end with availability coming back or is this just temporary?

[Kliminator]

Originally Posted by jiffi

So decided to go for the 126613 lb. I already have a GMT that i love as one reason. The bluesey have been with me in many different iterations over the years and is somewhat a necessity in a collection for me. I am now getting back in the game after a burglary 5 years ago and are buying to keep and hence want to have right balance of variations in the collection. Agree that the GMT is more suitable with PM in some shape and form (the flashy pilot winding down with a drink with the stewardess after a long haul rather than the diver flashing the gold for the fishes) but the dial on the Sub is just astonishing. If there had been a brown sunburst dial on the GMT that would most likely have been the choice.

Thank you all for you insightful comments.


Ps this might be a topic for a new thread........ the 126711CHNR is available with out waiting list at my local AD i was told today. It was even sitting in the window. Guess its the same story for the two tone subs as well. Is the frenzy coming to an end with availability coming back or is this just temporary?

I would say that would be relatively uncommon (seeing TT professional models in display). TT has been more in demand lately which is probably attributed due to the craze of SS. Especially with the new releases

[holdingon]

I saw an older two tone Bluesy and TT black sub in the windows...never seen any GMTs except for the full gold version. I am surprised the TT CHNR would be in a window...maybe things are turning but i wouldn't count on it.

[Harry-57]

I've seen several 116613LB sitting in dealer's displays while traveling around the EU in 2018, 2019 to early 2020. The only TT CHNR I've seen was at my AD, in the window in November 2018. It was there for four days. It can happen now and then if you're in the right place at the right time.

When I asked to be listed for my CHNR in July 2019 I was told mid to late 2022. I was seventh on the list. It turned up in March 2020. Maybe supply of this model has freed up somewhat? It may not last.

[vesnyder]

I was on the list for both with my AD. The Bluesy came in first and I passed. Beautiful watch but the CHNR is superior. Still have the Sub on my list as I do not have one but the GMT is an immediate classic.

[MTdweller]

Bluesy. I’m warming up to rose gold but still not there yet.

[Jrsanchez]

Both

[felfyre]

Originally Posted by jiffi

Dear all,
Have the opportunity to buy both at retail. Which one to go for?

Currently have:

GMT BLRO
SD 43
DJ 41 Steel/Jubliee/Fluted/Blue

Cant make my mind up, have had many variations of the Blusey in the past, but never ever had any rose gold in my collection. Love the blue dial but find the GMT a bit "smarter" and less flashy.. Close call please advise!

I would pick the CHNR personally, but looking at your collection i would add the bluesy, adding a bit flash to your collection, but then again I assume you prefer less flashy watches.

[JRell]

Bluesy - had both. Pictures like on here show you the darker brown, more burgundy. In real life it is often light milky brown, but the bluesy holds true to form. Sold the root beer back and very happy with my bluesy.

[gold&black]

CHNR easy

[scarlet knight]

Thinking about trading my Bluesy for a CHNR, but don’t want to pay gray prices for a CHNR, don’t think I can get one from an AD. The yellow gold is a little too flashy for me.

[Beo3]

CHNR all day long for me.

Now if I could only get one......

[LDN]

CHNR ftw! I used to own both!

[christophera614]

You cannot go wrong, but since you said you have had bluesys in the past, you either should know you want one again, or there is something causing you to not keep them. I'd try to listen to that.