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amh · 8 March 2023, 01:50 AM

Picked up a CHNR from one of the local ADs yesterday! Have been looking for a BLNR forever, this was an 'alternate' and a long shot. Never really pictured myself wearing gold of any kind, I've always had SS. I'd only seen it once before and never at an AD - seemed like an incredible watch:
- The brown is very deep 'chocolate' IRL. Sometimes it's almost black.
- Rose gold disappears in some light and simply looks polished, other times it's more pronounced (compare pics)
- Has a slight heft to it while still being very comfortable
- My wife says it's the best looking watch in my collection

It's challenging to photograph since cell phone cameras have auto white balance and make the brown appear "Longhorn orange." But here goes.

Under harsh AD lights:

At home:

PS. Yes I'll eat a big helping of crow now that I somehow skipped the mythical waitlist

GolfJunkie · 8 March 2023, 01:52 AM

Congrats! I know you've been after a GMT for a long time.

Those colors really look great in natural light

JRell · 8 March 2023, 01:54 AM

Huge congrats! Wow very pumped for you. I did the same thing while I was waiting for the BLNR.

brandrea · 8 March 2023, 01:55 AM

Very nice, enjoy it

skipstar · 8 March 2023, 01:57 AM

Congrats

logo · 8 March 2023, 01:59 AM

Congrats! It looks really great in your natural light photos.

Onequik135i · 8 March 2023, 02:00 AM

Beautiful, congrats.

tifosi · 8 March 2023, 02:07 AM

Really nice looking watch!

Get prepared to be bitten by the gold bug. Got my first TT and merely months after here I am with a WG Sub. The feel is addicting.

goldboy · 8 March 2023, 02:21 AM

If Rolex slims the lugs a touch and adds a jubilee this is my next watch. Congrats!

HelloMelo · 8 March 2023, 02:21 AM

Congrats on the pick up. Love the CHNR! I guess you're tone about AD's will start changing soon :)

enjoythemusic · 8 March 2023, 02:33 AM

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Ruvv · 8 March 2023, 02:37 AM

Congratulations

Seddyspaghetti · 8 March 2023, 02:38 AM

Congrats

AJMarcus · 8 March 2023, 02:51 AM

Congrats! Looks great on you. Enjoy!

Navin Johnson · 8 March 2023, 02:52 AM

Big congrats! Enjoy it!

Harry-57 · 8 March 2023, 02:55 AM

Congratulations. It's a fantastic watch and as you say, more stunning in the metal than a photo can convey.

amh · 8 March 2023, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JRell

Huge congrats! Wow very pumped for you. I did the same thing while I was waiting for the BLNR.

Yes I've seen your posts on the topic

No idea what I'll do if one of my ADs comes through with the BLNR. Must keep this CHNR though, it is my first ever BNIB watch purchased through an AD! (all of my wife's are from AD however, I just started looking for myself as the shortage was ramping up.)

Quote:

Originally Posted by tifosi

Really nice looking watch!

Get prepared to be bitten by the gold bug. Got my first TT and merely months after here I am with a WG Sub. The feel is addicting.

Well yes the WG sub is amazing. It could be the best Rolex in the catalog.

Quote:

Originally Posted by goldboy

If Rolex slims the lugs a touch and adds a jubilee this is my next watch. Congrats!

I understand what you mean and I wrestled with the super case lugs as well. Since I had previously owned the LN version I decided I should be ok with it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by HelloMelo

Congrats on the pick up. Love the CHNR! I guess you're tone about AD's will start changing soon :)

Ha!

Must admit there are fewer 'rules' being observed else I would have never been called! I'm not a big spender compared to some.

AD337 · 8 March 2023, 03:01 AM

Congrats !! It’s a great one

zab · 8 March 2023, 03:07 AM

Beautiful watch and looks great on your wrist. Enjoy!

VegasBoy · 8 March 2023, 03:25 AM

Looks Great! Congrats

swexlin · 8 March 2023, 03:29 AM

Congrats! This is the GMT I want as well. Looks great!

EagleBear · 8 March 2023, 03:45 AM

Congratulations looks great on the wrist

woof · 8 March 2023, 03:47 AM

Super congrats!!!! Looks awesome!

JParm · 8 March 2023, 03:53 AM

Congratulations!! Such a beautiful piece that I think goes toe to toe with the BLNR. If I didn't have my DD40 in RG, I'd go for this as well!

VincentM · 8 March 2023, 04:06 AM

Congrats!

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noshame · 8 March 2023, 04:12 AM

Congrats, OP!

ndane · 8 March 2023, 04:12 AM

Congrats, man! It’s awesome to see you finally get offered something you wanted from an AD!

pedersenkl · 8 March 2023, 04:29 AM

Congrats! CHNR is a fantastic watch. Like you, I picked mine up after originally searching for a BLNR (& growing impatient via the AD route). Glad I did, as I personally think it's a more polished watch than the BLNR. I may still add a BLNR or BLRO later...but the CHNR is doing just fine as my primary GMT. CHNR is definitely a keeper.

TheWatchmen · 8 March 2023, 04:48 AM

Never say never. Congrats on the TT watch.

Matt129 · 8 March 2023, 04:49 AM

Beautiful choice. I always loved it but when I finally saw one in person my jaw dropped - pictures never seem to do it justice. Congratulations.

8 March 2023, 01:50 AM	#1
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	Enough bitchin! CHNR in the house Picked up a CHNR from one of the local ADs yesterday! Have been looking for a BLNR forever, this was an 'alternate' and a long shot. Never really pictured myself wearing gold of any kind, I've always had SS. I'd only seen it once before and never at an AD - seemed like an incredible watch: - The brown is very deep 'chocolate' IRL. Sometimes it's almost black. - Rose gold disappears in some light and simply looks polished, other times it's more pronounced (compare pics) - Has a slight heft to it while still being very comfortable - My wife says it's the best looking watch in my collection It's challenging to photograph since cell phone cameras have auto white balance and make the brown appear "Longhorn orange." But here goes. Under harsh AD lights: At home: PS. Yes I'll eat a big helping of crow now that I somehow skipped the mythical waitlist

8 March 2023, 01:52 AM	#2
GolfJunkie 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Eric Location: USA Watch: 252 Posts: 5,103	Congrats! I know you've been after a GMT for a long time. Those colors really look great in natural light __________________ 2FA Enabled

8 March 2023, 01:54 AM	#3
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,084	Huge congrats! Wow very pumped for you. I did the same thing while I was waiting for the BLNR. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

8 March 2023, 01:57 AM	#5
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	Congrats __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

8 March 2023, 02:00 AM	#7
Onequik135i "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,573	Beautiful, congrats. __________________ 16750 / 116610LV / 116613LB / Ed White 321 / PAM111 / PAM170

8 March 2023, 01:55 AM	#4
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	Very nice, enjoy it

8 March 2023, 01:59 AM	#6
logo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: North America Posts: 2,348	Congrats! It looks really great in your natural light photos.

8 March 2023, 02:07 AM	#8
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	Really nice looking watch! Get prepared to be bitten by the gold bug. Got my first TT and merely months after here I am with a WG Sub. The feel is addicting. __________________ Russ

8 March 2023, 02:21 AM	#9
goldboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: canada Watch: Daytona 116500 Posts: 471	If Rolex slims the lugs a touch and adds a jubilee this is my next watch. Congrats!

8 March 2023, 02:21 AM	#10
HelloMelo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: New york Posts: 610	Congrats on the pick up. Love the CHNR! I guess you're tone about AD's will start changing soon :)

8 March 2023, 02:33 AM	#11
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,176	__________________ __________________ ----> Was Great Seeing Everyone At The TRF December 9 Tampa Meetup <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=968133 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

8 March 2023, 02:37 AM	#12
Ruvv Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Watch: 126710 Posts: 279	Congratulations

8 March 2023, 02:38 AM	#13
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Congrats

8 March 2023, 02:51 AM	#14
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,238	Congrats! Looks great on you. Enjoy!

8 March 2023, 02:52 AM	#15
Navin Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Nate Location: North Carolina Posts: 262	Big congrats! Enjoy it!

8 March 2023, 02:55 AM	#16
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,670	Congratulations. It's a fantastic watch and as you say, more stunning in the metal than a photo can convey.

8 March 2023, 03:01 AM	#18
AD337 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: United States Posts: 788	Congrats !! It’s a great one

8 March 2023, 03:07 AM	#19
zab "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Montreal Posts: 108	Beautiful watch and looks great on your wrist. Enjoy!

8 March 2023, 03:25 AM	#20
VegasBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 52	Looks Great! Congrats

8 March 2023, 03:29 AM	#21
swexlin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: West Chester PA Posts: 429	Congrats! This is the GMT I want as well. Looks great!

8 March 2023, 03:45 AM	#22
EagleBear 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,867	Congratulations looks great on the wrist

8 March 2023, 03:47 AM	#23
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	Super congrats!!!! Looks awesome! __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

8 March 2023, 03:53 AM	#24
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,568	Congratulations!! Such a beautiful piece that I think goes toe to toe with the BLNR. If I didn't have my DD40 in RG, I'd go for this as well!

8 March 2023, 04:06 AM	#25
VincentM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Canada Watch: 11LV-CHNR-DJ-PN-BB Posts: 675	Congrats! Envoyé de mon iPhone en utilisant Tapatalk

8 March 2023, 04:12 AM	#26
noshame "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Alex Location: Canada Posts: 1,680	Congrats, OP! __________________ Submariner Date 116610LN \| GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee \| Explorer Rolesor 124273 \| Submariner Date Bluesy 126613LB

8 March 2023, 04:12 AM	#27
ndane "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Nathan Location: USA Posts: 638	Congrats, man! It’s awesome to see you finally get offered something you wanted from an AD!

8 March 2023, 04:29 AM	#28
pedersenkl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NC Watch: Daytona, GMT, Sub Posts: 392	Congrats! CHNR is a fantastic watch. Like you, I picked mine up after originally searching for a BLNR (& growing impatient via the AD route). Glad I did, as I personally think it's a more polished watch than the BLNR. I may still add a BLNR or BLRO later...but the CHNR is doing just fine as my primary GMT. CHNR is definitely a keeper.

8 March 2023, 04:48 AM	#29
TheWatchmen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,367	Never say never. Congrats on the TT watch.

8 March 2023, 04:49 AM	#30
Matt129 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 100	Beautiful choice. I always loved it but when I finally saw one in person my jaw dropped - pictures never seem to do it justice. Congratulations. __________________ Datejust 16233 - GMT Master 16700 - Seadweller 126600 - Explorer 214270 - Cellini Moonphase 50535 - Daytona 116500LN - Speedmaster "Sapphire Sandwich"

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