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APPRF · 1 July 2020, 12:31 PM

Both Rootbeer, and discontinued Batman oyster only.

The Kermit · 3 July 2020, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by APPRF

Both Rootbeer, and discontinued Batman oyster only.

+1

zjd168 · 1 July 2020, 12:35 PM

BLNR for me. Only pepsi can win this GMT battle. But I prefer oyster BLNR

JohnnyM · 1 July 2020, 12:49 PM

Both are nice, but I still prefer the LN

HTXdev14 · 1 July 2020, 01:18 PM

CHNR all day. Everyday.

subprimero · 1 July 2020, 02:05 PM

Enjoy your watches! Don't overthink it.

CaptainJackParo · 1 July 2020, 02:11 PM

Both great choices, and definitely not overkill! I have the BLNR on jubilee myself and love it- out of curiosity, which bracelet do you find more comfortable?

ChrisMy · 1 July 2020, 02:55 PM

Chnr chnr chnr

sgwatchguy · 2 July 2020, 12:54 AM

I have both and enjoy them both. One can’t replace the other.

They’re actually very different watches. Sure, both tell time in two timezones. But that’s about the only similarity.

Gold Crown · 2 July 2020, 01:12 AM

I just moved to the two tone root beer and I am so very happy I did.

dukie748 · 2 July 2020, 02:55 AM

I think the CHNR is one of the best looking watches Rolex manufactures (only beaten by the YM42), but I would buy the BLNR - only because I don't 'do' gold.

Boaters · 2 July 2020, 06:47 PM

No problem justifying both they are awesome dress them up or down great choice.

Rochester585 · 2 July 2020, 07:12 PM

What a pair! Enjoy them as often as possible

sutats · 2 July 2020, 07:17 PM

Hi Vance, they're both great looking watches. But I would think having two of them is unnecessary unless one is tracking several timezones. I would pick the 126711CHNR for its warm and welcoming appearance. Go with whatever makes you happy.

sgwatchguy · 3 July 2020, 01:19 AM

As they say in this part of the world “Same same but different”

JEdwardK · 3 July 2020, 03:13 AM

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As they say in this part of the world “Same same but different”

this makes me want a cup of coffee and a root beer so badly

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Gwai · 3 July 2020, 04:09 AM

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Sharp lookin'!

jbk45 · 3 July 2020, 01:46 AM

I've asked myself the same question at times. I've got both the CHNR and the BLRO and although they're both GMTs, they're VERY different watches. I've been contemplating trading up from the CHNR to the full everose GMT II but I'm enjoying the two-tone for the time being.

rfs · 3 July 2020, 01:49 AM

Love both!

Torontonian · 3 July 2020, 05:39 AM

I definitely love them both. But I will have to vote for BLNR

gold&black · 23 July 2020, 06:52 AM

Chnr

GMT Aviator · 23 July 2020, 10:00 AM

For me, out of those two it’s the CHNR.

GWL2 · 23 July 2020, 10:07 AM

Great pair, but chnr gets my vote

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vesnyder · 23 July 2020, 10:12 AM

Thanks for everybody weighing in. I love them both and neither are going anywhere for teh foreseeable future. I am a "buy and hold" kind of guy! Cheers

42itus · 23 July 2020, 10:17 AM

I don't think it's overkill at all because they are different enough. Between those two it should be easy to match whatever is in your wardrobe. The Jubilee might be more dressy but the CHNR is the one that catches my eye from a few feet away. The BLNR (for me) looks like it could be a sub or a black GMT at a quick glance.

vesnyder · 23 July 2020, 11:29 AM

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I don't think it's overkill at all because they are different enough. Between those two it should be easy to match whatever is in your wardrobe. The Jubilee might be more dressy but the CHNR is the one that catches my eye from a few feet away. The BLNR (for me) looks like it could be a sub or a black GMT at a quick glance.

I agree. In evening light the blue is not noticable at all. It looks like a sub with a jubilee - which is exactly what I was looking for. I considered a sub when I was looking, knowing they are iconic and I already owned a GMT, but after seeing the BLNR in person I know I had to have one.

sgwatchguy · 23 July 2020, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by 42itus

I don't think it's overkill at all because they are different enough. Between those two it should be easy to match whatever is in your wardrobe. The Jubilee might be more dressy but the CHNR is the one that catches my eye from a few feet away. The BLNR (for me) looks like it could be a sub or a black GMT at a quick glance.

Over lunch this weekend, my wife nods to the guy at the corner table and says that he’s got a very good looking watch on his wrist. Asks me what it was and I should consider getting one. So I say to her, “honey, it’s the rootbeer and I was wearing it yesterday”. We both had a laugh, but to your point, the CHNR is a stunner from a distance (and up close as well of course).

42itus · 23 July 2020, 11:54 AM

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Over lunch this weekend, my wife nods to the guy at the corner table and says that he’s got a very good looking watch on his wrist. Asks me what it was and I should consider getting one. So I say to her, “honey, it’s the rootbeer and I was wearing it yesterday”. We both had a laugh, but to your point, the CHNR is a stunner from a distance (and up close as well of course).

That’s funny. I would have played along and asked my AD to pull out an Everrose DD40 and then ask my wife if it’s OK to get it.

My best impression of my CHNR was when I was having dinner with friends in Japan and someone at the table had a black 16520 Daytona. She commented on my CHNR so I said “I’ll trade ya!” And we switched watches and from the other side of the table my CHNR was really good looking.

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sgwatchguy · 23 July 2020, 12:59 PM

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That’s funny. I would have played along and asked my AD to pull out an Everrose DD40 and then ask my wife if it’s OK to get it.

My best impression of my CHNR was when I was having dinner with friends in Japan and someone at the table had a black 16520 Daytona. She commented on my CHNR so I said “I’ll trade ya!” And we switched watches and from the other side of the table my CHNR was really good looking.

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Missed opportunity!
Jk. She would be happy if I got myself one.

1 July 2020, 01:18 PM	#5
HTXdev14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Houston, TX Watch: Blue DJ41 Posts: 249	CHNR all day. Everyday. __________________ Air-King (New Model) ; DJ41-White (Roman/Fluted/Oyster) ; DJ41-Azzurro Blue (Roman/Fluted/Jubilee) ; GMT-Master II BLRO “Pepsi” - Oyster/Jubilee ; GMT-Master II CHNR “Root Beer” (TT) ; DJ41-Blue (Stick/Fluted/Oyster)

2 July 2020, 12:54 AM	#9
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	I have both and enjoy them both. One can’t replace the other. They’re actually very different watches. Sure, both tell time in two timezones. But that’s about the only similarity. __________________

2 July 2020, 07:17 PM	#14
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,225	Hi Vance, they're both great looking watches. But I would think having two of them is unnecessary unless one is tracking several timezones. I would pick the 126711CHNR for its warm and welcoming appearance. Go with whatever makes you happy. __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

3 July 2020, 01:19 AM	#15
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	As they say in this part of the world “Same same but different” __________________

1 July 2020, 12:31 PM	#1
APPRF "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Here Posts: 1,480	Both Rootbeer, and discontinued Batman oyster only.

1 July 2020, 12:35 PM	#3
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	BLNR for me. Only pepsi can win this GMT battle. But I prefer oyster BLNR

1 July 2020, 12:49 PM	#4
JohnnyM Banned Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Merica Watch: All the good ones Posts: 173	Both are nice, but I still prefer the LN

1 July 2020, 02:05 PM	#6
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	Enjoy your watches! Don't overthink it.

1 July 2020, 02:11 PM	#7
CaptainJackParo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Connecticut Posts: 49	Both great choices, and definitely not overkill! I have the BLNR on jubilee myself and love it- out of curiosity, which bracelet do you find more comfortable?

1 July 2020, 02:55 PM	#8
ChrisMy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Real Name: Chris Location: Earth Watch: Patek & Rolex Posts: 146	Chnr chnr chnr

2 July 2020, 01:12 AM	#10
Gold Crown Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Ross Location: Chicago Area Watch: 6265 18K Daytona Posts: 928	I just moved to the two tone root beer and I am so very happy I did.

2 July 2020, 02:55 AM	#11
dukie748 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Here + There Posts: 756	I think the CHNR is one of the best looking watches Rolex manufactures (only beaten by the YM42), but I would buy the BLNR - only because I don't 'do' gold.

2 July 2020, 06:47 PM	#12
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	No problem justifying both they are awesome dress them up or down great choice.

2 July 2020, 07:12 PM	#13
Rochester585 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Rochester Posts: 361	What a pair! Enjoy them as often as possible

3 July 2020, 03:37 AM	#17
thesharpe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Anthony Sharpe Location: London Watch: 114060, 126711 Posts: 166

3 July 2020, 01:46 AM	#19
jbk45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: J Location: NYC - Bay Area Watch: Too many. Posts: 222	I've asked myself the same question at times. I've got both the CHNR and the BLRO and although they're both GMTs, they're VERY different watches. I've been contemplating trading up from the CHNR to the full everose GMT II but I'm enjoying the two-tone for the time being.

3 July 2020, 01:49 AM	#20
rfs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 2,391	Love both!

3 July 2020, 05:39 AM	#21
Torontonian "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Canada Watch: BLNR, Pelagos 39 Posts: 117	I definitely love them both. But I will have to vote for BLNR

23 July 2020, 06:52 AM	#22
gold&black "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 359	Chnr

23 July 2020, 10:00 AM	#23
GMT Aviator 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,318	For me, out of those two it’s the CHNR.

23 July 2020, 10:07 AM	#24
GWL2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Columbus Watch: 116610ln, 116710ln Posts: 873	Great pair, but chnr gets my vote Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

23 July 2020, 10:12 AM	#25
vesnyder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Vance Location: North Coast Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,572	Thanks for everybody weighing in. I love them both and neither are going anywhere for teh foreseeable future. I am a "buy and hold" kind of guy! Cheers

23 July 2020, 10:17 AM	#26
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	I don't think it's overkill at all because they are different enough. Between those two it should be easy to match whatever is in your wardrobe. The Jubilee might be more dressy but the CHNR is the one that catches my eye from a few feet away. The BLNR (for me) looks like it could be a sub or a black GMT at a quick glance.

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