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Old 8 March 2023, 01:52 PM   #1
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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
Finally, no more complying on your end!!!

Congrats and enjoy
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Old 8 March 2023, 01:53 PM   #2
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Amazing piece, congrats.
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Old 8 March 2023, 03:26 PM   #3
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Congrats on the new watch! I love it when Texans avoid waitlists.
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Old 9 March 2023, 03:18 AM   #4
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Congrats! Such a great watch. I think this will likely be the next watch I put my name down on the “list” for.
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Old 9 March 2023, 03:21 AM   #5
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would you admit its happening? lol
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Old 9 March 2023, 04:13 AM   #6
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Old 9 March 2023, 04:29 AM   #7
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Congrats! Great looking watch for sure.


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Old 9 March 2023, 04:41 AM   #8
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Enjoy it, great bezel
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Old 9 March 2023, 05:36 AM   #9
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Enjoy.... think it'll look even better in the summer
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Old 9 March 2023, 05:39 AM   #10
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Congratulations!! This is one Bitchin watch.
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Old 9 March 2023, 08:00 AM   #11
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Congrats! Gorgeous watch.

I'm hoping to add this one later in the year.
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Old 9 March 2023, 08:14 AM   #12
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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
Congrats and enjoy, it's a belting watch and makes any of the stainless GMT's look a little average when next to it. Wear it in good health!
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Old 9 March 2023, 12:07 PM   #13
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Congratulations! CHNR looks so good on you!

Btw just curious, do u think the centre bracelet links are solid gold or only gold coated?
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Old 9 March 2023, 12:43 PM   #14
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Congratulations! CHNR looks so good on you!

Btw just curious, do u think the centre bracelet links are solid gold or only gold coated?
Thanks!

Solid for the links, AFAIK. I think we'd have heard about it if they were merely plated ("WTH - had my watch refinished and now the bracelet is back to being plain old SS"!) The bezel on this model also appears to be gold.
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Old 9 March 2023, 07:43 PM   #15
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Congratulations! CHNR looks so good on you!

Btw just curious, do u think the centre bracelet links are solid gold or only gold coated?
Bezel, crown centre links, handset and indices are solid 18ct Everose. Only the clasp is gold "capped".

No current Rolex has gold coating/plating or capping apart from on the clasps of TT references
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Old 9 March 2023, 12:10 PM   #16
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One of my favorite watches, big congrats!
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Old 9 March 2023, 12:48 PM   #17
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Old 9 March 2023, 01:24 PM   #18
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Huge congrats! wear in good heath.
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Old 9 March 2023, 01:47 PM   #19
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Huge congrats, really happy for you! I am not feeling sorry for you any longer, you are one of the “chosen ones” now, enjoy it! The CHNR looks real good on you and I hope you feel it was worth the wait!
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Old 9 March 2023, 01:49 PM   #20
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Congratulations! The CHNR looks good on you.
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Old 9 March 2023, 02:21 PM   #21
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Congrats, that watch is WAY underrated, and I expect one day a bunch of folks will be kicking themselves for not getting it when available.
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Old 9 March 2023, 08:01 PM   #22
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Tried a CHNR on yesterday in my first ever visit to an AD... absolutely stunning watch & congrats on getting one! Was heavier than I though it would be on the wrist too which I liked too. I found the AD experience way better than I thought, the SA said 1-2 years for the Root Beer...
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Old 9 March 2023, 09:56 PM   #23
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Tried a CHNR on yesterday in my first ever visit to an AD... absolutely stunning watch & congrats on getting one! Was heavier than I though it would be on the wrist too which I liked too. I found the AD experience way better than I thought, the SA said 1-2 years for the Root Beer...
For me it was a 1-year wait on the RB from the time I requested it. BLNR has been forever and will likely continue even at this AD. I think RB is easier, guessing similar to Sub LV.

The experience has made me more relaxed. I'm a problem solver by nature and getting a Rolex from an AD these days is quite the "Gordian Knot." I still don't have any suggestions for those on the lists other than:
- Don't be a douche (Most of you would probably enjoy having a pint with me IRL although my cranky/impatient side often comes out online )
- Visit occasionally
- Don't buy jewelry or unwanted watches
- Don't give up
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Old 9 March 2023, 08:09 PM   #24
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PS - Congrats amh! Looks great on you and your pictures are a good reflection of what it actually looks like in real life.

The brown cerachrome can be quite orange in certain light, but that's all part of the charm imo

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Old 9 March 2023, 08:57 PM   #25
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The Rootbeer is pure class. Modern classic
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Old 9 March 2023, 10:12 PM   #27
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The best Rolex TT ever made IMHO. In fact, the only one I would wear. Love it!

I know you have waiting for a GMT long time ago, so big big big congrats!
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