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Handey0465 · 18 October 2020, 10:46 AM

Not a collector here, or speculator. My watch collection is at 1....

I bought my CHNR back in March after emailing a few ADs local to me, and I got lucky. You can read about my 8 day wait in my incoming thread here:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=729514

I just wanted to post here today to show a well loved daily wearer after 7 months. I'm still smitten by this watch. It's the best looking watch I've ever seen....

Here are some pictures today in the sunshine. The rose gold disappears almost in the sun and looks all stainless. Very lowkey and subtle. And the creamy caramel color on the insert is perfection....

Handey0465 · 18 October 2020, 10:48 AM

And don't scroll down if you don't enjoy seeing well-loved watches......

thenewrick · 18 October 2020, 11:06 AM

It looks like you set your GMT hand to "fuck it"

Looks nice though.

Wish they offered it in classic Root Beer color with cream bezel and brown dial

Robf52 · 18 October 2020, 11:29 AM

Agree; an outstanding mix of color and shine.

WatchYoSelf · 18 October 2020, 11:33 AM

The first-ever GMT-Master II to feature rose gold. And an instant classic.

I’ve had mine for just under a year and absolutely love it.

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Yess · 18 October 2020, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenewrick

It looks like you set your GMT hand to "fuck it"

Haha!

Spoonage · 18 October 2020, 11:50 AM

I absolutely cannot believe your wore that watch. Should have left all the stickers on in the box full kit double bubble wrapped in a safe and then bring the safe and put it in an undisclosed location that is constantly moving (possibly offshore) so that not even you know where it's at. Access to the watch should only be with iris, fingerprint, voice recognition, handwriting sample, dental record, and DNA.

All jokes aside, great looking watch and glad you are enjoying it the way it was meant to be.

spikep · 18 October 2020, 11:56 AM

I really want one! Looks fantastic

Pandos · 18 October 2020, 12:31 PM

Looks great! I love the Rootbeer.

It's crazy how the first scratch can matter so much, but then afterwards every other one pales in comparison. It's like a mental roadblock you just have to get past.

ndls · 18 October 2020, 12:48 PM

The way it should be. Looks awesome on you.

arcampado · 18 October 2020, 01:02 PM

I wish I loved this reference, but I just don’t. I guess to each their own... Glad that you’re loving it. Wear it in good health.

Torontonian · 18 October 2020, 01:08 PM

Good one OP. My BLNR after 4months of use

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Sublovin · 18 October 2020, 10:27 PM

Great post. This is what we should be seeing a lot more of, people who own and enjoy their watch. That’s the point, right?
Not, look at my mint condition watch on a featherbed, here’s a quick shot before I hide it back in the safe!
Very nice.

JayHantz · 18 October 2020, 10:37 PM

Heck yes! Using it like you're supposed to. It's an awesome watch, and I think with the mix of rose gold and stainless - an excellent choice for a daily. Mine is in a six watch rotation, but the scratches are becoming plentiful.

Thanks for sharing OP, and glad you're wearing the watch - and it's not wearing you.

enjoythemusic · 18 October 2020, 10:45 PM

TRF needs more like you.

TRF needs more true enthusiasts who wear their timepieces daily 24/7 and enjoy them (flippers can go to h-ll).

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travisb · 18 October 2020, 10:49 PM

The warm look of the RG and that bezel is a thing of beauty. Sounds like you found "the one".

dnpina · 18 October 2020, 11:13 PM

Great GMT. Great that you're wearing it well.

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Jackie Daytona · 18 October 2020, 11:45 PM

Beautiful watch. Glad to see it being used and worn daily properly.

jrs146 · 18 October 2020, 11:53 PM

It looks fantastic. I’ve always expressed my opinion on the forums for people to NOT be scared by PCL’s. They’re great for daily wear, very versatile and actually hold up quite well. Thanks for being a soldier!

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Aterth · 19 October 2020, 12:15 AM

Looks really nice.

LDN · 19 October 2020, 12:48 AM

Lovely Photos, I love my CHNR as well!

Handey0465 · 19 October 2020, 02:42 AM

Thank y’all for the support. With this watch, I don’t think there’s a need for another one. I’m of the opinion any watch goes with any attire. Let’s not get too vain.... :)

l_chissle · 19 October 2020, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thenewrick

It looks like you set your GMT hand to "fuck it"

Looks nice though.

Wish they offered it in classic Root Beer color with cream bezel and brown dial

Or he might be in Phuket and GMT hand on South Carolina ;)

holdingon · 19 October 2020, 11:29 AM

I did that with my sub ceramic. Still not happy. I wear a Tudor to the office now to afford those scratches and the better watches on the nights out away from the work desk.

Dr Process · 19 October 2020, 11:32 AM

Stuff happens. I’m glad you’re enjoying it. Carry on.

Seddyspaghetti · 19 October 2020, 11:54 AM

Awesome. Thanks for sharing!

thenewrick · 19 October 2020, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LPC6

Or he might be in Phuket and GMT hand on South Carolina ;)

Now I’m confused. Isn’t the watch showing 12:45 PM local time and 12:45 AM GMT hand?

I suppose anything is possible

Texex · 19 October 2020, 12:49 PM

So glad you’re enjoying your watch. Easily my favorite watch I’m not on a list for. I’m part “I’m not a gold guy” and part “I need some gold in my collection”. Love the clasp pic. Good for you

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HippoPAPAmus · 19 October 2020, 01:39 PM

Glad to see yours getting so much run. Watches were made to be worn and Rolex makes a very sturdy product. Soap and water daily, a polishing cloth here and there, and a service every 5 years is all they need.

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Wingslogo · 19 October 2020, 01:59 PM

Thank you tremendously for posting. This hasn’t been on my radar but I’m worried it could be something on my list in the next 4 years or so!!

Love seeing it out in the wild!

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18 October 2020, 10:46 AM	#1
Handey0465 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: South Carolina Watch: 126711CHNR Posts: 511	Now 7 months has passed...CHNR as a daily.... Not a collector here, or speculator. My watch collection is at 1.... I bought my CHNR back in March after emailing a few ADs local to me, and I got lucky. You can read about my 8 day wait in my incoming thread here: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=729514 I just wanted to post here today to show a well loved daily wearer after 7 months. I'm still smitten by this watch. It's the best looking watch I've ever seen.... Here are some pictures today in the sunshine. The rose gold disappears almost in the sun and looks all stainless. Very lowkey and subtle. And the creamy caramel color on the insert is perfection....

18 October 2020, 11:29 AM	#4
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,059	Agree; an outstanding mix of color and shine. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

18 October 2020, 10:27 PM	#13
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,594	Great post. This is what we should be seeing a lot more of, people who own and enjoy their watch. That’s the point, right? Not, look at my mint condition watch on a featherbed, here’s a quick shot before I hide it back in the safe! Very nice. __________________ DSSD is the king of all Rolex

18 October 2020, 10:45 PM	#15
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,083	TRF needs more like you. TRF needs more true enthusiasts who wear their timepieces daily 24/7 and enjoy them (flippers can go to h-ll). hotel-derby-thank-you-2018-600x400.jpg __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 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.

18 October 2020, 11:45 PM	#18
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,613	Beautiful watch. Glad to see it being used and worn daily properly. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

18 October 2020, 10:48 AM	#2
Handey0465 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: South Carolina Watch: 126711CHNR Posts: 511	And don't scroll down if you don't enjoy seeing well-loved watches......

18 October 2020, 11:06 AM	#3
thenewrick 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: FL Watch: OP41 Silver Posts: 1,814	It looks like you set your GMT hand to "fuck it" Looks nice though. Wish they offered it in classic Root Beer color with cream bezel and brown dial

18 October 2020, 11:33 AM	#5
WatchYoSelf "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: CO Posts: 94	The first-ever GMT-Master II to feature rose gold. And an instant classic. I’ve had mine for just under a year and absolutely love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 October 2020, 11:50 AM	#7
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	I absolutely cannot believe your wore that watch. Should have left all the stickers on in the box full kit double bubble wrapped in a safe and then bring the safe and put it in an undisclosed location that is constantly moving (possibly offshore) so that not even you know where it's at. Access to the watch should only be with iris, fingerprint, voice recognition, handwriting sample, dental record, and DNA. All jokes aside, great looking watch and glad you are enjoying it the way it was meant to be.

18 October 2020, 11:56 AM	#8
spikep "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: 🇺🇸 Posts: 537	I really want one! Looks fantastic

18 October 2020, 12:31 PM	#9
Pandos "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: N/A Posts: 97	Looks great! I love the Rootbeer. It's crazy how the first scratch can matter so much, but then afterwards every other one pales in comparison. It's like a mental roadblock you just have to get past.

18 October 2020, 12:48 PM	#10
ndls "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Vancouver/Seattle Posts: 400	The way it should be. Looks awesome on you.

18 October 2020, 01:02 PM	#11
arcampado "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: Too many Posts: 2,397	I wish I loved this reference, but I just don’t. I guess to each their own... Glad that you’re loving it. Wear it in good health.

18 October 2020, 01:08 PM	#12
Torontonian "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Canada Watch: BLNR, Pelagos 39 Posts: 117	Good one OP. My BLNR after 4months of use Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

18 October 2020, 10:37 PM	#14
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	Heck yes! Using it like you're supposed to. It's an awesome watch, and I think with the mix of rose gold and stainless - an excellent choice for a daily. Mine is in a six watch rotation, but the scratches are becoming plentiful. Thanks for sharing OP, and glad you're wearing the watch - and it's not wearing you.

18 October 2020, 10:49 PM	#16
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,448	The warm look of the RG and that bezel is a thing of beauty. Sounds like you found "the one".

18 October 2020, 11:13 PM	#17
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	Great GMT. Great that you're wearing it well. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

18 October 2020, 11:53 PM	#19
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	It looks fantastic. I’ve always expressed my opinion on the forums for people to NOT be scared by PCL’s. They’re great for daily wear, very versatile and actually hold up quite well. Thanks for being a soldier! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

19 October 2020, 12:15 AM	#20
Aterth Banned Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: USA Posts: 159	Looks really nice.

19 October 2020, 12:48 AM	#21
LDN "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: USA Posts: 647	Lovely Photos, I love my CHNR as well!

19 October 2020, 02:42 AM	#22
Handey0465 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: South Carolina Watch: 126711CHNR Posts: 511	Thank y’all for the support. With this watch, I don’t think there’s a need for another one. I’m of the opinion any watch goes with any attire. Let’s not get too vain.... :)

19 October 2020, 11:29 AM	#24
holdingon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: usa Posts: 553	I did that with my sub ceramic. Still not happy. I wear a Tudor to the office now to afford those scratches and the better watches on the nights out away from the work desk.

19 October 2020, 11:32 AM	#25
Dr Process "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Joseph Location: US Watch: your hands Posts: 435	Stuff happens. I’m glad you’re enjoying it. Carry on.

19 October 2020, 11:54 AM	#26
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,789	Awesome. Thanks for sharing!

19 October 2020, 12:49 PM	#28
Texex "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Seattle Watch: Explorer II Posts: 787	So glad you’re enjoying your watch. Easily my favorite watch I’m not on a list for. I’m part “I’m not a gold guy” and part “I need some gold in my collection”. Love the clasp pic. Good for you Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Daytona White 116500LN, GMT II BLNR, Explorer II Polar, Submariner 116610LV, GMT II BLRO, Sky Dweller Blue, GMT II VTNR, Datejust 41 Azurro, Datejust 1601.

19 October 2020, 01:39 PM	#29
HippoPAPAmus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: USA Posts: 720	Glad to see yours getting so much run. Watches were made to be worn and Rolex makes a very sturdy product. Soap and water daily, a polishing cloth here and there, and a service every 5 years is all they need. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 October 2020, 01:59 PM	#30
Wingslogo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Tennessee Watch: Sky Dweller Posts: 631	Thank you tremendously for posting. This hasn’t been on my radar but I’m worried it could be something on my list in the next 4 years or so!! Love seeing it out in the wild! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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