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rnordby · 21 July 2018, 10:19 AM

Hello everyone ,

I just got the call for the 2018 Roor beer two tone chnr. If I buy this I will have to sell my Batman blnr. I tried the root beer on and it is great. I just didn’t know if it was great enough.

I really liked the Pepsi jubilee in pictures. I am high on my AD list for the blro and I have ruled out the Daytona because I really like having the date. If you were me, would you buy the two tone root beer now and sell the Batman or wait for the call on the Pepsi blro?

Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Happy Friday

RoyalOac · 21 July 2018, 10:23 AM

I don't like the CHNR TT at all so it's a no for me.

"I just didn't know if it was great enough" makes me think you're second guessing it. If it were me I would pass if it didn't sing to me 100%. I would wait for the BLRO and see if it sings to you more. There will always be an opportunity to get the CHNR later on.

fishingbear · 21 July 2018, 10:36 AM

Why pay more for the CHNR when you can enjoy your BLNR while patiently waiting for the, less expensive, equally if not more fabulous new SS BLRO?

If it doesn’t make you run to the AD the minute it’s here then it probably isn’t the watch for you.

fdm79 · 21 July 2018, 10:37 AM

I really like the new CHNR TT, actually, it's the only TT that I would venture to buy and wear !

However, I wouldn't sell a BLNR for it... I would try to get the CHNR or BLRO without selling any other Rolex that I own.

I, for example, own a BLNR, LVc and just bought a SS BLRO (To be delivered next week) and if you think about it, they are all VERY similar watches and I NEVER considered selling any of them !

Well... This is me LoL ...

Whatever is your decision, as long as you are happy with it, you are good to go !

BT1985 · 21 July 2018, 10:51 AM

Decide which one you would pick today if you had the choice between all three and that is your answer. Don’t buy something you don’t expect to own for awhile. I chose CHNR over BLNR based solely on personal preference. I may add BLRO later but the CHNR has become my daily wearer and I don’t expect that to change.

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Likestheshiny · 21 July 2018, 11:15 AM

I personally wouldn't. But this is purely personal preference. My only real advice is to try to distinguish between liking something better and just wanting something new.

(It makes me so sad that we didn't get a ceramic root beer in original root beer colours. I'd have sold every watch I own and my kidney for one of those.)

PLNYC · 21 July 2018, 11:18 AM

I like the CHNR a lot but TT is less practical for me than SS

Nikrnic · 21 July 2018, 11:19 AM

If the CHNR is not great enough you should pass. Personally I'm not a TT fan even though it is a very nice piece and the colors are nice as well. I'd much prefer keeping the BLNR.

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gccmd · 21 July 2018, 11:22 AM

I’d wait for the BLRO.

SoCal_Batman · 21 July 2018, 11:23 AM

I’d hold out if I were you.

eltonbalch · 21 July 2018, 11:54 AM

One of my AD’s had a CHNR in their showcase when I was there this past Wednesday. I looked at it, but declined as two tone is just not for me. I’ll wait (patiently) for the Pepsi.

lamnyc · 21 July 2018, 11:57 AM

Keep the BNLR. Not a TT fan.

Old Geezer · 21 July 2018, 12:00 PM

TT is not for everyone. I have a GMT and like TT. If I were you, I’d probably wait for the BLRO and keep your BLNR. I imagine if you change your mind, the TT CHNR won’t be hard to find.

DoctorA · 21 July 2018, 12:05 PM

Two great watches that you really can’t go wrong with either. Go back to your AD and try the CHNR next to your BLNR and stick with what speaks to you more
Best of luck

JRT · 21 July 2018, 12:18 PM

Keep the BLNR and wait for SS BLRO. My preference: BLNR > SS BLRO > TT CHNR > Daytona.

timeldn · 21 July 2018, 12:23 PM

Try on the CHNR and if you reaally like it 100%, then go for it otherwise wait for the SS.

Justindo · 21 July 2018, 12:28 PM

It sounds like you aren't in love with the CHNR so I'd keep your BLNR and wait until the BLRO comes in. Then you can see if you like it better than your BLNR and go from there. I'm generally not a two-tone fan, but the CHNR is the one two-tone I'd actually consider. For me, Daytona C > BLRO > BLNR > CHNR but I like them all.

ap1 · 21 July 2018, 01:10 PM

Chnr > blnr. Like, reallly

rockdrock · 21 July 2018, 01:39 PM

Keep the BLNR. It is an amazing watch.

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lord91 · 21 July 2018, 05:56 PM

As many have stated before me, keep the BLNR.

faz · 21 July 2018, 06:00 PM

Keep BLNR. The most handsome bezel colors in all gmts.

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HL65 · 21 July 2018, 06:27 PM

I’d wait for the BLRO and keep the BLNR. I will say this though after owning my BLRO for a month I can’t see my BLNR getting much wrist time any longer. The BLRO is by far the best new Rolex in years IMHO!

HogwldFLTR · 21 July 2018, 07:11 PM

I don't really like the BLNR and really like the CHNR so the choice is simple for me.

travisb · 21 July 2018, 07:30 PM

I'd stay put with the BLNR. I think the CHNR is great but it doesn't top the BLNR.

pam66 · 21 July 2018, 09:02 PM

i would not sell my BLNR for the bi-tone and neither for the BLRO. the color combo of the bezel of the bi-tone looks rather contrived to me and i do not like the washed out bezel colors off the BLRO (that is why i did not buy the WG BLRO). i could get friendly with the new bracelet on the BLRO though.

AK797 · 21 July 2018, 10:01 PM

Not great enough is the key phrase here.

Merlin69 · 21 July 2018, 10:05 PM

I will definitely keep the BLNR and wait for the BLRO.

Tan · 21 July 2018, 10:06 PM

I prefer the Batman

Tan · 21 July 2018, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

I’d wait for the BLRO and keep the BLNR. I will say this though after owning my BLRO for a month I can’t see my BLNR getting much wrist time any longer. The BLRO is by far the best new Rolex in years IMHO!

Big statement Ken, and you own the DaytonaC as well!!

Etschell · 21 July 2018, 10:14 PM

its a 15k watch. you better be sure.

21 July 2018, 10:19 AM	#1
rnordby "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: DC Posts: 65	Chnr vs blnr? Hello everyone , I just got the call for the 2018 Roor beer two tone chnr. If I buy this I will have to sell my Batman blnr. I tried the root beer on and it is great. I just didn’t know if it was great enough. I really liked the Pepsi jubilee in pictures. I am high on my AD list for the blro and I have ruled out the Daytona because I really like having the date. If you were me, would you buy the two tone root beer now and sell the Batman or wait for the call on the Pepsi blro? Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Happy Friday

21 July 2018, 10:23 AM	#2
RoyalOac "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NY Posts: 458	I don't like the CHNR TT at all so it's a no for me. "I just didn't know if it was great enough" makes me think you're second guessing it. If it were me I would pass if it didn't sing to me 100%. I would wait for the BLRO and see if it sings to you more. There will always be an opportunity to get the CHNR later on. __________________ Rolex Daytona 116500LN Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO Rolex Submariner 116610 LV Rolex Submariner 126613 LB Audemars Piguet Royal Oak 15300ST

21 July 2018, 10:37 AM	#4
fdm79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 931	I really like the new CHNR TT, actually, it's the only TT that I would venture to buy and wear ! However, I wouldn't sell a BLNR for it... I would try to get the CHNR or BLRO without selling any other Rolex that I own. I, for example, own a BLNR, LVc and just bought a SS BLRO (To be delivered next week) and if you think about it, they are all VERY similar watches and I NEVER considered selling any of them ! Well... This is me LoL ... Whatever is your decision, as long as you are happy with it, you are good to go ! __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO - Rolex Submariner 116610 LV - Breitling Navitimer 01 Pan-American Bronze Limited Edition AB0121C4/Q605-447A - Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 3861 (Sapphire) 310.30.42.50.01.002 - Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 41mm Ceramic (Blue) 212.30.41.20.03.001

21 July 2018, 10:51 AM	#5
BT1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,911	Chnr vs blnr? Decide which one you would pick today if you had the choice between all three and that is your answer. Don’t buy something you don’t expect to own for awhile. I chose CHNR over BLNR based solely on personal preference. I may add BLRO later but the CHNR has become my daily wearer and I don’t expect that to change. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 July 2018, 11:18 AM	#7
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	I like the CHNR a lot but TT is less practical for me than SS __________________

21 July 2018, 10:36 AM	#3
fishingbear 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,389	Why pay more for the CHNR when you can enjoy your BLNR while patiently waiting for the, less expensive, equally if not more fabulous new SS BLRO? If it doesn’t make you run to the AD the minute it’s here then it probably isn’t the watch for you.

21 July 2018, 11:15 AM	#6
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	I personally wouldn't. But this is purely personal preference. My only real advice is to try to distinguish between liking something better and just wanting something new. (It makes me so sad that we didn't get a ceramic root beer in original root beer colours. I'd have sold every watch I own and my kidney for one of those.)

21 July 2018, 11:19 AM	#8
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	If the CHNR is not great enough you should pass. Personally I'm not a TT fan even though it is a very nice piece and the colors are nice as well. I'd much prefer keeping the BLNR. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

21 July 2018, 11:22 AM	#9
gccmd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 443	I’d wait for the BLRO.

21 July 2018, 11:23 AM	#10
SoCal_Batman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: C.R. Location: Los Angeles Watch: ♛ BLNR \| AK Posts: 1,029	I’d hold out if I were you. __________________ "The more I see, the less I know for sure." - John Lennon

21 July 2018, 11:54 AM	#11
eltonbalch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cambridge, NY Posts: 1,089	One of my AD’s had a CHNR in their showcase when I was there this past Wednesday. I looked at it, but declined as two tone is just not for me. I’ll wait (patiently) for the Pepsi.

21 July 2018, 11:57 AM	#12
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,751	Keep the BNLR. Not a TT fan.

21 July 2018, 12:00 PM	#13
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Earth Watch: 126619LB and more Posts: 5,207	TT is not for everyone. I have a GMT and like TT. If I were you, I’d probably wait for the BLRO and keep your BLNR. I imagine if you change your mind, the TT CHNR won’t be hard to find.

21 July 2018, 12:05 PM	#14
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Two great watches that you really can’t go wrong with either. Go back to your AD and try the CHNR next to your BLNR and stick with what speaks to you more Best of luck __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

21 July 2018, 12:18 PM	#15
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	Keep the BLNR and wait for SS BLRO. My preference: BLNR > SS BLRO > TT CHNR > Daytona.

21 July 2018, 12:23 PM	#16
timeldn "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 606	Try on the CHNR and if you reaally like it 100%, then go for it otherwise wait for the SS.

21 July 2018, 12:28 PM	#17
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	It sounds like you aren't in love with the CHNR so I'd keep your BLNR and wait until the BLRO comes in. Then you can see if you like it better than your BLNR and go from there. I'm generally not a two-tone fan, but the CHNR is the one two-tone I'd actually consider. For me, Daytona C > BLRO > BLNR > CHNR but I like them all.

21 July 2018, 01:10 PM	#18
ap1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,045	Chnr > blnr. Like, reallly

21 July 2018, 01:39 PM	#19
rockdrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,120	Keep the BLNR. It is an amazing watch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

21 July 2018, 05:56 PM	#20
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: Submariner Posts: 1,724	As many have stated before me, keep the BLNR.

21 July 2018, 06:00 PM	#21
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,655	Keep BLNR. The most handsome bezel colors in all gmts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

21 July 2018, 06:27 PM	#22
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	I’d wait for the BLRO and keep the BLNR. I will say this though after owning my BLRO for a month I can’t see my BLNR getting much wrist time any longer. The BLRO is by far the best new Rolex in years IMHO! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 July 2018, 07:11 PM	#23
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I don't really like the BLNR and really like the CHNR so the choice is simple for me. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

21 July 2018, 07:30 PM	#24
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,224	I'd stay put with the BLNR. I think the CHNR is great but it doesn't top the BLNR.

21 July 2018, 09:02 PM	#25
pam66 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: cambridge Posts: 2,258	i would not sell my BLNR for the bi-tone and neither for the BLRO. the color combo of the bezel of the bi-tone looks rather contrived to me and i do not like the washed out bezel colors off the BLRO (that is why i did not buy the WG BLRO). i could get friendly with the new bracelet on the BLRO though.

21 July 2018, 10:01 PM	#26
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,242	Not great enough is the key phrase here.

21 July 2018, 10:05 PM	#27
Merlin69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Europe Watch: GMT II Posts: 393	I will definitely keep the BLNR and wait for the BLRO.

21 July 2018, 10:06 PM	#28
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,258	I prefer the Batman

21 July 2018, 10:14 PM	#30
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	its a 15k watch. you better be sure. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

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