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Old 14 October 2018, 11:53 PM   #1
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GMT Master II Root Beer 126711chnr or Sea-Dweller 43mm 126600

Hi,

Both watches are great and I like them a lot but can only choose one to purchase.
SD43 can be used for both casual and business wear and is really a badass watch �� love it!

I'm not too sure if the new GMT Master II Root Beer looks good in casual wear..
Would be great if owners of it can post see some pictures of it in casual wear ��

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Old 15 October 2018, 12:00 AM   #2
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I think chnr, easy. You mention the beast and business wear, it can cause havoc on dress button downs. In certain indoor lighting, the rg Centerlinks melt into the ss




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Old 15 October 2018, 12:11 AM   #3
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My vote is for the GMT Master II Root Beer. Very sharp looking timepiece in my opinion.
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Old 15 October 2018, 12:15 AM   #4
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Please keeps coming to...

Help me to decide to get the first and right Rolex watch 😊
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Old 15 October 2018, 12:16 AM   #5
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GMT Master II Root Beer 126711 CHNR.
Yup, this one.
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Old 15 October 2018, 12:27 AM   #6
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I would select GMT Master Root beer


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Old 15 October 2018, 01:00 AM   #7
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Chnr.
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Old 15 October 2018, 01:22 AM   #8
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CHNR or Sea Dweller

Spent days agonising when I had the opportunity to go for the CHNR and I am so relieved to have done the deed!
It’s a beautiful and understated watch that blends in very tastefully.The rose gold bezel and centre links pick up the light with a warmth that the Bluesy i previously owned could never emulate.Stares have been replaced with obvious appreciative looks of approval-making me more at ease wearing it-which i never felt with the Bluesy.It blends in superbly-casual or smart!
There is a long waiting list and if you can get the CHNR i know that you will not be disappointed!
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Old 15 October 2018, 01:24 AM   #9
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Root Beer. SD wears very big for 43mm in my view.
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Old 15 October 2018, 01:29 AM   #10
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tough call. For a TT watch its one of my favorites. I think i would actually get that vs the medium sub
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Old 15 October 2018, 02:24 AM   #11
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Help me to decide to get the first and right Rolex watch 😊
There's no right, there's just what's best for you and your sense of style. Odds are, when you get one, you're still going to get the other, so just think of the question as which one you're going to get first.
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Old 15 October 2018, 02:33 AM   #12
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There's no right, there's just what's best for you and your sense of style. Odds are, when you get one, you're still going to get the other, so just think of the question as which one you're going to get first.


Totally agree. I just got Daytona two tone (black dial) lady week. Now, I am thinking of buying another one which is root beer.


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Old 15 October 2018, 02:48 AM   #13
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Totally agree. I just got Daytona two tone (black dial) lady week. Now, I am thinking of buying another one which is root beer.


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Old 15 October 2018, 05:06 PM   #14
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Choice between GMT Master II Root beer and Sea Dweller 126600

Sounds good in all your replies 👍🏻

I need to think a day or two to decide between the 2 models while waiting for some more replies.

Cheers!
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Old 15 October 2018, 05:24 PM   #15
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My vote is for the SD43. It’s been on my wrist every day since March and I couldn’t be happier with it, truly a flexible watch for all occasions.
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Old 15 October 2018, 05:31 PM   #16
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you can't go wrong with both, there is gonna be more coming on the way anyways......choose what you like first

if you travel alot, go for the gmt.....otherwise, SD43 is a nice choice, too
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Old 15 October 2018, 06:30 PM   #17
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What is a root beer ?
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Old 15 October 2018, 06:53 PM   #18
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Will go for rootbeer ‘Cos SD wears a bit big and that everose 2-tone is amazing!
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Old 15 October 2018, 07:16 PM   #19
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Definitely the SD43 ! You will know why as soon as you wear it...
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Old 15 October 2018, 08:06 PM   #20
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I think chnr, easy. You mention the beast and business wear, it can cause havoc on dress button downs. In certain indoor lighting, the rg Centerlinks melt into the ss



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Beautiful picture and my favourite TT bar none, however rumours that the SD43 is a "beast" and can cause "havoc" on dress button downs are both unfounded. It may be a little high for a fitted cuff dress shirt but most people, myself included, have no issue. Mine is a daily wearer, be that business or casual.

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Root Beer. SD wears very big for 43mm in my view.
Do you have an SD43? Just curious as to what your opinion is based upon.

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There's no right, there's just what's best for you and your sense of style. Odds are, when you get one, you're still going to get the other, so just think of the question as which one you're going to get first.
As always great advice and thoughts from Larry
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Old 15 October 2018, 08:09 PM   #21
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I have both and would need a flip of a coin to choose between them. Can’t lose with either.
Good luck and enjoy


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Old 15 October 2018, 08:59 PM   #22
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There's no right, there's just what's best for you and your sense of style. Odds are, when you get one, you're still going to get the other, so just think of the question as which one you're going to get first.
This 100%^^^

You also may think around whether you need a diver or a gmt function to start with.
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Beautiful picture and my favourite TT bar none, however rumours that the SD43 is a "beast" and can cause "havoc" on dress button downs are both unfounded. It may be a little high for a fitted cuff dress shirt but most people, myself included, have no issue. Mine is a daily wearer, be that business or casual.



Do you have an SD43? Just curious as to what your opinion is based upon.



As always great advice and thoughts from Larry
Thanks. Well, it ate up my 6.5 wrist and I felt it was too tall. I wish I had a larger wrist as it’s an amazing piece of machinery.
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Old 15 October 2018, 09:12 PM   #24
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The SD43 hands down for me. If you want the TT GMT give it a minute and the prices will fall significantly.
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Love the Root Beer but I just have a hard time seeing that as a casual watch. If only one I'd go with the SD43
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Old 15 October 2018, 09:18 PM   #26
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Love the Root Beer but I just have a hard time seeing that as a casual watch. If only one I'd go with the SD43
if it was TT with yellow gold i would agree. RG and its a a completely different look. I would wear it casually no problem.
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Old 15 October 2018, 09:20 PM   #27
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I have both..Here is a side by side for comparison for you...Enjoy
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Old 15 October 2018, 09:33 PM   #28
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if it was TT with yellow gold i would agree. RG and its a a completely different look. I would wear it casually no problem.
It's my favorite GMT but I've never tried one on. Might be easier to dress the rootbeer down vs dressing the SD43 up.
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Old 15 October 2018, 09:36 PM   #29
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Old 15 October 2018, 09:48 PM   #30
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Icon20 They look awesome

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