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techniec · 6 August 2018, 07:41 PM

Dear fellow WIS,

With reference to the topic matter and building on some previous threads ("The Most Beautiful Rolex Two-Tone for Men"), has anyone done a direct comparison between the chocolate dial TT and the new root beer GMT ?

Am considering a new TT Rolex, but have not seen either in the steel yet, so some input / considerations would be much appreciated indeed !

Cheers,

Pieter

Koala · 6 August 2018, 07:54 PM

The Rootbeer's GMT complication + ceramic bezel are way more practical and useful than what the YM offers. If you're looking for maximum rose gold, then the YM takes it.

I def prefer the rootbeer, plus it's all new and spiffy right now :P

watchwatcher · 6 August 2018, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koala

The Rootbeer's GMT complication + ceramic bezel are way more practical and useful than what the YM offers.

I would have to disagree here..unless you were a traveler, I can't see how the GMT would be more practical or useful.

I would concede though, that the ceramic bezel would be more durable.

HubbleNox · 6 August 2018, 11:38 PM

I've never been a TT fan, but both of these watches have changed my mind. Great looking pieces. I'm a bit of a GMT fanboi, so I'd lean towards the CHNR

uncufunc · 6 August 2018, 11:56 PM

The GMT should have had a chocolate dial.

KBM · 6 August 2018, 11:59 PM

The gmt looks nicer overall imo, but the yacht-master's case is just beautiful. Along with the Daytona's case, it's the best looking in the whole line up, again imo.

joli160 · 7 August 2018, 12:28 AM

They are both beautiful, but the GMT is the winner imho

j-watch · 7 August 2018, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I would have to disagree here..unless you were a traveler, I can't see how the GMT would be more practical or useful.

I would concede though, that the ceramic bezel would be more durable.

Well said, but for a lot of us that travel, the GMT is the winner every day!

Besides, the CHNR is the latest and greatest. Lets be honest for a minute, the Yachtmaster has never been as "in demand" as the GMT's in any form / material / era, etc.

Both are stunners, though and while I prefer the GMT, the Yachtmaster would be a welcome addition in my small stable in that color scheme.

stratlanta · 7 August 2018, 01:42 AM

I own the CHNR and had the TT YachtMaster out at an AD recently. Honestly the YM is beautiful in person. Just stunning. My personal feeling was that it was much more of a commitment visually though, if that makes any sense? The CHNR is a bit more subtle (barely) and a bit more conservative (barely) and a bit less dressy (barely). That was my opinion anyway, seeing them both "live". I loved the TT YM but I think if I was going to get one it would be SS with Rhodium and the blue highlights. If you like making a splash (YachtMaster... see what I did there? Haha... ) then that YM would be a fantastic choice.

powerfunk · 7 August 2018, 01:44 AM

I love the 116621 in person. The chocolate dial....mmmmmm

rolexero · 8 August 2018, 02:12 PM

The black dial of the GMT CHNR gives it more visual versatility in my opinion, while retaining the warmth from the rose gold. The YM is definitely warmer hued. Having a timing bezel form the YM is a plus. Personal preference at the end of the day.

superdog · 8 August 2018, 02:16 PM

Both winners.

Can’t lose. So go for the one you get the best deal on.

JackWagon · 27 August 2018, 09:06 PM

You really can’t go wrong with either of these. The GMT has the extra complication, but the timing bezel on the Yachtmaster is a better feature for my lifestyle. But I’m mainly interested in looks more than functionality. The GMT will go with both brown and black ensembles, so if it’s going to be your only watch then that might be the route to take. Personally I want them both but I’m on the waitlist for the BLRO so it’d have to be the yachty for me.

jltait · 27 August 2018, 09:22 PM

How about the black dial RG tt YM? Best of both worlds. Rose gold, so hot right now.

HogwldFLTR · 27 August 2018, 11:13 PM

I'd go CHNR; the bezel on the YM is too easily damaged.

T01 · 28 August 2018, 12:07 AM

GMT all day.

woof · 28 August 2018, 01:46 AM

711 CHRN is a better choice. Although its TT it would keep its value better.

WaxedElvis · 28 August 2018, 01:52 AM

I've never been a 2 tone guy but when I saw that YM in person, it got me thinking I just might be. I have not seen the GMT in person but suspect I will have the same reaction. I doubt I will buy either but I think I would struggle to decide between these too if I did. If the GMT was on a jubilee - it would be that hands down.

Chitowngmt · 9 September 2018, 12:32 PM

I had the same dilemma between these two watches. I ended up going with the CHNR. What did you choose?

Talbel · 9 September 2018, 02:19 PM

Went to pick up the CHNR, but left with the YM. Only I went with the black face. You can’t go wrong, but in the metal, the YM did it for me.

DoctorA · 9 September 2018, 02:37 PM

YM for sure! The chocolate dial, and the color contrast are amazing!!

Ococ · 9 September 2018, 05:39 PM

What did you bought?

Singslinger · 9 September 2018, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I'd go CHNR; the bezel on the YM is too easily damaged.

That would also be my concern.

AK797 · 9 September 2018, 06:55 PM

The chocolate dial is gorgeous but the bezel is a little paler than I'd like on the YM, the CHNR's darker shade is nicer to me, plus the durability of the bezel makes it a very attractive proposition.

HL65 · 9 September 2018, 07:05 PM

Both very nice but I would choose CHNR.

Andad · 9 September 2018, 07:53 PM

The 116621 YM RG would be my choice.

1William · 9 September 2018, 09:43 PM

I would choose neither. I like the way they look but so many other watches are in front of these two for purchase I will probably never get around to owning them.

travisb · 9 September 2018, 09:49 PM

Prefer the looks of the CHNR.

WJGESQ · 9 September 2018, 10:19 PM

Of these two--GMT way better for a dude.

techniec · 23 September 2018, 10:04 PM

Apologies for reverting late !

So in the end, I decided to go with a pre-owned 116713LN and save myself a couple of grand ... really like this piece, hasn't left my wrist since taking delivery last Monday

6 August 2018, 07:54 PM	#2
Koala "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jared Location: Boston Watch: AP 26401RO Posts: 469	The Rootbeer's GMT complication + ceramic bezel are way more practical and useful than what the YM offers. If you're looking for maximum rose gold, then the YM takes it. I def prefer the rootbeer, plus it's all new and spiffy right now :P __________________ - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26401RO - Rolex Yacht-Master II 116681 - Rolex GMT-2 116710BLNR

7 August 2018, 12:28 AM	#7
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,352	They are both beautiful, but the GMT is the winner imho __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

8 August 2018, 02:16 PM	#12
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,693	Both winners. Can’t lose. So go for the one you get the best deal on. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

27 August 2018, 11:13 PM	#15
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'd go CHNR; the bezel on the YM is too easily damaged. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

28 August 2018, 01:46 AM	#17
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	711 CHRN is a better choice. Although its TT it would keep its value better. __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

6 August 2018, 11:38 PM	#4
HubbleNox "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Ontario Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 105	I've never been a TT fan, but both of these watches have changed my mind. Great looking pieces. I'm a bit of a GMT fanboi, so I'd lean towards the CHNR

6 August 2018, 11:56 PM	#5
uncufunc "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: V Location: blacksburg va Watch: 126613LB, 1501 Posts: 472	The GMT should have had a chocolate dial.

6 August 2018, 11:59 PM	#6
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,388	The gmt looks nicer overall imo, but the yacht-master's case is just beautiful. Along with the Daytona's case, it's the best looking in the whole line up, again imo.

7 August 2018, 01:42 AM	#9
stratlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 362	I own the CHNR and had the TT YachtMaster out at an AD recently. Honestly the YM is beautiful in person. Just stunning. My personal feeling was that it was much more of a commitment visually though, if that makes any sense? The CHNR is a bit more subtle (barely) and a bit more conservative (barely) and a bit less dressy (barely). That was my opinion anyway, seeing them both "live". I loved the TT YM but I think if I was going to get one it would be SS with Rhodium and the blue highlights. If you like making a splash (YachtMaster... see what I did there? Haha... ) then that YM would be a fantastic choice.

7 August 2018, 01:44 AM	#10
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,780	I love the 116621 in person. The chocolate dial....mmmmmm

8 August 2018, 02:12 PM	#11
rolexero "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 353	The black dial of the GMT CHNR gives it more visual versatility in my opinion, while retaining the warmth from the rose gold. The YM is definitely warmer hued. Having a timing bezel form the YM is a plus. Personal preference at the end of the day.

27 August 2018, 09:06 PM	#13
JackWagon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Oklahoma Watch: 116621 Posts: 13	You really can’t go wrong with either of these. The GMT has the extra complication, but the timing bezel on the Yachtmaster is a better feature for my lifestyle. But I’m mainly interested in looks more than functionality. The GMT will go with both brown and black ensembles, so if it’s going to be your only watch then that might be the route to take. Personally I want them both but I’m on the waitlist for the BLRO so it’d have to be the yachty for me.

27 August 2018, 09:22 PM	#14
jltait "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jared Location: Westchestah Watch: 116200 Posts: 814	How about the black dial RG tt YM? Best of both worlds. Rose gold, so hot right now.

28 August 2018, 12:07 AM	#16
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	GMT all day.

28 August 2018, 01:52 AM	#18
WaxedElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: USA Posts: 313	I've never been a 2 tone guy but when I saw that YM in person, it got me thinking I just might be. I have not seen the GMT in person but suspect I will have the same reaction. I doubt I will buy either but I think I would struggle to decide between these too if I did. If the GMT was on a jubilee - it would be that hands down.

9 September 2018, 12:32 PM	#19
Chitowngmt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Eric Location: Chicago Posts: 18	I had the same dilemma between these two watches. I ended up going with the CHNR. What did you choose? Last edited by Chitowngmt; 9 September 2018 at 12:32 PM.. Reason: Spelling error

9 September 2018, 02:19 PM	#20
Talbel "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 387	Went to pick up the CHNR, but left with the YM. Only I went with the black face. You can’t go wrong, but in the metal, the YM did it for me.

9 September 2018, 02:37 PM	#21
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	YM for sure! The chocolate dial, and the color contrast are amazing!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

9 September 2018, 05:39 PM	#22
Ococ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: - Watch: Too Many Posts: 144	What did you bought?

9 September 2018, 06:55 PM	#24
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,225	The chocolate dial is gorgeous but the bezel is a little paler than I'd like on the YM, the CHNR's darker shade is nicer to me, plus the durability of the bezel makes it a very attractive proposition.

9 September 2018, 07:05 PM	#25
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,397	Both very nice but I would choose CHNR. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

9 September 2018, 07:53 PM	#26
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,797	The 116621 YM RG would be my choice. __________________ E

9 September 2018, 09:43 PM	#27
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,718	I would choose neither. I like the way they look but so many other watches are in front of these two for purchase I will probably never get around to owning them.

9 September 2018, 09:49 PM	#28
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,211	Prefer the looks of the CHNR.

9 September 2018, 10:19 PM	#29
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	Of these two--GMT way better for a dude.

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