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Dr.Mehr · 21 November 2018, 07:10 PM

The CHNR has a new movement which I am aware of. However, I am not sure if the CHNR and other new GMT’s which were revealed this year in Basel also have a new case.

Could anyone kindly shed light on this ?

Thank You in advance.

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padi56 · 21 November 2018, 07:25 PM

The movement 32 is exactly the same size as the 31 movement so no need to change the case.

j-watch · 22 November 2018, 12:56 AM

I'm fairly certain that the only "changes to the case" for the new GMT's breaks down like this:

BLRO = Supposedly, they changed the inner lug holes to accommodate the new jubilee bracelet. Not sure on this, as I think I recall some members switching the bracelets around. Perhaps someone has more specific details?

CHNR and BLRO = Rolex changed the way they polish the cases so the edges are sharp or sharper, along with a more brilliant shine to the polished areas.

At least, that's what I recall reading about during the Basel introduction.

watchwatcher · 22 November 2018, 01:11 AM

Don't you have both? If so, you would be the guy to answer this question...

Mystro · 22 November 2018, 03:27 AM

Its a different case manufacturing process. Its been slightly enlarged inside for the new movement. This was disclosed at Baselworld. I can try to look up the press specs. A couple of videos where the owner of several older GMT's had to size the CHNR different than his others and he mentions his BLNR and CHNR are differently sized.

Dr.Mehr · 22 November 2018, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Don't you have both? If so, you would be the guy to answer this question...

I do and the CHNR feels bit wider on the wrist or bigger. But I don’t have tools for changing the bracelet so can not confirm about the changes to the inner lug holes.

Dr.Mehr · 22 November 2018, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j-watch

I'm fairly certain that the only "changes to the case" for the new GMT's breaks down like this:

BLRO = Supposedly, they changed the inner lug holes to accommodate the new jubilee bracelet. Not sure on this, as I think I recall some members switching the bracelets around. Perhaps someone has more specific details?

CHNR and BLRO = Rolex changed the way they polish the cases so the edges are sharp or sharper, along with a more brilliant shine to the polished areas.

At least, that's what I recall reading about during the Basel introduction.

Thank you for your response

Dr.Mehr · 22 November 2018, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

Its a different case manufacturing process. Its been slightly enlarged inside for the new movement. This was disclosed at Baselworld. I can try to look up the press specs. A couple of videos where the owner of several older GMT's had to size the CHNR different than his others and he mentions his BLNR and CHNR are differently sized.

Thank you Mystro or should I say CHNR MASTER ? :)
So the changes are inside and not the outer case of the
Watch ?

037 · 22 November 2018, 10:03 PM

The CHNR case is 100% identical in dimensions to the former GMT cases. The only difference is the position and size of the lug holes and the height of the endlink shelf. Crown guards and lug tips are the same lengths and widths.

As mentioned, the crispness of how they're brushed, lapped and polished is now different from before, causing them to visually appear different. But, physical footprint hasn't changed.

HTH

21 November 2018, 07:10 PM	#1
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j-watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Joe Location: Wisconsin Watch: HULK, BLRO, 16523 Posts: 605	I'm fairly certain that the only "changes to the case" for the new GMT's breaks down like this: BLRO = Supposedly, they changed the inner lug holes to accommodate the new jubilee bracelet. Not sure on this, as I think I recall some members switching the bracelets around. Perhaps someone has more specific details? CHNR and BLRO = Rolex changed the way they polish the cases so the edges are sharp or sharper, along with a more brilliant shine to the polished areas. At least, that's what I recall reading about during the Basel introduction.

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watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	Don't you have both? If so, you would be the guy to answer this question...

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Mystro 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 14,708	Its a different case manufacturing process. Its been slightly enlarged inside for the new movement. This was disclosed at Baselworld. I can try to look up the press specs. A couple of videos where the owner of several older GMT's had to size the CHNR different than his others and he mentions his BLNR and CHNR are differently sized.

22 November 2018, 10:03 PM	#9
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	The CHNR case is 100% identical in dimensions to the former GMT cases. The only difference is the position and size of the lug holes and the height of the endlink shelf. Crown guards and lug tips are the same lengths and widths. As mentioned, the crispness of how they're brushed, lapped and polished is now different from before, causing them to visually appear different. But, physical footprint hasn't changed. HTH

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