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Jim_GMT · 13 February 2023, 09:30 PM

Back in October asked my AD about a Rootbeer. And it's arrived. Mine is actually still in the delivery box so I tried on another one.

Going to decide whether having 2 GMTs (my only watch other than a Tag Aquaracer) is needed. Have an Apple watch so don't wear a proper watch as much, maybe only 1-2 times a week. So not sure if I need both. Not had bi-metal before either.

Whilst the same model, they do have a different look. Has anyone else got more than one version of the same model?

peptide45 · 13 February 2023, 09:39 PM

The rootbeer has recently become my favorite GMT... Nice problem to have!

1William · 13 February 2023, 09:54 PM

Great watches and different enough in appearance to have both in a collection.

rmlovett1 · 13 February 2023, 10:31 PM

Many, many members here have multiples of the same model. Specifying between those two… I definitely think they are different enough to keep both.

brandrea · 13 February 2023, 11:02 PM

As Richard says, many members here have multiples of the same watch. Some focus on Divers while others focus on GMT’s or Chronographs.

No right or wrong in this hobby

aczaja10 · 13 February 2023, 11:55 PM

I like them both. I have two GMTs as well and, like you, one is a BLNR and the other a two tone (steel and yellow gold). They are different enough to keep them both. My two tone is my most special watch.

ltmgeller · 14 February 2023, 12:00 AM

Congrats!!!

sxdcfv911 · 14 February 2023, 12:02 AM

I'd stick with both and look for more opportunities to wear them both.

KeobNepo · 14 February 2023, 01:19 AM

They are indeed different enough to own both, but only if you are planning to wear both.
I also have 2 GMT's (Rootbeer and Pepsi) and only wear the Pepsi.

Jim_GMT · 14 February 2023, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KeobNepo

They are indeed different enough to own both, but only if you are planning to wear both.
I also have 2 GMT's (Rootbeer and Pepsi) and only wear the Pepsi.

I have had the BLNR from new since 2014 and considering selling but wanted to see how I get on with the Rootbeer.

KeobNepo · 14 February 2023, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim_GMT

I have had the BLNR from new since 2014 and considering selling but wanted to see how I get on with the Rootbeer.

As i see it the Rootbeer is the 'warmer' and 'softer' version of the SS. The colours and the material take away a little of the robustness of the SS. It all depends on your preference i guess.
I find the SS more suitable for daily wear.

You will find out after wearing it for a while. If you don't bond with it you can always sell with no loss.

But one suggesion: DON'T SELL THE BLNR (yet)!

Jim_GMT · 14 February 2023, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KeobNepo

As i see it the Rootbeer is the 'warmer' and 'softer' version of the SS. The colours and the material take away a little of the robustness of the SS. It all depends on your preference i guess.
I find the SS more suitable for daily wear.

You will find out after wearing it for a while. If you don't bond with it you can always sell with no loss.

But one suggesion: DON'T SELL THE BLNR (yet)!

Wasn't planning on offloading just yet and the lady at my AD says I'd regret selling the BLNR.

JRell · 14 February 2023, 01:34 AM

Huge congrats! I had the rootbeer, still have my BLNR but on Jubilee. If you keep both the jubilee bracelet would make it feel more different. That being said the 2 watches wear so differently, nothing wrong with you keeping both as is.

Jim_GMT · 14 February 2023, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JRell

Huge congrats! I had the rootbeer, still have my BLNR but on Jubilee. If you keep both the jubilee bracelet would make it feel more different. That being said the 2 watches wear so differently, nothing wrong with you keeping both as is.

That's a good idea. Might look into that.Thanks

SLWoodster · 14 February 2023, 01:48 AM

Different. Wife wears two tone. It’s her favorite looking rolex.

Langeholic · 14 February 2023, 01:53 AM

Sick pairing. I think you'll like the bi-metal nature of the TT. Whatever decision you end up making, you've got great taste.

Sauzo · 14 February 2023, 04:04 AM

Grats. I say keep both if you like GMTs. I have 2 subs and will be adding a 3rd within a year as my preference is dive watches.

campfire · 14 February 2023, 05:30 AM

Very nice watch. Congratulations.

inadeje · 14 February 2023, 07:04 AM

There is enough aesthetic and visual difference between the two to justify keeping both.

I unloaded my CHNR mind, after short deliberation it wasn’t my kind of watch.

Hawkeye98 · 14 February 2023, 10:46 AM

Picked up Charlie Brown last weekend to complement the BLNR. It’s only been a week but no concerns with overlap at this point - very different pieces! Go vintage GMT next if you want to mix it up. Congrats!

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fskywalker · 14 February 2023, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye98

Picked up Charlie Brown

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train-time · 14 February 2023, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye98

Picked up Charlie Brown last weekend to complement the BLNR. It’s only been a week but no concerns with overlap at this point - very different pieces! Go vintage GMT next if you want to mix it up. Congrats!

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Absolutely beautiful watch! Congratulations

PBJ1925 · 14 February 2023, 01:10 PM

Congrats! Both complement well with one another, definitely room for both.

illiguy · 14 February 2023, 02:50 PM

Congrats. Best two tone Rolex makes.

Watchsprings · 15 February 2023, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by illiguy

Congrats. Best two tone Rolex makes.

Congrats and totally agree with this^.

Danny83 · 14 February 2023, 04:02 PM

Congrats

travisb · 14 February 2023, 09:00 PM

Congratulations!

Urosfan · 14 February 2023, 09:36 PM

Congrats

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medcoastsol · 15 February 2023, 03:45 AM

Congrats! I'd love to have both in a collection. CHNR is finally growing on me.

Jackie Daytona · 15 February 2023, 03:58 AM

Really nice! Congratulations!

13 February 2023, 09:30 PM	#1
Jim_GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: UK Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 163	126711 incoming Back in October asked my AD about a Rootbeer. And it's arrived. Mine is actually still in the delivery box so I tried on another one. Going to decide whether having 2 GMTs (my only watch other than a Tag Aquaracer) is needed. Have an Apple watch so don't wear a proper watch as much, maybe only 1-2 times a week. So not sure if I need both. Not had bi-metal before either. Whilst the same model, they do have a different look. Has anyone else got more than one version of the same model?

14 February 2023, 12:00 AM	#7
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,477	Congrats!!! __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

14 February 2023, 01:34 AM	#13
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 7,064	Huge congrats! I had the rootbeer, still have my BLNR but on Jubilee. If you keep both the jubilee bracelet would make it feel more different. That being said the 2 watches wear so differently, nothing wrong with you keeping both as is. __________________ 126710 BLNR Jubilee

14 February 2023, 07:04 AM	#19
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,883	There is enough aesthetic and visual difference between the two to justify keeping both. I unloaded my CHNR mind, after short deliberation it wasn’t my kind of watch. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

14 February 2023, 10:46 AM	#20
Hawkeye98 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Real Name: Wayne Location: Chicago Posts: 135	126711 incoming Picked up Charlie Brown last weekend to complement the BLNR. It’s only been a week but no concerns with overlap at this point - very different pieces! Go vintage GMT next if you want to mix it up. Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 February 2023, 09:39 PM	#2
peptide45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: GA Posts: 227	The rootbeer has recently become my favorite GMT... Nice problem to have!

13 February 2023, 09:54 PM	#3
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,566	Great watches and different enough in appearance to have both in a collection.

13 February 2023, 10:31 PM	#4
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,451	Many, many members here have multiples of the same model. Specifying between those two… I definitely think they are different enough to keep both.

13 February 2023, 11:02 PM	#5
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,711	As Richard says, many members here have multiples of the same watch. Some focus on Divers while others focus on GMT’s or Chronographs. No right or wrong in this hobby

13 February 2023, 11:55 PM	#6
aczaja10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: In my car Posts: 959	I like them both. I have two GMTs as well and, like you, one is a BLNR and the other a two tone (steel and yellow gold). They are different enough to keep them both. My two tone is my most special watch.

14 February 2023, 12:02 AM	#8
sxdcfv911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Buffalo Posts: 241	I'd stick with both and look for more opportunities to wear them both.

14 February 2023, 01:19 AM	#9
KeobNepo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Real Name: Keob Nepo Location: Netherlands Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 411	They are indeed different enough to own both, but only if you are planning to wear both. I also have 2 GMT's (Rootbeer and Pepsi) and only wear the Pepsi.

14 February 2023, 01:48 AM	#15
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,497	Different. Wife wears two tone. It’s her favorite looking rolex.

14 February 2023, 01:53 AM	#16
Langeholic "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: USA Watch: Grand Langematik Posts: 67	Sick pairing. I think you'll like the bi-metal nature of the TT. Whatever decision you end up making, you've got great taste.

14 February 2023, 04:04 AM	#17
Sauzo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Seattle Watch: 126710BLNR Jubilee Posts: 281	Grats. I say keep both if you like GMTs. I have 2 subs and will be adding a 3rd within a year as my preference is dive watches.

14 February 2023, 05:30 AM	#18
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Very nice watch. Congratulations.

14 February 2023, 01:10 PM	#23
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,312	Congrats! Both complement well with one another, definitely room for both.

14 February 2023, 02:50 PM	#24
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,660	Congrats. Best two tone Rolex makes.

14 February 2023, 04:02 PM	#26
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,301	Congrats

14 February 2023, 09:00 PM	#27
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,402	Congratulations!

14 February 2023, 09:36 PM	#28
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 February 2023, 03:45 AM	#29
medcoastsol "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Real Name: Ayodeji Location: Las Vegas Watch: 116710LN, 126234 Posts: 332	Congrats! I'd love to have both in a collection. CHNR is finally growing on me.

15 February 2023, 03:58 AM	#30
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,597	Really nice! Congratulations! __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

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