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replicator · 13 January 2020, 10:08 AM

Probably only current TT selling above MSRP (albeit not by much). If you don’t love it then I’d pass on it. However if you do like, get it, and if you still want a sub you should be able to trade it for one quite easily.

Parapraxis · 13 January 2020, 10:11 AM

Even for the root beer? From what I can see from vintage root beers, they appreciated. And the current root bear fetches a premium versus mrsp.

I'm not looking to flip or sell this, it's my first Rolex. I'll be looking to hand it down to the kids one day. But it would be nice to know it didn't lose value. Would be nice to know I'm handing them something rarer and special.

logo · 13 January 2020, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Parapraxis

Even for the root beer? From what I can see from vintage root beers, they appreciated. And the current root bear fetches a premium versus mrsp.

I'm not looking to flip or sell this, it's my first Rolex. I'll be looking to hand it down to the kids one day. But it would be nice to know it didn't lose value. Would be nice to know I'm handing them something rarer and special.

It won’t be special because it’s rare (it’s not - Rolex produces 1 million+ watches per year). It’s special because it would be coming from you, after accumulating a lifetime of wear and memories with it, which your kids will identify as yours. If you are keeping it for life and handing it down, then why would you include it’s value retention at all in the decision?

abozz · 13 January 2020, 10:18 AM

I would buy the Root Bear, is a BEAUTIFUL reference.

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DUD · 13 January 2020, 10:21 AM

If you have the chance to try on both watches, you will know. I thought I wanted a DSSD. Tried it on and then slid on a no date sub....I walked out with the sub.

Parapraxis · 13 January 2020, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DUD

If you have the chance to try on both watches, you will know. I thought I wanted a DSSD. Tried it on and then slid on a no date sub....I walked out with the sub.

That's a very helpful perspective. I have tried on my friends sub date and didn't really feel anything, definitely not like the feeling I got when I put on the root beer.

brucethemanlee · 13 January 2020, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Parapraxis

That's a very helpful perspective. I have tried on my friends sub date and didn't really feel anything, definitely not like the feeling I got when I put on the root beer.

you answered your question ....buy the root beer.

why in the world would you buy a $10k watch if it didn't do anything for you? just because its recognized as a Rolex? You can do that with a cheap $100 knock off it your goal is just to show people you have a Rolex.

Mr. Miami · 13 January 2020, 10:35 AM

Like others have said, only buy it if you like it. Otherwise it’s a waste.

chriswang0130 · 13 January 2020, 10:40 AM

Don’t buy it, I don’t think you are ready for it with these questions

getting started · 13 January 2020, 10:41 AM

OP: I was in the exact same position you are now. I wanted a sub and the AD called me for CHNR. I said, I will take a look but I will decline. Went there, loved it and never turned back. Like everyone suggested, if it sings, get it. This is not going to be your only watch. Good luck!

904VT · 13 January 2020, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by EndlessEight

In my opinion it’s not as versatile (dress to casual ratio).

If you disagree. Go for it!

Adding pics as well.

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I agree. I find the TT CHNR the most sporty of all with its contrast.
For dressier sport watch, I’d go full Everose GMT Master myself and save up.

Crazy Canuck · 13 January 2020, 10:50 AM

Buy what you love.

dnpina · 13 January 2020, 11:17 AM

I'm deciding which one has the most Flex Factor.

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dmash · 13 January 2020, 11:22 AM

‘Recognition/Flex Factor’

This has to be a troll post.

If not, no offense but I highly doubt you’re in this ‘for the long run’ if that’s the type of logic you’re using to purchase a watch. You’ll be selling when they’re no longer hot on Instagram.

sdiver68 · 13 January 2020, 11:24 AM

I walked into my local AD just before Christmas and a Root Beer was right there in the display case.

Sorry, no they are not in high demand like a sub. Beautiful watches in their own right, just not iconic.

Brew · 13 January 2020, 11:27 AM

Wait. See if you still want it in a week, or a month. There's no hurry.

brucethemanlee · 13 January 2020, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dnpina

I'm deciding which one has the most Flex Factor.

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Originally Posted by dmash

‘Recognition/Flex Factor’

This has to be a troll post.

If not, no offense but I highly doubt you’re in this ‘for the long run’ if that’s the type of logic you’re using to purchase a watch. You’ll be selling when they’re no longer hot on Instagram.

flex factor?

i think i can guess the meaning but enlighten me....

get you a good valet spot?
get you a reservation?
get you laid?
make you cool?
make you in-crowd?
make you smart?
make you look smart?
make you ??????

A watch will do none of things

dmash · 13 January 2020, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

flex factor?

i think i can guess the meaning but enlighten me....

get you a good valet spot?
get you a reservation?
get you laid?
make you cool?
make you in-crowd?
make you smart?
make you look smart?
make you ??????

A watch will do none of things

Gives the illusion you’re cool to your 16-25 year old friends, even if mom/dad are the ones who paid for it. I say that as a 29 year old, with most people I know utilizing this term, not even having a job and usually complaining how hard their life is. But usually very active on Instagram snapping pics of $8 lattes, $25 food dishes and designer goods (again, obviously not bought with their own money).

OP could be none of this, just my general interpretation from personal experience.

Parapraxis · 13 January 2020, 11:55 AM

I'm just a guy looking for help. If you don't have anything constructive to say, please don't say anything. Don't prove the stereotype about watch enthusiasts being snobby to be true. Thanks

dmash · 13 January 2020, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Parapraxis

I'm just a guy looking for help. If you don't have anything constructive to say, please don't say anything. Don't prove the stereotype about watch enthusiasts being snobby to be true. Thanks

Again, I clearly mentioned you could be none of those and was in no way trying to be snobby. If anything you’re lending a hand to that stereotype though, as you literally said you want to buy a watch to try and ‘flex’ on other people and look better than them?

Anyhow good luck

77T · 13 January 2020, 12:14 PM

I believe the questions have been adequately answered.

Let us know what you do...

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brucethemanlee · 13 January 2020, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Parapraxis

I'm just a guy looking for help. If you don't have anything constructive to say, please don't say anything. Don't prove the stereotype about watch enthusiasts being snobby to be true. Thanks

I've said what I've said ....buy what you like :)

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Parapraxis · 13 January 2020, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 77T

I believe the questions have been adequately answered.

Let us know what you do...

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Thank you. I'm going to go in tomorrow and try it on again and see if I have the same reaction now that I'm better prepared and have the same reaction. If it "sings" to me, I'll pull the trigger.

Thank you everyone for your help!

Topspin14m · 13 January 2020, 12:25 PM

Your reaction to the people who are telling you not to get the watch suggests to me that you really want the watch. So buy it!

On big decisions, I flip a coin, in part to test what I'm really rooting for when it's in the air. You came to this forum, presented both sides, and seem to be partial to one and not the other, so that tells you which choice to make. Get it and enjoy it!

P.S. I love the CHNR. It's one of the watches I don't yet have that I really want. So +1 to that too.

Droolex · 13 January 2020, 12:38 PM

I'd love a rootbeer GMT. It is s great watch can't go wrong!

42itus · 13 January 2020, 12:41 PM

I have a CHNR and I love it. Yes, it costs more because of the gold. I don’t think the other three questions should factor in your decision at all. Why does it matter which one is harder to get? But if you want an opinion then I think that either one is equally easy to get. Relatively speaking. As far as flex or hype, I would say they are equally cool on the hype meter.
The only factor that I think you should consider is wearability of a two tone vs brushed stainless. You might find the Sub easier to wear because it’s more simple, but keep in mind the sub will never be as dressy as the CHNR. Good luck with your decision. You can’t go wrong either way.

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s14roller · 13 January 2020, 01:00 PM

CHNR is a pretty watch. Would I wear it fresh to a new job? Probably not. Reality is something like a SS Sub, Daytona, Pepsi, Hulk will all fly under radar to the general public. A two-tone Rolex will not. I have have pieces like the SS Daytona and also the two tone sub and there’s no doubt more eyes are on the TT sub.

That said, maybe the move is a CHNR for weekend duty, and that purchase history gets you a SS piece for everyday.

macrowatch · 13 January 2020, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

you answered your question ....buy the root beer.

why in the world would you buy a $10k watch if it didn't do anything for you? just because its recognized as a Rolex? You can do that with a cheap $100 knock off it your goal is just to show people you have a Rolex.

+1. Your original post also said you loved the CHNR. It’s a done deal.

Practical approach is buy the CHNR now, when the sub magically comes in which it will after buying this, then see them side by side to de doubly sure.

I think based upon your post, you will appreciate the long term uniqueness of this watch, even if it doesn’t gain value as opposed to the sea of subs out there.

Cesium137 · 13 January 2020, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parapraxis

I'm just a guy looking for help. If you don't have anything constructive to say, please don't say anything. Don't prove the stereotype about watch enthusiasts being snobby to be true. Thanks

It’s not about watch enthusiasts being snobs. It’s about men having the fortitude to make their own decisions. My advice, don’t buy a Rolex. You’re not ready

Wcdhtwn · 13 January 2020, 01:39 PM

“However, I kind of fell in love with a watch“ This is the only thing that matters.

1) No
2) It’s got gold, its going to cost more.
3) Doubtful. TT’s do not hold value like SS’s do.
4) No.

13 January 2020, 10:40 AM	#69
chriswang0130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: US Posts: 570	Don’t buy it, I don’t think you are ready for it with these questions __________________ ♛ Deepsea JC2 126660 ♛ Milgauss Black Dial 116400GV ♛ GMT Master II 126710BLNR

13 January 2020, 10:41 AM	#70
getting started "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA Watch: Sub 126610 LN Posts: 199	OP: I was in the exact same position you are now. I wanted a sub and the AD called me for CHNR. I said, I will take a look but I will decline. Went there, loved it and never turned back. Like everyone suggested, if it sings, get it. This is not going to be your only watch. Good luck! __________________ Sub 126610 LN GMT 2 TT CHNR (Wife took it) Tudor BB 41 Blue

13 January 2020, 12:14 PM	#81
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,053	I believe the questions have been adequately answered. Let us know what you do... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 January 2020, 10:08 AM	#61
replicator "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada Watch: Rolex/AP Posts: 341	Probably only current TT selling above MSRP (albeit not by much). If you don’t love it then I’d pass on it. However if you do like, get it, and if you still want a sub you should be able to trade it for one quite easily.

13 January 2020, 10:11 AM	#62
Parapraxis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 717	Even for the root beer? From what I can see from vintage root beers, they appreciated. And the current root bear fetches a premium versus mrsp. I'm not looking to flip or sell this, it's my first Rolex. I'll be looking to hand it down to the kids one day. But it would be nice to know it didn't lose value. Would be nice to know I'm handing them something rarer and special.

13 January 2020, 10:18 AM	#64
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	I would buy the Root Bear, is a BEAUTIFUL reference. Enviado desde mi SM-G975F mediante Tapatalk

13 January 2020, 10:21 AM	#65
DUD "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Northern VA Posts: 3	If you have the chance to try on both watches, you will know. I thought I wanted a DSSD. Tried it on and then slid on a no date sub....I walked out with the sub.

13 January 2020, 10:35 AM	#68
Mr. Miami "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: United States Posts: 881	Like others have said, only buy it if you like it. Otherwise it’s a waste.

13 January 2020, 10:50 AM	#72
Crazy Canuck "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Chris M. Location: Great White North Posts: 144	Buy what you love.

13 January 2020, 11:17 AM	#73
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	I'm deciding which one has the most Flex Factor. Sent from my Pixel 2 using Tapatalk

13 January 2020, 11:22 AM	#74
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	‘Recognition/Flex Factor’ This has to be a troll post. If not, no offense but I highly doubt you’re in this ‘for the long run’ if that’s the type of logic you’re using to purchase a watch. You’ll be selling when they’re no longer hot on Instagram.

13 January 2020, 11:24 AM	#75
sdiver68 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 118	I walked into my local AD just before Christmas and a Root Beer was right there in the display case. Sorry, no they are not in high demand like a sub. Beautiful watches in their own right, just not iconic.

13 January 2020, 11:27 AM	#76
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Wait. See if you still want it in a week, or a month. There's no hurry.

13 January 2020, 11:55 AM	#79
Parapraxis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 717	I'm just a guy looking for help. If you don't have anything constructive to say, please don't say anything. Don't prove the stereotype about watch enthusiasts being snobby to be true. Thanks

13 January 2020, 12:25 PM	#84
Topspin14m "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: United States Posts: 452	Your reaction to the people who are telling you not to get the watch suggests to me that you really want the watch. So buy it! On big decisions, I flip a coin, in part to test what I'm really rooting for when it's in the air. You came to this forum, presented both sides, and seem to be partial to one and not the other, so that tells you which choice to make. Get it and enjoy it! P.S. I love the CHNR. It's one of the watches I don't yet have that I really want. So +1 to that too.

13 January 2020, 12:38 PM	#85
Droolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NYC Watch: RG SeaQ Pano date Posts: 321	I'd love a rootbeer GMT. It is s great watch can't go wrong!

13 January 2020, 12:41 PM	#86
42itus "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tom Location: Honolulu Watch: 116519LN Posts: 3,828	I have a CHNR and I love it. Yes, it costs more because of the gold. I don’t think the other three questions should factor in your decision at all. Why does it matter which one is harder to get? But if you want an opinion then I think that either one is equally easy to get. Relatively speaking. As far as flex or hype, I would say they are equally cool on the hype meter. The only factor that I think you should consider is wearability of a two tone vs brushed stainless. You might find the Sub easier to wear because it’s more simple, but keep in mind the sub will never be as dressy as the CHNR. Good luck with your decision. You can’t go wrong either way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 January 2020, 01:00 PM	#87
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	CHNR is a pretty watch. Would I wear it fresh to a new job? Probably not. Reality is something like a SS Sub, Daytona, Pepsi, Hulk will all fly under radar to the general public. A two-tone Rolex will not. I have have pieces like the SS Daytona and also the two tone sub and there’s no doubt more eyes are on the TT sub. That said, maybe the move is a CHNR for weekend duty, and that purchase history gets you a SS piece for everyday.

13 January 2020, 01:39 PM	#90
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	“However, I kind of fell in love with a watch“ This is the only thing that matters. 1) No 2) It’s got gold, its going to cost more. 3) Doubtful. TT’s do not hold value like SS’s do. 4) No.

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