BLNR at Retail

[Nads786]

Originally Posted by Tach24LMS

I do the same. I travel to Chicago 4-5x a year, and usually out west once a year. I always set my watch GMT hand to East Coast home time. And the jump hour function is perfect for this watch when you land.

I've got 2 GMTs (LN and BLNR), and I want to add a 5-digit Coke (and have an OEM Pepsi bezel to swap), and Meteorite Pepsi before I'm done with the GMT Master set. I also want to pick up a 226570 Explorer II and put it on a gray Everest Rubber strap for a daily sport watch.

GMT functions really are the most usable function in a watch if you travel. Plus they just look damn cool.

Q1-Q2 we travel about 6-8 times and then we get a break in the Summer and back to traveling all of Q3.

It's funny, all my traveling especially through ORD and DFW I have never seen a GMT. I think the only GMT I saw in the states was at the Cosmo in Vegas.

[Norbert]

Get the Batman and don't look back, its a great looking piece.

[BroncoOne]

Originally Posted by Bxtek

I would definitely go for the BLNR at MSRP! You cannot go wrong with that. If you pass, I think you'll really regret it. Plus, you will always wonder if that was the piece you would enjoy more than your Sub. Personally, I think they are 2 very different watches (especially if the BLNR is on Jubilee) and keeping both would be the perfect duo. Worse comes to worse and you don't like the BLNR, you can let it go without losing any money at the very least.

I had a BLNR already and got offered a Sub (both MSRP) They are different watches. Keep them both. You won’t regret it.

[worldofoyster]

best duo in the line up.

[APhound]

I’d rather have the sub. You could just flip the Batman. There’s nothing wrong with that. The sub is special to you and I get what you mean about this dampening that. Do you want to have a nice watch that means something or chase watches?


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[ndane]

Originally Posted by JRell

Got for the BLNR! I am waiting for mine.

I thought you couldn't stand the lugs on the GMT!

[jb335]

Originally Posted by ndane

I thought you couldn't stand the lugs on the GMT!

Everyone comes back around to the amazingness of the a BLNR. I know I did.


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[BKScripto]

Nads, so did the AD that was jerking you around finally pull through with a BLNR?

Not sure why you’re debating … a BLNR at retail is an immediate buy.

[Nico81]

Easy choice for me, blnr

I am not a fan of modern submariner. While 126xxx is miles better then 116xxx ( due to case design) i still find 21mm bracelet and massive clasp very large and uncomfortable.
It feels like wearing handcuffs

Now , 14060M submariner,easily top 5 best rolex ever made


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[ndane]

Originally Posted by jb335

Everyone comes back around to the amazingness of the a BLNR. I know I did.


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Oh, believe me, I get it—easily one of my favorite references ever:




I’m just giving him a bit of a hard time because I remember reading multiple posts about how he was not a fan of the lugs.


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[JRell]

Originally Posted by ndane

I thought you couldn't stand the lugs on the GMT!

I mean I think I overreacted.

[wilsonpepper]

Lift from your keyboard, get off this blog, and get down to your AD, and get that GMT.

Decide what to do later, get the GMT now.

[Vince_76]

Is this from an AD? What’s the story?

Definitely go BLNR here and move the sub

[ndane]

Originally Posted by JRell

I mean I think I overreacted.

Welcome back to the club! Hope you get yours soon!

[codecow]

Had a sub. Got my BLNR and the sub and it’s chunky lugs went to a new owner.

[Gearjockey]

Pure hyperbole. Older case is better, movement is more solid, and bracelet with clasp is superior.
But, that’s just, like your opinion. Man! Lol
JFC

Originally Posted by Nico81

Easy choice for me, blnr

I am not a fan of modern submariner. While 126xxx is miles better then 116xxx ( due to case design) i still find 21mm bracelet and massive clasp very large and uncomfortable.
It feels like wearing handcuffs

Now , 14060M submariner,easily top 5 best rolex ever made


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[Chaucer1787]

Originally Posted by JRell

I mean I think I overreacted.

I remember looking at pictures since I joined TRF last year and thinking the GMT lugs were enormous. I shared your sentiment.

Then I tried one on for the first time a few weeks ago and then again last week and was waiting for the lugs to jump out at me. They never did.

I’m definitely sold on the GMT and would be thrilled with either the BLRO or BLNR on jubilee. Waiting for a call, myself. They’re all fantastic, who am I kidding?


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[Subshark1861]

Keep both.
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[Nads786]

Originally Posted by JRell

I mean I think I overreacted.

So will you ADD to the Sub or only replace the Sub with the BLNR?

[watchamatic]

Just buy the GMT first and worry about what to do with the sub and the wife later. You only live once.

[Travis29]

GMT at retail is a Hard yes. Which sub ND or date? If a date sell the sub. If no date try and find a way to keep both.

I prefer variety so opted out for a jubilee.

[favx]

The BNLR is a cool watch, I love every bit of it. I think if you can afford both you should keep both but if you can't, let the Sub go then.

[JRell]

Originally Posted by Nads786

So will you ADD to the Sub or only replace the Sub with the BLNR?

If I can get a solid commitment to getting the black Daytona next year for a big occasion, I might trade. The blnr on jubilee and the black Daytona are a great combo I am aiming for.

[Travis29]

Originally Posted by Nads786

I would love to keep both but my Wife is going to veto that. So it’s gotta be one in one out for the time being.

Trade the date for a no date + cash. Buy the wife a gift.

Youll have two watches and the wife will be happy.

[GONZO2LR]

Originally Posted by Travis29

Trade the date for a no date + cash. Buy the wife a gift.

Youll have two watches and the wife will be happy.

i really hate it when you cant decide for yourself...but the wife will make that decision for you...that is called controlling....

but what the F do i know, been divorced twice....

couples need hobbies together or separate ...no it's not a hobby...the wife's hobby is to keep you in line and unhappy.

[micro]

blnr

[Polarexplorerii]

Originally Posted by GONZO2LR

i really hate it when you cant decide for yourself...but the wife will make that decision for you...that is called controlling....

but what the F do i know, been divorced twice....

couples need hobbies together or separate ...no it's not a hobby...the wife's hobby is to keep you in line and unhappy.

HAHAHAHA...

[Nads786]

Originally Posted by JRell

If I can get a solid commitment to getting the black Daytona next year for a big occasion, I might trade. The blnr on jubilee and the black Daytona are a great combo I am aiming for.

That would be a great combo. I think you might miss the Sub as your easy going watch with those two heavy hitters.

[Dave O]

My vote is to get the BLNR and keep the sub as least for the short term as to not make an irrational decision. I have a black sub, a bluesy and a GMT GRNR. Love all three and don't think I would ever get rid of any of them. The black sub is my beater, my bluesy is a little more casual (have it on a Rubber B blue strap) and my GMT is for more formal occasions. You may find you might like rotating both as well.

[rushca01]

So did you get the BLNR yet or not!?!?! Surely the AD isn’t letting it sit around lol.