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SoCal_Batman · 20 March 2019, 09:59 PM

As the title suggests, would like some advice and input from the trusted TRF community on a BLNR purchase.

I put a deposit down on the 116710 BLNR with an AD a few months ago and was just told this week I am #1 on their “list” and should expect a call soon for pickup. I had planned to purchase it and eventually source a jubilee bracelet for it as I like the versatility with both options. It’s also “discontinued” for whatever that is worth.

However, given the new 126710 BLNR release today, should I opt to go for that reference instead? It has the newer movement, slightly slimmer case (maybe), and already comes on a jubilee bracelet. One reservation I have is that I’m not sure if it will be backwards compatible with an Oyster bracelet as I remember reading mixed reviews on the BLRO.

Also, it means waiting longer as well which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I have a good relationship with the AD, prior purchase, and feel like I could parlay my spot to the new one even if I drop a place or two in lieu of a “VIP.”

What is the smart choice here

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zjd168 · 20 March 2019, 10:05 PM

I guess just purchase whatever your AD will offer you, and it will be probably the new version.

SoCal_Batman · 20 March 2019, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zjd168

I guess just purchase whatever your AD will offer you, and it will be probably the new version.

LOL, that is the smart choice

t65tampa · 20 March 2019, 10:59 PM

If you are in the market for a BLNR GMT Master, I'd recommend getting whatever model you can from your local AD. It's a good looking watch. You'll be waiting a long time if you are holding out for the latest iteration.

antbkny · 20 March 2019, 11:02 PM

Personally prefer the oyster bracelet, so I would choose the “old discontinued” one

fiebru1119 · 20 March 2019, 11:08 PM

Funny how things play out. Picked up an 2019 BLNR at my AD last month after he offered to let me “trade up” if Basel ended up with a good offering. It’s a keeper now for sure as it would be too similar to my BLRO on jubilee.

Investr · 20 March 2019, 11:13 PM

Buy the first one offered (if any)....

Rodrigo082 · 20 March 2019, 11:16 PM

Updated version is better - the Jubilee is amazing (comfortable and hide scratches)

lecorsaire · 20 March 2019, 11:20 PM

I would go with the Mark 1. It’s very clear now that Batman is a modern classic and the original reference had a run of just 6 years. You can always change your mind later since the jubilee will be in production for a while.

Chiboy · 20 March 2019, 11:21 PM

I would get the new one with Jubilee bracelet as you can clearly see that the old one is on 10:11, despite the seconds being at 31 whereas the new one is between 10:10 and 10:11 as it should be. Clearly there are technical problems that have been fixed with the new movement.

donut · 20 March 2019, 11:21 PM

Prefer the oyster bracelet on BLNR.

Dr Watches · 20 March 2019, 11:22 PM

Funny seeing all the Oyster owners voting Oyster. They're both nice. The Jubilee is nicer for me. PCLs on an Oyster... nah.

Zippy+ · 20 March 2019, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by donut

Prefer the oyster bracelet on BLNR.

Yeap

Fehdy · 20 March 2019, 11:26 PM

A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, get what ever he offers first.

piratepress · 20 March 2019, 11:32 PM

Leave the jubilee for the Pepsi. The BLNR looks sooo much cleaner with an oyster.

Speed · 20 March 2019, 11:41 PM

Buy the watch you like the best as soon as you can.

brandrea · 20 March 2019, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

I would get the new one with Jubilee bracelet as you can clearly see that the old one is on 10:11, despite the seconds being at 31 whereas the new one is between 10:10 and 10:11 as it should be. Clearly there are technical problems that have been fixed with the new movement.

1665fan · 21 March 2019, 12:36 AM

The colors look the same there

JayHantz · 21 March 2019, 12:42 AM

I am with the majority here; buy the one he offers you first. You really can’t go wrong.

Woody · 21 March 2019, 12:47 AM

I very much doubt you will be offered a 116710 now that they have been discontinued......but based on the crazy prices now being asked on the secondary market if you do receive the call then you would be a fool not to accept. It is a real shame how the market has changed over the last 10 years.

Spartan · 21 March 2019, 01:00 AM

I would go with the new jubilee model just because I already have an 116710LN and
and 116713LN, both on Oyster bracelets, obviously.

If I didn't have those, id go with whatever was "shoved" in my face :)

rsm335dase · 21 March 2019, 01:07 AM

For those older members of the forum the GMT Coke and Pepsi Models were available with the Jubilee Bracelet-I would suggest that the BLRO introduced at Basle was more acceptable because of this.
As the BLNR never was available with a Jubilee perhaps the Basle 2019 update may not as be acceptable in popularity/demand because of this when deciding.
The BLNR with oem Oyster Bracelet is the real McCoy and more appealing aesthetically-a killer combination!

Token74 · 21 March 2019, 01:11 AM

Can’t imagine there will be a choice, I would be amazed if AD’s are going to get any more stock of the Oyster.

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Johndong888 · 21 March 2019, 05:40 AM

Well if it's via AD, you're probably getting the new one no?

I don't have a GMT but I think they look much better on oyster.

BLNR Nairobi · 21 March 2019, 08:13 AM

The only correct answer is the one you can get soonest. If it’s the old, it’s the old. If it’s the new, it’s the new.

101031-28 · 21 March 2019, 08:19 AM

The one you can get your hands on first. Though like many have said, if it comes from your AD I suppose it would have to be the new BLNR on jubilee

grymg · 21 March 2019, 01:18 PM

What is the difference in MSRP between the 2018 and 2019?

Psijason · 21 March 2019, 01:37 PM

Go with whatever sings to you. They both are amazing watches!!!!

lhawli · 21 March 2019, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by grymg

What is the difference in MSRP between the 2018 and 2019?

Few 100 bucks, nothing major.

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agentmeister5 · 21 March 2019, 01:40 PM

Personally, I'd go with the new model but that's because I've been waiting for the BLNR to get the updated movement. I've always been hesitant to pull the trigger because I didn't like the low power reserve of the outgoing movement.

View Poll Results: Which BLNR reference should I choose?
126710 BLNR on Jubilee	123	38.68%
116710 BLNR on Oyster	195	61.32%
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20 March 2019, 10:59 PM	#4
t65tampa "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,064	If you are in the market for a BLNR GMT Master, I'd recommend getting whatever model you can from your local AD. It's a good looking watch. You'll be waiting a long time if you are holding out for the latest iteration. __________________ t65tampa

20 March 2019, 11:20 PM	#9
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	I would go with the Mark 1. It’s very clear now that Batman is a modern classic and the original reference had a run of just 6 years. You can always change your mind later since the jubilee will be in production for a while. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

20 March 2019, 11:21 PM	#10
Chiboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicago Watch: Daytona Posts: 5,409	I would get the new one with Jubilee bracelet as you can clearly see that the old one is on 10:11, despite the seconds being at 31 whereas the new one is between 10:10 and 10:11 as it should be. Clearly there are technical problems that have been fixed with the new movement. __________________ Datejust w/black Tapestry dial (1985) / Daytona (2016)

21 March 2019, 01:00 AM	#21
Spartan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Watch: ALL of them Posts: 450	I would go with the new jubilee model just because I already have an 116710LN and and 116713LN, both on Oyster bracelets, obviously. If I didn't have those, id go with whatever was "shoved" in my face :) __________________ ROLEX1675:126660:226570BL:116613LN:114060 Pam00279 : Pam00270 : OMEGA3861 : Navitimer A23322 :

20 March 2019, 09:59 PM	#1
SoCal_Batman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: C.R. Location: Los Angeles Watch: ♛ BLNR \| AK Posts: 1,029	Decision Time and Seeking Advice - 116710 BLNR or 126710 BLNR As the title suggests, would like some advice and input from the trusted TRF community on a BLNR purchase. I put a deposit down on the 116710 BLNR with an AD a few months ago and was just told this week I am #1 on their “list” and should expect a call soon for pickup. I had planned to purchase it and eventually source a jubilee bracelet for it as I like the versatility with both options. It’s also “discontinued” for whatever that is worth. However, given the new 126710 BLNR release today, should I opt to go for that reference instead? It has the newer movement, slightly slimmer case (maybe), and already comes on a jubilee bracelet. One reservation I have is that I’m not sure if it will be backwards compatible with an Oyster bracelet as I remember reading mixed reviews on the BLRO. Also, it means waiting longer as well which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I have a good relationship with the AD, prior purchase, and feel like I could parlay my spot to the new one even if I drop a place or two in lieu of a “VIP.” What is the smart choice here ? __________________ "The more I see, the less I know for sure." - John Lennon

20 March 2019, 10:05 PM	#2
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	I guess just purchase whatever your AD will offer you, and it will be probably the new version.

20 March 2019, 11:02 PM	#5
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	Personally prefer the oyster bracelet, so I would choose the “old discontinued” one

20 March 2019, 11:08 PM	#6
fiebru1119 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Georgia Watch: DBlue Posts: 170	Funny how things play out. Picked up an 2019 BLNR at my AD last month after he offered to let me “trade up” if Basel ended up with a good offering. It’s a keeper now for sure as it would be too similar to my BLRO on jubilee.

20 March 2019, 11:13 PM	#7
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Buy the first one offered (if any)....

20 March 2019, 11:16 PM	#8
Rodrigo082 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 616	Updated version is better - the Jubilee is amazing (comfortable and hide scratches)

20 March 2019, 11:21 PM	#11
donut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jerry Location: Unseen Thailand Watch: LN/LV/BLNR Posts: 543	Prefer the oyster bracelet on BLNR.

20 March 2019, 11:22 PM	#12
Dr Watches Banned Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NY Posts: 544	Funny seeing all the Oyster owners voting Oyster. They're both nice. The Jubilee is nicer for me. PCLs on an Oyster... nah.

20 March 2019, 11:26 PM	#14
Fehdy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Kuwait Posts: 64	A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, get what ever he offers first.

20 March 2019, 11:32 PM	#15
piratepress "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mobile, AL Watch: BLNR Posts: 746	Leave the jubilee for the Pepsi. The BLNR looks sooo much cleaner with an oyster.

20 March 2019, 11:41 PM	#16
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Buy the watch you like the best as soon as you can.

21 March 2019, 12:36 AM	#18
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,628	The colors look the same there

21 March 2019, 12:42 AM	#19
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,843	I am with the majority here; buy the one he offers you first. You really can’t go wrong.

21 March 2019, 12:47 AM	#20
Woody "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Africa Posts: 1,120	I very much doubt you will be offered a 116710 now that they have been discontinued......but based on the crazy prices now being asked on the secondary market if you do receive the call then you would be a fool not to accept. It is a real shame how the market has changed over the last 10 years.

21 March 2019, 01:07 AM	#22
rsm335dase "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Plymouth UK Posts: 86	For those older members of the forum the GMT Coke and Pepsi Models were available with the Jubilee Bracelet-I would suggest that the BLRO introduced at Basle was more acceptable because of this. As the BLNR never was available with a Jubilee perhaps the Basle 2019 update may not as be acceptable in popularity/demand because of this when deciding. The BLNR with oem Oyster Bracelet is the real McCoy and more appealing aesthetically-a killer combination!

21 March 2019, 01:11 AM	#23
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,712	Can’t imagine there will be a choice, I would be amazed if AD’s are going to get any more stock of the Oyster. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

21 March 2019, 05:40 AM	#24
Johndong888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: John Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Watch: PAM 372 Posts: 479	Well if it's via AD, you're probably getting the new one no? I don't have a GMT but I think they look much better on oyster.

21 March 2019, 08:13 AM	#25
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,127	The only correct answer is the one you can get soonest. If it’s the old, it’s the old. If it’s the new, it’s the new.

21 March 2019, 08:19 AM	#26
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,749	The one you can get your hands on first. Though like many have said, if it comes from your AD I suppose it would have to be the new BLNR on jubilee __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

21 March 2019, 01:18 PM	#27
grymg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 363	What is the difference in MSRP between the 2018 and 2019? __________________ 114060, 116710BLNR, 116234WSJ, Omega 311.30 16710 N-serial "Coke" (SOLD)

21 March 2019, 01:37 PM	#28
Psijason "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jason Location: Boston Watch: Seamster 300 Green Posts: 1,617	Go with whatever sings to you. They both are amazing watches!!!!

21 March 2019, 01:40 PM	#30
agentmeister5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: New York City Posts: 253	Personally, I'd go with the new model but that's because I've been waiting for the BLNR to get the updated movement. I've always been hesitant to pull the trigger because I didn't like the low power reserve of the outgoing movement.

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