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Screwly · 13 July 2020, 02:46 PM

So my 40th bday is coming up and I am having a hard time trying to decide between these two references. Both beautiful watches but wanted to see if I could get some opinions from TRF members with either or both. Is the weight difference or size a noticeable difference? Any other pros or cons? This watch would go in rotation with my Panerai pam01392 and datejust 41 126331. Either way I am pumped! Thanks in advance.

dcash0615 · 13 July 2020, 02:50 PM

Go with the BLNR.

Ksario · 13 July 2020, 02:54 PM

Blnr

Shdrolex · 13 July 2020, 03:50 PM

Blnr

danwang0520 · 13 July 2020, 04:00 PM

Blnr

yoast · 13 July 2020, 04:04 PM

blnr

Hugo_Weaving · 13 July 2020, 04:09 PM

I hate to sound like a broken record but, BLNR! You will be thoroughly satisfied with the purchase for years to come and Congrats on your 40th and i wish you many more to come!

Nairn1980 · 13 July 2020, 04:12 PM

Batgirl

Psmith · 13 July 2020, 04:19 PM

YM - better looking (imo) and less common than the Batgal, plus you already have a Rolex on Jubilee.

lcs77 · 13 July 2020, 04:20 PM

Blnr

APPRF · 13 July 2020, 06:49 PM

Batgirl

sgwatchguy · 13 July 2020, 06:49 PM

Blnr

usmc_k9_vet · 13 July 2020, 07:05 PM

BLNR

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HogwldFLTR · 13 July 2020, 08:22 PM

I'll also go against the pack and say get a Yacht-Master. Less ordinary and more variety than the eternally bruised Batgirl/man/whatever. They wear considerably differently as well so make certain to try both on.

mfserge · 13 July 2020, 10:01 PM

Both

Kiddodoc · 13 July 2020, 10:26 PM

I have both. Most on here will tell you BLNR but I will tell you that the YM blue is truly special. It has more pizzazz than the BLNR yet can be worn casually. While I love my BLNR, I would hold the YM in high regard too. Good luck on your choice.

Screwly · 13 July 2020, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mfserge

Both

Thanks for the side by side!

Mike Barnard · 13 July 2020, 11:42 PM

YM blue. The BLNR is the more affordable option. Let's face it, that is why SS is so popular.

huncho · 14 July 2020, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Barnard

YM blue. The BLNR is the more affordable option. Let's face it, that is why SS is so popular.

more affordable how? you can't get it at msrp so it's actually more than the YM

Benzsiam · 14 July 2020, 12:14 AM

From Boutique/AD....blnr

From gray.... YM

Jim_GMT · 14 July 2020, 12:23 AM

I hate the name Batgirl. Nice watch though but I really like that YM so would be a tough call on that one. Wouldn't pay daft overs on a BLNR though so my shout is for YM.

tle156 · 14 July 2020, 12:28 AM

I used to recommend the BLNR but after trying the YM Blue in person, I would say go for the YM��

amanbra · 14 July 2020, 12:48 AM

I’d go ym40 between the two of them because I find the gmt a tad too large for me. I went dj36 in the end though as my daily.

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Dougiebaby · 14 July 2020, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Screwly

So my 40th bday is coming up and I am having a hard time trying to decide between these two references. Both beautiful watches but wanted to see if I could get some opinions from TRF members with either or both. Is the weight difference or size a noticeable difference? Any other pros or cons? This watch would go in rotation with my Panerai pam01392 and datejust 41 126331. Either way I am pumped! Thanks in advance.

I own, and LOVE, the BLNR on jubilee. Having said that, I also love the Blue YM40. Both are wonderful watches.

Positives for YM -- stunning dial and has PM

Worries about YM - scratching the bezel and PCLs (how will it look over time)

Positives for BLNR - more interesting movement; jubilee hides scratches and ceramic bezel looks factory fresh in the future (I got mine July 17, 2019 and it still looks new); jubilee is also more comfortable

jgottsman11 · 14 July 2020, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Dougiebaby

I own, and LOVE, the BLNR on jubilee. Having said that, I also love the Blue YM40. Both are wonderful watches.

Positives for YM -- stunning dial

Worries about YM - scratching the bezel and PCLs (how will it look over time)

Positives for BLNR - more interesting movement; jubilee hides scratches and ceramic bezel looks factory fresh in the future (I got mine July 17, 2019 and it still looks new); jubilee is also more comfortable

I wouldn't worry about the YM bezel. It really doesn't scratch as bad as people make it seems. I wear mine almost every day and it still looks brand new.

TswaneNguni · 14 July 2020, 01:08 AM

Batgirlie

gold&black · 14 July 2020, 01:15 AM

Another for the Batgirl

B2 Stealth · 14 July 2020, 01:57 AM

Batman! Quintessential.

synrrgy · 14 July 2020, 03:45 AM

If this would be your first sports model, I'd say to go with the BLNR. Although the 116622 with the Rhodium dial is so beautiful in person, that it would really be a toss up. If you have an opportunity to try both, then I say do it before you buy. You can't go wrong with either.

Screwly · 14 July 2020, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by synrrgy

If this would be your first sports model, I'd say to go with the BLNR. Although the 116622 with the Rhodium dial is so beautiful in person, that it would really be a toss up. If you have an opportunity to try both, then I say do it before you buy. You can't go wrong with either.

Yes first sports model and blnr is def sportier looking I think.

13 July 2020, 02:46 PM	#1
Screwly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Screwly Location: USA Watch: “Pepsi” Posts: 2,369	126710blnr Batgirl or 126622YM 40 So my 40th bday is coming up and I am having a hard time trying to decide between these two references. Both beautiful watches but wanted to see if I could get some opinions from TRF members with either or both. Is the weight difference or size a noticeable difference? Any other pros or cons? This watch would go in rotation with my Panerai pam01392 and datejust 41 126331. Either way I am pumped! Thanks in advance. __________________ IG: htown_horology 126710blro jubilee 116500ln white dial 126613lb 326934 jubilee/blue dial

13 July 2020, 02:50 PM	#2
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,363	Go with the BLNR. __________________ Instagram @dcash0615 2FA security active

13 July 2020, 02:54 PM	#3
Ksario "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Russ Location: NY Watch: Never enough Posts: 137	Blnr __________________ 16233 DateJust TT Champagne with Diamond Dial,116622 Yacht-Master Blue Sunray Dial,Tudor Black Bay 58,1970 LeJour Chrono on Pillow Case Instagram:the_watchwinder Instagram:buffalo_wristwatch

13 July 2020, 04:04 PM	#6
yoast "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: HK Posts: 2,261	blnr __________________ IG: @yoast.watch https://www.instagram.com/yoast.watch/

13 July 2020, 04:19 PM	#9
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	YM - better looking (imo) and less common than the Batgal, plus you already have a Rolex on Jubilee. __________________

13 July 2020, 03:50 PM	#4
Shdrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: USA Posts: 450	Blnr

13 July 2020, 04:00 PM	#5
danwang0520 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Daniel Location: Taipei, Taiwan Watch: my signature Posts: 2,669	Blnr

13 July 2020, 04:09 PM	#7
Hugo_Weaving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Tyler Durden Location: Texas Watch: Submariner 16610V Posts: 60	I hate to sound like a broken record but, BLNR! You will be thoroughly satisfied with the purchase for years to come and Congrats on your 40th and i wish you many more to come!

13 July 2020, 04:12 PM	#8
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,254	Batgirl

13 July 2020, 04:20 PM	#10
lcs77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 435	Blnr __________________ 116515LN - 116600 SD4K - 116710BLNR Batman - 116610LV Hulk - 16013 Datejust - 116500LN Black - 116500LN White - 126710BLRO Pepsi - 126610LV - 126711CHNR - 124300 Green - PAM 1223 - 226570 Black

13 July 2020, 06:49 PM	#11
APPRF "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Here Posts: 1,417	Batgirl

13 July 2020, 06:49 PM	#12
sgwatchguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: KP Jimmy Location: Singapore Watch: R/AP/FPJ/Hermès/et Posts: 6,597	Blnr __________________

13 July 2020, 07:05 PM	#13
usmc_k9_vet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Issaquah Posts: 1,599	BLNR Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 July 2020, 08:22 PM	#14
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I'll also go against the pack and say get a Yacht-Master. Less ordinary and more variety than the eternally bruised Batgirl/man/whatever. They wear considerably differently as well so make certain to try both on. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

13 July 2020, 10:26 PM	#16
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,476	I have both. Most on here will tell you BLNR but I will tell you that the YM blue is truly special. It has more pizzazz than the BLNR yet can be worn casually. While I love my BLNR, I would hold the YM in high regard too. Good luck on your choice.

13 July 2020, 11:42 PM	#18
Mike Barnard Banned Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 137	YM blue. The BLNR is the more affordable option. Let's face it, that is why SS is so popular.

14 July 2020, 12:14 AM	#20
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 5,922	From Boutique/AD....blnr From gray.... YM

14 July 2020, 12:23 AM	#21
Jim_GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: UK Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 163	I hate the name Batgirl. Nice watch though but I really like that YM so would be a tough call on that one. Wouldn't pay daft overs on a BLNR though so my shout is for YM.

14 July 2020, 12:28 AM	#22
tle156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Hanoi Posts: 105	I used to recommend the BLNR but after trying the YM Blue in person, I would say go for the YM��

14 July 2020, 12:48 AM	#23
amanbra "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Graham Location: Aus Posts: 2,449	126710blnr Batgirl or 126622YM 40 I’d go ym40 between the two of them because I find the gmt a tad too large for me. I went dj36 in the end though as my daily. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 July 2020, 01:08 AM	#26
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,608	Batgirlie

14 July 2020, 01:15 AM	#27
gold&black "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 357	Another for the Batgirl

14 July 2020, 01:57 AM	#28
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,560	Batman! Quintessential.

14 July 2020, 03:45 AM	#29
synrrgy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California Posts: 1,472	If this would be your first sports model, I'd say to go with the BLNR. Although the 116622 with the Rhodium dial is so beautiful in person, that it would really be a toss up. If you have an opportunity to try both, then I say do it before you buy. You can't go wrong with either.

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