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Old 12 November 2018, 01:28 AM   #91
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I dunno, the new Pepsi is selling like crazy. While I agree with you that the 5 digit gmts are preferable (if only because of the ease of swapping bezels) the awe factor of the new models can't be understated.
Which means they have no awe factor at all. Not sure that’s what he was trying to say.
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Old 12 November 2018, 04:41 AM   #92
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I had BLNR for 5 years and now have a yellow gold and steel GMT which feels more luxurious and dressy while can be worn with a suit or a bathing suit. To each his own they are all nice ��
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Old 12 November 2018, 06:23 AM   #93
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Which means they have no awe factor at all. Not sure that’s what he was trying to say.
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Old 12 November 2018, 08:42 AM   #94
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I just bought my first GMT Master II This year. I don’t travel all that much, but I do leave my home time zone three to four times a year. I find the dual time zone complication very useful because it can get confusing trying to figure it out on your own. Having a GMT takes all the guess work out of it. When I saw this time piece n vacation back in May, I just had to have it. It really is a stunning piece and I’m very fortunate I was able to find one so early after its release





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Old 12 November 2018, 08:54 AM   #95
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This picture makes the bezel look all black, and I have to say, I like it better. An all-black bezel on RG would be amazing. (The same would go for an RG/black Sub, if that ends up being an option with the next-gen releases.)

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Old 12 November 2018, 09:02 AM   #96
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Old 12 November 2018, 09:11 AM   #97
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Brilliant watch that will last a lifetime. Mine is LN which is a classic look IMO.


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Old 12 November 2018, 03:07 PM   #98
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This picture makes the bezel look all black, and I have to say, I like it better. An all-black bezel on RG would be amazing. (The same would go for an RG/black Sub, if that ends up being an option with the next-gen releases.)


I actually like the brown. I wish they had released this watch with a brown dial as well. Either way, the rose gold is beautiful
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Old 12 November 2018, 06:25 PM   #99
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I like 6 digits GMT more than the Sub, GMT is more comfortable on the wrist due to its slimmer case and its light flow of the bezel is gorgeous. Love it!
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Old 14 November 2018, 01:44 AM   #100
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I picked my BLNR over the DaytonaC and SubLN. The gmt function was the most useful for me. Plus I liked it how it wears on my wrist better than the others.

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Old 14 November 2018, 02:12 AM   #101
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Have owned both the LN and the BLNR...while they never stuck, I love the GMT and just need to find the right ref to add to the collection. I’m thinking 116713 this time around...


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Old 10 February 2019, 01:59 PM   #102
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I personally think it is a great watch and because of the GMT function it is usable but I would not buy it for this function because most people have a smartphone which will do this better. I'd buy it because it is a beautiful watch. I especially like the TT black and gold which I don't currently own but think is beautiful! I have a SS with black dial and I love it!
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Old 11 February 2019, 12:38 AM   #103
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Worn a GMT every day of my life since the early 1970's.

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Old 11 February 2019, 12:39 AM   #104
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I love them all. The LN was the second Rolex I bought, however, after a while, I flipped it. Big mistake as after missing it for 2 months, I bought another one.




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Which of those beauties gets the most wrist time ?

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Old 11 February 2019, 12:48 AM   #105
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they are all awesome!
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Old 11 February 2019, 01:27 AM   #106
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I personally think it is a great watch and because of the GMT function it is usable but I would not buy it for this function because most people have a smartphone which will do this better. I'd buy it because it is a beautiful watch. I especially like the TT black and gold which I don't currently own but think is beautiful! I have a SS with black dial and I love it!
Being objective, the GMT function is a lot more convenient than the analogous function on a smartphone. I work across a few different countries and to always be able to have those time zones immediately available on my wrist is night and day vs logging on to phone and pulling up the equivalent screen.
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Old 11 February 2019, 01:58 AM   #107
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Which of those beauties gets the most wrist time ?

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I try to wear each one at least once a week, but to be honest, the LN does get the least. The most is probably the Pepsi, but only because I dress casual most days. My favourite is the Root Beer and, strangely, it was the only one that I didn’t order. My AD offered it to me and I was a bit reluctant, but I said that I would have a look. Fell in love with it instantly. It is 100times more beautiful in real life than pictures.


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Old 11 February 2019, 02:18 AM   #108
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I'm always amazed at how some people who don't like the newer models ascribe their feelings to the greater population of Rolex buyers. The AD waitlists and gray-seller premiums on the BLNR and SS BLRO show the newer models are plenty popular. It's fine if you don't like them, but why is it so important to you to believe that everyone else agrees with you?
Like you, I'm amazed at some of the people here that misquote what others post.

What I posted is my opinion and is based on my experience. As far as everyone else agreeing with me, well, I don't think that is relevant at all to my comments since you have obviously misconstrued my post.

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Old 11 February 2019, 02:40 AM   #109
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I have a Y-series all black GMT-II and love it. My favorite watch. I travel everywhere with it.
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Old 11 February 2019, 07:08 AM   #110
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Like you, I'm amazed at some of the people here that misquote what others post.
I'm not sure how it's possible to misquote someone when quoting their exact words.
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Old 11 February 2019, 07:10 AM   #111
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It needs a quickset date. Otherwise it is solid.
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Old 11 February 2019, 08:55 AM   #112
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I just can’t bring my self to shell out that kind of cash for the cheap feeling chinky bracelets on the 5 digits. The tuna can clasp, is a deal breaker for me.
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Old 11 February 2019, 10:24 AM   #113
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I have an LN GMT and wear it everyday. I was torn between a GMT or a Sub and wound up with the GMT and have no regrets! Granted I wound up buying a no date Sub shortly after as well
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Old 11 February 2019, 11:10 AM   #114
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Old 11 February 2019, 02:02 PM   #115
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116719-002 with the blue dial is my grail. Only available for a few months I am told and then discontinued.Still listed on the U.S web site which is confusing. I hope they release this in some new iteration at Basel 2019.The blue dial is stunning.
I still can't make up my mind on the SS Jubilee BLRO. Some days yes and some days no.
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Old 11 February 2019, 02:06 PM   #116
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Most practical watch Rolex makes in my opinion:)
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Old 11 February 2019, 02:08 PM   #117
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New to the forum and new to Rolex and this actually is my first post. I need 9 more posts to even share a pic... But my first Rolex is a new GMT 116713
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Old 23 February 2019, 05:22 PM   #118
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I'm new here and am on the waiting list for a GMT Master 2. I love the watch so much that I told the boutique that I'll take the LN or BLNR or BLRO. Whichever comes first.

Expected delivery is about October 2019.
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Old 23 February 2019, 05:26 PM   #119
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After agonising over which Rolex to buy I decided to put myself on the waiting on a Rolex GMT Master 2. LN, BLNR or BLRO at 3 local AD's. Whichever comes first. Some of the collections here and the photography is top shelf. Well done guys and thanks for fueling the flame.
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Old 23 February 2019, 07:28 PM   #120
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GMT complications are what attracts me too
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