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GB-man · 30 May 2020, 10:58 PM

My two favorite watches hands down. Suck it up and get both.

More bang for your buck on the BLRO but the 5164 is cool and discrete in a way the Rolex just isn’t. The Rolex makes up for it by being an icon.

gcsk76 · 31 May 2020, 02:51 AM

After having 5164R and BLNR and travelling for 1+ year, 64 is much easier to operate, and of course PP is in a different league

Apheaven · 31 May 2020, 03:06 AM

Generally always go Patek if posed with a choice between one or the other. That said, if you want to own one watch then Rolex is as tough as it gets for everyday.

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Apheaven · 31 May 2020, 03:08 AM

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Generally always go Patek if posed with a choice between one or the other. That said, if you want to own one watch then Rolex is as tough as it gets for everyday.

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I say that owning both...just an unfair comparison given the price differential

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hlash99 · 31 May 2020, 03:32 AM

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I say that owning both...just an unfair comparison given the price differential

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Appreciate everyone's feedback, especially those with firsthand experience!

Agreed, it seems like a odd comparison given the price delta between the two: I've budgeted enough for the Patek but also a big fan of the BLRO and while it would be fun to have both, I'm not really looking to start a watch collection just something I can wear everyday.

GB-man · 31 May 2020, 03:40 AM

hlash99 · 31 May 2020, 03:51 AM

love it!

Bearxj86 · 31 May 2020, 04:01 AM

Not even a contest for me. Patek.

If you go on durability and daily wearer and aesthetics I can see a comparison.

However once you factor in finishing of movement, case, production numbers, the buttons helping advance the second time zone (ability to hide it), the day night indicator, patterned dial. It's not even close for me.

SL BRABUS · 31 May 2020, 04:09 AM

For celebrating a big milestone........

It got to be Patek.......

campfire · 31 May 2020, 05:05 AM

Love the 5164. And for a big milestone. Patek in this case.

Good luck.

Calatrava r · 31 May 2020, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Thank you for the side by side comparison picture. From the photo it definitely appears the Patek will wear larger than the Rolex if that is of any concern.

fredfiga · 31 May 2020, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Thank you for the side by side comparison picture. From the photo it definitely appears the Patek will wear larger than the Rolex if that is of any concern.

i have both and they are more or less the same size. but the blro is thicker so it looks bigger imho.

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brandrea · 31 May 2020, 07:34 AM

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Best of both worlds right there

fredfiga · 31 May 2020, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by fredfiga

i have both and they are more or less the same size. but the blro is thicker so it looks bigger imho.

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AK797 · 31 May 2020, 08:28 AM

BLRO and other CE Rolexes wear a fair bit bigger than the 64 for me.

ct.matt · 31 May 2020, 08:35 AM

Plot twist, 5164 and 116170BLNR

I wore the 5164 during a trip to Japan in August humidity and it was the perfect ravel companion. Light enough to almost forget about it and an extremely useful complication. It would also be my watch of choice for travel in parts of the world where you don't want to draw attention to your wrist but still have a refined timepiece. The Rolex would be my watch of choice for beach vacations, time in the pool, and recreational scuba diving.

hlash99 · 31 May 2020, 08:45 AM

great pic!

GB-man · 31 May 2020, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

Thank you for the side by side comparison picture. From the photo it definitely appears the Patek will wear larger than the Rolex if that is of any concern.

I think that might just be the angle. They are very close size wise. I’d say 6.5 wrist is plenty for either without sacrificing proportions.

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Best of both worlds right there

Brian I have learned that above all else comfort and aesthetics are by far the most important qualities in a watch for me and these two have it in spades.

brandrea · 31 May 2020, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

I think that might just be the angle. They are very close size wise. I’d say 6.5 wrist is plenty for either without sacrificing proportions.

Brian I have learned that above all else comfort and aesthetics are by far the most important qualities in a watch for me and these two have it in spades.

Couldn't agree more. I've been trending in this direction too ... just a slow learner

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campfire · 31 May 2020, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ct.matt

Plot twist, 5164 and 116170BLNR

I wore the 5164 during a trip to Japan in August humidity and it was the perfect ravel companion. Light enough to almost forget about it and an extremely useful complication. It would also be my watch of choice for travel in parts of the world where you don't want to draw attention to your wrist but still have a refined timepiece. The Rolex would be my watch of choice for beach vacations, time in the pool, and recreational scuba diving.

Very nice.

L.W.C · 2 June 2020, 05:00 AM

This should answer your question

https://youtu.be/OHYFP_f62DI

pam66 · 2 June 2020, 06:57 AM

white gold BLRO is on a different planet than the 5164A on the rubber strap with pirelli tyre profile design pattern. black dial, blue dial or met dial, choose any of the BLRO's and you won"t look at the aquanaut anymore.

Humble michael · 2 June 2020, 11:03 AM

No no no ,Rollie is nice but common - like comparing a Mercedes to a Ferrari! The Patek is simply subtle elegance, you won’t ever sorry as you enjoy the Patek, Just MO :-))

ct.matt · 2 June 2020, 11:40 AM

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This should answer your question

https://youtu.be/OHYFP_f62DI

I blame your video and our conversation on IG that I own both the BLNR and 5164A LOL

hlash99 · 2 June 2020, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by L.W.C

This should answer your question

https://youtu.be/OHYFP_f62DI

your channel is one of the reasons these two are on my radar, thanks for the quality content!

GrahamM · 2 June 2020, 12:26 PM

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No no no ,Rollie is nice but common - like comparing a Mercedes to a Ferrari! The Patek is simply subtle elegance, you won’t ever sorry as you enjoy the Patek, Just MO :-))

What is a Rollie?

V25V · 2 June 2020, 12:50 PM

Not sure how one compares these two. Besides both being a dual timezone watch, they are in different ballparks.

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guanxi · 2 June 2020, 01:02 PM

Deeply in love with both!

sensui · 2 June 2020, 02:07 PM

I think the 5164 easily takes this for me.. Rolex is definitely more rugged though.. if the 16710 is here instead I think it'd be a closer fight for me.

pam66 · 2 June 2020, 04:29 PM

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No no no ,Rollie is nice but common - like comparing a Mercedes to a Ferrari! The Patek is simply subtle elegance, you won’t ever sorry as you enjoy the Patek, Just MO :-))

well, i have travelled a fair bit around the world and have never come across a WG BLRO. i really dislike the date wheel on the 5164, which creates a bottom heavy unbalanced dial

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31 May 2020, 02:51 AM	#32
gcsk76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: UK Posts: 80	After having 5164R and BLNR and travelling for 1+ year, 64 is much easier to operate, and of course PP is in a different league

31 May 2020, 03:06 AM	#33
Apheaven "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Posts: 584	Generally always go Patek if posed with a choice between one or the other. That said, if you want to own one watch then Rolex is as tough as it gets for everyday. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 May 2020, 03:51 AM	#37
hlash99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: California Posts: 128	love it!

31 May 2020, 04:01 AM	#38
Bearxj86 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 3970 Posts: 3,798	Not even a contest for me. Patek. If you go on durability and daily wearer and aesthetics I can see a comparison. However once you factor in finishing of movement, case, production numbers, the buttons helping advance the second time zone (ability to hide it), the day night indicator, patterned dial. It's not even close for me.

31 May 2020, 05:05 AM	#40
campfire "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: here Posts: 2,104	Love the 5164. And for a big milestone. Patek in this case. Good luck.

31 May 2020, 08:28 AM	#45
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,206	BLRO and other CE Rolexes wear a fair bit bigger than the 64 for me.

31 May 2020, 08:35 AM	#46
ct.matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: California Posts: 553	Plot twist, 5164 and 116170BLNR I wore the 5164 during a trip to Japan in August humidity and it was the perfect ravel companion. Light enough to almost forget about it and an extremely useful complication. It would also be my watch of choice for travel in parts of the world where you don't want to draw attention to your wrist but still have a refined timepiece. The Rolex would be my watch of choice for beach vacations, time in the pool, and recreational scuba diving.

31 May 2020, 08:45 AM	#47
hlash99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: California Posts: 128	great pic!

2 June 2020, 05:00 AM	#51
L.W.C Banned Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: London Posts: 138	This should answer your question https://youtu.be/OHYFP_f62DI

2 June 2020, 06:57 AM	#52
pam66 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: cambridge Posts: 2,253	white gold BLRO is on a different planet than the 5164A on the rubber strap with pirelli tyre profile design pattern. black dial, blue dial or met dial, choose any of the BLRO's and you won"t look at the aquanaut anymore.

2 June 2020, 11:03 AM	#53
Humble michael "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: James Cline Location: san antonio Watch: 5711 white , 5990, Posts: 1,218	No no no ,Rollie is nice but common - like comparing a Mercedes to a Ferrari! The Patek is simply subtle elegance, you won’t ever sorry as you enjoy the Patek, Just MO :-))

2 June 2020, 12:50 PM	#57
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,340	Not sure how one compares these two. Besides both being a dual timezone watch, they are in different ballparks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

2 June 2020, 01:02 PM	#58
guanxi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 640	Deeply in love with both!

2 June 2020, 02:07 PM	#59
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	I think the 5164 easily takes this for me.. Rolex is definitely more rugged though.. if the 16710 is here instead I think it'd be a closer fight for me.

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