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Old 16 February 2019, 02:19 PM   #61
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Looks great on you, you made the right choice .
I also had a BLNR and had to choose between
keeping it or my Bluesy for awhile.
Was going to be a one Rolex guy for awhile and I went against
the grain and chose with my heart . Bluesy stayed
BLNR went to outer pastures ...
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Old 16 February 2019, 02:52 PM   #62
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I had one of the strangest experiences when I got my BLNR and this is the first time this happen to me at this level. I went to the AD, tried it on, loved it, didn't think much about it and just purchased it.

After just a month I really hated it, I really did, I just couldn't wear it.

At that time it was super common, I found it pretentious, I really disliked the center polished links, the date and the magnifier, I never use the GMT function.. I even hated the bracelet compared to my only other Rolex the Sub C. I despised the bezel with all the numbers 2,4,6,8...

In short, a disaster, a truly impulse buy. I felt bad because I had a lot of experience with watches and I knew what I like but I still messed up.
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Old 16 February 2019, 03:01 PM   #63
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Agreed with the OP. I also sold my BLNR and got myself a DJ36 blue, and couldn't be happier.

I find the BLNR too big and chunky with that supercase on my 6.5" wrist.
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Old 16 February 2019, 06:41 PM   #64
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what i know regarding rolex watches is enough for me.
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Old 16 February 2019, 06:56 PM   #65
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I have a smaller wrist so I went for a 14060M and managed to get one last year. I love the look of some of the larger case Rolex watches but after trying them on my wrist I knew I wouldn’t be happy with them. I think I also like the stealth properties of the Submariner, it doesn’t shout out look at me and that also suits my personality. Thankfully we’re not all the same and if you want bling you are also catered for, it’s just finding the right watch for YOU.
OP - nice choice but I am biased
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Old 16 February 2019, 06:59 PM   #66
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Big Congrats!
Way to follow your heart! It just feels that much more special when you do!
I know the feeling. When I bought my 14060M, the dealer had a 114060 for $500 more. Most people would’ve paid the small premium for the “newer/better” watch but when I tried them both on, the M just felt like I had already been wearing it all my life!
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Old 16 February 2019, 08:53 PM   #67
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so a different coloured bezel and a no date meant that much to you, because thats really all it is.
A different movement
An added complication
Maxi case
Different clasp
Solid end links
No lug holes
PCL's

2 completely different watches that also wear completely differently
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Old 16 February 2019, 09:01 PM   #68
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Great watch, it looks absolutely fantastic on your wrist. The same thing happend to me... I went from the 6 digit to a Kermit...
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Old 16 February 2019, 09:04 PM   #69
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Bravo OP ... it takes a certain type of person to know when they made a (personal) mistake and to know their own mind enough to rectify that mistake.
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Old 16 February 2019, 09:25 PM   #70
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What a great post OP! The watch journey is full of twists and turns. I had a very similar experience with the BLNR. Wore a Sub for 10 years, purchased a BLNR and found this forum at the same time a few years ago.

Immediately I tried to make the BLNR something it was not by having the PCLs brushed. Over time the bezel and watch just bugged me. I kept looking at my wrist thinking Sub and then seeing more bling and loud bezel than I personally cared for as a daily. How could this possibly be when it looks so amazing in pictures online?

Great job finding what worked for you sir
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Old 16 February 2019, 09:31 PM   #71
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Great post and good advice.
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Old 16 February 2019, 09:51 PM   #72
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Excellent choice, I personally think that whilst the BLNR is a very nice watch it's overrated, too many have bought into the hype and resale value
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Old 16 February 2019, 09:58 PM   #73
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what i know regarding rolex watches is enough for me.
That's fine.....

But it may just be worth holding back from posting statements in threads that go beyond that level of knowledge.
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Old 16 February 2019, 10:13 PM   #74
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This is very simple. The ceramic watches are just too flashy for you and you feel uncomfortable wearing them. The five digit watches are not flashy at all and barely stick out. So you now have a Rolex, and you want a Rolex, and barely anyone will notice. You have your answer. Congrats. I love that piece also.
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Old 16 February 2019, 10:29 PM   #75
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What a great post OP! The watch journey is full of twists and turns. I had a very similar experience with the BLNR. Wore a Sub for 10 years, purchased a BLNR and found this forum at the same time a few years ago.

Immediately I tried to make the BLNR something it was not by having the PCLs brushed. Over time the bezel and watch just bugged me. I kept looking at my wrist thinking Sub and then seeing more bling and loud bezel than I personally cared for as a daily. How could this possibly be when it looks so amazing in pictures online?

Great job finding what worked for you sir
Oh man. I was on the verge of the same thing. I thought maybe if I just brush the center links it would be less flash and look more my style. I thought maybe I'll buy a sub bracelet.

Then I just was honest with myself. I couldn't justify sinking more money into something that I just wasn't happy with. Sure the bracelet change would help, but it wouldn't fundamentally change the things that bothered me about it. Mainly the wide lugs, beefier case and bulkly clasp.

I'm telling you, I tried as had as I could to want to love it. It just didn't happen...

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Old 16 February 2019, 11:35 PM   #76
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Great post and a lot to be learned for the younger collectors if they will take the time to read and learn from the post. I think it is natural to see great photographs of watches and to hear how much another person likes something to get caught up in the hype. Take into account also that on some of the watches, SS Daytona-C, you have the whole I own one and others can not readily get one and it is a possible bad mix. The OP was smart enough to realize it did not work for him and went out and found the watch that did work. A lot of wisdom here on the TRF if we are paying attention.
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Old 17 February 2019, 12:02 AM   #77
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Beautiful SubC, I'm a maxi case fan, and with 6.7" too I love my 116610 and 126600, but a Rolex is very expensive to not feel satisfied with the reference you choose, you have done well!
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Old 17 February 2019, 01:21 AM   #78
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That's fine.....

But it may just be worth holding back from posting statements in threads that go beyond that level of knowledge.

no i will excercise free thought and comment, and that was mine,

may i suggest you get on with your day.
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Old 17 February 2019, 01:24 AM   #79
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A different movement
An added complication
Maxi case
Different clasp
Solid end links
No lug holes
PCL's

2 completely different watches that also wear completely differently
yeh,i know, both superb.
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Old 17 February 2019, 04:03 AM   #80
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Thanks everyone!

Funny story, when I turned in my BLNR, the owner of the shop, who I originally purchased the BLNR from, said the 14060 I was buying was traded in last week by the original owner. And of course he traded it in for ... a BLNR.

Can’t make this stuff up folks.


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Old 17 February 2019, 04:40 AM   #81
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Looks great on you, congrats. The right watch is always the one that sings to you.

In my case, I thought I was set on a 114060 and ended up with an Explorer 2. My second Rolex I was SURE was going to be an Explorer, and I ended up with a white Milgauss. Two quirky, unloved watches but the ones that spoke to me. Go figure!




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I have those two as well! I love the quirky and less common watches!
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Old 17 February 2019, 05:18 AM   #82
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The trick with the maxi case is wearing the watch snug. It changes the way the watch wears - makes all the difference on my 6.5" wrist. I love the 5 digits as well, but there's something about the BLNR that feels extra special on the wrist. To each their own! Can't go wrong... I admit to lusting over the 14060 :)
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Old 17 February 2019, 09:50 AM   #83
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I think many of us have bought a watch because we thought we should have it. I did it with a Speedmaster. I was supposed to like it, but I just didn't.
Love that Sub...great watch!
Same here with the Speedmaster. Tried so hard to like it, but I finally gave up after a few months and sold it.
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Old 17 February 2019, 10:13 AM   #84
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What a great post. Thank you!
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Old 17 February 2019, 10:44 AM   #85
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For me 14060>>>Maxi-sized anything!!!
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Old 19 February 2019, 03:24 PM   #86
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Great thread. We should start another thread just for gents with 6.75” wrists and below. I knew very little about Rolex when I purchased my 116710 (black insert/green GMT). I just fell instantly in love with it. I held a five digit Pepsi in my other hand and my wife and I quickly dismissed it in favor of the six digit. The 116710 was and still is stunning!

But on the wrist it just felt to much like a diva. It wears me. I later purchased a Pepsi (now a Coke) and it is my favorite. The only down side is the increasing value makes me less likely to wear it like I wanted to wear it. Enter the 16570 polar. Hated it when I saw it.... then... bought it.... it’s my daily. Easily my favorite. Its never been polished and to me, it represents everything Rolex is moving away from.

My recent 16610 purchase is due back from Rolex Service Center this week.

Lastly, I am eyeing a 14060 online. It has no bracelet and looks a little rough. Could be a great nato strap prospect!

One other thing.... The 116710 on the Everest strap tones it down a bit. I don’t use the clasp (which I’m always scratching). Gives it more of a weekend warrior look.




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Old 19 February 2019, 05:51 PM   #87
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so true and the 14060 is my choice too. The slimmer case and cleaner dial are the best.
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Old 19 February 2019, 10:51 PM   #88
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Totally agreed with you - bought the BLNR and end up selling it - I would like stick with submariner ND or Sea Dweller 116600
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Old 20 February 2019, 01:10 AM   #89
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But on the wrist it just felt to much like a diva. It wears me.
This is exactly how I felt. I just never felt comfortable with it on. I don't know if it was the flash and flair or the size, or both.
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