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j-watch · 11 July 2014, 02:58 AM

First of all, Hello! My name is Joe and I've been a member of this forum for several years but have yet to post here. Not sure why not, it's a great forum with a wealth of information. I have been around and contributed on several other forums for many years as well, and recognize many of the members here. Thought its about time I joined in!

Well, as my wife would say, I've been baaaaaaad! Added the two pieces below this month. Really, really like both these new pieces. I also have the blue dialed 116622 SS/Plat., a Z serial Sea Dweller, a 42mm Exp. II black dial, and a Tudor Black Bay. I also have a A series Zenith Daytona, 18K/SS Black dial which is currently at the spa. The wifey wears a D serial 36mm DJ.

On to my question. On Rolex's website, they state that the dial material of the new GMT II BLNR is "Black Laquer". They also state the dial on the new 18ct. Pepsi as the same, "Black Laquer". Is this unique to these two pieces? Does anyone know if this was a change from the other GMTIIC? I'm only curious, and can't seem to find reference on it anywhere on the net. Thanks all!

Cheers,

Joe

and a few others that I've had for a while:

and I'm not just a Rolex enthusiast:

Tools · 11 July 2014, 03:23 AM

Black Lacquer is the color, not the material. Like Champagne is a color and the dial is not made of champagne either.

you shouldn't read anything into the color except to note that perhaps a Black Enamel color may be more glossy and a Black Matte may be more dull.

rmfnla · 11 July 2014, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Black Lacquer is the color, not the material. Like Champagne is a color and the dial is not made of champagne either.

you shouldn't read anything into the color except to note that perhaps a Black Enamel color may be more glossy and a Black Matte may be more dull.

I'm so disappointed; you've burst my bubble...

mjclark32 · 11 July 2014, 04:21 AM

Welcome to posting, would love to see your collection

Urosfan · 11 July 2014, 04:38 AM

Welcome

Knappo 1307 · 11 July 2014, 04:44 AM

Nice collection....

tkerrmd · 11 July 2014, 05:07 AM

bezel is not paint and it is the same process for ceramic bezels

great collection, you should post more!!

JRolex · 11 July 2014, 05:11 AM

That's one hell of a collection.

stevedssd · 11 July 2014, 05:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

bezel is not paint and it is the same process for ceramic bezels

great collection, you should post more!!

+1

Jocke · 11 July 2014, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Like Champagne is a color and the dial is not made of champagne either.

You say you can't drink the dial?

Tools · 11 July 2014, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

You say you can't drink the dial?

I'm waiting for a Vanilla Ice Cream dial with Hot Fudge indices..

locutus49 · 11 July 2014, 06:48 AM

Great collection.

Laszlo · 11 July 2014, 06:51 AM

Welcome and great collection. Buy your wife something really special and the bad references will cease until you meet or exceed the value of that something special.

mike · 11 July 2014, 07:53 AM

Well don't let this be your only post.

Wonderfull collection!!

Time Collector · 11 July 2014, 09:31 AM

Welcome!

GB-man · 11 July 2014, 09:38 AM

Welcome!

How do you find the 116600? Do you find it wears smaller than the blnr? Heavier?

ltmgeller · 11 July 2014, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I'm waiting for a Vanilla Ice Cream dial with Hot Fudge indices..

ltmgeller · 11 July 2014, 09:39 AM

Great collection and nice first post.

Presa canary · 11 July 2014, 09:59 AM

Great collection. That expii looks sick on you!

HogwldFLTR · 11 July 2014, 10:03 AM

Really nice collection. Great watches all. Welcome to the dark side of the forum. Keep on posting. My favorites of the group are the SD and the YM. Beautiful watches.

viper9669 · 11 July 2014, 10:09 AM

Nice collection Joe!👍

soho · 11 July 2014, 10:13 AM

Welcome, excellent collection, good to have you on board.

j-watch · 11 July 2014, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjspark

Welcome!

How do you find the 116600? Do you find it wears smaller than the blnr? Heavier?

Maybe a bit heavier and with a slight "top heaviness" that I don't get or feel from the BLNR. Not saying it's too much or a bad thing, it's just slightly different in how it feels.

I would also say that while SDC4000 appears slightly smaller then the BLNR when viewed straight down on the dial, it certainly looks and feels more substantial then the BLNR from other viewing angles and just due to the added mass / thickness of the head.

I will say that the bezel of the BLNR really makes the watch. It's bold and aggressive like no other Rolex Bezel I've had. Makes the watch "pop" more then the SDC4000. I'm truly a fan of both these watches, and glad I own both. They are my favorites of all the Rolex's I've owned over the past 12 plus years.

I'm a huge SD fan, having owned a 1665, "4" 16600's, "2" Deep Sea Dweller's, and now the SDC4000. The SDC4000 is my favorite of them all so far. I do miss my 1665 though. I still have the 16600, and don't plan to part it with any time soon. The updates to the SDC4000 are just simply fantastic!

Cheers,

Joe

rmfnla · 12 July 2014, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

I'm waiting for a Vanilla Ice Cream dial with Hot Fudge indices..

Oh great, not only will Rolexes be expensive they will be fattening, too...

Alfredo. · 12 July 2014, 02:53 AM

Awesome Collection! Big Congrats!

landroverking · 12 July 2014, 03:21 AM

Welcome nice watches.

Ed Man · 12 July 2014, 03:35 AM

Great collection!!!

KBM · 12 July 2014, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjspark

Welcome!

How do you find the 116600? Do you find it wears smaller than the blnr? Heavier?

I'm interested in this as well!

Kyu · 12 July 2014, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by j-watch

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Dat Blue dial YM !!!

beautiful !
enjoy in good health !
and welcome :)

11 July 2014, 02:58 AM	#1
j-watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Joe Location: Wisconsin Watch: HULK, BLRO, 16523 Posts: 605	1st Post and a question I can't seem to find an answer too! First of all, Hello! My name is Joe and I've been a member of this forum for several years but have yet to post here. Not sure why not, it's a great forum with a wealth of information. I have been around and contributed on several other forums for many years as well, and recognize many of the members here. Thought its about time I joined in! Well, as my wife would say, I've been baaaaaaad! Added the two pieces below this month. Really, really like both these new pieces. I also have the blue dialed 116622 SS/Plat., a Z serial Sea Dweller, a 42mm Exp. II black dial, and a Tudor Black Bay. I also have a A series Zenith Daytona, 18K/SS Black dial which is currently at the spa. The wifey wears a D serial 36mm DJ. On to my question. On Rolex's website, they state that the dial material of the new GMT II BLNR is "Black Laquer". They also state the dial on the new 18ct. Pepsi as the same, "Black Laquer". Is this unique to these two pieces? Does anyone know if this was a change from the other GMTIIC? I'm only curious, and can't seem to find reference on it anywhere on the net. Thanks all! Cheers, Joe and a few others that I've had for a while: and I'm not just a Rolex enthusiast:

11 July 2014, 03:23 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,099	Black Lacquer is the color, not the material. Like Champagne is a color and the dial is not made of champagne either. you shouldn't read anything into the color except to note that perhaps a Black Enamel color may be more glossy and a Black Matte may be more dull. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

11 July 2014, 04:21 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Welcome to posting, would love to see your collection __________________

11 July 2014, 06:51 AM	#13
Laszlo 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,857	Welcome and great collection. Buy your wife something really special and the bad references will cease until you meet or exceed the value of that something special. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

11 July 2014, 09:31 AM	#15
Time Collector "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Anthony Location: California Watch: Rolex/AP/Panerai Posts: 1,641	Welcome! __________________ "You can never buy back Time, so spend it wisely."

11 July 2014, 04:38 AM	#5
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,208	Welcome

11 July 2014, 04:44 AM	#6
Knappo 1307 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 8,557	Nice collection....

11 July 2014, 05:07 AM	#7
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	bezel is not paint and it is the same process for ceramic bezels great collection, you should post more!!

11 July 2014, 05:11 AM	#8
JRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: J. Location: CA & HI. Watch: Not enough. Posts: 210	That's one hell of a collection.

11 July 2014, 06:48 AM	#12
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Great collection.

11 July 2014, 07:53 AM	#14
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Well don't let this be your only post. Wonderfull collection!!

11 July 2014, 09:38 AM	#16
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,900	Welcome! How do you find the 116600? Do you find it wears smaller than the blnr? Heavier?

11 July 2014, 09:39 AM	#18
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,484	Great collection and nice first post.

11 July 2014, 09:59 AM	#19
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,151	Great collection. That expii looks sick on you!

11 July 2014, 10:03 AM	#20
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	Really nice collection. Great watches all. Welcome to the dark side of the forum. Keep on posting. My favorites of the group are the SD and the YM. Beautiful watches. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

11 July 2014, 10:09 AM	#21
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	1st Post and a question I can't seem to find an answer too! Nice collection Joe!👍

11 July 2014, 10:13 AM	#22
soho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Planet Earth Watch: Varies Posts: 2,036	Welcome, excellent collection, good to have you on board.

12 July 2014, 02:53 AM	#25
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	Awesome Collection! Big Congrats! __________________ After reading all posts, I agree with Adam!

12 July 2014, 03:21 AM	#26
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Welcome nice watches.

12 July 2014, 03:35 AM	#27
Ed Man Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Edmond Location: Michigan Watch: 114060/116334 Posts: 737	Great collection!!!

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