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Old 1 January 2014, 10:01 AM   #121
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The BLNR is one of my favorite watches. I'd like to have one but it's in too much demand right now. I can't see a little blue being worth $2000 over over the all black GMT IIc in the secondary. Well, at least it's not to me.
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Old 1 January 2014, 10:33 AM   #122
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Does the new BLNR use the new Chromalight blue luminescence on hands and dial.

The image below appears that the lume is the traditional green SuperLuminova that Rolex used with the original 116710 (GMT-C) when it was first introduced.

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I was wondering the exact same thing Sheldon! Looking forward to responses from BLNR owners.
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Old 1 January 2014, 10:50 AM   #123
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I was wondering the exact same thing Sheldon! Looking forward to responses from BLNR owners.
The lume is blue or at least mine is
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Old 1 January 2014, 05:15 PM   #124
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Old 1 January 2014, 06:48 PM   #125
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For those who asked about the lume I think it is more blue in low light area and more green in places with no light at least this what i recognize from my blnr





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Old 1 January 2014, 07:18 PM   #126
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Does the new BLNR use the new Chromalight blue luminescence on hands and dial.

The image below appears that the lume is the traditional green SuperLuminova that Rolex used with the original 116710 (GMT-C) when it was first introduced.

-Sheldon
The BLNR only uses blue chromalight. In varying shades of darkness it can be perceived differently, there's also the subject of the type of camera used and whether it represents images naturally or the photo has some finishing.
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Old 4 January 2014, 07:28 AM   #127
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Old 4 January 2014, 11:20 AM   #128
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This might be an odd question but what is the reference number on your warranty cards? Mine ends 116710B but on the Rolex site 116710BLNR is used. I bought from an AD but want to make sure they didn't mess up the paperwork. From what I've heard, Rolex looks for any discrepancy during service so I'd like to get it straight. Thanks
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Old 4 January 2014, 12:04 PM   #129
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Old 4 January 2014, 12:27 PM   #130
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Love the Rolex GMT BLNR! Hopefully, I'm posting correctly.

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Old 4 January 2014, 03:31 PM   #131
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Old 4 January 2014, 10:08 PM   #132
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Old 5 January 2014, 01:57 AM   #133
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This might be an odd question but what is the reference number on your warranty cards? Mine ends 116710B but on the Rolex site 116710BLNR is used. I bought from an AD but want to make sure they didn't mess up the paperwork. From what I've heard, Rolex looks for any discrepancy during service so I'd like to get it straight. Thanks
I also would like to know what the deal is.......i saw a warranty card at an AD recently and saw the same 116710B.......
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Old 5 January 2014, 02:01 AM   #134
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I also would like to know what the deal is.......i saw a warranty card at an AD recently and saw the same 116710B.......
Perhaps a unique alphanumeric designation used for a specific market or region...
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Old 1 February 2014, 03:48 PM   #135
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Great shots! I hope to be able to join this thread soon.
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Old 1 February 2014, 08:37 PM   #136
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I'm in! In love with this future GMT classic! Debating how to keep wearing it without giving it too much "wear and tear." Oh, moderation, how I hate thee. P.S. My ref# also ends in B from USA AD.

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Old 1 February 2014, 08:58 PM   #137
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Nice Bruiser but not for me. I went with Classic Sub C. What we all have to realise is there is NO wrong answer. Only right and right for you.


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Old 1 February 2014, 08:59 PM   #138
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Old 1 February 2014, 09:00 PM   #139
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Nice Bruiser but not for me. I went with Classic Sub C. What we all have to realise is there is NO wrong answer. Only right and right for you.


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I think you're in the wrong thread, but you are correct. Buy what you love, not what others love! Enjoy your new timepiece!
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Old 1 February 2014, 10:59 PM   #140
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Hey guys, here is my BLNR "DAY/NIGHT" ? haha ,don't like bruiser at all,batman i could live with,but day/night makes more sense.... anyway, I got a super jubilee for it and love it.

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Wow, I think the super jubilee looks stunning! I might have to purchase one for my 116710LN
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Old 1 February 2014, 11:27 PM   #141
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Subscribing to this thread...already talked about the BLNR so much to the wife she's sick of it...and my B-Day is so far away!

Your pics will have to do til then...
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Old 1 February 2014, 11:42 PM   #142
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^See, I'm new to this forum (and Rolex in general), I'm more of an Omega man, but I was thinking of possibly a Rolex for my next.

Theres always been bad connotations (although never entirely true) about Rolex owners and wearers (sometimes that view has been solidified, almost did it here with someone's response to my post) then there are responses from Michel that ensure me there are true enthusiasts out there.

Seems like a general split: the purists and the newer generation, if you will... but I always thought it was common amongst the Rolex WISs that something like Pepsi or Rootbeer or Hulk was used.

Johnbeth is right in the sense IF I walk into an AD and ask them about "the new Batman GMT" I might get a weird stare from the girl who's trained to know Rolex, but if the girl is also a WIS, then that may not be the case!

Anyway, beautiful watch. Enjoy it, I certainly like it...

Wow...it would appear that some of the Patek WIS's are a bit tightly wound and persnickety about the immaturity of many of us long time Rolex wearers.

In essence, the Submariner itself is a nickname settled on by Rolex after having trademarked several other nicknames and seeing which one resonated the most with their board members and marketing dept. some of the nicknames that ultimately didn't make the cut were "Frogman, Manometer and Dive-O-Graph. Of which, I believe there are at least a few examples of the Dive-O-Graph in the hands of some very well funded collectors. In fact, I think I once saw a pic of an existing Frogman in a collection as well!

As far as the sales staff at the AD's go, well....let's just say that their are countless threads about how unacceptable it is that they are so ignorant to the most basic levels of product knowledge for this brand.

Sometimes, I like to drink a Rootbeer or Pepsi whilst wearing my Hulk and watching Batman! And, if the scenes are really scary I will cuddle up to my Panda, as the Beast is to bulky and manly for such immature behavior!!!
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Old 2 February 2014, 12:55 AM   #143
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I also would like to know what the deal is.......i saw a warranty card at an AD recently and saw the same 116710B.......
Mine has this too. I'm wondering as well. I have a call into AD for clarification. I'll post here when I find something[IMG][/IMG]
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Old 2 February 2014, 01:24 AM   #144
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Old 2 February 2014, 02:24 AM   #145
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Old 2 February 2014, 02:53 AM   #146
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Old 2 February 2014, 01:21 PM   #147
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Nice to be a new member! I have truly fallen in love over the past few months. I bought him about a week ago,and the other watches are pissed! My TT sub that's a whopping one month got one day on the wrist but the DJIIs have been benched. The watch is near perfection, with the Plat Daytona being perfection. But not for me for 75k.....ImageUploadedByTapatalk1391311256.627202.jpg
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Old 2 February 2014, 07:40 PM   #148
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Keep the pics coming! Keep showing these and dropping hints to the wife....hoping my B-Day comes early is year!


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Old 3 February 2014, 06:09 AM   #149
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Just joined this BLNR Club last week, with my first Rolex:


Rolex GMT-Master II 116710 BLNR by J.W.C., on Flickr


Rolex GMT-Master II 116710 BLNR by J.W.C., on Flickr


Rolex GMT-Master II 116710 BLNR by J.W.C., on Flickr


King of Watches by J.W.C., on Flickr


King of Watches by J.W.C., on Flickr


Bleu Noir by J.W.C., on Flickr

It really is something special! So glad I got it over the LN. I think the BLNR suits a younger style and I'm still mid-thirties, lol.
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Old 3 February 2014, 03:45 PM   #150
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I just joined the BLNR Club last week with this, my first Rolex:


Rolex GMT-Master II 116710 BLNR by J.W.C., on Flickr


Rolex GMT-Master II 116710 BLNR by J.W.C., on Flickr


Rolex GMT-Master II 116710 BLNR by J.W.C., on Flickr


King of Watches by J.W.C., on Flickr


King of Watches by J.W.C., on Flickr


Bleu Noir by J.W.C., on Flickr

It really is a great watch, and I am glad I picked it over the LN.
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