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peterpl · 29 August 2017, 07:38 PM

I felt the same way with regard to steel rolex's they felt very light compared to my Panerai's and other brands especially the 5 digit steel models.

Now, I love them but when you come from AP on bracelet or Panerai the weight is a big tell. Rolex's are fairly light unless you buy in precious metal.

Beowulf · 29 August 2017, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.president1

Also, side note, Omega for example has gone to titanium for of their watches, which is crazy light in my opinion and the one I tried on was $7k USD. Like another forum member said, quality isn't necessarily indicative of weight.

Weight by itself doesn't show quality indeed.

I'll be rotating a Sub C Date with an Omega DSOTM (fully made of Zirconium Dioxide ceramic and VERY light) and it will be interesting to compare them in terms of weight and corresponding feeling. The Sub will be a lot heavier but it was actually cheaper.

WEST HAM ROLEX · 29 August 2017, 08:55 PM

Bit confused about the weight of the watch

beshannon · 29 August 2017, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 2o6rolex2o6

cheap and super light.

Lots of other watches to buy.

Move on.

BiH115 · 29 August 2017, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Heff

It felt cheap and super light? Huh.

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He tried it on in an alley in Hong Kong.

This watch is anything but cheap and super light.

faz · 30 August 2017, 02:08 AM

OP, if you didn't like cheap and super light BLNR, replace the "BLNR" in the title of your thread with "majority of Rolexes" and move on.

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SL BRABUS · 30 August 2017, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by faz

OP, if you didn't like cheap and super light BLNR, replace the "BLNR" in the title of your thread with "majority of Rolexes" and move on.

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Thanks Faz for the weight comparison..

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Kind of surprise the Daytona is as light as the EX I......

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faz · 30 August 2017, 03:42 AM

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Thanks Faz for the weight comparison..

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Kind of surprise the Daytona is as light as the EX I......

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You are welcome. I added these pictures to anther thread as well that has more pictures of others doing the same.

Note that both Daytona and Exp are my wife's and they are both missing a link (or two, I can't remember, but same number of linkes.)

Also my 16613LB has an extra link added to it, so it is slightly more than the orig number of links.

SL BRABUS · 30 August 2017, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by faz

You are welcome. I added these pictures to anther thread as well that has more pictures of others doing the same.

Note that both Daytona and Exp are my wife's and they are both missing a link (or two, I can't remember, but same number of linkes.)

Your wife got GOOD taste.....lol.......

MTdweller · 30 August 2017, 05:30 AM

Great reply, Faz! OP, go with what feels right to you. If you can't justify $9k for the BLNR, throw that $ into a PM piece.

watchwatcher · 30 August 2017, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 2o6rolex2o6

Hmmmm......what to do what to do

Buy one of these.

sager · 30 August 2017, 05:54 AM

My experience was actually the other way around. I couldn't understand all the hype around the BLNR. But once I saw it at the boutique and held it, I had to have it. Never regretted it.

But as many have said in this thread, if heft is important to you, go for the DSSD or any PM rolex.

sager · 30 August 2017, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by faz

OP, if you didn't like cheap and super light BLNR, replace the "BLNR" in the title of your thread with "majority of Rolexes" and move on.

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Very helpful!! Thanks for sharing.

KrismanX · 30 August 2017, 06:02 AM

There's always the Musk MR2129. It's about 1.6Lbs. Might be hefty enough...

The Sub-lime One · 30 August 2017, 06:07 AM

I've had the BLNR for two months now and I love it. So much that my LVc always comes up second best although I love that too. I've owned the LN GMT in the past also and sold it in a week as it wasn't for me. Amazing what a splash of blue can do and it's not even my favourite colour!

faz · 30 August 2017, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SL BRABUS

Your wife got GOOD taste.....lol.......

Yes, she does! she picked me after all!!

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Great reply, Faz!

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Very helpful!! Thanks for sharing.

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Originally Posted by sager

My experience was actually the other way around. I couldn't understand all the hype around the BLNR. But once I saw it at the boutique and held it, I had to have it. Never regretted it.

But as many have said in this thread, if heft is important to you, go for the DSSD or any PM rolex.

As I said earlier today in the WRUW thread today:

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Have a soft spot for black, white and blue color combo.

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jackjack305 · 30 August 2017, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by stillsane

Wouldn't the Hulk weight the same?

I think so.

jackjack305 · 30 August 2017, 06:51 AM

Just dont buy it then.

imperio · 30 August 2017, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueRollie

I thought so too but the Sub has a heavier clasp and thicker case back. It feels heavier and thicker in the hand.

I agree, when I was choosing between my first Rolex, it came was between a 116610LN and a 116710LN; the GMT felt and wore slightly smaller than the Sub.

ejvette · 30 August 2017, 09:24 AM

Seriously?? Guess you never handled a 5 digit piece

Jake B · 30 August 2017, 10:26 AM

Want heavy? Pony up the cash for the gold.

fskywalker · 30 August 2017, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rebel_1

The Platona will make a SS watch feel like titanium and 18kt feel like steel.

Brny11 · 30 August 2017, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Don't try on Richard Mille!

Spoonage · 30 August 2017, 10:47 AM

If you like the way it looks then that should be most important alongside the quality and craftmeanship of the watch.

Old Expat Beast · 30 August 2017, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by faz

OP, if you didn't like cheap and super light BLNR, replace the "BLNR" in the title of your thread with "majority of Rolexes" and move on.

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josephvman · 30 August 2017, 10:51 AM

I got one just a few months after it was released, and I didn't dislike mine, but it wasn't the lovefest for me that it seems to be for so many around here. I punted it to maintain my self-imposed 15 watch limit and replaced it with a white Daytona C, and don't miss the BLNR in the least. It was plenty hefty for me, beautifully made, and kept phenomenal time, but I just didn't love it. I chose to get rid of it over my other 6-digit Rolex's, a polar Exp II and Z-blue Milgauss, or any of my vintage pieces or Tudors. I just never got used to the maxi case and the boxy "shoulders" and awkward transition from the lugs to the bracelet. I bought my first Rolex in 1986 though, so I'm just so used to the classic proportions that my watches have always had, and the BLNR was just "off" for me. I still admire it in pics, but I found it underwhelming on the wrist. To each his own, and it's an amazing piece, just not for me.

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First time I am hearing someone dislikes the blnr.

Watch This · 30 August 2017, 10:53 AM

Within a period of one year I owned a BLNR, YMII-SS, AP Diver and PAM 422. Every time I put on the BLNR it felt small. I sold it. Big mistake.

The AP went bye bye quickly as it kept awful time and you have to be very careful with the bezel. The YMII-SS is a great weekend watch but is rather hefty. Same for the 422.

I bought a second BLNR and now it's my one and only. It's neither cheap feeling nor overly light IMHO. Just a terrific every day piece that is quite versatile. I can wear it to play golf, to the beach or to work. The BLNR is a winner.

That said, I do miss the YMII a lot. Big, quirky, loud, hard to read, and one helluva cool piece. Will re-acquire that baby one day for sure. I just won't wear a heavy watch for everyday use.

Runnin' Rebel · 30 August 2017, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by G'ed

The premium of 50% blue on the bezel call for 50% premium over the full black LN model, both pricing based on secondary market. 8.6k vs 5.8k.

I don't find it worth the color...

Show an equal condition BLNR- GMTc LN with a
2800 dollar difference ? Or show me a decent 116710LN for for 5800.00

Jake B · 30 August 2017, 11:20 AM

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Luxury

LOVE that one, Adam

. If you happen to see one out & about please give me a shout. I've had my eyes peeled over here in TW for awhile now but all I ever see are two-tone versions.

stillsane · 30 August 2017, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 2o6rolex2o6

I don't dislike it at all. I thought it was beautiful. I just didn't like the feel of it. I also have searched this and I seen a post where it said the newest one felt lighter then the first ones that came out.

What are you saying? "the newest one felt lighter then the first ones that came out."

30 August 2017, 02:08 AM	#66
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,655	OP, if you didn't like cheap and super light BLNR, replace the "BLNR" in the title of your thread with "majority of Rolexes" and move on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

30 August 2017, 06:02 AM	#74
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	There's always the Musk MR2129. It's about 1.6Lbs. Might be hefty enough... __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

30 August 2017, 09:24 AM	#80
ejvette 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,495	Seriously?? Guess you never handled a 5 digit piece __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko "The only difference between crazy and eccentric is the size of ones bank account" Anonymous * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

30 August 2017, 10:26 AM	#81
Jake B "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hong Kong Watch: Gold Sub 116618LN Posts: 2,820	Want heavy? Pony up the cash for the gold. __________________ Things are more like they are now than they ever were before.

29 August 2017, 07:38 PM	#61
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	I felt the same way with regard to steel rolex's they felt very light compared to my Panerai's and other brands especially the 5 digit steel models. Now, I love them but when you come from AP on bracelet or Panerai the weight is a big tell. Rolex's are fairly light unless you buy in precious metal.

29 August 2017, 08:55 PM	#63
WEST HAM ROLEX "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: London/Asia Watch: GMT LN/SD43/D Blue Posts: 872	Bit confused about the weight of the watch

30 August 2017, 05:30 AM	#70
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,475	Great reply, Faz! OP, go with what feels right to you. If you can't justify $9k for the BLNR, throw that $ into a PM piece.

30 August 2017, 05:54 AM	#72
sager "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sage Location: MENA Posts: 1,562	My experience was actually the other way around. I couldn't understand all the hype around the BLNR. But once I saw it at the boutique and held it, I had to have it. Never regretted it. But as many have said in this thread, if heft is important to you, go for the DSSD or any PM rolex.

30 August 2017, 06:07 AM	#75
The Sub-lime One "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Dee Location: London Posts: 911	I've had the BLNR for two months now and I love it. So much that my LVc always comes up second best although I love that too. I've owned the LN GMT in the past also and sold it in a week as it wasn't for me. Amazing what a splash of blue can do and it's not even my favourite colour!

30 August 2017, 06:51 AM	#78
jackjack305 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Chicago Posts: 75	Just dont buy it then.

30 August 2017, 10:47 AM	#84
Spoonage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,061	If you like the way it looks then that should be most important alongside the quality and craftmeanship of the watch.

30 August 2017, 10:53 AM	#87
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	Within a period of one year I owned a BLNR, YMII-SS, AP Diver and PAM 422. Every time I put on the BLNR it felt small. I sold it. Big mistake. The AP went bye bye quickly as it kept awful time and you have to be very careful with the bezel. The YMII-SS is a great weekend watch but is rather hefty. Same for the 422. I bought a second BLNR and now it's my one and only. It's neither cheap feeling nor overly light IMHO. Just a terrific every day piece that is quite versatile. I can wear it to play golf, to the beach or to work. The BLNR is a winner. That said, I do miss the YMII a lot. Big, quirky, loud, hard to read, and one helluva cool piece. Will re-acquire that baby one day for sure. I just won't wear a heavy watch for everyday use.

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