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29 May 2023, 11:17 PM | #31 |
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The older I got, the more I love the warmth and heft of precious metals....
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29 May 2023, 11:17 PM | #32 |
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The LB was my first and only Rolex that I wore daily for 18 years. I thought I would never let go of it, mostly for sentimental reasons.
I did end up trading it in 2020 with no regrets. I now own 8 Rolexes including the BLNR on jubilee and for me and my lifestyle it’s hands down one of my favorites in my collection. I’ve been fortunate enough to acquire all my pieces through the AD so the secondary prices don’t really come into play in my case… |
29 May 2023, 11:21 PM | #33 |
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BLNR is more timeless.
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29 May 2023, 11:43 PM | #34 |
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thanks all for the inputs. I decided to follow my heart for batgirl.
That being said, I am not going to take the grey market. I will wait for AD. The premium in grey is not justified. |
29 May 2023, 11:50 PM | #35 |
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Had both - BLNR overall, but the lugs are way better on the new subs.
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30 May 2023, 12:58 AM | #36 |
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I have both. I was lucky to be able to pick up the Bluesy while waiting for the GMT, which I always thought I’d prefer once I got it. Now I have the choice, nine times out of ten I pick the Bluesy out of the box to put on though….
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30 May 2023, 01:01 AM | #37 |
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Bat girl would be my choice.
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30 May 2023, 01:06 AM | #38 |
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BLNR, but I sure wouldn't pay the grey market prices. You are making the right choice. Good luck.
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30 May 2023, 01:11 AM | #39 |
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For me the Sub as I don't like having to swirl the hour hand up to 15 times to set the date properly. No need for the complication. If I needed multiple time zones, the answer might be different. I much prefer the deeper water resistance of the Sub. But of course, wear what you like!!
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30 May 2023, 02:07 AM | #40 |
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Bluesy or Batgirl
It’s a tough choice, but I think I’d go with the Bluesy. Also, if I were going to get a GMT, I think I’d finally break down and get a watch winder. I like to rotate between several watches, and I think setting a GMT watch every time I wanted to wear it would be a PITA.
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30 May 2023, 02:42 AM | #41 | |
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30 May 2023, 02:52 AM | #42 |
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Nice watch hard decision!
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30 May 2023, 12:54 PM | #43 |
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Bluesy!
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30 May 2023, 01:06 PM | #44 | |
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30 May 2023, 11:40 PM | #45 |
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When it comes to Rolex, it's always steel sports over tt/pm.
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31 May 2023, 12:36 AM | #46 |
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That's a tough one.
I think at the end of the day, you're just going to have to close your eyes and see which one fits in better with your lifestyle, activities, etc. The good news, though, they're both incredible watches and you just can't go wrong with either. |
31 May 2023, 01:47 AM | #47 |
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I have a BLNR on blue rubber to add a little more personality. It’s nice, but kind of boring. My wife thinks anything Rolex and YG is tacky but there something about the bluesy that’s calls to me like a blonde’s siren song…..
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31 May 2023, 02:45 PM | #48 |
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Id go for the blusey vs the BLNR.
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31 May 2023, 03:13 PM | #49 |
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I would go GMT. The big ass clasp on the new sub is a complete turn off. So is the white text on the dial verses the gold on the previous
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31 May 2023, 07:33 PM | #50 |
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31 May 2023, 09:06 PM | #51 |
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I agree. Batgirl and Panda are the worst. Seems like people new to collecting Rolex use nicknames the most. I will admit I only knew the Day Date as “President” in the early 80s when I bought mine so I shouldn’t be surprised…
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31 May 2023, 09:22 PM | #52 |
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1 June 2023, 01:57 AM | #53 |
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BLNR "seems" to be on it's way out (some saturation, and also a very close refresh from MK1 doesn't help). Just my opinion as I do some trading.
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