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23 November 2018, 11:28 PM
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I don't understand the popularity of the BLNR...
Let me start by saying this thread is not to bash the BLNR. Quite the opposite as I would like to understand what forum members like about this reference and share some of their pics.
For some reason this watch has not appealed to me. Not sure if it's the blue tone of the bezel or the GMT hand, or the PCLs. Thanks for reading. Have a good weekend... |
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23 November 2018, 11:32 PM
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me either. the half blue is good, colour tone really spot on. but i dont like it with the half black bezel and black dial. may be a blue dial would be much better.
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23 November 2018, 11:35 PM
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You mentioned “for some reason” and “not sure” to indicate you can’t quite put into words why the BLNR doesn’t appeal to you. I’m guessing that those same phrases apply to many of us for whom the watch greatly appeals. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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23 November 2018, 11:35 PM
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 I love mine.... The blue is the best part. Nothing like a little pop of color 
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23 November 2018, 11:35 PM
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I can see your points OP. Have you ever spent time wearing one or are you going from internet pics?
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23 November 2018, 11:36 PM
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They do say beauty is in the eyes of the beholder what some like others dont,myself not a fan of the modern Daytona even if they advertised one at half price.
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23 November 2018, 11:37 PM
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1. I love GMTs. I think the GMT is the most useful complication and Rolex does the GMT better than anyone else.
2. I love the blue and black. Blue is my favorite color. 3. The ceramic bezel is fantastic. 4. The crown is a major upgrade over prior Rolex GMTs. 5. At 40 mm on a maxi-case, the fit is perfect for me. 6. I actually like PCLs.
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23 November 2018, 11:38 PM
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Taste is so subjective and difficult to explain. I think it's an amazing looking watch. I just seems to work as a whole. The watch seems to flow together nicely with enough highlights to make it interesting and different.
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23 November 2018, 11:39 PM
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I had one and sadly let it go... It is a very nice watch but only
at msrp or a discount like I got mine at ... At the current bloated infectious rates I am not even remotely interested... 
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23 November 2018, 11:39 PM
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I like the BLNR the way it is and would not change a thing. Get one now before they discontinue it:)
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23 November 2018, 11:43 PM
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Its my favourite GMT, a good balance of utility and class and not as "bling" as some of the others in the GMT range.
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23 November 2018, 11:44 PM
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I love my BLNR part of the reason is the beautiful contest between the black and blue goes from subtle to vibrant in different light situations. The blue GMT hand is great as well, i also like the pcls but that's just me.
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23 November 2018, 11:46 PM
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I always loved it until I saw one in the flesh, thing it was the polished middle on the bracelet that put me off a little
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23 November 2018, 11:47 PM
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I let mine go after three years because I made the mistake of buying the hype and not the watch.
It either blows your skirt up or it doesn't. It doesn't do it for me.
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23 November 2018, 11:52 PM
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Its a nice watch, but have never understood the hype, same with the Daytona !
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23 November 2018, 11:55 PM
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My favorite in my small collection!!!
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23 November 2018, 11:57 PM
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Great complication and handsome blue/black combo that's very versatile. Great mix between sport and dress with the pcl oyster bracelet. Really is a keeper.
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24 November 2018, 12:21 AM
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I never liked the black submariner either. But I love the hulk and blnr although same design. Don't ask me why or how
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24 November 2018, 12:24 AM
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Older ones can be a delight; the ceramic version, not so much. To me it looks like a design intended to shout 'Rolex.'
I'm also puzzled by the suggestion that a GMT complication is useful. These days, there are far easier ways; it's really just a likeable add-on. Mind you, I enjoy chronos, and they're equally irrelevent. |
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24 November 2018, 12:30 AM
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Photos don't really do it justice; I find it perfectly appealing when I see it in the wild, but I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of appealing photos of it I've seen (no offense intended to owners who have posted photos of theirs!!!).
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24 November 2018, 12:33 AM
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All the comments thus far could be applied in general to all the Rolex models. We all have our own preferences and what floats my boat will sink yours.
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24 November 2018, 12:41 AM
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The colors of the BLNR work with my work attire so it is sort of my work watch. What’s not to love about a Rolex GMT? There isn’t an iteration in the catalog I would reject wearing.
The Black indicating night and the blue day makes the most sense of the colors they make on the GMT. That is, if I actually used it as intended and not just for time keeping where I live (just being honest). It’s beautiful, however I will add I put mine on a 97200/glidelock as PCLs are not my thing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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24 November 2018, 12:41 AM
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Quote:
 People like different things
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24 November 2018, 12:42 AM
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24 November 2018, 12:46 AM
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Had it twice. Sold it twice.
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24 November 2018, 12:48 AM
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That’s why there is chocolate and vanilla and dozens more choices.
BLNR my favorite in my stable of 20 or more Rolex watches and I have many more pricey options. Mine wears so comfortably that it stays on my wrist. LV-C I had and flipped because the green wasn’t attractive. Original LV is a keeper though. To each his own. |
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24 November 2018, 12:53 AM
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but these insane current prices make it a turn off... Almost $11K for one that's 3 or 4 years preowned and now Almost $13K for a new one that's $8950 msrp... Not my money... |
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24 November 2018, 12:55 AM
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My favourite Rolex reference! 
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24 November 2018, 01:04 AM
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Had it twice because I just love the blue and black style.
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24 November 2018, 01:11 AM
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Because Blue is the favorite color of almost everybody.
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