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Old 8 September 2016, 03:06 PM   #31
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Old 8 September 2016, 03:10 PM   #32
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Old 8 September 2016, 04:25 PM   #33
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Hi everyone,
Joined the forum a few weeks ago, posted my initial thread asking advise about buying my second rolex, (thanks to the few who responded).

Decided to go with a new GMT BLNR, rather than an older Pepsi model that I had originally planned on getting.

I fell in love with the colors of BLNR after seeing it in person. Also, given this will be a pass down to my 5 year old boy at some point in the next 10-15 years, I thought it would probably be better to go with a new piece now. I know he likes the blue and black colors, so he will probably love this beauty.

Anyway, I just received my new watch - thanks to trusted seller here DAVIDSW - and couldn't be happier.

Here are a couple of pictures for your viewing pleasure. Sorry I hadn't taken off the protective tapes yet while snapping these pics.








iPhone flash captures the etched crown in crystal...





Side by side with my 9 year old two tone Sub, next to the new sibling BLNR. The sub is due for a service, which I will be sending in soon.

Very nice! Congratulations on your addition! That model is getting hard to find nowadays! Hence, a good investment!
Your son is very lucky, even though he is still too young to appreciate what's coming his way!!
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Old 8 September 2016, 04:57 PM   #34
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Old 8 September 2016, 05:00 PM   #35
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Beatiful watch. Congrats
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Old 8 September 2016, 05:48 PM   #36
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Very nice. Congratulations!!!! - got mine 2 months ago and I love it as well.
2 days I got my Deepsea Blue and I love it incredible much as well - I'm very happy to own both watches.

I think both are very special.

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Old 8 September 2016, 05:51 PM   #37
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Wow, thank you all for your warm and welcoming remarks. I was kinda feeling stupid posting about this new addition, thinking most of the folks here would yawn and pass on my thread. :)

THANK YOU ALL.


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Awesome reference, I'm sure your son will love it as much or more coming from you. Congrats and enjoy!
I certainly hope so. I won't be telling him this is his anytime soon, hopefully he will learn to admire it long before he gets his hands on it.

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you are now in an Elite Club...Congrat's!
Not elite enough to get me a 'signature' space for me to list it, apparently! - not sure what is up with that, if it is a newbie thing and forum rules, or if I need to be a paying member perhaps, will find out later.



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Never get sick of the BLNR, handsome watch. Sticker off time. Enjoy it.
That is the right word, 'handsome'. It sure is. It looks mature. The color combo is right at home with jeans and Tshirt, similarly at home in a nice grey/black/blue suit.

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Super nice. My 12 yr old son will get mine - eventually.
.... e..... ven.... tua....lly....

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Very nice! My last purchase was between this or the Hulk, ended up going with the Hulk.
Hulk is also very beautiful. in a perfect world one would have one of each.

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Your sub has a very nice worn look.

Must have served you very well sir...
thank you (for calling me sir... :) ) , yes it has served me well and will continue to serve me for years to come. I have not abused it by any means, but have also not babied it... it has some slight scars here and there on the band from when my hand was all the way deep into the engine of my car... or camping or water rafting or riding my motorcycle or ... every day for about 9 years it has not been off of my hand. I am sending it in for a service soon and have mixed feelings about the polishing that is included in the service. Part of me wants to restore its original shine, and the purist in me likes to keep the battle scars on it.


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Congrats !!! And great combo ... !!!
Bluesy and BLNR!!!!
thank you, I suspect you have the same two as well??

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Very nice! Congratulations on your addition! That model is getting hard to find nowadays! Hence, a good investment!
Your son is very lucky, even though he is still too young to appreciate what's coming his way!!
Thank you. Yes, good investment I hope. I suspect I may not be able to buy him a new one by the time he deserves one, hence getting it in now.
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Old 8 September 2016, 06:09 PM   #38
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Old 8 September 2016, 09:07 PM   #39
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thank you, I suspect you have the same two as well??


Right , spot on ... I love them both ... Couldn't be happier !!!
I just have the newer ceramic version . I had the previous 16613LB
But sold it years ago . Enjoy them in good health
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Old 8 September 2016, 09:15 PM   #40
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Old 8 September 2016, 09:19 PM   #41
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Old 8 September 2016, 09:42 PM   #42
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Congrats. Not only is the BLNR my favorite Rolex GMT watch, it's my favorite Rolex watch.
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Old 8 September 2016, 10:02 PM   #43
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nice one .. congratulations
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Old 9 September 2016, 12:01 AM   #44
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Congrats,,,
a beautiful watch and a lovely thought.....
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Old 9 September 2016, 12:43 AM   #45
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Old 9 September 2016, 12:44 AM   #46
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Old 9 September 2016, 01:50 AM   #48
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Old 9 September 2016, 01:54 AM   #49
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Thank you all. I am enjoying the first drive with it.
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Old 9 September 2016, 02:01 AM   #50
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Congrats! That's a cool watch to have.
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Old 9 September 2016, 02:14 AM   #51
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Congratulations, BLNR is one of the best SS Rolex IMO.
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Old 9 September 2016, 06:07 AM   #52
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Old 9 September 2016, 06:14 AM   #53
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Old 9 September 2016, 09:25 AM   #54
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Old 9 September 2016, 11:37 AM   #56
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Congratulations on your purchase, welcome to the club, enjoy...

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Old 9 September 2016, 05:24 PM   #57
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Old 10 September 2016, 02:16 AM   #59
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