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007Sub · 3 May 2014, 04:53 AM

Hey all, so i've been strongly considering a BLNR. When I see it in photos I think it looks absolutely spectacular... but then when I saw it in person at an AD, it seemed to me that the blue looked a lot more purplish then blue. Moreover, i noticed that the GMT hand blue doesn't really match the bezel blue and that bothered me a little. Does anyone else notice these things or might it just be the lighting in the AD's store? Part of me really wants to sell a few things off and take the plunge, but then when it came down to it, I just wasn't sure if I would get tired of it or not...

Anyone else feel the same way? Thoughts?

jonathon555 · 3 May 2014, 04:56 AM

Go for it , looks brilliant

beshannon · 3 May 2014, 04:59 AM

On my very short list

mc1010 · 3 May 2014, 04:59 AM

I did notice that the blue on the bezel does have a purplish hue to it on certain lighting/angles. Nevertheless, it's a beautiful looking watch.

But if it's not singing to you, then probably it's not the right watch for you.

lmcgbaj · 3 May 2014, 05:08 AM

I don't see purple.

Must be the lighting.

ufboy73 · 3 May 2014, 05:14 AM

i think its a bit indigo in certain lighting...i tried to resist but couldnt and should have an incoming soon....

i will figure out what to do with my current LN GMT...im hoping one or the other will assert its dominance but i fear i will have issues letting either one go because (even though essentially the same watch) they appeal to me in different ways

007Sub · 3 May 2014, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lmcgbaj

I don't see purple.

Must be the lighting.

You see that shade of blue looks perfect to me... I wonder if its just the lighting at the AD???

lmcgbaj · 3 May 2014, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 007Sub

You see that shade of blue looks perfect to me... I wonder if its just the lighting at the AD???

Ask them to let you take it out in daylight. They should be able to do that.

brettpaul · 3 May 2014, 05:18 AM

Agree on the lighting....my blue looks amazing in the sun and the hand is a perfect match!

Art 1 · 3 May 2014, 05:19 AM

Looking at mine they all seem to match.

Art 1 · 3 May 2014, 05:20 AM

stockae92 · 3 May 2014, 05:22 AM

Easy, go with the other GMT IIc :)

thomaspp · 3 May 2014, 05:26 AM

No purple from where I'm standing! It's a very cool reference.

Brucie D · 3 May 2014, 05:28 AM

Yeah get it out in the sun if the AD isn't too uptight about it. The watch is a no regret purchase for me:

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tkerrmd · 3 May 2014, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

This is a great pic and shows it's the lighting

Great watch

Rickn · 3 May 2014, 05:32 AM

I think it is awesome watch, but I agree that the blue looks closer to purple. I still came close to buying one last december, but went with the hulk instead.
Now am saving like a crazy man for the new pepsi. Going to be hard to pull off, but that is the gmt to get.

T. Ferguson · 3 May 2014, 05:34 AM

I'm not in the market for one so haven't analyzed it that closely but I'm guessing it's the lighting. It just seems logical to me that whatever blue Rolex came up with for the bezel, they would mix a paint for the hand that matched it. Also consider that the ceramic bezel has a way of changing shades depending on the light and the angle that light is hitting it. This is true for all the ceramic bezels including the straight LN, which often has a grayish aspect to it. So no matter how well matched they actually are the bezel and the hand will often look a bit off I'm afraid.

But if it's just not calling to you when you see it in the flesh don't pull the trigger unless you have silly money.

Wesley Crusher · 3 May 2014, 05:35 AM

I am not a huge fan of the BLNR. I prefer the LN.

up2nogood · 3 May 2014, 05:35 AM

If you're into the GMT II, I don't think you will be disappointed.

justinrose17 · 3 May 2014, 06:18 AM

I felt the same way when I first saw it in person. Got it and now love it. There's so much love for this watch for a reason.

iazrollie · 3 May 2014, 06:21 AM

It's a great watch. I wouldn't change anything.

Chewbacca · 3 May 2014, 06:23 AM

tough call. from experience, if i see it, like it, look to buy it and eventually still not buy it within a month (ballpark), i'm not fully sold on giving it a shot at the register. however, i've still loved and lost more than kept watches. it never ends...

ke082 · 3 May 2014, 06:25 AM

BLNR is my first rolex. I love it! Go for it!

A.Sharp · 3 May 2014, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

I am not a huge fan of the BLNR. I prefer the LN.

x2... you know youll never get sick of it.

psv · 3 May 2014, 06:31 AM

Not a fan either. If you having doubts, listen to your gut feel.

superdog · 3 May 2014, 06:32 AM

i think it looks great.

that said, i have run it by my extended peanut gallery.

not one person has given me the thumbs up. that has never happened to me before.

they all dislike it.

i get it, most people on here do not get it for other people. they get it for themselves.

but i like to listen to my peanut gallery.

ltmgeller · 3 May 2014, 06:36 AM

It's a great watch and it hits every shade from black to blue depending on the lighting. A definite for any collection.

DCgator · 3 May 2014, 06:37 AM

Not once did I ever see the bezel turn to purple or purplish. Always blue.

Racerdj · 3 May 2014, 06:46 AM

I think it looks stunning in person.

AK797 · 3 May 2014, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A.Sharp

x2... you know youll never get sick of it.

But you may get bored, a common reason why the black models are moved on.

3 May 2014, 04:59 AM	#3
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	On my very short list __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

3 May 2014, 05:08 AM	#5
lmcgbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: G Location: Canada Watch: es are FUN!!! Posts: 1,979	I don't see purple. Must be the lighting. __________________ "Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.* "*

3 May 2014, 05:22 AM	#12
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,890	Easy, go with the other GMT IIc :) __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

3 May 2014, 05:26 AM	#13
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	No purple from where I'm standing! It's a very cool reference. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

3 May 2014, 05:34 AM	#17
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	I'm not in the market for one so haven't analyzed it that closely but I'm guessing it's the lighting. It just seems logical to me that whatever blue Rolex came up with for the bezel, they would mix a paint for the hand that matched it. Also consider that the ceramic bezel has a way of changing shades depending on the light and the angle that light is hitting it. This is true for all the ceramic bezels including the straight LN, which often has a grayish aspect to it. So no matter how well matched they actually are the bezel and the hand will often look a bit off I'm afraid. But if it's just not calling to you when you see it in the flesh don't pull the trigger unless you have silly money. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

3 May 2014, 04:56 AM	#2
jonathon555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 582	Go for it , looks brilliant

3 May 2014, 04:59 AM	#4
mc1010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Mark Location: * Posts: 240	I did notice that the blue on the bezel does have a purplish hue to it on certain lighting/angles. Nevertheless, it's a beautiful looking watch. But if it's not singing to you, then probably it's not the right watch for you.

3 May 2014, 05:14 AM	#6
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	i think its a bit indigo in certain lighting...i tried to resist but couldnt and should have an incoming soon.... i will figure out what to do with my current LN GMT...im hoping one or the other will assert its dominance but i fear i will have issues letting either one go because (even though essentially the same watch) they appeal to me in different ways

3 May 2014, 05:18 AM	#9
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Agree on the lighting....my blue looks amazing in the sun and the hand is a perfect match!

3 May 2014, 05:19 AM	#10
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Looking at mine they all seem to match.

3 May 2014, 05:20 AM	#11
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244

3 May 2014, 05:28 AM	#14
Brucie D "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Bruce Location: Saskatoon SK CAN Watch: DJ / BLNR / SUBCLV Posts: 1,381	Yeah get it out in the sun if the AD isn't too uptight about it. The watch is a no regret purchase for me: Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

3 May 2014, 05:32 AM	#16
Rickn "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: Green Sub Posts: 604	I think it is awesome watch, but I agree that the blue looks closer to purple. I still came close to buying one last december, but went with the hulk instead. Now am saving like a crazy man for the new pepsi. Going to be hard to pull off, but that is the gmt to get.

3 May 2014, 05:35 AM	#18
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	I am not a huge fan of the BLNR. I prefer the LN.

3 May 2014, 05:35 AM	#19
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	If you're into the GMT II, I don't think you will be disappointed.

3 May 2014, 06:18 AM	#20
justinrose17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 41	I felt the same way when I first saw it in person. Got it and now love it. There's so much love for this watch for a reason.

3 May 2014, 06:21 AM	#21
iazrollie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Ian Location: NY Watch: All of them Posts: 3,245	It's a great watch. I wouldn't change anything. __________________ Rolex, PPs, Breitling

3 May 2014, 06:23 AM	#22
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	tough call. from experience, if i see it, like it, look to buy it and eventually still not buy it within a month (ballpark), i'm not fully sold on giving it a shot at the register. however, i've still loved and lost more than kept watches. it never ends...

3 May 2014, 06:25 AM	#23
ke082 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Tommy Location: USA Watch: BLNR, HULK, Speedy Posts: 79	BLNR is my first rolex. I love it! Go for it!

3 May 2014, 06:31 AM	#25
psv "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North America Posts: 11,066	Not a fan either. If you having doubts, listen to your gut feel.

3 May 2014, 06:32 AM	#26
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,709	i think it looks great. that said, i have run it by my extended peanut gallery. not one person has given me the thumbs up. that has never happened to me before. they all dislike it. i get it, most people on here do not get it for other people. they get it for themselves. but i like to listen to my peanut gallery. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

3 May 2014, 06:36 AM	#27
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,558	It's a great watch and it hits every shade from black to blue depending on the lighting. A definite for any collection.

3 May 2014, 06:37 AM	#28
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Not once did I ever see the bezel turn to purple or purplish. Always blue.

3 May 2014, 06:46 AM	#29
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I think it looks stunning in person. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

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