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11 May 2014, 07:32 PM | #1 |
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Help me decide, BLNR or 16610LV
I really love the new maxi/chromalight dial and my first modern rolex is going to have it but I have mixed feelings about the new, more aggressive case design. I love the look of both of these watches but I can only get one for the foreseeable future.
(to the members who's watches and pics these are I hope you don't mind me re-posting). I will have to find a slightly used or NOS 16610LV but that is not an issue to me but neither is the higher price of the BLNR. I do plan on replacing the bezel/insert with black since I'm just not fond of green. I'm sure a few of you out there have and wear both, does the chunky case of the BLNR bother you? Does it wear noticeably larger than the LV? Is the LV case back as thick as the ceramic sub? I've test driven my friend's and I felt the higher case back really made the watch balance poorly for me but the lower GMT IIC seemed fine. I like the GMT function but my interest in the BLNR is more about aesthetics and the durability of the ceramic bezel Vs. the elegance and all day wearability of the original oyster case. I work on average 12-14 hour days so this is a major factor. Thanks in advance. |
11 May 2014, 08:35 PM | #2 |
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Have you considered the 116610LV?
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11 May 2014, 08:37 PM | #3 |
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BLNR is very comfortable and wears comfier that SubC, don't know about LV.
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11 May 2014, 08:38 PM | #4 |
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The BLNR would be my choice.
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11 May 2014, 08:39 PM | #5 |
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BLNR all the way.
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11 May 2014, 08:40 PM | #6 |
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12 May 2014, 05:16 AM | #7 |
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12 May 2014, 05:20 AM | #8 |
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13 May 2014, 12:40 AM | #9 |
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BLNR for sure.
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11 May 2014, 08:44 PM | #10 |
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LV for me (not a fan of the maxi case)!
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11 May 2014, 10:11 PM | #11 |
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11 May 2014, 08:50 PM | #12 |
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11 May 2014, 09:39 PM | #13 |
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That's really a tough call. I have both and I hope I'm never put in a situation where I'd have to choose one versus the other. The BLNR is a little heavier, but they are both comfortable to wear. It may come down to the different attributes of each in helping you with your decision (all brushed bracelet vs PCLs, dual time zone vs single time zone, maxi case vs traditional case, etc).
The BLNR is new to me (had it for around a month) and it's been getting the majority of wrist time. You cannot go wrong as both are tremendous timepieces. Let us know what you decide. |
11 May 2014, 10:03 PM | #14 |
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LV for me. Although i would much rather not have the date
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11 May 2014, 10:10 PM | #15 |
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BLNR then save and trade for the BLRO, might do the same myself.
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11 May 2014, 10:11 PM | #16 |
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If the only Rolex sports model in your stable, I would vote for the LV. The BLNR is really nice, but, IMHO, it's less versatile with the black/blue and PCLs.
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11 May 2014, 10:26 PM | #17 |
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i would go LVC.
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11 May 2014, 10:26 PM | #18 |
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BLNR for sure. Don't believe those who say it's less versatile. Plenty of photos and posts that suggest otherwise.
If you choose the LV isn't better to just choose a 16610 since you're considering to replace the green bezel? Or go with a SubC? |
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When you get a LV, you are getting the maxi dial that doesn't come on the 16610. What is also nice is that you can swap out the inserts. So it is a bit more versatile. The LV does have the maxi dial like the SubC but doesn't have the wider lug width (shoulders) that new ceramics do. This also matters to some owners. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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11 May 2014, 11:03 PM | #20 |
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11 May 2014, 11:18 PM | #21 |
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LV. It had a more classic look, to me anyways.
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11 May 2014, 11:28 PM | #23 |
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BLNR. It dresses up or down just fine, and in most indoor lighting the blue is pretty understated and not noticeable, but in sunshine, it's very noticeable in a beautiful way. It's plenty versatile. Also, I like having a second timezone. The PCLs have grown on me.
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11 May 2014, 11:47 PM | #24 |
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While I prefer the Sub as a watch, I also like a pop of color on my watches (thus my green dial and bezel).
But if you prefer the black Sub, then perhaps a pop of color is not your preference. The GMT displayed above is more eye-catching, because of the bezel IMO. |
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The BLNR uses the same case design as the new SubC it's just slightly thinner so why pay for an LV and change the insert when you could get a SubC for about the same price.
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12 May 2014, 05:13 AM | #26 |
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12 May 2014, 01:02 AM | #27 |
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16610lv.
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12 May 2014, 01:11 AM | #28 |
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Lvc, but between those two lv
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12 May 2014, 01:12 AM | #29 |
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12 May 2014, 01:26 AM | #30 |
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LV for me
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