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Stoodo · 2 June 2014, 03:04 AM

I just can't decided!

This will be my first Rolex so I don't want to screw it up. ;)

Which has the potential for holding its value better?

FTX I · 2 June 2014, 03:17 AM

LN is my favorite.

HogwldFLTR · 2 June 2014, 03:17 AM

Value, Batman over TT; Beauty, reversed.

travisb · 2 June 2014, 03:19 AM

Blnr.

jjnd08 · 2 June 2014, 03:32 AM

I vote BLNR.

Oyster Al · 2 June 2014, 03:46 AM

Blnr is the newest all around best versatile Rolex , and I'm a guy who owns a ss subc date(a watch I have been touting for years as the best all round)

Tools · 2 June 2014, 04:00 AM

I wouldn't get any watch that I felt compelled to call a "Batman"..

jwill051 · 2 June 2014, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tools

i wouldn't get any watch that i felt compelled to call a "batman"..

x2

SeaAndSky · 2 June 2014, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

I wouldn't get any watch that I felt compelled to call a "Batman"..

Agreed. Stupid nickname. PanAm would be better. Same colors and the source of the watch. On topic, I prefer the BLNR by a country mile. What a beautiful watch.

Stoodo · 2 June 2014, 04:00 AM

I think we have a consensus. :)

What's retail on the BLNR? I've only seen what's in the secondary market.

watchwatcher · 2 June 2014, 04:06 AM

Whichever one sings to you. The rest doesn't matter. If you have not already done so, go try them on back to back and see.

The issue of holding value is complex. You are going to pay closer to retail for a BLNR, but TT traditionally does not fare all that well in the secondary market, so whatever kind of deal you could strike would be an important factor in this equation.

Again, just get the one you like the best...that will be the cheapest in the long run.

rain_maker · 2 June 2014, 04:25 AM

I'll be the contrarian - Pepsi is the classic GMT.

GsurgBM · 2 June 2014, 04:43 AM

Ln.

roklee · 2 June 2014, 04:53 AM

2t.

GradyPhilpott · 2 June 2014, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Stoodo

What's retail on the BLNR?

$8950 is the retail price of the BLNR.

VICI · 2 June 2014, 05:04 AM

Blnr

newu5er · 2 June 2014, 05:18 AM

blnr for sure

AK797 · 2 June 2014, 05:20 AM

BLNR, and then you can still get the subc for a pure black bezel.

AS1 · 2 June 2014, 05:21 AM

BLNR, how can you say no to this gorgeous bezel!

scheneider · 2 June 2014, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AS1

BLNR, how can you say no to this gorgeous bezel!

Best Rolex watch

Wllnv19 · 2 June 2014, 05:21 AM

Blnr

Keith1 · 2 June 2014, 05:23 AM

TT. Nothing like some gold!

Spend some time trying them on, and see which one you like!

HL65 · 2 June 2014, 09:49 AM

Whichever one you prefer...Taste is personal so go with your instinct.

Stoodo · 2 June 2014, 09:54 AM

Ok ok.... I will withdraw from calling it batman. I'll go with BLNR.

I am annoyed with everyone calling the Panerai 372 the "Bronzo"

I hate stupid nicknames as well. I thought I was using the correctly terminology.

nickb732 · 2 June 2014, 09:58 AM

TTs tend not to hold their value as well. That being said the price of the BLNR is very high now, but it'll cool down soon.

elcompa · 2 June 2014, 10:08 AM

BLNR is best all-rounder. Most versatile. TT takes a deep price dip on a resale. Plus, Ive had a TT and the glitz and joy wore off pretty fast. Just a bit showy for me.

Stainless is easy care, holds up well. You can also get it brushed if you want to change the look Can't do that with the TT.

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T. Ferguson · 2 June 2014, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nickb732

TTs tend not to hold their value as well. That being said the price of the BLNR is very high now, but it'll cool down soon.

So the TT doesn't hold value but the BLNR is overpriced. So what do you recommend?

The idea of holding value is not so simple as some seem to suggest. Against MSRP the BLNR will do better than the TT in the short term. If you're paying MSRP you will probably do better on the BLNR. But the real answer depends on what you pay for the watch. Depending on the answer to that either one may be the better value.

I bought a BNIB TT for $9.600 versus retail of $13,000. What kind of discount can you get on a new BLNR? Who knows, but it won't come close to that. I'm satisfied with the value I received for my money.

BTW, I bought the 116713 because that's the watched I wanted. But value certainly is a valid consideration even though I've never sold a watch. I just don't like to feel like I'm flushing my money down the toilet.

luvsub · 2 June 2014, 10:09 AM

Blnr

MickCollins1916 · 2 June 2014, 10:11 AM

I love the TT. Picked this one up pre-loved, and I can't get enough of it.

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JElvis · 2 June 2014, 11:03 AM

First Rolex....go two tone! Gorgeous piece, for life. :)

2 June 2014, 03:04 AM	#1
Stoodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 72	Which GMT? Batman or Two Tone I just can't decided! This will be my first Rolex so I don't want to screw it up. ;) Which has the potential for holding its value better? __________________ Current: Panerai 63C, 112E, 417M Past:Panerai 312M, 359M, 24A, 416M, 000K, 112K, 24D

2 June 2014, 03:17 AM	#3
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	Value, Batman over TT; Beauty, reversed. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

2 June 2014, 04:00 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	I wouldn't get any watch that I felt compelled to call a "Batman".. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

2 June 2014, 04:00 AM	#10
Stoodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 72	I think we have a consensus. :) What's retail on the BLNR? I've only seen what's in the secondary market. __________________ Current: Panerai 63C, 112E, 417M Past:Panerai 312M, 359M, 24A, 416M, 000K, 112K, 24D

2 June 2014, 04:43 AM	#13
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	Ln. __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

2 June 2014, 03:17 AM	#2
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	LN is my favorite.

2 June 2014, 03:19 AM	#4
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,500	Blnr.

2 June 2014, 03:32 AM	#5
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	I vote BLNR.

2 June 2014, 03:46 AM	#6
Oyster Al "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Al Location: USA Posts: 1,550	Blnr is the newest all around best versatile Rolex , and I'm a guy who owns a ss subc date(a watch I have been touting for years as the best all round)

2 June 2014, 04:06 AM	#11
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	Whichever one sings to you. The rest doesn't matter. If you have not already done so, go try them on back to back and see. The issue of holding value is complex. You are going to pay closer to retail for a BLNR, but TT traditionally does not fare all that well in the secondary market, so whatever kind of deal you could strike would be an important factor in this equation. Again, just get the one you like the best...that will be the cheapest in the long run.

2 June 2014, 04:25 AM	#12
rain_maker Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: Boston Watch: 5513 Posts: 201	I'll be the contrarian - Pepsi is the classic GMT.

2 June 2014, 04:53 AM	#14
roklee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: canada Watch: rolex explorer ii Posts: 493	2t.

2 June 2014, 05:04 AM	#16
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	Blnr

2 June 2014, 05:18 AM	#17
newu5er "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA/Denmark Posts: 651	blnr for sure

2 June 2014, 05:20 AM	#18
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	BLNR, and then you can still get the subc for a pure black bezel.

2 June 2014, 05:21 AM	#19
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	BLNR, how can you say no to this gorgeous bezel!

2 June 2014, 05:21 AM	#21
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	Blnr

2 June 2014, 05:23 AM	#22
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	TT. Nothing like some gold! Spend some time trying them on, and see which one you like!

2 June 2014, 09:49 AM	#23
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,009	Whichever one you prefer...Taste is personal so go with your instinct. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

2 June 2014, 09:54 AM	#24
Stoodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 72	Ok ok.... I will withdraw from calling it batman. I'll go with BLNR. I am annoyed with everyone calling the Panerai 372 the "Bronzo" I hate stupid nicknames as well. I thought I was using the correctly terminology. __________________ Current: Panerai 63C, 112E, 417M Past:Panerai 312M, 359M, 24A, 416M, 000K, 112K, 24D

2 June 2014, 09:58 AM	#25
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	TTs tend not to hold their value as well. That being said the price of the BLNR is very high now, but it'll cool down soon. __________________ Nick

2 June 2014, 10:08 AM	#26
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	BLNR is best all-rounder. Most versatile. TT takes a deep price dip on a resale. Plus, Ive had a TT and the glitz and joy wore off pretty fast. Just a bit showy for me. Stainless is easy care, holds up well. You can also get it brushed if you want to change the look Can't do that with the TT. Some pix from the net:

2 June 2014, 10:09 AM	#28
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Blnr

2 June 2014, 10:11 AM	#29
MickCollins1916 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,286	I love the TT. Picked this one up pre-loved, and I can't get enough of it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 June 2014, 11:03 AM	#30
JElvis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Elvis Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 323	First Rolex....go two tone! Gorgeous piece, for life. :)

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