GMT BLNR or TT??

[edizle6]

Need help deciding....Which is the better choice in terms of flipping down the line? BLNR becoming scarce at ADs? any truth to that?

Thanks in advance...been a silent reader for a bit. So much good info here, goes without saying.

[elcompa]

BLNR actually becoming more and more available as this product leans toward market saturation,for the time being. Not that it wont always sell, but some of the initial novelty is slowing down.

Both are great, and I have had both. BLNR goes with me all the time. As far as flipping? I don't think you would have a hard time dealing either one. Good luck.

[luvsub]

Both are nice. SS for me.

[c41006]

BLNR would probably be a little bit easier to flip down the line.

[mailman]

Flipping aside, get the BLNR

[ap1]

The batman, but I like both. Agree resale worse on TT

[T. Ferguson]

Originally Posted by ap1

The batman, but I like both. Agree resale worse on TT

I don't really agree with this. It's true enough if you are looking at resale as a percentage of MSRP. But the motto of that story is don't pay MSRP for the 116713 (or the BLNR for that matter). There are good discounts available on the TT, better than the BLNR for sure. Buy it right and either one will maintain a good portion of its value. I have a two year old TT G serial bought BNIB here and judging by the current listings on TRF it's still worth what I paid for it. Admittedly prices for the TT have firmed a little but the moral of the story is still the same in any market - buy it right.

[JRT]

Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

I don't really agree with this. It's true enough if you are looking at resale as a percentage of MSRP. But the motto of that story is don't pay MSRP for the 116713 (or the BLNR for that matter). There are good discounts available on the TT, better than the BLNR for sure. Buy it right and either one will maintain a good portion of its value. I have a two year old TT G serial bought BNIB here and judging by the current listings on TRF it's still worth what I paid for it. Admittedly prices for the TT have firmed a little but the moral of the story is still the same in any market - buy it right.

I believe everybody knows the reason why AD offers a much better discount on TT (especially 116713 and some other Datejust TT models) than BLNR (the most sought-after model in 2014 and no discount at all in most places). The resale values are sometimes hard to be compared in a fair and same standard level because they depend on how you buy and how you sell. But one thing can be definitely assured is that flipping TT will be much much harder than BLNR in the market.

[themaninblack]

Originally Posted by ap1

The batman, but I like both. Agree resale worse on TT

No insult to the writer intended but what's with this "batman" BS?

[ltmgeller]

BLNR for me

[One Ping Only]

Both are great choices, I got a BLNR.

[alubin]

BLNR, love mine.

[fishingbear]

Do you really want either one if you are basing your decision on which will be easier to get rid of? ...just saying.
My advise is to get the watch that you LOVE and what comes in the future markets will settle itself out.
They both are nice choices, if you are overly concerned about retaining value maybe a 5 digit reference GMTII (such at the 16710 or 16713) is better suited for your purchase. Good luck.

[watchwatcher]

Well if your getting a watch based on what's easiest to flip, you're getting it for the wrong reasons.

To answer your question, however, if you buy right, they both should do OK if you have to flip.

[Trouble15]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Well if your getting a watch based on what's easiest to flip, you're getting it for the wrong reasons.

x2

[clock]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Well if your getting a watch based on what's easiest to flip, you're getting it for the wrong reasons.

To answer your question, however, if you buy right, they both should do OK if you have to flip.

Agree

[GB-man]

Buy right and it won't matter but blnr is more liquid IMHO. Not rare though and I would not pay retail.

[scarlet knight]

Nickname for BLNR is Batman. Same colors: blue and black.

[themaninblack]

Originally Posted by scarlet knight

Nickname for BLNR is Batman. Same colors: blue and black.

Whose nickname? I've never called mine "batman". Sounds ridiculous to me.

[sickened1]

I vote BLNR... not a big fan of TT. Well, maybe just a few.

[edizle6]

Thanks for all the input fellas. Leaning towards blnr!!

[Ruud Van Driver]

I love my BLNR. Although I'm not a fan of PM or semi-PM watches, I wouldn't go TT on this particular piece anyway. That blue and black bezel really sets this watch apart, it's stunning.

As for price, if you were to buy one from an AD in the UK for example, it's highly unlikely that you'll get a discount unless you have a very good relationship there. Therefore, the price you're going to pay is very much dependent on your location. I paid full retail in London but got my tax back at the airport, which worked out a nice 13.8% discount.

As long as you're happy with the watch you buy and the price you pay, you can't lose.

By the way, mine says hi

[Andad]

The SS BLNR looks ok but IMO can't compete with the TT.

[hojuturtle]

Originally Posted by directioneng

The SS BLNR looks ok but IMO can't compete with the TT.

[capote]

Tt ftw imo

[engin33r]

BLNR will be easier to flip, but by no means rare - having said that I prefer the look of TT

[HL65]

Blnr

[RichM]

IMHO TT.

[travisb]

BLNR. Prefer all SS with a bi-color bezel for a GMT.

[Vishy26]

TT gets my vote.