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rodneygt3 · 23 December 2016, 01:49 AM

Attached are pictures of my new BLNR watch. You will see I am playing with the time zones to show different options. I will start with NY local time and London GMT and figure out when I travel works best for me. Also, let me know if I did the 4 time zone examples correct. I know the date is wrong in 2 of the pictures.

I created a new AD "relationship" since my regular AD was not able to deliver the watch in time. Still purchased locally and I am happy with the discount and service I received.

Watch feels and fits good on my wrist. It is much lighter than my Daytona. I am guessing that might be the TT with the Gold.

Also, I did not realize the box was much smaller than the one for my Daytona? I saw an unboxing and the box was bigger. I called Rolex and they said the box size is the Oyster S and that is what my box has printed. Any thoughts. My guess is the folks on this forum are more knowledgeable when the regular Rolex person answering the phone.

Time to remove the stickers.

Castiel · 23 December 2016, 01:50 AM

Great pick up. Congrats and Happy Holidays.

watchwatcher · 23 December 2016, 01:53 AM

Congrats...great watch!

Re: the box. They are telling you the right thing. The newer steel boxes are ridiculously small. I watched my AD try to stuff my new Daytona in one...it was painful.

mjclark32 · 23 December 2016, 01:53 AM

Congrats on a great piece, enjoy!

sea-dweller · 23 December 2016, 01:54 AM

Congrats!

Muzz · 23 December 2016, 01:55 AM

Congratulations!! Yes, the TT would be heavier!! Also the box size difference is normal!! The Daytona comes in a slightly larger box.

Beautiful pick up!!

luvsub · 23 December 2016, 01:55 AM

Congrats

Psmith · 23 December 2016, 01:56 AM

Congrats

r8t3d_M · 23 December 2016, 01:58 AM

Congrats and enjoy! Love the BLNR..

RichM · 23 December 2016, 02:19 AM

Congrats

It's a great watch. The box is probably correct. I just picked up an Explorer this past weekend and got the small box too.

Its OK, takes up less space.

sawhornsoff · 23 December 2016, 01:58 AM

Congrats!

TheRolexKingofLV · 23 December 2016, 02:23 AM

Congrats

Afghanvet · 23 December 2016, 02:24 AM

Congratulations!

GB-man · 23 December 2016, 02:26 AM

Congrats! Great choice

RichM · 23 December 2016, 02:37 AM

Here you go.

rodneygt3 · 23 December 2016, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Mickol

Here you go.

That definitely answers my question and says it all.

Bigsykedaddy · 23 December 2016, 02:40 AM

Congrats on the pickup! Beautiful watch!

They discounted the BLNR for you? I need to find an AD like that

My AD said no way I would get a discount on that, maybe it's time to shop around

rodneygt3 · 23 December 2016, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigsykedaddy

Congrats on the pickup! Beautiful watch!

They discounted the BLNR for you? I need to find an AD like that

My AD said no way I would get a discount on that, maybe it's time to shop around

Thanks. Definitely need to shop around. A few of the AD said no discount, but a few were open. Also, it is difficult to have the conversation if they don't have the watch in stock. I am lucky to have several AD with in 10 miles of my house.

rmlovett1 · 23 December 2016, 03:01 AM

Beauty, congrats!!:)

BNA/LION · 23 December 2016, 03:05 AM

Happy Holidays and Congratulations!

SemperFi · 23 December 2016, 03:49 AM

Merry Christmas Rodney. Congrats on a real beauty.

droptopman · 23 December 2016, 03:54 AM

Great choice. Seems you are on the nice list as Santa has delivered...

Box is normal. SS small, TT medium, Full PM large.

Congrats

mps354 · 23 December 2016, 04:20 AM

Congrats!

And1dre · 23 December 2016, 06:16 AM

Congrats!

rodneygt3 · 23 December 2016, 06:36 AM

Well, I thought I knew what I was doing setting the multiple time zones. I read the manual (last resort) and noticed I was setting the third zone incorrectly.

The manual says set Reference time first. This can be anything. I choose London time for now. New York is my Local time and used the dial for Chicago time. Note, the first 2 two time zones can be read simultaneously. In my case NY and London. The 3rd time zone is using the bezel and it only that point in time.

3:10pm NY
8:10 pm London ( 20 on bezel- night time - black)
2:10pm Chicago (Turn Bezel 6 clicks) (day time -blue) - Now, you have to bring the bezel pack to starting point to see London correct hour marker.

Having fun playing with the dial, and trying to understand how to operate.

HL65 · 23 December 2016, 06:38 AM

Merry Christmas and congrats!

TimeRookie · 23 December 2016, 06:52 AM

I've had mine for more than a year. You'll love this watch. Congratulations!

Racerdj · 23 December 2016, 07:09 AM

Congratulations on a great Rolex!!

insomniac2 · 23 December 2016, 07:23 AM

congrats and enjoy!

RPB · 23 December 2016, 07:28 AM

Mine is always set to London time and then the bezel moved to represent Las Vegas time. I love that place! I always make sure though that the 24 hour hand is always GMT.

23 December 2016, 01:49 AM	#1
rodneygt3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Rodney Location: CT Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 224	Santa Came Early Attached are pictures of my new BLNR watch. You will see I am playing with the time zones to show different options. I will start with NY local time and London GMT and figure out when I travel works best for me. Also, let me know if I did the 4 time zone examples correct. I know the date is wrong in 2 of the pictures. I created a new AD "relationship" since my regular AD was not able to deliver the watch in time. Still purchased locally and I am happy with the discount and service I received. Watch feels and fits good on my wrist. It is much lighter than my Daytona. I am guessing that might be the TT with the Gold. Also, I did not realize the box was much smaller than the one for my Daytona? I saw an unboxing and the box was bigger. I called Rolex and they said the box size is the Oyster S and that is what my box has printed. Any thoughts. My guess is the folks on this forum are more knowledgeable when the regular Rolex person answering the phone. Time to remove the stickers. Attached Images

23 December 2016, 01:53 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats on a great piece, enjoy! __________________

23 December 2016, 01:54 AM	#5
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

23 December 2016, 01:56 AM	#8
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats __________________

23 December 2016, 02:19 AM	#10
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,773	Congrats It's a great watch. The box is probably correct. I just picked up an Explorer this past weekend and got the small box too. Its OK, takes up less space. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

23 December 2016, 01:50 AM	#2
Castiel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jim Location: California Posts: 432	Great pick up. Congrats and Happy Holidays.

23 December 2016, 01:53 AM	#3
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Congrats...great watch! Re: the box. They are telling you the right thing. The newer steel boxes are ridiculously small. I watched my AD try to stuff my new Daytona in one...it was painful.

23 December 2016, 01:55 AM	#6
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	Congratulations!! Yes, the TT would be heavier!! Also the box size difference is normal!! The Daytona comes in a slightly larger box. Beautiful pick up!!

23 December 2016, 01:55 AM	#7
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Congrats

23 December 2016, 01:58 AM	#9
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	Congrats and enjoy! Love the BLNR..

23 December 2016, 01:58 AM	#11
sawhornsoff 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 508	Congrats!

23 December 2016, 02:23 AM	#12
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23 December 2016, 02:24 AM	#13
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23 December 2016, 02:26 AM	#14
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Congrats! Great choice

23 December 2016, 02:37 AM	#15
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,773	Here you go. Attached Images __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

23 December 2016, 02:40 AM	#17
Bigsykedaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Anthony Location: Florida Watch: LVc \| SubC Posts: 2,285	Congrats on the pickup! Beautiful watch! They discounted the BLNR for you? I need to find an AD like that My AD said no way I would get a discount on that, maybe it's time to shop around

23 December 2016, 03:01 AM	#19
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Beauty, congrats!!:)

23 December 2016, 03:05 AM	#20
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23 December 2016, 03:49 AM	#21
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Merry Christmas Rodney. Congrats on a real beauty. __________________ Rolex Submariner Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Tudor Black Bay 58 Blue Tudor Ranger 79910 Nomos Club Datum 733 Nomos Metro 38 Stowa Flieger Classic 40 * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

23 December 2016, 03:54 AM	#22
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Great choice. Seems you are on the nice list as Santa has delivered... Box is normal. SS small, TT medium, Full PM large. Congrats

23 December 2016, 04:20 AM	#23
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,099	Congrats!

23 December 2016, 06:16 AM	#24
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	Congrats!

23 December 2016, 06:36 AM	#25
rodneygt3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Rodney Location: CT Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 224	GMT2 Manual Basics Well, I thought I knew what I was doing setting the multiple time zones. I read the manual (last resort) and noticed I was setting the third zone incorrectly. The manual says set Reference time first. This can be anything. I choose London time for now. New York is my Local time and used the dial for Chicago time. Note, the first 2 two time zones can be read simultaneously. In my case NY and London. The 3rd time zone is using the bezel and it only that point in time. 3:10pm NY 8:10 pm London ( 20 on bezel- night time - black) 2:10pm Chicago (Turn Bezel 6 clicks) (day time -blue) - Now, you have to bring the bezel pack to starting point to see London correct hour marker. Having fun playing with the dial, and trying to understand how to operate. Attached Images

23 December 2016, 06:38 AM	#26
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23 December 2016, 06:52 AM	#27
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,204	I've had mine for more than a year. You'll love this watch. Congratulations! Attached Images __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

23 December 2016, 07:09 AM	#28
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23 December 2016, 07:28 AM	#30
RPB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United Kingdom Watch: V Serial 116710LN Posts: 284	Mine is always set to London time and then the bezel moved to represent Las Vegas time. I love that place! I always make sure though that the 24 hour hand is always GMT. __________________ 2009 V serial GMT IIc 116710LN (serviced Dec' 2016) Wish list - BLRO; TT GMT.

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