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Hauxrologist · 17 April 2018, 02:16 PM

Just got the call from my AD that my time on the waitlist is over! I've wanted the BLNR for a while (read 2 years) but never really could decide if it would get the wrist time it deserved.

I usually wear AP's, or a YG DD40, but I feel like the BLNR will be an awesome everyday watch that will still feel like I'm wearing a special piece but may be a bit more under the radar then the aforementioned watches.

Anyway, just wanted to share my enthusiasm with you guys and get an idea if anybody else chooses to wear a SS sports watch over a precious metal Rolex or other higher priced watch...I am hoping it doesn't disappoint!!

sensui · 17 April 2018, 02:22 PM

Congrats. You'll love it.

BLNR Nairobi · 17 April 2018, 02:27 PM

Congratulations. Great watch. I love mine, and while not as important it does get a lot of compliments.

Hauxrologist · 17 April 2018, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sensui

Congrats. You'll love it.

Thank you, Sensui! I hope so!!

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Originally Posted by BLNR Nairobi

Congratulations. Great watch. I love mine, and while not as important it does get a lot of compliments.

Thank you, Nairobi! I appreciate you sharing your experience. Do you find yourself choosing it over others in your collection often?

Raypep · 18 April 2018, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BLNR Nairobi

Congratulations. Great watch. I love mine, and while not as important it does get a lot of compliments.

I actually am noticing the same. In 1 week I have receive more compliments than my Date Just that I've used daily for 8 years. (Especially in Vegas at AD's lol)

BLNR Nairobi · 17 April 2018, 02:38 PM

It’s my go-to watch. Subtle enough to wear with a suit Monday-Friday, but popping enough to wear with a T-shirt and wait for that perfect sunbeam to hit it right and make the blue sing loud to the very heavens!

Navarino · 17 April 2018, 02:44 PM

Congrats! Sounds like you already have an awesome collection -- this will for sure only make it better!

Hauxrologist · 17 April 2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BLNR Nairobi

It’s my go-to watch. Subtle enough to wear with a suit Monday-Friday, but popping enough to wear with a T-shirt and wait for that perfect sunbeam to hit it right and make the blue sing loud to the very heavens!

Now THAT is a description that makes the wait even more enticing!

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Originally Posted by Carry The Interest

Congrats! Sounds like you already have an awesome collection -- this will for sure only make it better!

Thanks Carry, I hope yours comes sooner rather than later!

Travelhomedad · 17 April 2018, 02:52 PM

Congrats and its a piece thats well worth thr wait!

You will never take it off thr wrist

Baco Noir · 17 April 2018, 02:57 PM

You’ll love it. I have an AP RO that use to get more wrist time, but there is something special about the BLNR. No disrespect to my RO as I still love it, but I’m two months in with the BLNR and expected by now to be rotating it off the wrist more than I do, but it probably gets 80-90 % of the wrist time out of my whole collection still.

MesaSean · 17 April 2018, 02:58 PM

Congrats! I love my BLNR. It's my fav in my small collection and compared to other Rolex's I've owned.

Hauxrologist · 17 April 2018, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Travelhomedad

Congrats and its a piece thats well worth thr wait!

You will never take it off thr wrist

I'll be ecstatic if that turns out to be my experience! Thanks Homedad.

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Originally Posted by Baco Noir

You’ll love it. I have an AP RO that use to get more wrist time, but there is something special about the BLNR. No disrespect to my RO as I still love it, but I’m two months in with the BLNR and expected by now to be rotating it off the wrist more than I do, but it probably gets 80-90 % of the wrist time out of my whole collection still.

That's incredible; and seems to be a common theme of those who I've talked to about the BLNR. John Mayer reviewed it as one of his favorite watches, and he's got a very serious collection. Thank you for your .02 Baco!

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Originally Posted by MesaSean

Congrats! I love my BLNR. It's my fav in my small collection and compared to other Rolex's I've owned.

Thank you, Sean! I'm glad you enjoy yours and am hoping I do as well!

nyc2la · 17 April 2018, 03:09 PM

Congrats! A SS Rolex always has its rightful spot in a well balanced collection, and you chose a great one. I’m sure you will enjoy it very much.

JRT · 17 April 2018, 03:46 PM

Congrats! Wear your stunning BLNR in good health when you get it, and show some pictures here for the happy incoming.

jstan9 · 17 April 2018, 06:54 PM

I think the posters are right. I’ve had mine now for ten months and love it more than the day I walked out of the AD with it on!

It’s spectacular, functional, and subtly beautiful. A stunning watch. My modest collection is only four and I wear my BLNR now more than all the others combined. It’s special. You’ll love it more each time you put it on.

HL65 · 17 April 2018, 06:59 PM

Congrats it's a great watch!

RMC12 · 17 April 2018, 07:10 PM

Huge congrats on acquiring an awesome watch!!

c41006 · 17 April 2018, 07:11 PM

Congrats!!

glassdial · 17 April 2018, 07:50 PM

Anybody know how long the wait is to get one of these in the UK?

tyler1980 · 17 April 2018, 07:55 PM

congrats

tyler1980 · 17 April 2018, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by glassdial

Anybody know how long the wait is to get one of these in the UK?

that really varies based on location and AD relationship. First time customer w/ no relationship in London is quite different than an established customer at an AD out of the city. So the spread on wait times could vary by years.

murtuzah · 19 April 2018, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

that really varies based on location and AD relationship. First time customer w/ no relationship in London is quite different than an established customer at an AD out of the city. So the spread on wait times could vary by years.

I spoke to watches of switzerland in royal exchange and goldsmiths in oxford. Both quoted me a 3 year waiting list, although I didn’t try any harm tactics like “I have cash ready” (if they even work?).

This is crazy especially when there are plenty available online - but do you think the markup is worth it?

I noticed BNLR is no longer on the Rolex website after Baselworld 2018. Is this a sign?

eco8gator · 4 January 2019, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by murtuzah

...I noticed BNLR is no longer on the Rolex website after Baselworld 2018. Is this a sign?

That is fake new. It is on the site though it may not be trivial to get to the configurator to select the Batman/Pepsi/Black bezel.

Crissing my fingers for some stort of "no new BLNR" orders after Basel 2019.

Odie-r · 17 April 2018, 09:19 PM

Congrats! Beautiful thing.

travisb · 17 April 2018, 09:22 PM

Great watch! SS Rolex has always been my go-to regardless of what higher end watches are in my collection.

V25V · 17 April 2018, 09:25 PM

Not sure a Rolex would be "under the radar". I own AP's as well and I would say that way more people seem to take notice of my Rolex's over them. Every jackass on the street can spot a Rolex.

Enjoy the BLNR, it's a great one!

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el-heffe · 17 April 2018, 09:29 PM

Congratulations! I wear my BLNR almost every day and love it.

brandrea · 17 April 2018, 09:32 PM

Congratulations in advance, great addition to your collection

Urosfan · 17 April 2018, 09:42 PM

Congrats

Flybak · 17 April 2018, 09:44 PM

Congrats on a great watch, I'm sure you'll feel the wait was worthwhile!

17 April 2018, 02:16 PM	#1
Hauxrologist 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: HX Location: Midwest Watch: A few :) Posts: 320	Incoming! BLNR GMT Just got the call from my AD that my time on the waitlist is over! I've wanted the BLNR for a while (read 2 years) but never really could decide if it would get the wrist time it deserved. I usually wear AP's, or a YG DD40, but I feel like the BLNR will be an awesome everyday watch that will still feel like I'm wearing a special piece but may be a bit more under the radar then the aforementioned watches. Anyway, just wanted to share my enthusiasm with you guys and get an idea if anybody else chooses to wear a SS sports watch over a precious metal Rolex or other higher priced watch...I am hoping it doesn't disappoint!!

17 April 2018, 02:57 PM	#10
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,971	You’ll love it. I have an AP RO that use to get more wrist time, but there is something special about the BLNR. No disrespect to my RO as I still love it, but I’m two months in with the BLNR and expected by now to be rotating it off the wrist more than I do, but it probably gets 80-90 % of the wrist time out of my whole collection still. __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 126619LB, 116710BLNR, and 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster and Planet Ocean 42; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Nomos Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & SuperOcean 44; Doxa 300 Pro Carbon; Stowa Limette; Laco Napa Flieger; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

17 April 2018, 02:58 PM	#11
MesaSean "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NYC Watch: 126711CHNR Posts: 572	Congrats! I love my BLNR. It's my fav in my small collection and compared to other Rolex's I've owned. __________________ 2019 GMT Master II 126711CHNR Root Beer 2017 Submariner Hulk 116610LV 2017 GMT Master II 116710BLNR Batman https://www.instagram.com/mesa_sean/

17 April 2018, 03:09 PM	#13
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,424	Congrats! A SS Rolex always has its rightful spot in a well balanced collection, and you chose a great one. I’m sure you will enjoy it very much. __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

17 April 2018, 06:59 PM	#16
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Congrats it's a great watch! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

17 April 2018, 02:22 PM	#2
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Congrats. You'll love it.

17 April 2018, 02:27 PM	#3
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,141	Congratulations. Great watch. I love mine, and while not as important it does get a lot of compliments.

17 April 2018, 02:38 PM	#6
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,141	It’s my go-to watch. Subtle enough to wear with a suit Monday-Friday, but popping enough to wear with a T-shirt and wait for that perfect sunbeam to hit it right and make the blue sing loud to the very heavens!

17 April 2018, 02:44 PM	#7
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Congrats! Sounds like you already have an awesome collection -- this will for sure only make it better!

17 April 2018, 02:52 PM	#9
Travelhomedad "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 96	Congrats and its a piece thats well worth thr wait! You will never take it off thr wrist

17 April 2018, 03:46 PM	#14
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	Congrats! Wear your stunning BLNR in good health when you get it, and show some pictures here for the happy incoming.

17 April 2018, 06:54 PM	#15
jstan9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jon Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex GMT BLNR Posts: 1,342	I think the posters are right. I’ve had mine now for ten months and love it more than the day I walked out of the AD with it on! It’s spectacular, functional, and subtly beautiful. A stunning watch. My modest collection is only four and I wear my BLNR now more than all the others combined. It’s special. You’ll love it more each time you put it on.

17 April 2018, 07:10 PM	#17
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	Huge congrats on acquiring an awesome watch!!

17 April 2018, 07:11 PM	#18
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	Congrats!!

17 April 2018, 07:50 PM	#19
glassdial Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NY London Posts: 186	Anybody know how long the wait is to get one of these in the UK?

17 April 2018, 07:55 PM	#20
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	congrats __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

17 April 2018, 09:19 PM	#24
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Congrats! Beautiful thing.

17 April 2018, 09:22 PM	#25
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Great watch! SS Rolex has always been my go-to regardless of what higher end watches are in my collection.

17 April 2018, 09:25 PM	#26
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,406	Incoming! BLNR GMT Not sure a Rolex would be "under the radar". I own AP's as well and I would say that way more people seem to take notice of my Rolex's over them. Every jackass on the street can spot a Rolex. Enjoy the BLNR, it's a great one! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

17 April 2018, 09:29 PM	#27
el-heffe "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Ken Location: USA Posts: 241	Congratulations! I wear my BLNR almost every day and love it.

17 April 2018, 09:32 PM	#28
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,106	Congratulations in advance, great addition to your collection

17 April 2018, 09:42 PM	#29
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

17 April 2018, 09:44 PM	#30
Flybak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 1,606	Congrats on a great watch, I'm sure you'll feel the wait was worthwhile!

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