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Old 2 June 2014, 03:04 AM   #1
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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?
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Old 2 June 2014, 03:17 AM   #2
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LN is my favorite.
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Old 2 June 2014, 03:17 AM   #3
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Old 2 June 2014, 03:19 AM   #4
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Old 2 June 2014, 03:32 AM   #5
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I vote BLNR.
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Old 2 June 2014, 03:46 AM   #6
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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)
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Old 2 June 2014, 04:00 AM   #7
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I wouldn't get any watch that I felt compelled to call a "Batman"..
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Old 2 June 2014, 04:00 AM   #8
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I think we have a consensus. :)

What's retail on the BLNR? I've only seen what's in the secondary market.
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Old 2 June 2014, 04:06 AM   #9
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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.
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Old 2 June 2014, 04:25 AM   #10
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I'll be the contrarian - Pepsi is the classic GMT.
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Old 2 June 2014, 04:43 AM   #11
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Old 2 June 2014, 04:53 AM   #12
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Old 2 June 2014, 04:58 AM   #13
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What's retail on the BLNR?
$8950 is the retail price of the BLNR.
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Old 2 June 2014, 05:04 AM   #14
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Old 2 June 2014, 05:18 AM   #15
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Old 2 June 2014, 05:20 AM   #16
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BLNR, and then you can still get the subc for a pure black bezel.
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Old 2 June 2014, 05:21 AM   #17
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Old 2 June 2014, 05:21 AM   #18
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BLNR, how can you say no to this gorgeous bezel!

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Old 2 June 2014, 05:22 AM   #19
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Old 2 June 2014, 05:23 AM   #20
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TT. Nothing like some gold! Spend some time trying them on, and see which one you like!
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Old 2 June 2014, 09:44 AM   #21
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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.
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Old 2 June 2014, 09:49 AM   #22
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Whichever one you prefer...Taste is personal so go with your instinct.
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Old 2 June 2014, 09:54 AM   #23
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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.
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Old 2 June 2014, 09:58 AM   #24
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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.
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Old 2 June 2014, 10:08 AM   #25
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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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Old 2 June 2014, 10:09 AM   #26
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I love the TT. Picked this one up pre-loved, and I can't get enough of it.


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Old 2 June 2014, 11:03 AM   #28
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First Rolex....go two tone! Gorgeous piece, for life. :)
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Old 2 June 2014, 12:05 PM   #29
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LN or BLNR when the prices come down a bit.
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Old 2 June 2014, 12:07 PM   #30
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BLNR between the two
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