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yyzpam · 18 August 2015, 06:12 AM

Thinking about adding one of these three as a true daily wearer to compliment a PP and 44 FC that I have. For the Black Themes and Diver the pricing is fairly close on the pre-owned market, both look good on a bracelet (already have one from previous 42mm AP pieces that I have since moved).

The BLNR is completely different both in price and style, but is a contender as I tried one on at my AD recently and actually liked it. This one I would purchase new.

And although I realize that this is the AP sub-forum, I value the thoughts of the members here. You have all cost my bank account dearly, but that's a different story

Any thoughts on one over the others are appreciated?

TIA !

jjnd08 · 18 August 2015, 09:17 AM

If your FC a diver or chrono?

My vote goes the the AP complication you don't have!

SpunkyQ8 · 18 August 2015, 09:23 AM

BLNR here

AK797 · 18 August 2015, 09:24 AM

Diver for me.

yyzpam · 18 August 2015, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

If your FC a diver or chrono?

My vote goes the the AP complication you don't have!

It's a 44 FC Novelty chrono

jjnd08 · 18 August 2015, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yyzpam

It's a 44 FC Novelty chrono

Then my vote goes to the diver.

Maybe a white dial one for diversity...

GB-man · 18 August 2015, 10:36 AM

What's the PP? Ever had a Rolex?

yyzpam · 18 August 2015, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

What's the PP? Ever had a Rolex?

The PP is a 5980R-001 on strap. I've had a few Rolex in the past (YMII two tone, Deep Sea D-Blue both were moved to make room for other pieces) and I did recently let go of a Sub which really grew on me and is a great daily, but in the end (dare I say) was a little common.

1st amg · 18 August 2015, 11:09 AM

SS diver on bracelet looks and feels better than than the BLNR in my very humble opinion. On the other hand, having a SS Rolex is always nice. Good luck!

improviz · 18 August 2015, 01:24 PM

Themes is a bit sportier than the Diver IMO, as it's a chrono and lacks the baton markers which to me give a somewhat dressier appearance; to me the Diver is the perfect sport/luxury hybrid (as opposed to the RO which to me is the perfect luxury/sport hybrid

).

Having said that the BLNR is a also a good candidate, but lacks the fine finishing and depth that either of the ROO choices you list, while otoh it does fit under a cuff much better than either of the ROOs and is also a great sport/luxury hybrid.

For me, I can tell you that the GMTIIc, which was my go-to watch up until I got the Diver, has been very lonely ever since.

Hairdude1 · 18 August 2015, 03:20 PM

I would go Diver

gummy · 18 August 2015, 08:09 PM

Diver

brandrea · 18 August 2015, 08:51 PM

I vote Diver as well.

csi-n · 18 August 2015, 10:04 PM

I prefer the Diver over the others.

Sam

Hamish · 18 August 2015, 11:40 PM

I have owned a black themes on bracelet and I bought a BLNR on Friday.
Both are great but both are different.
If I had to choose between the two it would be difficult.
Probably the AP (not a fan of the diver)

lapince · 19 August 2015, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjnd08

Then my vote goes to the diver.

Maybe a white dial one for diversity...

Me too, had the BLNR, nice watch but diver is much cooler IMO, if you really want a Rolex to use for sports and other things then why not, but I would really go for a diver, in any case both cool watches and nice to have in the collection, I would have kept one of my Rolex but the lack of comfort just popped in my face once I got the 5712, thankfully the AP ceramic diver is very comfy, hard to imagine such a big watch would be, was expecting a not very comfortable watch and am happily surprised, this one and the 5712 are sure to stay

RHIII · 24 August 2015, 03:47 AM

Diver.

It has QUICKLY become my favorite since I picked it up a few months ago.

Nothing really seems to compare to it. Best of both worlds -- luxury/sport.

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Andrés G · 24 August 2015, 04:04 AM

Diver without a doubt.

BNA/LION · 24 August 2015, 04:05 AM

All are great!

Lemarp · 24 August 2015, 04:41 AM

Diver.

subtona · 24 August 2015, 04:52 AM

blnr

rolepam312 · 24 August 2015, 05:15 AM

Be different, make a statement...get the diver....that's my daily, sold all my rolexes....

jjnd08 · 24 August 2015, 06:45 AM

Did the OP make a decision?

yyzpam · 24 August 2015, 10:22 AM

Not yet, am looking to do so this week.....but now a 116613LB has appeared and has thrown a wrench into the decision

GB-man · 24 August 2015, 02:21 PM

Hmm have you considered going 116619 or 116719 to get the daily and the exclusiivity you crave...or are you looking for ss? Tried the 5167? 5164?

yyzpam · 24 August 2015, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Hmm have you considered going 116619 or 116719 to get the daily and the exclusiivity you crave...or are you looking for ss? Tried the 5167? 5164?

The Smurf and Pepsi and the 5164, are all great pieces that are truly special and would be very high on my list. However, these are simply not in the price range of what I want to spend on a daily. I was hoping to keep things in the $10k range, but would go to $15k if the piece really 'floated my boat'.

I have thought about the 5167 and while it would stretch the budget even further, I have concerns about its size. I'm a heavy guy and have a 7.5" wrist and am afraid it would simply be to small. I find the 40mm Rolex models a touch small, but in PM the weight compensates and I fee like the pieces are more 'substantial'. I realize they are the same size as the non PM models but its just a mental thing for me.

Le Chef · 25 August 2015, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yyzpam

I have thought about the 5167 and while it would stretch the budget even further, I have concerns about its size. I'm a heavy guy and have a 7.5" wrist and am afraid it would simply be to small.

I have a 7 3/4" wrist and have no problems with the 5167, or my 15300. I think it's what you get used to. My PAM233 OTOH nows feels too big...

yyzpam · 27 August 2015, 12:43 PM

Decision made. Phone call placed. FedEx on the way !

GB-man · 27 August 2015, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yyzpam

Decision made. Phone call placed. FedEx on the way !

Congrats whatever you chose I hope you love it

AK797 · 27 August 2015, 09:32 PM

Happy swimming...

View Poll Results: Black Themes vs Diver vs BLNR
Black Themes (pre-owned)	20	19.23%
Diver (pre-owned)	47	45.19%
BLNR	37	35.58%
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18 August 2015, 06:12 AM	#1
yyzpam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: YYZ Watch: PP AP Rolex PAM Posts: 348	Diver, Black Themes or BLNR? Thinking about adding one of these three as a true daily wearer to compliment a PP and 44 FC that I have. For the Black Themes and Diver the pricing is fairly close on the pre-owned market, both look good on a bracelet (already have one from previous 42mm AP pieces that I have since moved). The BLNR is completely different both in price and style, but is a contender as I tried one on at my AD recently and actually liked it. This one I would purchase new. And although I realize that this is the AP sub-forum, I value the thoughts of the members here. You have all cost my bank account dearly, but that's a different story Any thoughts on one over the others are appreciated? TIA !

18 August 2015, 09:17 AM	#2
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	If your FC a diver or chrono? My vote goes the the AP complication you don't have! __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

18 August 2015, 01:24 PM	#10
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Themes is a bit sportier than the Diver IMO, as it's a chrono and lacks the baton markers which to me give a somewhat dressier appearance; to me the Diver is the perfect sport/luxury hybrid (as opposed to the RO which to me is the perfect luxury/sport hybrid ). Having said that the BLNR is a also a good candidate, but lacks the fine finishing and depth that either of the ROO choices you list, while otoh it does fit under a cuff much better than either of the ROOs and is also a great sport/luxury hybrid. For me, I can tell you that the GMTIIc, which was my go-to watch up until I got the Diver, has been very lonely ever since. __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

18 August 2015, 03:20 PM	#11
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I would go Diver __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

18 August 2015, 09:23 AM	#3
SpunkyQ8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Aj Location: Kuwait Watch: RM,AP,PP,RLX,PAM Posts: 1,056	BLNR here

18 August 2015, 09:24 AM	#4
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Diver for me.

18 August 2015, 10:36 AM	#7
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	What's the PP? Ever had a Rolex?

18 August 2015, 11:09 AM	#9
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,410	SS diver on bracelet looks and feels better than than the BLNR in my very humble opinion. On the other hand, having a SS Rolex is always nice. Good luck!

18 August 2015, 08:09 PM	#12
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	Diver

18 August 2015, 08:51 PM	#13
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	I vote Diver as well.

18 August 2015, 10:04 PM	#14
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	I prefer the Diver over the others. Sam

18 August 2015, 11:40 PM	#15
Hamish "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Earth Watch: 5575 Posts: 1,674	I have owned a black themes on bracelet and I bought a BLNR on Friday. Both are great but both are different. If I had to choose between the two it would be difficult. Probably the AP (not a fan of the diver)

24 August 2015, 03:47 AM	#17
RHIII Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Roger Location: ... Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 6,309	Diver. It has QUICKLY become my favorite since I picked it up a few months ago. Nothing really seems to compare to it. Best of both worlds -- luxury/sport. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 August 2015, 04:04 AM	#18
Andrés G "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Guatemala Posts: 3,392	Diver without a doubt.

24 August 2015, 04:05 AM	#19
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,658	All are great! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

24 August 2015, 04:41 AM	#20
Lemarp "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 168	Diver.

24 August 2015, 04:52 AM	#21
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	blnr __________________

24 August 2015, 05:15 AM	#22
rolepam312 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: arizona Posts: 415	Be different, make a statement...get the diver....that's my daily, sold all my rolexes....

24 August 2015, 06:45 AM	#23
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	Did the OP make a decision? __________________ ---------------------- Instagram: watchesandchickensandwiches

24 August 2015, 10:22 AM	#24
yyzpam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: YYZ Watch: PP AP Rolex PAM Posts: 348	Not yet, am looking to do so this week.....but now a 116613LB has appeared and has thrown a wrench into the decision

24 August 2015, 02:21 PM	#25
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Hmm have you considered going 116619 or 116719 to get the daily and the exclusiivity you crave...or are you looking for ss? Tried the 5167? 5164?

27 August 2015, 12:43 PM	#28
yyzpam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: YYZ Watch: PP AP Rolex PAM Posts: 348	Decision made. Phone call placed. FedEx on the way !

27 August 2015, 09:32 PM	#30
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Happy swimming...

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