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rmlovett1 · 8 December 2016, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I would return it, sell it, or trade it if you are not happy. The whole point is that you should be 100% happy with a luxury purchase. Find a watch you WILL love and trade for that.

If you have the kind of personality that nothing makes you happy, well that is another story. But if you can find happiness in a watch, strive for that. Don't settle.

Thanks John. I agree, 100% happiness for each watch! I think that's part of this journey for me.
I've had and traded/bought again/flipped many. I've tried other brands.....SO FAR... I've learned 100% happiness in 3 things....1. The rolex brand is the one for me. 2. Platinum Daytona 3. Always have a Submariner.

And right now, I'm narrowing down 100% happiness in the number of watches I actually want in my collection.

Etschell · 8 December 2016, 04:08 AM

white gold doesnt sing to me so if i went PM it would be rose or yellow. if im wearing gold i want it to scream gold.

Hodog16 · 8 December 2016, 04:10 AM

Give it some time. Agree the colors take some getting used to. My AD has had a BLRO in the case for well over a year so have peeked at it multiple times but happy to stay put.

Still hoping a WG BNRO is in the cards and they get the red right!

Colin10101 · 8 December 2016, 04:12 AM

I agree with you - I never warmed up to the new blro colours. They look off to me.

Etschell · 8 December 2016, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Colin10101

I agree with you - I never warmed up to the new blro colours. They look off to me.

blnr blue looks purple-ish to me.

Wcdhtwn · 8 December 2016, 04:21 AM

I have but fortunately I realized I was underwhelmed before purchasing. Flip for a WG Daytona with the blue dial. Saw one yesterday, beautiful. Or go get your smurf back. I assume YG is out... But if not YG Sub blue dial. That's not underwhelming on any level.

rmlovett1 · 8 December 2016, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Hodog16

Give it some time. Agree the colors take some getting used to. My AD has had a BLRO in the case for well over a year so have peeked at it multiple times but happy to stay put.

gotcha!

Still hoping a WG BNRO is in the cards and they get the red right!

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Originally Posted by Colin10101

I agree with you - I never warmed up to the new blro colours. They look off to me.

Yes, a little off

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Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

I have but fortunately I realized I was underwhelmed before purchasing. Flip for a WG Daytona with the blue dial. Saw one yesterday, beautiful. Or go get your smurf back. I assume YG is out... But if not YG Sub blue dial. That's not underwhelming on any level.

Yes I've had YG a couple times....DD, Sub blue dial, Daytona, Skydweller. WG just sits better with me. Don't mind TT either. With my PT Daytona, I wouldn't get the new blue dial Daytona (gorgeous though). Definitely looking back, appreciating the pop and vibrancy of the smurf.

Speed · 8 December 2016, 04:43 AM

16710 FTW!

Although white gold is very nice in general!

Wcdhtwn · 8 December 2016, 04:52 AM

[QUOTE/]
Yes I've had YG a couple times....DD, Sub blue dial, Daytona, Skydweller. WG just sits better with me. Don't mind TT either. With my PT Daytona, I wouldn't get the new blue dial Daytona (gorgeous though). Definitely looking back, appreciating the pop and vibrancy of the smurf.[/QUOTE]

Agree. If you have a Platona there's no need for the WG one. Or any other Daytona for that matter.

jrs146 · 8 December 2016, 04:58 AM

Sometimes it takes a while for the variations to grow on you. I went through this with my Hulk. I Loved it in pictures. Bought the watch.... Started to wonder if the different shades of green were for me... Now that's something I love about it. Give it some time and if not I'm sure it can find a new home quickly!

z80 · 8 December 2016, 05:02 AM

Ok, it's plain... plain magnificent. This is one stonking watch

rmlovett1 · 8 December 2016, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

[QUOTE/]
Yes I've had YG a couple times....DD, Sub blue dial, Daytona, Skydweller. WG just sits better with me. Don't mind TT either. With my PT Daytona, I wouldn't get the new blue dial Daytona (gorgeous though). Definitely looking back, appreciating the pop and vibrancy of the smurf.

Agree. If you have a Platona there's no need for the WG one. Or any other Daytona for that matter.[/QUOTE]

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Originally Posted by jrs146

Sometimes it takes a while for the variations to grow on you. I went through this with my Hulk. I Loved it in pictures. Bought the watch.... Started to wonder if the different shades of green were for me... Now that's something I love about it. Give it some time and if not I'm sure it can find a new home quickly!

Yes, I'm sure it could

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Originally Posted by z80

Ok, it's plain... plain magnificent. This is one stonking watch

It is beautiful, and I love WG, I'm just not crazy about the bezel colors

, and your pic (as well as the ones I took of mine) is a good example of what I am saying...it doesn't pop/colors aren't that dark in person..MAYBE in a certain light, but not the norm.

definitely not a true red or blue ...ex: SS steel Pepsi bezel.

mtgjr · 8 December 2016, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by z80

Ok, it's plain... plain magnificent. This is one stonking watch

I am just amazed at how many people I've noticed lately who wear their watch down below their wrist bone. How can that possibly be comfortable?!

Gold Crown · 8 December 2016, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

white gold doesnt sing to me so if i went PM it would be rose or yellow. if im wearing gold i want it to scream gold.

Me too Rose gold would be my choice.

Gold Crown · 8 December 2016, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mtgjr

I am just amazed at how many people I've noticed lately who wear their watch down below their wrist bone. How can that possibly be comfortable?!

Do you mean like this? I have always worn my watches like that?

WAK4 · 8 December 2016, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve36Efc

If it helps I could do a straight swap for my BLNR.

Too difficult to ship into the US...I'll offer this myself, and I'll cover shipping for both watches

I think give it some time. Its something I noticed myself but actually like. Similar to the hulk, I don't always want it blaring green at me. But do admit many of my watches look best on my drive into work with the sun out

sensui · 8 December 2016, 05:38 AM

I'm in the camp that the older GMTs got it right....the ceramic pepsi bezel looks strange to me that the red is not deep/seems light pink and the blue looks more purple than anything else. I'd far prefer a vibrant older GMT aluminum insert or a nice fade/aged fuschia insert even. It is a cool watch....but IMO the BLNR wins here.

rmlovett1 · 8 December 2016, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by WAK4

Too difficult to ship into the US...I'll offer this myself, and I'll cover shipping for both watches

I think give it some time. Its something I noticed myself but actually like. Similar to the hulk, I don't always want it blaring green at me. But do admit many of my watches look best on my drive into work with the sun out

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Originally Posted by sensui

I'm in the camp that the older GMTs got it right....the ceramic pepsi bezel looks strange to me that the red is not deep/seems light pink and the blue looks more purple than anything else. I'd far prefer a vibrant older GMT aluminum insert or a nice fade/aged fuschia insert even. It is a cool watch....but IMO the BLNR wins here.

Agree about the older GMT bezel colors

KBM · 8 December 2016, 06:00 AM

Hey Richard, my suggestion would be to hang in there for at least a couple of months, put the watch away, wear other pieces, then take it out and wear it again, during the day, at night, when it's sunny and on rainy days. Give it time, you may just change your mind.

In the end, if it still doesn't sing to you after all that, flip it with the peace of mind that you gave it a good try. Watches in that price range cost too much to feel anything less than perfect on the wrist.

kilyung · 8 December 2016, 06:28 AM

It took me a LONG time to warm up to the BLRO. My main issue was that I kept wanting to compare the colors to the original steel version. Once I got over that and accepted it for what it is, I decided to pick it up. It's still much better looking indoors (where the colors aren't washed out) but it stands on its own merits. It also helps that I've got the 116619LB and 116618LB when I want something that pops more.

rmlovett1 · 8 December 2016, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

Hey Richard, my suggestion would be to hang in there for at least a couple of months, put the watch away, wear other pieces, then take it out and wear it again, during the day, at night, when it's sunny and on rainy days. Give it time, you may just change your mind.

In the end, if it still doesn't sing to you after all that, flip it with the peace of mind that you gave it a good try. Watches in that price range cost too much to feel anything less than perfect on the wrist.

Thank you

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Originally Posted by kilyung

It took me a LONG time to warm up to the BLRO. My main issue was that I kept wanting to compare the colors to the original steel version. Once I got over that and accepted it for what it is, I decided to pick it up. It's still much better looking indoors (where the colors aren't washed out) but it stands on its own merits. It also helps that I've got the 116619LB and 116618LB when I want something that pops more.

I hear you

I agree, not much of a comparison to the SS bezel. I'm not sure if I'll accept it as 'it is what it is'. The colors aren't as washed out indoors, I agree, but still not completely happy yet, when I'm looking at it. Agree your other two have much more pop!

jhcam8 · 8 December 2016, 06:59 AM

Cognitive dissonance.

Lordofrolex · 8 December 2016, 07:20 AM

Personally love the BLRO but yet again never seen one in the wild and only seen them in an AD.

psv · 8 December 2016, 07:28 AM

I'm the other way on the BLRO, I like it more and more, and cannot wait to get one.

rmlovett1 · 8 December 2016, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jhcam8

Cognitive dissonance.

well...my mental stress isn't that high..lol :) I do hold two contradictory ideas...I like the watch, I might not like the bezel enough to keep it.
I didn't perform an action that contradicted my beliefs or values 'at the time'. But I AM confronted with new info (dull color bezel) that conflicts with my previously existing beliefs.
I am definitely striving for internal consistency, but psychologically not uncomfortable yet :)
But I may, at some point, try to actively reduce this dissonance!
Whew... I think I've addressed this issue..lol !!

KrismanX · 8 December 2016, 07:38 AM

I say dump and find your Smurf. If you're underwhelmed, another person may think their Smurf is underwhelming. It would be good to find that person.

nyc2la · 8 December 2016, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by locutus49

I would return it, sell it, or trade it if you are not happy. The whole point is that you should be 100% happy with a luxury purchase. Find a watch you WILL love and trade for that.

If you have the kind of personality that nothing makes you happy, well that is another story. But if you can find happiness in a watch, strive for that. Don't settle.

Well said, John!

behardt · 8 December 2016, 07:52 AM

I find this same thing with both RG & YG watches (the metal itself). They both look amazing in different lighting (and not so amazing in others...). Incandescent vs. LED vs. halogen vs. sunlight. All very different. I guess i just have to accept this and be less retentive.

Feel your pain. Ugh...

behardt · 8 December 2016, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Gold Crown

Do you mean like this? I have always worn my watches like that?

I actually wear mine a little looser (like a bracelet). Have for 30+ years. Can't stand anything tight on me. Whatever you get used to...

Nick14874 · 8 December 2016, 08:00 AM

Had the same experience with the YG green dial daytona I got a week ago. However, I didn't try it on in person or see one before purchasing, but I was sure I'd love it. I just didn't love/obsess over it like I have with all my others. Might grow on me though, the green just looks black unless the lighting is perfect.

8 December 2016, 04:08 AM	#32
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	white gold doesnt sing to me so if i went PM it would be rose or yellow. if im wearing gold i want it to scream gold. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

8 December 2016, 04:12 AM	#34
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	I agree with you - I never warmed up to the new blro colours. They look off to me. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

8 December 2016, 04:58 AM	#40
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Sometimes it takes a while for the variations to grow on you. I went through this with my Hulk. I Loved it in pictures. Bought the watch.... Started to wonder if the different shades of green were for me... Now that's something I love about it. Give it some time and if not I'm sure it can find a new home quickly! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

8 December 2016, 05:02 AM	#41
z80 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Greg Location: UK Watch: Platona 116506 Posts: 144	Ok, it's plain... plain magnificent. This is one stonking watch Attached Images

8 December 2016, 07:20 AM	#53
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Personally love the BLRO but yet again never seen one in the wild and only seen them in an AD. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

8 December 2016, 04:10 AM	#33
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	Give it some time. Agree the colors take some getting used to. My AD has had a BLRO in the case for well over a year so have peeked at it multiple times but happy to stay put. Still hoping a WG BNRO is in the cards and they get the red right!

8 December 2016, 04:21 AM	#36
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	I have but fortunately I realized I was underwhelmed before purchasing. Flip for a WG Daytona with the blue dial. Saw one yesterday, beautiful. Or go get your smurf back. I assume YG is out... But if not YG Sub blue dial. That's not underwhelming on any level.

8 December 2016, 04:43 AM	#38
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	16710 FTW! Although white gold is very nice in general!

8 December 2016, 04:52 AM	#39
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	[QUOTE/] Yes I've had YG a couple times....DD, Sub blue dial, Daytona, Skydweller. WG just sits better with me. Don't mind TT either. With my PT Daytona, I wouldn't get the new blue dial Daytona (gorgeous though). Definitely looking back, appreciating the pop and vibrancy of the smurf.[/QUOTE] Agree. If you have a Platona there's no need for the WG one. Or any other Daytona for that matter.

8 December 2016, 05:38 AM	#47
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	I'm in the camp that the older GMTs got it right....the ceramic pepsi bezel looks strange to me that the red is not deep/seems light pink and the blue looks more purple than anything else. I'd far prefer a vibrant older GMT aluminum insert or a nice fade/aged fuschia insert even. It is a cool watch....but IMO the BLNR wins here.

8 December 2016, 06:00 AM	#49
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Hey Richard, my suggestion would be to hang in there for at least a couple of months, put the watch away, wear other pieces, then take it out and wear it again, during the day, at night, when it's sunny and on rainy days. Give it time, you may just change your mind. In the end, if it still doesn't sing to you after all that, flip it with the peace of mind that you gave it a good try. Watches in that price range cost too much to feel anything less than perfect on the wrist.

8 December 2016, 06:28 AM	#50
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	It took me a LONG time to warm up to the BLRO. My main issue was that I kept wanting to compare the colors to the original steel version. Once I got over that and accepted it for what it is, I decided to pick it up. It's still much better looking indoors (where the colors aren't washed out) but it stands on its own merits. It also helps that I've got the 116619LB and 116618LB when I want something that pops more.

8 December 2016, 06:59 AM	#52
jhcam8 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Jim Location: SE MI, USA Watch: Sub C Posts: 2,068	Cognitive dissonance.

8 December 2016, 07:28 AM	#54
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	I'm the other way on the BLRO, I like it more and more, and cannot wait to get one.

8 December 2016, 07:38 AM	#56
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	I say dump and find your Smurf. If you're underwhelmed, another person may think their Smurf is underwhelming. It would be good to find that person. __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

8 December 2016, 07:52 AM	#58
behardt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Yoda Location: USA Posts: 468	I find this same thing with both RG & YG watches (the metal itself). They both look amazing in different lighting (and not so amazing in others...). Incandescent vs. LED vs. halogen vs. sunlight. All very different. I guess i just have to accept this and be less retentive. Feel your pain. Ugh... __________________ "The world embarrasses me, and I cannot dream that this watch exists and has no watchmaker." Voltaire

8 December 2016, 08:00 AM	#60
Nick14874 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Nick Location: Missouri Watch: es Posts: 45	Had the same experience with the YG green dial daytona I got a week ago. However, I didn't try it on in person or see one before purchasing, but I was sure I'd love it. I just didn't love/obsess over it like I have with all my others. Might grow on me though, the green just looks black unless the lighting is perfect.

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