Help me decide, BLNR or 16610LV

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I really love the new maxi/chromalight dial and my first modern rolex is going to have it but I have mixed feelings about the new, more aggressive case design. I love the look of both of these watches but I can only get one for the foreseeable future.


(to the members who's watches and pics these are I hope you don't mind me re-posting).

I will have to find a slightly used or NOS 16610LV but that is not an issue to me but neither is the higher price of the BLNR. I do plan on replacing the bezel/insert with black since I'm just not fond of green.

I'm sure a few of you out there have and wear both, does the chunky case of the BLNR bother you? Does it wear noticeably larger than the LV? Is the LV case back as thick as the ceramic sub? I've test driven my friend's and I felt the higher case back really made the watch balance poorly for me but the lower GMT IIC seemed fine. I like the GMT function but my interest in the BLNR is more about aesthetics and the durability of the ceramic bezel Vs. the elegance and all day wearability of the original oyster case. I work on average 12-14 hour days so this is a major factor.

Thanks in advance.