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ZeKe · 12 July 2015, 05:59 AM

I'd go with the LN....BLNR never quite grew on me. Don't believe the current hype lol
Get the LN, but with a good discount (10%) and you will be OK!

T. Ferguson · 12 July 2015, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JRT

Yes, the sales of the LN indeed have declined (but not a halt) since the BLNR was introduced according to local ADs in Taiwan. I was not saying the tanking of the LN's resale value, but I just compared the loss of the LN to the BLNR, if they are sold in the same condition, according to the price differences between the MSRP and the price in the grey market. However, if you buy your watch with a very good discount, it is a special case that does not follow the general rule aforementioned.

I'd imagine Rolex anticipated sales of the LN to go down when the BLNR was introduced but nonetheless it's still a popular model. As far as resale goes one can't really draw any conclusions by using MSRP as the reference since very good discounts have been available on the LN since the BLNR hit the display cases. Typically a BNIB LN can be found for $1.5K - $2K less than the BLNR so upon resale the value still holds up pretty good. Unless Rolex decides to limit the supply of the BLNR then I wouldn't expect current resale values to stay quite as high on them as they are now. People still occasionally have difficulty finding the BLNR at AD's and because the watch is so new there are relatively few used ones on the market, used prices get elevated by the current circumstances.

Nairn1980 · 25 July 2015, 06:59 PM

What did you end up buying?

ericg · 25 July 2015, 10:11 PM

I had the same probs making a decision. Ended up with both. LN is a SubC tho

These watches pose a problem for me as I want different models yet can't afford it !!

flatmad · 25 July 2015, 10:25 PM

To me the bezel color is just right.. Black for night time, and blue for the sky color during day time. And I have a sub already..

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LandArc · 26 July 2015, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

What did you end up buying?

I've been swamped at work, but once I'm done, I'll pick something up...sort of a reward I guess. I have one on hold ;)

theflywrist · 26 July 2015, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by LandArc

I've been swamped at work, but once I'm done, I'll pick something up...sort of a reward I guess. I have one on hold ;)

We are waiting for an incoming!!
No matter what you pick, both are pretty great choices!

LandArc · 26 July 2015, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by crazypilot

We are waiting for an incoming!!
No matter what you pick, both are pretty great choices!

Lpugliese · 26 July 2015, 02:38 AM

Blnr

Nairn1980 · 26 July 2015, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by LandArc

I've been swamped at work, but once I'm done, I'll pick something up...sort of a reward I guess. I have one on hold ;)

Many congratulations!!

kudosguy · 27 July 2015, 06:15 PM

Had the LN a few years ago and loved it. If I was to buy another GMT II I would choose the BLNR

LandArc · 27 July 2015, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Many congratulations!!

Thanks! Not official until it's on my wrist

jagwap · 27 July 2015, 11:12 PM

Great to see a consensus!

It seems no one can agree which is best, except you...

LandArc · 27 July 2015, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jagwap

Great to see a consensus!

It seems no one can agree which is best, except you...

They're both awesome pieces, but it's whatever makes me happy at the end of the day (although there's really no bad choice).

superbry · 30 July 2015, 01:11 AM

I liked LN a lot before the BLNR came out. The blue color on the bezel makes the watch more interesting for me instead of the all black bezel which other brands also have. As for the black/blue combination for me its a Rolex GMT trademark same with the Coke and Pepsi models.

blah114 · 30 July 2015, 02:10 AM

when I see both side by side, I prefer the LN.. I tried to like the BLNR at the AD myself.. and I couldn't read the dial too easily.. it just didn't do it for me. the LN is fun, austere, and I predict will stand the test of time. Yes, the blnr will have better resale, but you'll pay more now too.. and you'll likely sell it as well. the lack of color in the bezel looks nicer.. at the day's end, both are a great choice. someday, the BLNR won't be as popular.. you'll see a plethora of them used in a few years.. they will hold their value, but you'll likely see them for thousands less than new.

tywang · 30 July 2015, 02:47 AM

Ln every time if

- You are working professional
- this will be your daily wearer

riods007 · 30 July 2015, 04:02 AM

BLNR just it's very ascetic to look at.

THEU · 14 August 2015, 01:21 AM

BLNR no brainier

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xgnxhj · 14 August 2015, 02:36 AM

LN - just a classier all round look in my opinion. This is coming from someone who owns an LV Sub, lol. I must me tired of color.

Gaijin · 14 August 2015, 02:39 AM

The Classic LN would be my choice.

30 July 2015, 01:11 AM	#165
superbry Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: HKG Watch: Rolex, Panerai Posts: 223	Blnr I liked LN a lot before the BLNR came out. The blue color on the bezel makes the watch more interesting for me instead of the all black bezel which other brands also have. As for the black/blue combination for me its a Rolex GMT trademark same with the Coke and Pepsi models.

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12 July 2015, 05:59 AM	#151
ZeKe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Grandpa's Tissot Posts: 733	I'd go with the LN....BLNR never quite grew on me. Don't believe the current hype lol Get the LN, but with a good discount (10%) and you will be OK!

25 July 2015, 06:59 PM	#153
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	What did you end up buying?

25 July 2015, 10:11 PM	#154
ericg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Thailand Watch: BLNR/SubC/SMP 300 Posts: 306	I had the same probs making a decision. Ended up with both. LN is a SubC tho These watches pose a problem for me as I want different models yet can't afford it !!

25 July 2015, 10:25 PM	#155
flatmad "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Plano, Texas Watch: 116500 Posts: 167	To me the bezel color is just right.. Black for night time, and blue for the sky color during day time. And I have a sub already.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 July 2015, 02:38 AM	#159
Lpugliese "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Lance Location: Nashville, TN Watch: rolex Posts: 1,076	Blnr

27 July 2015, 06:15 PM	#161
kudosguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: London Watch: DeepSea Posts: 323	Had the LN a few years ago and loved it. If I was to buy another GMT II I would choose the BLNR

27 July 2015, 11:12 PM	#163
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	Great to see a consensus! It seems no one can agree which is best, except you...

30 July 2015, 02:10 AM	#166
blah114 Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Here. Watch: iPhone Posts: 470	when I see both side by side, I prefer the LN.. I tried to like the BLNR at the AD myself.. and I couldn't read the dial too easily.. it just didn't do it for me. the LN is fun, austere, and I predict will stand the test of time. Yes, the blnr will have better resale, but you'll pay more now too.. and you'll likely sell it as well. the lack of color in the bezel looks nicer.. at the day's end, both are a great choice. someday, the BLNR won't be as popular.. you'll see a plethora of them used in a few years.. they will hold their value, but you'll likely see them for thousands less than new.

30 July 2015, 02:47 AM	#167
tywang Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: London Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 58	Ln every time if - You are working professional - this will be your daily wearer

30 July 2015, 04:02 AM	#168
riods007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: usa Posts: 96	BLNR just it's very ascetic to look at.

14 August 2015, 01:21 AM	#169
THEU "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Boston Posts: 51	BLNR no brainier Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 August 2015, 02:36 AM	#170
xgnxhj "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: uk Posts: 2	LN - just a classier all round look in my opinion. This is coming from someone who owns an LV Sub, lol. I must me tired of color.

14 August 2015, 02:39 AM	#171
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	The Classic LN would be my choice.

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