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japenney · 3 March 2016, 01:35 PM

My AD is getting both in on the next shipment and has said I can have my pick. I have a 6.75 inch wrist and my collection currently has a Sub-C, Daytona, and 39mm explorer. I have been leaning towards one but I am just looking for some final input before the deal is struck. Which would you choose if you were me and why? Tax included prices are around 8000 CAD for exp 2 and 9000 CAD for BLNR.

Thx for any replies

albmich · 3 March 2016, 01:38 PM

BLNR for sure. But I wouldn't use the bezel to time anything ;) can't wait to see your pics my friend. Good luck!

japenney · 3 March 2016, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by albmich

BLNR for sure. But I wouldn't use the bezel to time anything ;) can't wait to see your pics my friend. Good luck!

haha, omg that thread made me lol a couple of times. Thanks :).

Mosbrook · 3 March 2016, 01:47 PM

I debated over the same two. Left with the ExII. Cleaner design.

Seaswirl · 3 March 2016, 01:49 PM

Both are great, but I'd go with the ExpII given what you already have. The Sub and BLNR are a bit too similar for me.

And1dre · 3 March 2016, 01:50 PM

BLNR for me. Good luck!

TimeRookie · 3 March 2016, 01:53 PM

BLNR but I'm biased. That's a good price on the BLNR too

RolexxxeloR · 3 March 2016, 01:53 PM

Polar! It's a completely different watch from what you have! Actually, it kind of sticks out of the entire Rolex line!

Mr Kram · 3 March 2016, 01:56 PM

With your collection 216570, but I'm also a little biased.

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cdmorenot · 3 March 2016, 01:57 PM

$9K CAD for BLNR? DAMN!

For that price get both. I choose Exp

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japenney · 3 March 2016, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

$9K CAD for BLNR? DAMN!

For that price get both. I choose Exp

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Hi, I only want one GMT watch in my collection right now. As for the price, I have had a lot of business with my AD (Watches and Jewellery) so he tries to give me similar discounts on all my pieces now (probably in the hopes that I will spend more money, haha)

yorkef · 3 March 2016, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by cdmorenot

$9K CAD for BLNR? DAMN!

For that price get both. I choose Exp

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Totally agree! At these prices, get both. If you don't like any one, sell it on the forum you can probably make some profit. Good luck!

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toneafficianado · 3 March 2016, 02:13 PM

I have and love both. Keepers.
If i was you I'd sell the Sub C and buy both.
Exp II and Blnr sit lower on the wrist than Sub C and are more comfortable day to day for me.
Blnr would have instant [and higher] resale value compared to the Exp II if you got that one and didn't love it..but..what's not to love!?
Exp II may seem a little large on your wrist though at 42mm though it's super comfortable to wear. Dial is noticeably bigger. Try them both on and enjoy two of the finest and coolest watches made today.

japenney · 3 March 2016, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toneafficianado

I have and love both. Keepers.
If i was you I'd sell the Sub C and buy both.
Exp II and Blnr sit lower on the wrist than Sub C and are more comfortable day to day for me.
Blnr would have instant [and higher] resale value compared to the Exp II if you got that one and didn't love it..but..what's not to love!?
Exp II may seem a little large on your wrist though at 42mm though it's super comfortable to wear. Dial is noticeably bigger. Try them both on and enjoy two of the finest and coolest watches made today.

Thanks, great info in there. I think the sub is a keeper tho for now.

Secretariat · 3 March 2016, 02:43 PM

I'd get the BLNR. Not only that the Explorer might me too big for your wrist but I find the BLNR so much more beautiful and unique.

sickened1 · 3 March 2016, 02:53 PM

You should try them both for yourself since I've read on here that the Explorer II at 42mm wears big and with the 6 something wrist size, I'd go with BLNR. Good luck with whichever you choose.

Slider817 · 3 March 2016, 02:56 PM

Sub and GMT are so similar, would make sense to go EXP II, however it's quite big and you don't have a large wrist, so if you like how it looks go EXP II.

AS1 · 3 March 2016, 03:10 PM

Blnr

Saoirse32 · 3 March 2016, 03:18 PM

Exp ii

superstarmar · 3 March 2016, 03:24 PM

BLNR most certainly !!!
I believe very differently that it is not
similar to your sub C... That said I have a sub C
and have been looking at the BLNR and it will be
my next piece ...
Keep in mind the Exp 11 has a fixed bezel which
will NOT rotate neither left nor right...
So for me ? The decision is clear ... BLNR all the way!!
Any who ... It is your decision and your money ...
Good luck on your final choice ...

JRT · 3 March 2016, 03:26 PM

BLNR for sure.

Exp. II looks nice but has a fixed and scratchable bezel as well as a larger size, which are not good for the daily wearing on your small wrist.

versatile1 · 3 March 2016, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japenney

Hi, I only want one GMT watch in my collection right now. As for the price, I have had a lot of business with my AD (Watches and Jewellery) so he tries to give me similar discounts on all my pieces now (probably in the hopes that I will spend more money, haha)

I have to ask, is that price on the BLNR all in or are there taxes on that?

Muzz · 3 March 2016, 04:36 PM

With your wrist size the BLNR will probably be a better fit.

japenney · 3 March 2016, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by versatile1

I have to ask, is that price on the BLNR all in or are there taxes on that?

Both prices are tax included.

sensui · 3 March 2016, 04:46 PM

BLNR is the way to go if you had to pick one. Beautiful watch.

The Shadow · 4 March 2016, 09:55 AM

Pick the one that fits you best, but try them on for sure.

My wrist is 6.75 too and I felt the Exp2 was too big and top heavy. Depends on the wrist shape, but finally ended up trading my Exp2 for the BLNR. The GMT feels "Just right".

airchitect · 4 March 2016, 11:02 AM

I also debated the exp ii and blnr. Exp ii felt more true to what a Rolex is supposed to be......to me.

Jason I · 4 March 2016, 11:25 AM

Cool choices. Love both and tried em on side by side. I'd go with the BLNR for its versatility of casual and dress watch. Rotating bezel is a plus as well, can keep track of three times zones. Good luck with your decision! Really two great looking watches!

Hairdude1 · 4 March 2016, 01:35 PM

Blur gets my vote

Colin10101 · 4 March 2016, 01:39 PM

Wow that is a massive discount on both pieces. I've never heard of anyone getting prices lk!e that in Canada, especially given how starved for sport models we are.

But I'd get the GMT!

3 March 2016, 01:35 PM	#1
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	GMT BLNR or Explorer 2 ? My AD is getting both in on the next shipment and has said I can have my pick. I have a 6.75 inch wrist and my collection currently has a Sub-C, Daytona, and 39mm explorer. I have been leaning towards one but I am just looking for some final input before the deal is struck. Which would you choose if you were me and why? Tax included prices are around 8000 CAD for exp 2 and 9000 CAD for BLNR. Thx for any replies

3 March 2016, 01:53 PM	#7
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,205	BLNR but I'm biased. That's a good price on the BLNR too __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

3 March 2016, 01:57 PM	#10
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,700	$9K CAD for BLNR? DAMN! For that price get both. I choose Exp Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

3 March 2016, 03:18 PM	#19
Saoirse32 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,066	Exp ii __________________ PANERAI Luminor 8 Days GMT “Dot” Dial (PAM00233) PANERAI Submersible (PAM01055) PANERAI Radiomir (PAM01385) ROLEX Sea-Dweller Mk1 (126600) ROLEX DeepSea D-Blue (136660) OMEGA Speedmaster “Silver Snoopy Award” (310.32.42.50.02.001) OMEGA Seamaster Diver 300M 75th Anniversary (210.30.42.20.03.003) IWC Chronograph Top Gun Edition “Woodland” (IW389106)

4 March 2016, 01:35 PM	#29
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Blur gets my vote __________________ 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

3 March 2016, 01:38 PM	#2
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	BLNR for sure. But I wouldn't use the bezel to time anything ;) can't wait to see your pics my friend. Good luck!

3 March 2016, 01:47 PM	#4
Mosbrook "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cleveland Posts: 414	I debated over the same two. Left with the ExII. Cleaner design.

3 March 2016, 01:49 PM	#5
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	Both are great, but I'd go with the ExpII given what you already have. The Sub and BLNR are a bit too similar for me.

3 March 2016, 01:50 PM	#6
And1dre "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Silicon Valley Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,182	BLNR for me. Good luck!

3 March 2016, 01:53 PM	#8
RolexxxeloR Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Mario Location: Westland, MI Posts: 481	Polar! It's a completely different watch from what you have! Actually, it kind of sticks out of the entire Rolex line!

3 March 2016, 01:56 PM	#9
Mr Kram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Posts: 876	With your collection 216570, but I'm also a little biased. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 March 2016, 02:13 PM	#13
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	I have and love both. Keepers. If i was you I'd sell the Sub C and buy both. Exp II and Blnr sit lower on the wrist than Sub C and are more comfortable day to day for me. Blnr would have instant [and higher] resale value compared to the Exp II if you got that one and didn't love it..but..what's not to love!? Exp II may seem a little large on your wrist though at 42mm though it's super comfortable to wear. Dial is noticeably bigger. Try them both on and enjoy two of the finest and coolest watches made today.

3 March 2016, 02:43 PM	#15
Secretariat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Michael Location: Philippines Posts: 1,730	I'd get the BLNR. Not only that the Explorer might me too big for your wrist but I find the BLNR so much more beautiful and unique.

3 March 2016, 02:53 PM	#16
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	You should try them both for yourself since I've read on here that the Explorer II at 42mm wears big and with the 6 something wrist size, I'd go with BLNR. Good luck with whichever you choose.

3 March 2016, 02:56 PM	#17
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	Sub and GMT are so similar, would make sense to go EXP II, however it's quite big and you don't have a large wrist, so if you like how it looks go EXP II.

3 March 2016, 03:10 PM	#18
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	Blnr

3 March 2016, 03:24 PM	#20
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	BLNR most certainly !!! I believe very differently that it is not similar to your sub C... That said I have a sub C and have been looking at the BLNR and it will be my next piece ... Keep in mind the Exp 11 has a fixed bezel which will NOT rotate neither left nor right... So for me ? The decision is clear ... BLNR all the way!! Any who ... It is your decision and your money ... Good luck on your final choice ...

3 March 2016, 03:26 PM	#21
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	BLNR for sure. Exp. II looks nice but has a fixed and scratchable bezel as well as a larger size, which are not good for the daily wearing on your small wrist.

3 March 2016, 04:36 PM	#23
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	With your wrist size the BLNR will probably be a better fit.

3 March 2016, 04:46 PM	#25
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,446	BLNR is the way to go if you had to pick one. Beautiful watch.

4 March 2016, 09:55 AM	#26
The Shadow "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Where Evil lurks Posts: 92	Pick the one that fits you best, but try them on for sure. My wrist is 6.75 too and I felt the Exp2 was too big and top heavy. Depends on the wrist shape, but finally ended up trading my Exp2 for the BLNR. The GMT feels "Just right".

4 March 2016, 11:02 AM	#27
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	I also debated the exp ii and blnr. Exp ii felt more true to what a Rolex is supposed to be......to me.

4 March 2016, 11:25 AM	#28
Jason I "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Jay Location: USA Posts: 46	Cool choices. Love both and tried em on side by side. I'd go with the BLNR for its versatility of casual and dress watch. Rotating bezel is a plus as well, can keep track of three times zones. Good luck with your decision! Really two great looking watches!

4 March 2016, 01:39 PM	#30
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	Wow that is a massive discount on both pieces. I've never heard of anyone getting prices lk!e that in Canada, especially given how starved for sport models we are. But I'd get the GMT! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

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