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Loevhagen · 18 February 2017, 08:12 AM

BLNR or YG? Difficult to choose - not.

YG.

DRKBC · 18 February 2017, 08:21 AM

I would ask your self a question and be honest. Will you feel comfortable wearing a Yellow gold watch all the time. I for example have had a couple of TT's in my life which I really enjoyed at the time but honestly now my life is much more casual and SS suits my current life style so much better. I think the BLNR with PCL's fills the bill on all accounts it can be casual or dressy - Y/G with diamonds pretty much only goes one way and its not casual :-)

opaline460 · 18 February 2017, 08:27 AM

how about a 116718?

derekstlmo · 18 February 2017, 08:41 AM

Dd

Lordofrolex · 18 February 2017, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opaline460

how about a 116718?

i think the op is concerned about price a 116718 is at least 21k-24k on the forums.

nikesupremedunk · 18 February 2017, 09:47 AM

Apples and oranges. BLNR more for the younger crowd and DD if you're older than 40.

Dr.Brian · 18 February 2017, 09:56 AM

If you're ok with Gold, DD all day, every day, and twice on Sunday.
That would be my choice. (Though not with diamonds.)
If you're worried about 36mm, don't be. Put it on, stop wearing you're Panerai, etc. and in a week you won't be thinking it's too small anymore. It's all about what you're used to. Unless you've got the wrist of a giant or Mr. Universe bodybuilder, 36 is fine for a man.

peterpl · 18 February 2017, 10:00 AM

Cant compare the 2. DD will win each and every time.

youthagainsttt · 18 February 2017, 10:05 AM

I'd go for a DD, but not that one with diamonds

If you go for one on an alligator strap it'd much more wearable in a daily context and fair heft off the price

breitlings · 18 February 2017, 10:09 AM

Get a 16710.

cdmorenot · 18 February 2017, 10:11 AM

What? This is crazy. The BLNR may be hot, sure, but it is nowhere near a DD.

Day Date, every time. I don't click on random links so I am not sure which DD you're talking about but I wouldn't give it up over ANY BLNR.

peterpl · 18 February 2017, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by cdmorenot

What? This is crazy. The BLNR may be hot, sure, but it is nowhere near a DD.

Day Date, every time. I don't click on random links so I am not sure which DD you're talking about but I wouldn't give it up over ANY BLNR.

Pretty much nailed it right there

gossbeau · 18 February 2017, 02:04 PM

If it were me, I would go for the DD! If it's your first and only Rolex for a while, you should get the gold one. They can be had at a good bargain nowadays. Also they haven't changed the look of the 36mm so more credits to you

My vote for the PRESIDENT!!!

Bigsykedaddy · 18 February 2017, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdmorenot

What? This is crazy. The BLNR may be hot, sure, but it is nowhere near a DD.

Day Date, every time. I don't click on random links so I am not sure which DD you're talking about but I wouldn't give it up over ANY BLNR.

It is a link to a TRF listing. Here is a picture of it. I too LOVE the DD and would pick it any day over the BLNR, however I have to like the configuration. Are you sure you would choose this DD over a BLNR?

cdmorenot · 18 February 2017, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigsykedaddy

It is a link to a TRF listing. Here is a picture of it. I too LOVE the DD and would pick it any day over the BLNR, however I have to like the configuration. Are you sure you would choose this DD over a BLNR?

Didn't realize it was a link to a TRF listing.

That dial... Yeah, BLNR. Lol

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Bigsykedaddy · 18 February 2017, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cdmorenot

Didn't realize it was a link to a TRF listing.

That dial... Yeah, BLNR. Lol

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Yeah I agree

supermantk · 20 February 2017, 12:46 AM

Lots of great comments and insight here, thanks all! I'm still really torn but feel like I should go with the DD (most likely not the watch previously linked). Either way I will keep you all posted!

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maximus1 · 20 February 2017, 02:10 AM

I like the looks of the dial on this DD. If you can see yourself wearing it, then it seems like a nice choice. The GMT would be a more practical for daily wear and you could wear without worry. Have you tried on both watches for fit and feel?

douglasf13 · 20 February 2017, 02:24 AM

I would say split the difference and get a 16710 GMT with all three bezel inserts.

Other than that, I'd probably go DD, but with the regular stick dial.

varkom · 20 February 2017, 02:59 AM

if you are under 45, BLNR

if you are over 45, President.

SeaDweller50 · 20 February 2017, 03:54 AM

I would say the President is a retirement gift watch. BLNR all the way.

18 February 2017, 09:56 AM	#37
Dr.Brian 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: CA dreamin' Watch: ing the market. Posts: 5,906	If you're ok with Gold, DD all day, every day, and twice on Sunday. That would be my choice. (Though not with diamonds.) If you're worried about 36mm, don't be. Put it on, stop wearing you're Panerai, etc. and in a week you won't be thinking it's too small anymore. It's all about what you're used to. Unless you've got the wrist of a giant or Mr. Universe bodybuilder, 36 is fine for a man. __________________ -Brian AUDENTES FORTUNA IUVAT 十人十色

18 February 2017, 10:11 AM	#41
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,697	What? This is crazy. The BLNR may be hot, sure, but it is nowhere near a DD. Day Date, every time. I don't click on random links so I am not sure which DD you're talking about but I wouldn't give it up over ANY BLNR. __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

20 February 2017, 02:59 AM	#50
varkom "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 151	if you are under 45, BLNR if you are over 45, President. __________________ "With Rolex I sought to create a name that would be easy to pronounce in all the European languages and that could easily and elegantly grace the dial of a watch." –Hans Wilsdorf, Founder of Rolex in 1908. F/S Like New Omega Seamaster 300 Two-Tone Titanium/Rose Gold w/ Blue Dial - $6,000 shipped(I give a discount for face to face in NYC)

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18 February 2017, 08:12 AM	#31
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	BLNR or YG? Difficult to choose - not. YG.

18 February 2017, 08:21 AM	#32
DRKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 114060, BLNR Posts: 739	I would ask your self a question and be honest. Will you feel comfortable wearing a Yellow gold watch all the time. I for example have had a couple of TT's in my life which I really enjoyed at the time but honestly now my life is much more casual and SS suits my current life style so much better. I think the BLNR with PCL's fills the bill on all accounts it can be casual or dressy - Y/G with diamonds pretty much only goes one way and its not casual :-)

18 February 2017, 08:27 AM	#33
opaline460 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,386	how about a 116718?

18 February 2017, 08:41 AM	#34
derekstlmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Derek Location: st louis Watch: Sd4000 Posts: 518	Dd

18 February 2017, 09:47 AM	#36
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	Apples and oranges. BLNR more for the younger crowd and DD if you're older than 40.

18 February 2017, 10:00 AM	#38
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Cant compare the 2. DD will win each and every time.

18 February 2017, 10:05 AM	#39
youthagainsttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: HK Watch: Piaget,Rolex,AP,HB Posts: 1,040	I'd go for a DD, but not that one with diamonds If you go for one on an alligator strap it'd much more wearable in a daily context and fair heft off the price

18 February 2017, 10:09 AM	#40
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	Get a 16710.

18 February 2017, 02:04 PM	#43
gossbeau Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Vinh Location: Lausanne/HCMC Watch: 25940ok Posts: 915	If it were me, I would go for the DD! If it's your first and only Rolex for a while, you should get the gold one. They can be had at a good bargain nowadays. Also they haven't changed the look of the 36mm so more credits to you My vote for the PRESIDENT!!!

20 February 2017, 12:46 AM	#47
supermantk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: DC Posts: 5	Lots of great comments and insight here, thanks all! I'm still really torn but feel like I should go with the DD (most likely not the watch previously linked). Either way I will keep you all posted! Sent from my GT-N8013 using Tapatalk

20 February 2017, 02:10 AM	#48
maximus1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Don Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 389	I like the looks of the dial on this DD. If you can see yourself wearing it, then it seems like a nice choice. The GMT would be a more practical for daily wear and you could wear without worry. Have you tried on both watches for fit and feel?

20 February 2017, 02:24 AM	#49
douglasf13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 5,622	I would say split the difference and get a 16710 GMT with all three bezel inserts. Other than that, I'd probably go DD, but with the regular stick dial.

20 February 2017, 03:54 AM	#51
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	I would say the President is a retirement gift watch. BLNR all the way.

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