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mr.president1 · 2 June 2014, 12:29 PM

Personally I find that choice to be kind of tough. I think the GMT TT Ceramic is the most beautiful TTs out of the current Rolex line. However, I think the GMT batman is one of the coolest SSs out of the current Rolex line.

So, I'd go this way with it - If you already have SS then go TT and visa versa.

GoodLuck!

aikenna · 2 June 2014, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

blnr between the two

x2

z32turbo · 2 June 2014, 12:45 PM

Blnr

Starbucksboss · 2 June 2014, 12:46 PM

TT for me...the 'Batman' is my least favorite GMT.

skywood · 2 June 2014, 12:47 PM

Blnr for me.

dardeca · 2 June 2014, 01:13 PM

Blnr!!

Nycturbovr6 · 2 June 2014, 01:21 PM

I would choose blnr!

lamnyc · 2 June 2014, 01:25 PM

Ln

Whistlepig1 · 2 June 2014, 02:27 PM

BLNR ftw!

S.
j

T. Ferguson · 2 June 2014, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickb732

TTs tend not to hold their value as well. That being said the price of the BLNR is very high now, but it'll cool down soon.

So the TT doesn't hold value but the BLNR is overpriced. So what do you recommend?

The idea of holding value is not so simple as some seem to suggest. Against MSRP the BLNR will do better than the TT in the short term. If you're paying MSRP you will probably do better on the BLNR. But the real answer depends on what you pay for the watch. Depending on the answer to that either one may be the better value.

I bought a BNIB TT for $9.600 versus retail of $13,000. What kind of discount can you get on a new BLNR? Who knows, but it won't come close to that. I'm satisfied with the value I received for my money.

BTW, I bought the 116713 because that's the watched I wanted. But value certainly is a valid consideration even though I've never sold a watch. I just don't like to feel like I'm flushing my money down the toilet.

scheneider · 2 June 2014, 04:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AS1

BLNR, how can you say no to this gorgeous bezel!

Best Rolex watch

Lns888 · 2 June 2014, 04:30 PM

Blnr

sager · 2 June 2014, 04:37 PM

Wow, tough decision. When it comes to GMTs I love them all!

I have always loved the TT but have so far held off for the BLNR. I am sure the next will be a pepsi and that leaves the TT for last.

Sorry I don't think I helped much :)

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TimeOnHand · 2 June 2014, 04:43 PM

Personal choice....

I love both... and lucky to have both!

But over all I love the TT best!

Bangel · 2 June 2014, 06:23 PM

My preference is LN, followed by BLNR, followed by TT.

Snow-Dweller · 2 June 2014, 07:09 PM

Blnr

Mack Bolan · 9 June 2014, 07:45 AM

Forget "Batman" I own one and Ive actually had a quite a few guys ask if it was a Sub..as in "Hey is that one of those Submariners?"...and I say "Well no actually, its GM...oh never mind, sure its a Submariner"....Life is too short explain why all cool watches look like submariners....

And God forbid they ask what GMT stands for..thats just embarrassing...lol

Art 1 · 9 June 2014, 08:43 AM

I went with the BLNR.

Alfredo. · 9 June 2014, 08:53 AM

Blnr!

tkerrmd · 9 June 2014, 08:58 AM

The TT is very sharp!! Can't go wrong...

Lns888 · 9 June 2014, 09:08 AM

TT is nice but I'll go with blnr and then save for a Yg gmt

AK797 · 9 June 2014, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lns888

TT is nice but I'll go with blnr and then save for a Yg gmt

Sounds like a plan.

Stoodo · 10 June 2014, 10:00 AM

I have no desire for a YG gmt. TT is flashy enough.

Rolextraderflorida · 10 June 2014, 10:06 AM

116713.

Tseg · 10 June 2014, 10:19 AM

Tseg · 10 June 2014, 10:21 AM

On a serious note... have all Rolex's migrated to the Blue lume? This was one other consideration I had when debating between the BLNR and the LN... I just thought the blue lume goes better with the BLNR than a watch with green accents.

In fairness to the lume... it stays white most of the time and only pops blue when it is still light out in specific light transition situations. I've had some green lumed watches that seemed to always be blazing green even in semi-light situations. There was no hiding what it was. The blue lume works well once it is very dark and eyes are adjusted... a little rough (as in difficult to see) during that initial transition period, especially if not transitioning from a particularly bright environment.

Brucie D · 10 June 2014, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

The TT is very sharp!! Can't go wrong...

I agree. If I had the two tone I would be very happy. Alas the budget didn't allow for the precious metals so I'm perfectly content with the two tone in the ceramic magic bezel:

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DreambreaX · 10 June 2014, 11:58 AM

Two tone

Trouble15 · 10 June 2014, 12:05 PM

Real tough call in my book. Not sure which way I would go.

Roller07 · 10 June 2014, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stoodo

I just can't decided!

This will be my first Rolex so I don't want to screw it up. ;)

Which has the potential for holding its value better?

If you buy a Rolex based on future value instead of which one you like best, then you will screw up.

2 June 2014, 12:29 PM	#31
mr.president1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio,UnitedStates Watch: ROLEX OMEGA Posts: 1,458	Personally I find that choice to be kind of tough. I think the GMT TT Ceramic is the most beautiful TTs out of the current Rolex line. However, I think the GMT batman is one of the coolest SSs out of the current Rolex line. So, I'd go this way with it - If you already have SS then go TT and visa versa. GoodLuck! __________________ ROLEX & OMEGA

2 June 2014, 12:45 PM	#33
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Blnr __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

2 June 2014, 04:43 PM	#44
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	Personal choice.... I love both... and lucky to have both! But over all I love the TT best! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

2 June 2014, 07:09 PM	#46
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	Blnr Attached Images __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

10 June 2014, 10:00 AM	#53
Stoodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 72	I have no desire for a YG gmt. TT is flashy enough. __________________ Current: Panerai 63C, 112E, 417M Past:Panerai 312M, 359M, 24A, 416M, 000K, 112K, 24D

2 June 2014, 12:46 PM	#34
Starbucksboss Banned Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Reno Posts: 1,028	TT for me...the 'Batman' is my least favorite GMT.

2 June 2014, 12:47 PM	#35
skywood "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raymond Location: Hong Kong Posts: 158	Blnr for me.

2 June 2014, 01:13 PM	#36
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,477	Blnr!!

2 June 2014, 01:21 PM	#37
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I would choose blnr!

2 June 2014, 01:25 PM	#38
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,764	Ln

2 June 2014, 02:27 PM	#39
Whistlepig1 Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: Michiana Watch: GMT IIc BLNR Posts: 100	BLNR ftw! S. j

2 June 2014, 04:30 PM	#42
Lns888 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Watch: PATEK, AP, ROLEX Posts: 639	Blnr

2 June 2014, 04:37 PM	#43
sager "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Sage Location: MENA Posts: 1,563	Wow, tough decision. When it comes to GMTs I love them all! I have always loved the TT but have so far held off for the BLNR. I am sure the next will be a pepsi and that leaves the TT for last. Sorry I don't think I helped much :) Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

2 June 2014, 06:23 PM	#45
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	My preference is LN, followed by BLNR, followed by TT.

9 June 2014, 07:45 AM	#47
Mack Bolan Banned Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Anywhere but here Watch: Submariner Posts: 259	Forget "Batman" I own one and Ive actually had a quite a few guys ask if it was a Sub..as in "Hey is that one of those Submariners?"...and I say "Well no actually, its GM...oh never mind, sure its a Submariner"....Life is too short explain why all cool watches look like submariners.... And God forbid they ask what GMT stands for..thats just embarrassing...lol

9 June 2014, 08:43 AM	#48
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I went with the BLNR.

9 June 2014, 08:53 AM	#49
Alfredo. "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Margaritaville Posts: 3,639	Blnr!

9 June 2014, 08:58 AM	#50
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	The TT is very sharp!! Can't go wrong...

9 June 2014, 09:08 AM	#51
Lns888 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: California Watch: PATEK, AP, ROLEX Posts: 639	TT is nice but I'll go with blnr and then save for a Yg gmt

10 June 2014, 10:06 AM	#54
Rolextraderflorida "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Brett Location: Florida Watch: 228238 Posts: 1,408	116713. Attached Images

10 June 2014, 10:19 AM	#55
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583

10 June 2014, 10:21 AM	#56
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	On a serious note... have all Rolex's migrated to the Blue lume? This was one other consideration I had when debating between the BLNR and the LN... I just thought the blue lume goes better with the BLNR than a watch with green accents. In fairness to the lume... it stays white most of the time and only pops blue when it is still light out in specific light transition situations. I've had some green lumed watches that seemed to always be blazing green even in semi-light situations. There was no hiding what it was. The blue lume works well once it is very dark and eyes are adjusted... a little rough (as in difficult to see) during that initial transition period, especially if not transitioning from a particularly bright environment.

10 June 2014, 11:58 AM	#58
DreambreaX Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Rolex Estate Posts: 1,304	Two tone

10 June 2014, 12:05 PM	#59
Trouble15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: USA Watch: A few Posts: 8,884	Real tough call in my book. Not sure which way I would go.

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