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montecarlo77 · 14 July 2017, 02:39 PM

Is the BLRO really that special? How does it make you feel compared to other watches?

kilyung · 14 July 2017, 02:42 PM

My BLRO is one of several PM watches in my collection so it's no more or less special than any other watch in my collection

GB-man · 14 July 2017, 02:47 PM

Tried it on at the AD and was like

Al1969 · 14 July 2017, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Tried it on at the AD and was like

I don't own a BLRO, but do own a couple of a PM pieces.
It's definely a different 'feeling' when wearing a PM Rolex.

montecarlo77 · 14 July 2017, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

Tried it on at the AD and was like

GB-man: I like your style, if the the BLRO can make you moonwalk then I want one!

brmeyers · 14 July 2017, 04:33 PM

I agree with Tom, the watch makes you wanna dance...

I got mine recently and it is definitely one the the most enjoyable watches I have. My co-favorite is the Blue YG Sub.
I recently did a review of my first impressions of the BLRO
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=548410

Dave-B · 14 July 2017, 05:15 PM

I badly wanted a BLRO so I went to my AD and the only example they had was the type with the low mag cyclops, so I can say the BLRO left me a little deflated. Apart from that I think it's a gorgeous piece with some serious heft!

As it's said, no pics then it didn't happen...

Low mag cyclops BLRO and next to a standard magnification GMTII.

beshannon · 14 July 2017, 09:32 PM

I tried one on.

It is the same watch as my BLNR only heavier. It did not make me feel anything.

Pacheco · 14 July 2017, 09:34 PM

The blue and red bezel seems off. Do you guys see the same thing in the metal?

JP Chestnut · 14 July 2017, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacheco

The blue and red bezel seems off. Do you guys see the same thing in the metal?

Some are decidedly pinker than others. None look like a 16710 Pepsi.

rmlovett1 · 14 July 2017, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Pacheco

The blue and red bezel seems off. Do you guys see the same thing in the metal?

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Originally Posted by zama

Its nice, per other comments if you have a PM it will feel like others, if new to you then you will feel special, how long that is, is a matter for each of us. I like the idea of a PM watch not sure if I feel more special but you notice the weight.

⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ Agree with these gentlemen....Owned one and wasn't dazzled by the bezel colors. Owning multiple PM pieces...it will "feel" like the others weight wise. Putting YG next to WG , to me....is a different feeling, as far as PM goes. Having owned both, at the same time...I had a DIFFERENT ...
GOOD ...BETTER feeling when wearing the YG, being the WG is visually, very close to my SS pieces. If this is an only PM piece, it will feel special every time you put it on:)
Just my opinion on PM.... to each their own.

zama · 14 July 2017, 09:35 PM

Its nice, per other comments if you have a PM it will feel like others, if new to you then you will feel special, how long that is, is a matter for each of us. I like the idea of a PM watch not sure if I feel more special but you notice the weight.

Snow-Dweller · 14 July 2017, 09:36 PM

I have the BLRO and the LN....love them both...and yes, the BLRO is very special in my opinion.

travisb · 14 July 2017, 09:47 PM

Special to me. I own and have owned many PM watches but enjoy the BLRO over any other. It's that good.

Golf&Watches · 14 July 2017, 09:39 PM

The BLRO is my favourite Rolex, I rarely wear any of my other Rolex,p since acquiring it, it has also sent my AP ROO to the bench, to me it is VERY special, though this madness it a sickness, I'm not sure that there is a cure for me!

tkerrmd · 14 July 2017, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by montecarlo77

Is the BLRO really that special? How does it make you feel compared to other watches?

its an amazing watch for sure and checks virtually all of the boxes. it can do it all and get as an only one or part of a collection

mtgjr · 14 July 2017, 10:54 PM

Have the 16710 BLRO and I think it's the best reference Rolex ever made. So, yeah, pretty special.....

AK797 · 15 July 2017, 12:13 AM

It's a cracking piece, my fave WG Rolex.

CYKBC · 15 July 2017, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

It's a cracking piece, my fave WG Rolex.

same same

The Libertine · 15 July 2017, 12:35 AM

It's nice, but not nice enough for me to part with the asking price.

Grace · 15 July 2017, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by The Libertine

It's nice, but not nice enough for me to part with the asking price.

Agree, I think they are special but it's that color combo on the GMT that makes it special. If it were SS it would still be special.

Scanspeakman · 15 July 2017, 12:54 AM

The BLRO is really nice. In some light the bezel can we a little to pink/purple in my opinion. Personally I prefer WG to YG. YG draws to much unwanted attention in my line of profession. WG is more "stealth wealth"; only yourself and WIS know what you are wearing with the BLRO. In the end I bought a SS GMTc-LN; even more "low key" and matches with everything.

Yuri.Popov · 15 July 2017, 01:22 AM

I love the BLRO

brmeyers · 15 July 2017, 02:59 AM

Interesting for me it initially did not wow me but has grown on me over time.
One of the few watches I can say that about.
Usually it is love at first sight for many I have gotten.

But now owning and wearing it is just so special of a watch IMO.
I like having both the blue YG Sub and BLRO for different moods.
Some times I feel like a all colored gold and sometimes I don't.
Ok now I want an almond joy...

Seriously though these are two of my all time favorite Rolexes.
Having them both, I can imagine having only one...

montecarlo77 · 15 July 2017, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by brmeyers

Interesting for me it initially did not wow me but has grown on me over time.
One of the few watches I can say that about.
Usually it is love at first sight for many I have gotten.

But now owning and wearing it is just so special of a watch IMO.
I like having both the blue YG Sub and BLRO for different moods.
Some times I feel like a all colored gold and sometimes I don't.
Ok now I want an almond joy...

Seriously though these are two of my all time favorite Rolexes.
Having them both, I can imagine having only one...

BRmeyers: I love that Bruno shirt you are wearing with your BLRO!

eco8gator · 15 July 2017, 12:48 PM

I personally think the Batman is a nicer looking watch but I do appreciate the weight of the white gold on the BLRO and I do appreciate the research that went into making the bezel insert.

TimeOnHand · 15 July 2017, 01:22 PM

I don't own one but I have tried it on many time and live it! One day perhaps I'll be able to add one!

14 July 2017, 02:39 PM	#1
montecarlo77 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: San Francisco Posts: 205	How does BLRO make you feel vs, other watches? Is the BLRO really that special? How does it make you feel compared to other watches?

14 July 2017, 02:47 PM	#3
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Tried it on at the AD and was like __________________

14 July 2017, 05:15 PM	#7
Dave-B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Dave Location: UK Watch: 116610LN Posts: 274	I badly wanted a BLRO so I went to my AD and the only example they had was the type with the low mag cyclops, so I can say the BLRO left me a little deflated. Apart from that I think it's a gorgeous piece with some serious heft! As it's said, no pics then it didn't happen... Low mag cyclops BLRO and next to a standard magnification GMTII. Attached Images

14 July 2017, 09:32 PM	#8
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I tried one on. It is the same watch as my BLNR only heavier. It did not make me feel anything. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

14 July 2017, 09:34 PM	#9
Pacheco "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NYC Watch: DD40,DJ41,YM Blue Posts: 984	The blue and red bezel seems off. Do you guys see the same thing in the metal? __________________ What's life without a complication!

14 July 2017, 02:42 PM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	My BLRO is one of several PM watches in my collection so it's no more or less special than any other watch in my collection

14 July 2017, 04:33 PM	#6
brmeyers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bryant Location: Florida Watch: ...Your Thoughts Posts: 2,171	I agree with Tom, the watch makes you wanna dance... I got mine recently and it is definitely one the the most enjoyable watches I have. My co-favorite is the Blue YG Sub. I recently did a review of my first impressions of the BLRO https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=548410

14 July 2017, 09:35 PM	#12
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Its nice, per other comments if you have a PM it will feel like others, if new to you then you will feel special, how long that is, is a matter for each of us. I like the idea of a PM watch not sure if I feel more special but you notice the weight. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

14 July 2017, 09:36 PM	#13
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,284	I have the BLRO and the LN....love them both...and yes, the BLRO is very special in my opinion. __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.

14 July 2017, 09:47 PM	#14
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Special to me. I own and have owned many PM watches but enjoy the BLRO over any other. It's that good.

14 July 2017, 09:39 PM	#15
Golf&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Global Watch: 116719 Posts: 482	The BLRO is my favourite Rolex, I rarely wear any of my other Rolex,p since acquiring it, it has also sent my AP ROO to the bench, to me it is VERY special, though this madness it a sickness, I'm not sure that there is a cure for me!

14 July 2017, 10:54 PM	#17
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Have the 16710 BLRO and I think it's the best reference Rolex ever made. So, yeah, pretty special.....

15 July 2017, 12:13 AM	#18
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	It's a cracking piece, my fave WG Rolex.

15 July 2017, 12:35 AM	#20
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	It's nice, but not nice enough for me to part with the asking price.

15 July 2017, 12:54 AM	#22
Scanspeakman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: - Posts: 62	The BLRO is really nice. In some light the bezel can we a little to pink/purple in my opinion. Personally I prefer WG to YG. YG draws to much unwanted attention in my line of profession. WG is more "stealth wealth"; only yourself and WIS know what you are wearing with the BLRO. In the end I bought a SS GMTc-LN; even more "low key" and matches with everything.

15 July 2017, 01:22 AM	#23
Yuri.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Yuri Location: New York Watch: Rolex Submariner C Posts: 1,224	I love the BLRO

15 July 2017, 02:59 AM	#24
brmeyers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bryant Location: Florida Watch: ...Your Thoughts Posts: 2,171	Interesting for me it initially did not wow me but has grown on me over time. One of the few watches I can say that about. Usually it is love at first sight for many I have gotten. But now owning and wearing it is just so special of a watch IMO. I like having both the blue YG Sub and BLRO for different moods. Some times I feel like a all colored gold and sometimes I don't. Ok now I want an almond joy... Seriously though these are two of my all time favorite Rolexes. Having them both, I can imagine having only one...

15 July 2017, 12:48 PM	#26
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	I personally think the Batman is a nicer looking watch but I do appreciate the weight of the white gold on the BLRO and I do appreciate the research that went into making the bezel insert.

15 July 2017, 01:22 PM	#27
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	I don't own one but I have tried it on many time and live it! One day perhaps I'll be able to add one! __________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

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