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crab2008 · 6 January 2020, 03:59 AM

Hello all,

I am narrowing down my collection to two watches, a Rolex and a G-Shock. For the Rolex I have narrowed it down to the following two watches:

Option A: Modern Batman on a Jubilee

Option B: Date Just 116200 on a jubillee, with a smooth bezel, baton hands, roulette date wheel, and a black or blue bezel. The reason I chose this iteration is because I love the hidden clasp in the jubilee bracelet, and I LOVE the railroad seconds markers that they got rid of in the newest iteration. I had a no-date sub for a while and I never used the glide lock so I am not really into adjustable bracelets.

I was wondering your thoughts on which watch to go with?

If I do go with the datejust (which I am leaning towards) what is a fair price, and where should I be looking to purchase it from as it is no longer carried in ADs.

Best regards,

Seibei · 6 January 2020, 04:01 AM

Option A is known as the Batgirl, not Batman. Go with the one you like better. If you can't decide now, then wait until you feel confident about your choice.

locutus49 · 6 January 2020, 04:06 AM

I would go B. You can contact one of our Trusted Sellers like Justrolexes, DavidSW, OCrolexguy, or Takuya (PM them) and ask them if they can get one and what it would cost.

Tools · 6 January 2020, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Seibei

Option A is known as the Batgirl, not Batman.. . .

No, it's not.

A BLNR is still a BLNR, nothing has changed but the bracelet it comes on, as all GMT's have over the years; doesn't make it a different watch any more than it ever did before.

TswaneNguni · 6 January 2020, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tools

no, it's not.

126710blnr

sambb · 6 January 2020, 05:07 AM

I’d go with the batgirl if the price is right

calishine · 6 January 2020, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seibei

Option A is known as the Batgirl, not Batman. Go with the one you like better. If you can't decide now, then wait until you feel confident about your choice.

It’s not known as either, it’s the BLNR.

cerendigit · 6 January 2020, 05:23 AM

Like others have said, get the Batgirl.

The batman is also nice.

daOnlyBG · 6 January 2020, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

No, it's not.

A BLNR is still a BLNR, nothing has changed but the bracelet it comes on, as all GMT's have over the years; doesn't make it a different watch any more than it ever did before.

The movement changed.

Tools · 6 January 2020, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by daOnlyBG

The movement changed.

You mean the way the previous GMT II went from the 3085, to the 3185 to the 3186 without having to undergo the comic book brigades assault on it's character.

daOnlyBG · 6 January 2020, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

You mean the way the previous GMT II went from the 3085, to the 3185 to the 3186 without having to undergo the comic book brigades assault on it's character.

Why is it considered a "brigades assault on its character"?

"Batgirl" is suddenly seen as an epithet? Are people's' senses of masculinity that... fragile?

"Batgirl" indicates a different watch. I still see people call it "batman" anyway. I personally refer to it as a 126710BNLR and when people call it anything else I simply ask for clarification. What's the big deal?

Rollied · 6 January 2020, 06:50 AM

TIL the batgirl is a BLNR on jubilee and a Batman is a BLNR on an oyster bracelet...

cerendigit · 6 January 2020, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollied

TIL the batgirl is a BLNR on jubilee and a Batman is a BLNR on an oyster bracelet...

It's not just the bracelet, but pretty much.

Batgirl = 126710BLNR
Batman = 116710BLNR

A lot of people will get upset if you call the 126710blnr a batgirl, because they think it's derogatory. I don't share that opinion.

bondtoys · 6 January 2020, 07:07 AM

It has nothing to do with masculinity, we could discuss Rolex watches (and not Rollies btw) for ages without using silly nicknames.

BigBoy17 · 6 January 2020, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by daOnlyBG

Why is it considered a "brigades assault on its character"?

"Batgirl" is suddenly seen as an epithet? Are people's' senses of masculinity that... fragile?

"Batgirl" indicates a different watch. I still see people call it "batman" anyway. I personally refer to it as a 126710BNLR and when people call it anything else I simply ask for clarification. What's the big deal?

Yes, isnt the blnr on jubilee marketed as a mans watch?!!

Its the still the Batman(blnr)to me, i might even go as far to call it the “Fancy” Batman since that jubilee is dressier. Denoting it to batgirl characterizes it as a female watch, and i for one wouldnt want to be wearing a female watch!

daOnlyBG · 6 January 2020, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BigBoy17

Denoting it to batgirl characterizes it as a female watch, and i for one wouldnt want to be wearing a female watch!

Denoting it as "batgirl" makes it just as much of a women's watch as "female stripper" makes said stripper's intended audience female.

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Originally Posted by bondtoys

It has nothing to do with masculinity, we could discuss Rolex watches (and not Rollies btw) for ages without using silly nicknames.

So I presume you'll speak up the next time "Batman" is mentioned? FWIW, I agree with you about silly nicknames in general, but my criticism isn't that we're using silly nicknames- it's that we are fine saying "Batman" but if someone says "Batgirl" we lose our s---.

henrylee · 6 January 2020, 07:24 AM

It’s a nickname, we shouldn’t get personal about it. For all purposes it does the job of differentiating the two BLNR’s batman Vs batgirl.

RHIII · 6 January 2020, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

No, it's not.

A BLNR is still a BLNR, nothing has changed but the bracelet it comes on, as all GMT's have over the years; doesn't make it a different watch any more than it ever did before.

Thank you.

inadeje · 6 January 2020, 08:01 AM

I call it the BLNR 2019

1665fan · 6 January 2020, 08:04 AM

If someone says I’m wearing a Coke girl I’m going to get pissed....

Gotgolf52 · 6 January 2020, 08:06 AM

BLNR is better watch but very difficult to get from AD. DJ are mostly available at msrp from AD. I like my name on the card new, so I bought most of my watch from AD only.

Fire bloke · 6 January 2020, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by cerendigit

Like others have said, get the Batgirl.

The batman is also nice.

Agree

Likestheshiny · 6 January 2020, 08:18 AM

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Option A is known as the Batgirl, not Batman.

I don't care which name people use. But when I read industry websites and blogs, I see "Batman jubilee" fairly often, while I don't think I've seen "Batgirl" anywhere but TRF. Also, if you type "Batman" into the search bar on Rolex's website, you get the current BLNR jubilee. If you type "Batgirl" you don't get anything.

And on topic -- of those two watches I personally prefer the GMT, but that one's going to be much more expensive (or alternatively, much harder to find).

bradyb · 6 January 2020, 08:21 AM

My mom calls it the BLNR MK 2, so I just go with that (don't want to upset mother).

OutColed · 6 January 2020, 08:57 AM

I like the 126710BLNR, where to buy it without paying way over retail?? Good luck with that one.

6 January 2020, 03:59 AM	#1
crab2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: USA Posts: 18	What is a fair price and where to buy? Hello all, I am narrowing down my collection to two watches, a Rolex and a G-Shock. For the Rolex I have narrowed it down to the following two watches: Option A: Modern Batman on a Jubilee Option B: Date Just 116200 on a jubillee, with a smooth bezel, baton hands, roulette date wheel, and a black or blue bezel. The reason I chose this iteration is because I love the hidden clasp in the jubilee bracelet, and I LOVE the railroad seconds markers that they got rid of in the newest iteration. I had a no-date sub for a while and I never used the glide lock so I am not really into adjustable bracelets. I was wondering your thoughts on which watch to go with? If I do go with the datejust (which I am leaning towards) what is a fair price, and where should I be looking to purchase it from as it is no longer carried in ADs. Best regards,

6 January 2020, 07:24 AM	#17
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	It’s a nickname, we shouldn’t get personal about it. For all purposes it does the job of differentiating the two BLNR’s batman Vs batgirl. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

6 January 2020, 08:01 AM	#19
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,906	I call it the BLNR 2019 __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

6 January 2020, 04:01 AM	#2
Seibei Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New Zealand Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,630	Option A is known as the Batgirl, not Batman. Go with the one you like better. If you can't decide now, then wait until you feel confident about your choice.

6 January 2020, 04:06 AM	#3
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I would go B. You can contact one of our Trusted Sellers like Justrolexes, DavidSW, OCrolexguy, or Takuya (PM them) and ask them if they can get one and what it would cost.

6 January 2020, 05:07 AM	#6
sambb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA/UK Posts: 1,375	I’d go with the batgirl if the price is right

6 January 2020, 05:23 AM	#8
cerendigit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Seattle Watch: f91w Posts: 1,078	Like others have said, get the Batgirl. The batman is also nice.

6 January 2020, 06:50 AM	#12
Rollied 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 833	TIL the batgirl is a BLNR on jubilee and a Batman is a BLNR on an oyster bracelet...

6 January 2020, 07:07 AM	#14
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	It has nothing to do with masculinity, we could discuss Rolex watches (and not Rollies btw) for ages without using silly nicknames.

6 January 2020, 08:04 AM	#20
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,660	If someone says I’m wearing a Coke girl I’m going to get pissed....

6 January 2020, 08:06 AM	#21
Gotgolf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Paradise Island Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 999	BLNR is better watch but very difficult to get from AD. DJ are mostly available at msrp from AD. I like my name on the card new, so I bought most of my watch from AD only.

6 January 2020, 08:21 AM	#24
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 979	My mom calls it the BLNR MK 2, so I just go with that (don't want to upset mother).

6 January 2020, 08:57 AM	#25
OutColed "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 42	I like the 126710BLNR, where to buy it without paying way over retail?? Good luck with that one.

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