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Roger Lococco · 12 October 2018, 12:57 PM

I absolutely fell in love with this watch from the time it was announced at Basel. I’ve loved and wanted it ever since. Of my 3 watches, I would have to say it’s my favorite on the wrist. More notably, it’s my favorite of any watch on the market.

The BLNR is not the rarest or most exclusive watch out there. But is it your favorite?

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DoctorA · 12 October 2018, 12:59 PM

Beautiful watch but wouldn’t call it “my favorite”

Notoperator · 12 October 2018, 01:00 PM

Top 5

gaeleus · 12 October 2018, 01:00 PM

I love it but not my favorite piece

darkside7 · 12 October 2018, 01:02 PM

Nope...

AdamG · 12 October 2018, 01:07 PM

No......

Maybe if i was 15

schoolboy · 12 October 2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

Beautiful watch but wouldn’t call it “my favorite”

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Investr · 12 October 2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by schoolboy

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Yep.

superstarmar · 12 October 2018, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

Beautiful watch but wouldn’t call it “my favorite”

agreed...

hbombkid · 12 October 2018, 01:19 PM

Nope and I used to own one. I confirmed GMT watches are just to busy for me.

brandrea · 12 October 2018, 01:23 PM

It’s a real beauty, but it didn’t last for me.

pc109 · 12 October 2018, 01:26 PM

Yup! Currently my favorite. Though, I only have a limited number of watches I can say I favor it over, so my pool is limited. This includes: 1680 red/white, 16520 inverted 6 black, 1675, 16570 Polar, 5513, Omega Speedmaster, Planet Ocean, Connie’s, Breitling 806, 809, Blackbird, Avenger, Panerai 005, 112, 243, 380, PP 5711, Tudor BB GMT...and others

What am I saying? BLNR is friggin awesome! I like wearing it! It’s rugged, but dressy enough to go to a dinner party with stuffy old people...

Off Script · 12 October 2018, 01:32 PM

I'm sorry, no.

My AD offered me one from the back almost 2 years ago and I turned it down

. It doesn't do anything for me and I wear blue pretty much on a daily basis. Red and black Coke? Now that's more my speed.

cattleman41 · 12 October 2018, 01:34 PM

Definitely my favorite. I am biased though as it is my first and only... So far.

stratguy · 12 October 2018, 01:41 PM

It's one of my least favorite...sorry

upandgo99 · 12 October 2018, 01:41 PM

If I managed to get one it will definitely be my top watch. I have a soft spot for an everose yacht master. Feel like as a single watch that would tick all my boxes.

Mr Kram · 12 October 2018, 01:43 PM

Not even close, even within Rolex genre.

Chadridv · 12 October 2018, 01:49 PM

It’s up there. Great watch.

Case61 · 12 October 2018, 01:54 PM

To each his or her own. Never floated my boat, but I'm not here to say what tastes should be.

CorradoBrit · 12 October 2018, 01:56 PM

Does absolutely nothing for me.

carlhaluss · 12 October 2018, 02:05 PM

Sorry, not by a long shot. My favorite GMT is either that original black bezel, or possibly the new TT Root Beer, which I have yet to see in real life. And right now I am wearing one of my favorite two watches, the Explorer I 214270, my other favorite being the Omega 60th Anniversary Railmaster.
I really like the BLNR, just not my choice, and certainly not one that I would be put on a waiting list for. But I have a few friends who own that model and absolutely love it. On the other hand, I have a few watches that I am sure nobody else would consider a favorite. Just goes to show, wear what YOU like with pride.
Cheers,
Carl

Jason71 · 12 October 2018, 02:08 PM

Nice watch, but it just can’t compete with something along the lines of a Platinum Daytona.

mpcdude · 12 October 2018, 02:11 PM

I have 3 Ceramic models: BLNR, White DaytonaC and the SD4K 116600. In terms of preference, I will have to say 1. SD4K 2. DaytonaC and 3. BLNR.

GradyPhilpott · 12 October 2018, 02:29 PM

It's a spectacular watch in my humble judgement, but I wouldn't call it my favorite Rolex.

The one's I enjoy wearing the most are the 1503, the 114270, the 14060M, and the 116200 63600, which is not to say that I don't enjoy my 116710BLNR immensely when I'm wearing it.

It's just impossible to say that there is a particular favorite, except of course, the one that I'm wearing at any given time.

Totoro · 12 October 2018, 02:52 PM

It doesn't even make my top 20 list. That is just within the Rolex brand.

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Nairn1980 · 12 October 2018, 03:31 PM

Of all the watches I’ve owned, BLNR is by far my favourite.

Rocket launcher · 12 October 2018, 03:35 PM

No its too much..not for me would not even pay retail or less

Where do you start ..the bezel is too full, it has horrible scratch magnet centre links, the strap is not as good as a submariners and I don't like the bezel colours of blue and black

ndrs63 · 12 October 2018, 03:38 PM

Fantastic watch, no doubt. The only comment I have it’s not for every occasion. My ideal watch would be something more subdued

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jagwap · 12 October 2018, 03:51 PM

No.

I does appear to be the most defended here though.

Wools · 12 October 2018, 04:01 PM

No, I’m affraid it isn’t my favourite watch in Rolex’s current line up.

It looks good in pictures but when I’ve tried it on, I came to the following conclusions; The blue 24 hour hand is nowhere near present enough on the dial in comparison to the colour red or another vivid colour, the PCL’s warned me off wearing it as a day to day watch & the subdued bezel put it in line colour wise with the traditional Submariner.

Personally, functionality wise, I would prefer the Pepsi GMT Master II for a GMT watch. It’s louder in presence but clearer when you want to glance down quickly. Visually, the BLNR is close to a Sub, so I would take one of them.

But I totally understand if you want a GMT but to not be loud visually, the BLNR is for you!

12 October 2018, 12:57 PM	#1
Roger Lococco "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Roger Lococco Location: Asia Watch: 126719BLRO Pepsi Posts: 2,980	Q: Is the BLNR your favorite watch on the market? I absolutely fell in love with this watch from the time it was announced at Basel. I’ve loved and wanted it ever since. Of my 3 watches, I would have to say it’s my favorite on the wrist. More notably, it’s my favorite of any watch on the market. The BLNR is not the rarest or most exclusive watch out there. But is it your favorite? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116500 Daytona White Dial 126710BLNR GMT II 126719BLRO Blue Dial Pepsi GMT II

12 October 2018, 12:59 PM	#2
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Beautiful watch but wouldn’t call it “my favorite” __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

12 October 2018, 01:02 PM	#5
darkside7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Austin Tx Watch: Sub-C Posts: 510	Nope... __________________

12 October 2018, 01:32 PM	#13
Off Script "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: U.S.A. Watch: 116618LB Posts: 221	I'm sorry, no. My AD offered me one from the back almost 2 years ago and I turned it down. It doesn't do anything for me and I wear blue pretty much on a daily basis. Red and black Coke? Now that's more my speed.

12 October 2018, 01:49 PM	#18
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	It’s up there. Great watch. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

12 October 2018, 01:00 PM	#3
Notoperator "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Florida Posts: 97	Top 5

12 October 2018, 01:00 PM	#4
gaeleus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: texas Posts: 281	I love it but not my favorite piece

12 October 2018, 01:07 PM	#6
AdamG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: HNL, LDN, SHA Watch: 5 digit ref Posts: 397	No...... Maybe if i was 15

12 October 2018, 01:19 PM	#10
hbombkid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: VA Watch: Sub 116610 Posts: 1,082	Nope and I used to own one. I confirmed GMT watches are just to busy for me.

12 October 2018, 01:23 PM	#11
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,088	It’s a real beauty, but it didn’t last for me.

12 October 2018, 01:26 PM	#12
pc109 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY Watch: BLNR Posts: 120	Yup! Currently my favorite. Though, I only have a limited number of watches I can say I favor it over, so my pool is limited. This includes: 1680 red/white, 16520 inverted 6 black, 1675, 16570 Polar, 5513, Omega Speedmaster, Planet Ocean, Connie’s, Breitling 806, 809, Blackbird, Avenger, Panerai 005, 112, 243, 380, PP 5711, Tudor BB GMT...and others What am I saying? BLNR is friggin awesome! I like wearing it! It’s rugged, but dressy enough to go to a dinner party with stuffy old people...

12 October 2018, 01:34 PM	#14
cattleman41 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Houston Watch: BLNR DTNA Sub DJ41 Posts: 39	Definitely my favorite. I am biased though as it is my first and only... So far.

12 October 2018, 01:41 PM	#15
stratguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: USA Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 670	It's one of my least favorite...sorry

12 October 2018, 01:41 PM	#16
upandgo99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: London Posts: 25	If I managed to get one it will definitely be my top watch. I have a soft spot for an everose yacht master. Feel like as a single watch that would tick all my boxes.

12 October 2018, 01:43 PM	#17
Mr Kram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Posts: 876	Not even close, even within Rolex genre.

12 October 2018, 01:54 PM	#19
Case61 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 1,145	To each his or her own. Never floated my boat, but I'm not here to say what tastes should be.

12 October 2018, 01:56 PM	#20
CorradoBrit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Europe bound Posts: 1,410	Does absolutely nothing for me.

12 October 2018, 02:05 PM	#21
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	Sorry, not by a long shot. My favorite GMT is either that original black bezel, or possibly the new TT Root Beer, which I have yet to see in real life. And right now I am wearing one of my favorite two watches, the Explorer I 214270, my other favorite being the Omega 60th Anniversary Railmaster. I really like the BLNR, just not my choice, and certainly not one that I would be put on a waiting list for. But I have a few friends who own that model and absolutely love it. On the other hand, I have a few watches that I am sure nobody else would consider a favorite. Just goes to show, wear what YOU like with pride. Cheers, Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

12 October 2018, 02:08 PM	#22
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Nice watch, but it just can’t compete with something along the lines of a Platinum Daytona. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

12 October 2018, 02:11 PM	#23
mpcdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: South Korea Posts: 205	I have 3 Ceramic models: BLNR, White DaytonaC and the SD4K 116600. In terms of preference, I will have to say 1. SD4K 2. DaytonaC and 3. BLNR.

12 October 2018, 02:29 PM	#24
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	It's a spectacular watch in my humble judgement, but I wouldn't call it my favorite Rolex. The one's I enjoy wearing the most are the 1503, the 114270, the 14060M, and the 116200 63600, which is not to say that I don't enjoy my 116710BLNR immensely when I'm wearing it. It's just impossible to say that there is a particular favorite, except of course, the one that I'm wearing at any given time. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

12 October 2018, 02:52 PM	#25
Totoro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: Omega PloProf Posts: 273	It doesn't even make my top 20 list. That is just within the Rolex brand. Sent from my CLT-L04 using Tapatalk

12 October 2018, 03:31 PM	#26
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Of all the watches I’ve owned, BLNR is by far my favourite.

12 October 2018, 03:35 PM	#27
Rocket launcher Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: England Posts: 989	No its too much..not for me would not even pay retail or less Where do you start ..the bezel is too full, it has horrible scratch magnet centre links, the strap is not as good as a submariners and I don't like the bezel colours of blue and black

12 October 2018, 03:38 PM	#28
ndrs63 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 1,102	Fantastic watch, no doubt. The only comment I have it’s not for every occasion. My ideal watch would be something more subdued Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 October 2018, 03:51 PM	#29
jagwap "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: China Watch: IWC IW389001 Posts: 762	No. I does appear to be the most defended here though.

12 October 2018, 04:01 PM	#30
Wools "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 374	No, I’m affraid it isn’t my favourite watch in Rolex’s current line up. It looks good in pictures but when I’ve tried it on, I came to the following conclusions; The blue 24 hour hand is nowhere near present enough on the dial in comparison to the colour red or another vivid colour, the PCL’s warned me off wearing it as a day to day watch & the subdued bezel put it in line colour wise with the traditional Submariner. Personally, functionality wise, I would prefer the Pepsi GMT Master II for a GMT watch. It’s louder in presence but clearer when you want to glance down quickly. Visually, the BLNR is close to a Sub, so I would take one of them. But I totally understand if you want a GMT but to not be loud visually, the BLNR is for you!

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