Side by Side BLNR - 18/19

[speedguy10]

I wonder why focus on the bracelet which can be easily replaced. The new caliber which has 70 hours power reserve should be the key difference between two.

[importstunna]

Originally Posted by speedguy10

I wonder why focus on the bracelet which can be easily replaced. The new caliber which has 70 hours power reserve should be the key difference between two.

+1. Bracelet is personal preference. Unsure of some of the oyster vs jubilee bashing comments. 70 hour power reserve is key for me in this update.


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[Frakis]

Originally Posted by Vaxe

It uses the same case as the 116710BLRO, which has tapered lugs. It’s been covered by the press a few times already.

I believe you meant 126710BLRO.

[watchstudent]

I like it. For me it looks great on the jubilee and also a brushed oyster. It is the PCL oyster that is the weakest link. Pun intended.


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[Wobbly]

Originally Posted by Oldwoods

Very happy that I secured my Oyster Batman a few weeks ago.
I much prefer the oyster to the jubilee.

I'm of the same opinion.

Oyster looks so much better, even with the PCL's.

[ewdi]

I own both BLNR and BLRO, comfort wise, jubilee wins, looks- it is a toss up. Sold my BLNR and just BLRO since I have another sports watch with Oyster.

[Terrakot]

Originally Posted by Carry The Interest

I am guessing the "diet" refers to the "redesigned" case with "slimmer" lugs.

Here is the link to the Hodinkee article with real photos.

One of the comments, LOL
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Originally Posted by ewdi

I own both BLNR and BLRO, comfort wise, jubilee wins, looks- it is a toss up. Sold my BLNR and just BLRO since I have another sports watch with Oyster.

Too blingy for sport model. As for comfort: when I get older I will switch to more confortable shoes and, who knows, a more comfortable Jubilee bracelet

[lawrence1]

Originally Posted by Vaxe

It uses the same case as the 116710BLRO, which has tapered lugs. It’s been covered by the press a few times already.

No it doesn’t. Have seen them side by side.

[DoctorA]

Nah! Still love the “old” blnr more!!

[Hollie_Rollie]

Originally Posted by speedguy10

I wonder why focus on the bracelet which can be easily replaced. The new caliber which has 70 hours power reserve should be the key difference between two.

I guess because you don’t really notice the 70hr power reserve while on the wrist. I wear my BLNR either daily or sometimes infrequently enough that the longer power reserve is a non issue. It’s a great touch but I think for most current BLNR users not enough a big deal


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[Zakalwe]

Originally Posted by Hollie_Rollie

I guess because you don’t really notice the 70hr power reserve while on the wrist. I wear my BLNR either daily or sometimes infrequently enough that the longer power reserve is a non issue. It’s a great touch but I think for most current BLNR users not enough a big deal


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I commented on a bloke’s watch once.

“Nice Datejust!” I said to him, pointing at his wrist.

“Nah mate, it’s a Rolex” was his fantastic response.

I would bet my BLNR that the vast majority of Rolex owners wouldn’t even understand what was meant by the phrase “power reserve” let alone care about the specs of the movement.

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by lawrence1

No it doesn’t. Have seen them side by side.

I have both BLNR and BLRO at least to my eyes, I think it is the same lugs or pretty darn close. If I squint hard enough I "think" I can see the BLRO having thinner lugs (maybe). At the end of the day it's hard to tell on a practical level especially when on your wrist. Unlike the Sub vs GMT you definitely can tell the Sub is much bigger and "squarer"

So I don't think the BLNR is going on a diet in 2019. Maybe by using a jubilee it has same effect as people wearing body slimming clothes like all "black" color :)

You be the judge






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[jstan9]

Originally Posted by gccmd

Nice watch but I still prefer it with the oyster bracelet. Not having the newer movement is something I don’t care about at all. I’m content with my older one.

My Tudor North Flag has taught me to really love a 70 hour power reserve but I agree with you.

I much prefer my 2017 Batman BLNR on the oyster bracelet.

I’m really glad Rolex updated it, though, and made it available for all the people who want one.


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[Maverick_1908]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

I commented on a bloke’s watch once.



“Nice Datejust!” I said to him, pointing at his wrist.



“Nah mate, it’s a Rolex” was his fantastic response.



I would bet my BLNR that the vast majority of Rolex owners wouldn’t even understand what was meant by the phrase “power reserve” let alone care about the specs of the movement.

Hilarious


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[904VT]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

I have both BLNR and BLRO at least to my eyes, I think it is the same lugs or pretty darn close. If I squint hard enough I "think" I can see the BLRO having thinner lugs (maybe). At the end of the day it's hard to tell on a practical level especially when on your wrist. Unlike the Sub vs GMT you definitely can tell the Sub is much bigger and "squarer"

So I don't think the BLNR is going on a diet in 2019. Maybe by using a jubilee it has same effect as people wearing body slimming clothes like all "black" color :)

You be the judge






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Great pair of GMT Masters!

I really think the perceived changes in case have to do with the way the Endlinks on the Jubilee look. So in other words really no case change imo, at least no "diet" or "slimming" imo

If you were to take a caliper and measure the lug at various points (which can be estimated visually be aligning metal and numbers on bezel and comparing), they should be pretty much exact. You can see this on the angle and width of the lugs at 40 and 20 mins on down. If anything it's micrometer difference from what i can tell.

[08vater]

Correct --- "Diet" was referring to a sliming of the lug design. i.e new Pepsi in relation to Gen. 1 Batman, Pepsi is slimmer, NO??

I was under the impression the newer GMT's , BLRO- on, we going to a slightly thinner lug.
* I though this is where the "bat girl" name for the '19 was coming originating....

I personally went out of my way to get a 63600 bracelet for my BLNR because I think it offers a dressier / professional look.

The 2019 to me looks thinner, lol!

I appreciate all the feedback and opinions, I think difference in perception and opinion is fascinating!

Have a good day.

[brucethemanlee]

Originally Posted by 08vater

"Diet" was referring to a sliming of the lug design. i.e new Pepsi in relation to Gen. 1 Batman, Pepsi is slimmer, NO?

I just posted in your thread few posts back
You be the judge


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[904VT]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

I commented on a bloke’s watch once.

“Nice Datejust!” I said to him, pointing at his wrist.

“Nah mate, it’s a Rolex” was his fantastic response.

I would bet my BLNR that the vast majority of Rolex owners wouldn’t even understand what was meant by the phrase “power reserve” let alone care about the specs of the movement.

I hope you told that person that a DateJust is a Rolex model

[jstan9]

Originally Posted by brucethemanlee

I have both BLNR and BLRO at least to my eyes, I think it is the same lugs or pretty darn close. If I squint hard enough I "think" I can see the BLRO having thinner lugs (maybe). At the end of the day it's hard to tell on a practical level especially when on your wrist. Unlike the Sub vs GMT you definitely can tell the Sub is much bigger and "squarer"

So I don't think the BLNR is going on a diet in 2019. Maybe by using a jubilee it has same effect as people wearing body slimming clothes like all "black" color :)

You be the judge






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I agree. Thanks for the side by side pics, too. You have a fantastic pair, there!


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[lawrence1]

They are the same. The jubilee may make it appear slimmer but there is zero difference in the case. All internet nonsense. Thanks for the side by side pictures.

[fskywalker]

Wasn’t a fan on the BLNR before, still not a fan on the new one!! If buying another GMT (had 5 series 16713 and 6 series 116710 LN) would either be the 116710LN or the 126710BLRO


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[08vater]

I think the difference is the "thickness" of the lug or "depth" ( looking at the lug from the sides not the top. The BLNR and BLRO should be different.

[rambo99]

i used to hate the jubliee bracelet, but the new batman looks better than the old one to me.

[Aloha808]

Originally Posted by zjd168

not a fan of jubilee BLNR, but since Rolex thinks this is a good idea, so I make one. Not too bad.

Is that jub bracelet from a DJ 36, the pre-basel 2019 version, 116234? Thanks.

[Juan Luis]

Both bracelets are equally as nice to me. The Jubilee is more comfortable, though.

[zjd168]

Originally Posted by Aloha808

Is that jub bracelet from a DJ 36, the pre-basel 2019 version, 116234? Thanks.

Yes, with the perfect hidden clasp

[JTL31]

Originally Posted by Robbyman

I prefer the Pepsi to the new Batgirl

You made me spew my coffee a little this morning. I’m sure we’ll here about disliked nicknames again.
Maybe Basel 2020 will give the LVc a jubilee if Rolex sees Chadri’s photos of it.

[cattleman41]

I have a 2017 BLNR. May have to get a BLRO and switch the bracelets around as desired.

[Swashplate]

If there is no difference, then someone take the Jubilee off of their BLRO and put it on a BLNR or LN and let us see the result....(Secretly wants to put Jubilee on LN)

[Likestheshiny]

If there is no difference, then someone take the Jubilee off of their BLRO and put it on a BLNR or LN and let us see the result....(Secretly wants to put Jubilee on LN)

There are plenty of pics like this floating around -- people have been doing it since the first steel BLROs arrived.

And there is a difference between the cases. The springbar holes aren't the same, which makes switching bracelets a little trickier than usual (and the fit isn't perfect). There's just no difference (or no meaningful difference, at any rate) in the lug thickness.