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opawlows · 19 July 2018, 01:50 AM

Try calling around to smaller AD's in other provinces. FWIW, I was all hyped up to buy the BLNR based on the internet pictures and countless threads about it, but when given the chance to purchase one it did not speak to me as much as I thought it would. It really is a watch you need to see in person before making the final decision. The LN is no slouch though, I was sitting next to a guy at a Jays game about a month ago who had one and I couldn't stop thinking to myself how nice it is in person!

GMTSpas · 19 July 2018, 03:35 AM

My thinking is get the LN. Forming a relationship with an AD is always a great thing. Enjoy the watch until the BLNR comes in. Also, things to consider: You may find attached to the LN and are content. By this time another watch may have caught your eye. You could also sell the LN and use those funds for the BLNR.

Lemonvr6 · 19 July 2018, 03:47 AM

I got the BLNR first. Ended up getting the LN a few years later

crazyjazy · 19 July 2018, 04:27 AM

I was in the same predicament last November. I went with the LN and never looked back.

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DayDateDream · 24 July 2018, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by crazyjazy

I was in the same predicament last November. I went with the LN and never looked back.

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How do you feel about your decision now? Has the LN grown on you, or do you still crave the BLNR?

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crazyjazy · 24 July 2018, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DayDateDream

How do you feel about your decision now? Has the LN grown on you, or do you still crave the BLNR?

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Instagram (and this place) is evil!! Lol. Everyone on IG has the BLNR and I think that fueled my desire for it. However, my AD made me a great deal and it LN has grown on me. I actually think it will age better, meaning an all black bezel will always look sharp versus the BLNR which may lose its novelty in the future. Just my opinion.

I have no desire to trade mine in for BLNR plus $3k or whatever just for the partially blue bezel.

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fskywalker · 19 July 2018, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DayDateDream

Hi, new to the Forum here and wanted to get some opinions from the more seasoned members.

Got the call from the AD for an LN .
I actually really want a BLNR or BLRO. However, I’m not an “established client” with the AD yet and they reserve these pieces for their preferred clients on their min 6 month waitlist. And I can only afford one at the moment.

Take it or hold out? Thoughts?

Thanks!

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Few for sale on the forum, some of them brand new!

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opawlows · 19 July 2018, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Few for sale on the forum, some of them brand new!

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With the exchange rate as it is, he'd end up paying probably 6k CDN over MSRP if he bought it from a US seller. Current MSRP is 10200 CDN which is about 7750 US.

SLS · 19 July 2018, 04:35 AM

Huge fan of the LN here. The BLNR never appealed to me...nor the silly nickname associated with it!

Justindo · 19 July 2018, 04:39 AM

Wait for the watch you really want. A BLNR shouldn't be that difficult to source, even for a first time buyer.

bmrisko · 19 July 2018, 04:55 AM

I personally like the LN better and would go for it without hesitation. I have passed on numerous BLNRs under retail, b/c every time I try it on, it really doesn't do much for me. I personally think the bi-color bezels look better on the classic 5 digit references.

My vote is to grab the LN. Chances are you're not going to lose money on it if you do decide to sell it later on down the road.

However, at the end of the day it is really up to you and which one you prefer.

nick800 · 19 July 2018, 05:25 AM

I bought a BLNR from AD. Sold it and went LN. I love looking at it on my wrist. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but the BLNR looked cheesy to me.

DayDateDream · 19 July 2018, 02:48 PM

UPDATE: So I went to the AD to try on the LN. I have to admit, it’s a beautiful thing. And I love the weight of it. And the finishing is impeccable. It’s a Rolex.
The sales associate also was very friendly, respectful, wasn’t pushy nor snobby, and actually very down to earth. I appreciated that.

BUT, in the end, if I’m gonna throw down that much, it needs to be something that I REALLY REALLY want. I turned it down.

Maybe one day I will end up getting it. Reading everyone’s posts allowed me to appreciate the
details and versatility of this model. I just won’t be getting it today. I may never get the call for a BLNR. But who knows...

Thanks to everyone’s input.

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IAN1 · 19 July 2018, 04:04 PM

Ln

037 · 19 July 2018, 04:05 PM

LN. I never see them in the wild anymore. I see BLNRs relatively often.

Or, if you're going to wait, BLRO.

SoCal_Batman · 19 July 2018, 04:22 PM

+1 blnr.

Frakis · 19 July 2018, 05:05 PM

I personally would go for the BLNR. The splash of blue adds a nice touch!

beshannon · 24 July 2018, 11:09 PM

I would wait for the one that I want the most

For me that would be the BLNR

justdate · 24 July 2018, 11:40 PM

Would take the black bezel any day when talking ceramic.

fdm79 · 24 July 2018, 11:42 PM

As a GMT Master II lover, I would get them both !

However, IMO,

BLNR = BLRO > LN

rolexandrolex · 24 July 2018, 11:54 PM

blro

19 July 2018, 03:47 AM	#3
Lemonvr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 463	I got the BLNR first. Ended up getting the LN a few years later __________________ 116710BLNR, 116610LV, 114060, 116710LN

19 July 2018, 04:35 AM	#9
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Huge fan of the LN here. The BLNR never appealed to me...nor the silly nickname associated with it! __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

19 July 2018, 04:22 PM	#16
SoCal_Batman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: C.R. Location: Los Angeles Watch: ♛ BLNR \| AK Posts: 1,029	+1 blnr. __________________ "The more I see, the less I know for sure." - John Lennon

19 July 2018, 05:05 PM	#17
Frakis 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: USA Posts: 2,940	I personally would go for the BLNR. The splash of blue adds a nice touch! __________________ Two Factor Authentication Enabled On My Account.

24 July 2018, 11:09 PM	#18
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I would wait for the one that I want the most For me that would be the BLNR __________________ 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

19 July 2018, 01:50 AM	#1
opawlows "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Watch: Rolex/Tudor/PAM Posts: 1,272	Try calling around to smaller AD's in other provinces. FWIW, I was all hyped up to buy the BLNR based on the internet pictures and countless threads about it, but when given the chance to purchase one it did not speak to me as much as I thought it would. It really is a watch you need to see in person before making the final decision. The LN is no slouch though, I was sitting next to a guy at a Jays game about a month ago who had one and I couldn't stop thinking to myself how nice it is in person!

19 July 2018, 03:35 AM	#2
GMTSpas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: SD43,YMRG,DYTNA500 Posts: 300	My thinking is get the LN. Forming a relationship with an AD is always a great thing. Enjoy the watch until the BLNR comes in. Also, things to consider: You may find attached to the LN and are content. By this time another watch may have caught your eye. You could also sell the LN and use those funds for the BLNR.

19 July 2018, 04:27 AM	#4
crazyjazy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indiana Watch: 116710LN Posts: 84	I was in the same predicament last November. I went with the LN and never looked back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 July 2018, 04:39 AM	#10
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	Wait for the watch you really want. A BLNR shouldn't be that difficult to source, even for a first time buyer.

19 July 2018, 04:55 AM	#11
bmrisko "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TN Valley Watch: Too many... Posts: 490	I personally like the LN better and would go for it without hesitation. I have passed on numerous BLNRs under retail, b/c every time I try it on, it really doesn't do much for me. I personally think the bi-color bezels look better on the classic 5 digit references. My vote is to grab the LN. Chances are you're not going to lose money on it if you do decide to sell it later on down the road. However, at the end of the day it is really up to you and which one you prefer.

19 July 2018, 05:25 AM	#12
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,581	I bought a BLNR from AD. Sold it and went LN. I love looking at it on my wrist. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but the BLNR looked cheesy to me.

19 July 2018, 02:48 PM	#13
DayDateDream "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Vancouver Watch: GMT2 TT 116713LN Posts: 41	UPDATE: So I went to the AD to try on the LN. I have to admit, it’s a beautiful thing. And I love the weight of it. And the finishing is impeccable. It’s a Rolex. The sales associate also was very friendly, respectful, wasn’t pushy nor snobby, and actually very down to earth. I appreciated that. BUT, in the end, if I’m gonna throw down that much, it needs to be something that I REALLY REALLY want. I turned it down. Maybe one day I will end up getting it. Reading everyone’s posts allowed me to appreciate the details and versatility of this model. I just won’t be getting it today. I may never get the call for a BLNR. But who knows... Thanks to everyone’s input. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 July 2018, 04:04 PM	#14
IAN1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California Watch: A Rolex of course. Posts: 1,067	Ln

19 July 2018, 04:05 PM	#15
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	LN. I never see them in the wild anymore. I see BLNRs relatively often. Or, if you're going to wait, BLRO.

24 July 2018, 11:40 PM	#19
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,359	Would take the black bezel any day when talking ceramic.

24 July 2018, 11:42 PM	#20
fdm79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 931	As a GMT Master II lover, I would get them both ! However, IMO, BLNR = BLRO > LN __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO - Rolex Submariner 116610 LV - Breitling Navitimer 01 Pan-American Bronze Limited Edition AB0121C4/Q605-447A - Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 3861 (Sapphire) 310.30.42.50.01.002 - Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 41mm Ceramic (Blue) 212.30.41.20.03.001

24 July 2018, 11:54 PM	#21
rolexandrolex Banned Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Asia Posts: 38	blro

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