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versatile1 · 27 March 2014, 12:08 PM

Although the GMT Black/Blue has been out for a year now I have yet to see one other then in pics.
I have always been under the impression that the blue part of the ceramic bezel has no real depth to it.
My black ceramic sub bezel is almost like black chrome in some light and has so much life to it.
The Hulk I have seen on my wrist and I felt it was rather drab.
Is my impression correct on the GMT or does it have some kind of a reflective quality to it?
I as because I saw a picture of one today that looked considerably more impressive ( in my opinion ) then any other pic I've seen.
I no longer have an AD locally so it's pretty hard to just go and have a look
Thanks in advance

versatile1 · 27 March 2014, 12:11 PM

Here is the pic
The bezel looks great to me and based on this pic my opinion of the watch has changed completely

bzabodyn · 27 March 2014, 12:17 PM

Pics (unless taken by the best of photographers) never do a watch justice - esp this one

BZ

KBM · 27 March 2014, 12:32 PM

From the pictures I have seen, it certainly shines, if that is your concern!

Konketsu · 27 March 2014, 12:36 PM

For me the ceramic is very reflective and brilliant in most light. It does catch your eye when the light hits it, which is hard to photograph. It is not anything like an aluminum bezel insert which is matte in finish.

King of Watches by J.W.C., on Flickr

Snowy Day GMT II by J.W.C., on Flickr

Bleu Noir by J.W.C., on Flickr

The Batman really shines at night.

Joearch · 27 March 2014, 12:37 PM

I nave Sub C and BLNR. The deep glass like quality in the Sub C bezel is repeated in the BLNR bezel. The blue is amazing .... Changes depth and color depending on the light conditions.

Brucie D · 27 March 2014, 12:41 PM

Photos are tough expressing the true appeal of this watch. If you can get one in real sunlight it sells itself. Whenever there is sunlight available I just stare and stare and the blue really pops. The other great thing is the black dial is for lack of a better term "super black". Very high quality piece.

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FTX I · 27 March 2014, 12:42 PM

Beautiful pics.

elcompa · 27 March 2014, 12:43 PM

My BLNR definitely has a reflective quality to the C bezel. It simply stands out. At times it looks almost black and in the bright sun light it is a brighter blue. It lives and changes a bit with each new lighting situation. It appears more "3 dimensional" than the aluminum version, if that makes sense.

It quickly became my favorite watch. I even sold off another once I fell in love with this one. Gets all the wrist time I have.

I hope this helps.

Sanyu2011 · 27 March 2014, 12:51 PM

My personal opinion is that first of all Black and Blue have history of just 1 year. So we will get to know the original success of this watch unless few years are passed.Submariner and GMT black bezels have 60 years of history. They have established their base.No sure if this is same like an iPhone or samsung galaxy that made lot of hype when released in market.

thomaspp · 27 March 2014, 12:54 PM

Wow! Great pics gents. Gorgeous. Contemplating swapping my Daytona for one of those bad boys as a weekday watch to along with my weekend watch! Name: image.jpg
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versatile1 · 27 March 2014, 12:57 PM

Yeah, I have to say that after a year of not really noticing or really even caring about the BLNR, I have to say I'm impressed by what I've seen and read in this thread
Thanks everyone
I may go shopping!

SeaAndSky · 27 March 2014, 01:01 PM

For me, definitely the most beautiful stainless gmt Rolex has ever made. Nice watches and photos guys.

Brucie D · 27 March 2014, 01:04 PM

Check out my Watches in Boxes post for more pics of my BLNR. Seriously addicted to this watch.

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elcompa · 27 March 2014, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Wow! Great pics gents. Gorgeous. Contemplating swapping my Daytona for one of those bad boys as a weekday watch to along with my weekend watch!Attachment 478487

Now that's a man after my own heart!

thomaspp · 27 March 2014, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elcompa

Now that's a man after my own heart!

Piloto · 27 March 2014, 01:10 PM

Pictures DO NOT do this watch justice. I'm sure the BLRO will be the same way.

Simply put, the blue "seems to" change appearance with different ambient lighting. It is subdued indoors, and totally pops in sunlight. The platinum inlayed numbers add to the effect.

Ru4scuba · 27 March 2014, 09:39 PM

This piece is definitely stunning in just about every pic I have seen..

cokecoke · 27 March 2014, 10:57 PM

if you ever come to Abbotsford PM me....

Quote:

Originally Posted by versatile1

Yeah, I have to say that after a year of not really noticing or really even caring about the BLNR, I have to say I'm impressed by what I've seen and read in this thread
Thanks everyone
I may go shopping!

versatile1 · 27 March 2014, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cokecoke

if you ever come to Abbotsford PM me....

Most definately

watchwatcher · 28 March 2014, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by versatile1

Yeah, I have to say that after a year of not really noticing or really even caring about the BLNR, I have to say I'm impressed by what I've seen and read in this thread
Thanks everyone
I may go shopping!

Definitely..you really have to see this one to make a judgement...pics have a hard time capturing what it looks like in the flesh...although there are some gorgeous pictures here!

27 March 2014, 12:08 PM	#1
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	GMT 2 Day/night deep blue? Although the GMT Black/Blue has been out for a year now I have yet to see one other then in pics. I have always been under the impression that the blue part of the ceramic bezel has no real depth to it. My black ceramic sub bezel is almost like black chrome in some light and has so much life to it. The Hulk I have seen on my wrist and I felt it was rather drab. Is my impression correct on the GMT or does it have some kind of a reflective quality to it? I as because I saw a picture of one today that looked considerably more impressive ( in my opinion ) then any other pic I've seen. I no longer have an AD locally so it's pretty hard to just go and have a look Thanks in advance __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

27 March 2014, 12:11 PM	#2
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Here is the pic The bezel looks great to me and based on this pic my opinion of the watch has changed completely __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

27 March 2014, 12:36 PM	#5
Konketsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: BLNR - JLC Duo Posts: 83	For me the ceramic is very reflective and brilliant in most light. It does catch your eye when the light hits it, which is hard to photograph. It is not anything like an aluminum bezel insert which is matte in finish. King of Watches by J.W.C., on Flickr King of Watches by J.W.C., on Flickr Snowy Day GMT II by J.W.C., on Flickr Bleu Noir by J.W.C., on Flickr The Batman really shines at night.

27 March 2014, 12:54 PM	#11
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	Wow! Great pics gents. Gorgeous. Contemplating swapping my Daytona for one of those bad boys as a weekday watch to along with my weekend watch! __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

27 March 2014, 12:57 PM	#12
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	Yeah, I have to say that after a year of not really noticing or really even caring about the BLNR, I have to say I'm impressed by what I've seen and read in this thread Thanks everyone I may go shopping! __________________ Everything will be okay in the end. If it's not okay, it's not the end. Life is a cruel teacher It will give you the test first and the lesson later

27 March 2014, 12:17 PM	#3
bzabodyn 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NYC Watch: Patek / AP / Rolex Posts: 794	Pics (unless taken by the best of photographers) never do a watch justice - esp this one BZ

27 March 2014, 12:32 PM	#4
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	From the pictures I have seen, it certainly shines, if that is your concern!

27 March 2014, 12:37 PM	#6
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	I nave Sub C and BLNR. The deep glass like quality in the Sub C bezel is repeated in the BLNR bezel. The blue is amazing .... Changes depth and color depending on the light conditions.

27 March 2014, 12:41 PM	#7
Brucie D "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Bruce Location: Saskatoon SK CAN Watch: DJ / BLNR / SUBCLV Posts: 1,381	Photos are tough expressing the true appeal of this watch. If you can get one in real sunlight it sells itself. Whenever there is sunlight available I just stare and stare and the blue really pops. The other great thing is the black dial is for lack of a better term "super black". Very high quality piece. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

27 March 2014, 12:42 PM	#8
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Beautiful pics.

27 March 2014, 12:43 PM	#9
elcompa "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: North Carolina Watch: DD 118206 Posts: 1,858	My BLNR definitely has a reflective quality to the C bezel. It simply stands out. At times it looks almost black and in the bright sun light it is a brighter blue. It lives and changes a bit with each new lighting situation. It appears more "3 dimensional" than the aluminum version, if that makes sense. It quickly became my favorite watch. I even sold off another once I fell in love with this one. Gets all the wrist time I have. I hope this helps.

27 March 2014, 12:51 PM	#10
Sanyu2011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Smuan Location: USA Watch: Rolex Sub 2 Tone Posts: 25	My personal opinion is that first of all Black and Blue have history of just 1 year. So we will get to know the original success of this watch unless few years are passed.Submariner and GMT black bezels have 60 years of history. They have established their base.No sure if this is same like an iPhone or samsung galaxy that made lot of hype when released in market.

27 March 2014, 01:01 PM	#13
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	For me, definitely the most beautiful stainless gmt Rolex has ever made. Nice watches and photos guys.

27 March 2014, 01:04 PM	#14
Brucie D "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Bruce Location: Saskatoon SK CAN Watch: DJ / BLNR / SUBCLV Posts: 1,381	Check out my Watches in Boxes post for more pics of my BLNR. Seriously addicted to this watch. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

27 March 2014, 01:10 PM	#17
Piloto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: My overnight bag Watch: 16613 & 116710BLNR Posts: 572	Pictures DO NOT do this watch justice. I'm sure the BLRO will be the same way. Simply put, the blue "seems to" change appearance with different ambient lighting. It is subdued indoors, and totally pops in sunlight. The platinum inlayed numbers add to the effect.

27 March 2014, 09:39 PM	#18
Ru4scuba "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: NCR Watch: Today's watch Posts: 736	This piece is definitely stunning in just about every pic I have seen..

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