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11 July 2014, 01:16 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Greg Visser
Location: New Zealand
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So close to getting my GMT BLNR
I have been looking at the BLNR for a bit now (on here!!!!) and have love for it. Step 1 was to raise some funds for it. Sold my Pam190. Funds check. Step 2: buy the watch. This is not easy. No one in New Zealand has one for sale. And I am on a right timeline: I need to buy one to coincide with my overseas travel in August to get it GST free - else it is silly $$ which makes the US MSRP look cheap.
I think a handful have come into the country and they have flown out of the shops as soon as they land. Anyhow, had my name down at a few ADs and playing the waiting game worrying if my timing will work out. Thing is, the ADs don't know what's coming in from Rolex until they get the parcel. And they got no BLNRs last month. So it was dire. Well, got the call today that one AD has one coming in and it should be in the shop a week from now. Yay!!! It seems to have worked out! Sorry for the nearly new watch post. But I am a little excited. And my girlfriend thinks the BLNR looks cheap with the multi colour bezel so I'm not getting a lot of excitement there! LOL. But then she also thinks the WG/Blue sub looks cheap! I will post pics when it lands. Greg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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11 July 2014, 01:27 PM
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It's a great watch, congrats. Look forward to pics.
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11 July 2014, 01:27 PM
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Real Name: Eric Chan
Location: Vancouver, BC CAN
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Good choice on the BLNR! Go with what you want and don't worry what your girlfriend thinks. The BLNR is many things , but cheap looking is not one of them. Good luck and I hope you are able to pick it up really soon. Post some pictures when you get it. Here is a picture of mine.
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11 July 2014, 01:28 PM
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Congrats!
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11 July 2014, 01:28 PM
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Ver exciting! Good luck!
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11 July 2014, 01:49 PM
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Real Name: Patrick
Location: SIN
Watch: Rolex
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Congrats Greg, you made a nice choice!
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11 July 2014, 01:56 PM
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Real Name: Greg
Location: Seattle
Watch: Dad's YG Longines
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The more I see it, the more I'm convinced that a BLNR will be next on my list.
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11 July 2014, 02:07 PM
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Watch: addiction issues
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Congrats! It looks as good in real life as it does in photos. My gf thinks my patek looks cheap so I know how that goes.
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11 July 2014, 02:52 PM
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Real Name: Greg Visser
Location: New Zealand
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So my 'in years from now' or 'someday' purchase is a Patek Aquanaut. I showed her this. She said the rubber strap looks cheap and ugly. I was shocked since I wear my SubC on a RubberB. I asked her what she thought about that. Her reply? Great way to make an expensive watch look cheap! LOL. Does anybody want to trade girlfriends? Just kidding! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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11 July 2014, 10:07 PM
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Real Name: Randy
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex
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BTW, if your girlfriend thinks Rolexes and PPs look cheap, then at least she won't ever want one...that's a good thing! Maybe a Fossil watch won't look cheap to her and that will save you ALOT of money. 
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11 July 2014, 02:10 PM
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Congratulations! That's an awesome story.
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11 July 2014, 02:17 PM
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The blnr is amazing. I can't take mine off. Of all the watches I've had including my fav the DSOTM I feel like the bnlr and Dayton are my 2 favs.
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11 July 2014, 04:17 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
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BLNR looks anything but cheap, you'll like it.
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11 July 2014, 04:20 PM
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Real Name: Alex
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Congrats!!! You are going to love it
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11 July 2014, 04:24 PM
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Real Name: Brett
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Congrats mate - you'll love the BLNR!
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11 July 2014, 04:44 PM
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Real Name: Dave
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Who gives a rats ass if a watch looks cheap or expensive? I never got that. Nonetheless, when she sees it in all its ceramic, PCL shiny glory she'll change her mind!
Anyway... Congrats in advance! I love the BLNR. |
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11 July 2014, 07:26 PM
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Great to hear and congrats!
It's such a great watch! |
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11 July 2014, 07:48 PM
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190 was a steep price to pay, but, BLNR is a nice watch, too, so, enjoy!
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11 July 2014, 08:10 PM
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I've heard the same comment a couple of times now from non-wis. I think up close the watch speaks volumes about its quality but those colours do look playful at a casual glance.
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11 July 2014, 08:24 PM
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My gf has said the same about bi colored bezels.
Sometimes, they are just wrong. 
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11 July 2014, 08:54 PM
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Real Name: Neil
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Your g/f does seem obsessed with what looks cheap... not gonna say anymore...
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11 July 2014, 08:59 PM
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Real Name: Todd James
Location: North NJ, USA
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Exciting time. Just picked up my first rolex. Good luck!
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11 July 2014, 09:01 PM
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Congrats
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11 July 2014, 09:56 PM
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Great chase for a great watch....! Congrats!
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11 July 2014, 10:36 PM
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Congrats!
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11 July 2014, 10:45 PM
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Real Name: Tim
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Congrats in advance Greg, can't wait to see your pics!
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12 July 2014, 12:45 AM
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Oh no.... You sold a 190?? For Rolex blnr??? The Rolex will be had in few months at discounts and there will be millions available....where as the 190? That is priceless....I think you should heed the advise of your girlfriend........sorry...
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12 July 2014, 12:47 AM
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Congrats it's a great looking watch
Must feel like Christmas Enjoy the feeling and the anticipation
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12 July 2014, 12:51 AM
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Great choice, congrats on incoming
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12 July 2014, 12:54 AM
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