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chicolax2 · 17 March 2016, 03:02 AM

Just started looking at purchasing my first serious watch and I have been going back and forth at the local AD. Looking for a quality sport watch that I can enjoy for years and hand down to my new son. The BLNR has caught my eye but I'm not a flashy person and the numbering on the ceramic bezel look busy and the pcl's look to flashy. The new explorer II seems close but is too big for my wrist. Thought about the sub but last week but I sat down at a meeting and the other four poeple on the table were sporting one. Now I'm thinking the 16570 would be the perfect fit but need to see one in the wild. Of what's at the AD the BLNR seems the best option. Thoughts?

salvadorsantana · 17 March 2016, 05:37 AM

BLNR without a doubt

sickened1 · 17 March 2016, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicolax2

but I'm not a flashy person and the numbering on the ceramic bezel look busy and the pcl's look to flashy.

16570 for you then. I feel the same about BLNR that's why I flipped it (too flashy for me).

Cru Jones · 17 March 2016, 05:51 AM

BLNR but get the bracelet brushed?

RichM · 17 March 2016, 06:05 AM

Another vote for BLNR.

jrwilkes81 · 17 March 2016, 06:11 AM

I say Exp II Polar

ddaly12 · 17 March 2016, 11:06 AM

BLNR without question if you are going for only one watch. If you don't like the ceramic bezel or pcl's, look at the older GMT II. That's much more comparable to the 5 digit explorer II. Don't limit yourself to what's at the AD, there is a whole universe of watches out there, check the for sale listings.

Steel28 · 17 March 2016, 11:11 AM

Is this a real question?

BLNR by a mile.

Actually the one that you like and not the one we suggest.

JRT · 17 March 2016, 11:16 AM

BLNR no brainer!

Boaters · 17 March 2016, 11:21 AM

BLNR for sure

subtona · 17 March 2016, 11:24 AM

Exp

Vinyasa · 17 March 2016, 11:44 AM

Agree that the BLNR is a little too flashy, especially the PCLs. Go with the Explorer II 16570, as long as you don't mind a few dings and dents in the steel bezel along the way.

Fresh_1 · 17 March 2016, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boaters

blnr for sure

x2

Mr Kram · 17 March 2016, 11:48 AM

Explorer II if you want to fly under the radar. BLNR if you want (almost) everyone to know that you are wearing a Rolex.

jcbarrientos · 17 March 2016, 11:50 AM

Blnr

murph145 · 17 March 2016, 11:53 AM

Both are nice watches, I was considering the same when I got my first Rolex. I went with BLNR just thought it covered all the options nicely, from daily to slightly dressy it works.

sensui · 17 March 2016, 11:55 AM

Buying an explorer 2 now for traveling.....blnr already acquired....only one? Blnr for sure. Versatility and flat out better looking watch.

Old Expat Beast · 17 March 2016, 12:00 PM

16570 over the BLNR for me, either colour. In fact you should be able to get both of these for the price of a BLNR if you shop around.

Daytona88 · 17 March 2016, 12:03 PM

Blnr all day. And that's coming from a 16570 fan. But you can but a nice polar in the 40mm for a few thousand less, if that is any consideration

Patton250 · 17 March 2016, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sickened1

16570 for you then. I feel the same about BLNR that's why I flipped it (too flashy for me).

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"Too flashy" #3 on all time favorite Rolex sayings.

OP I own both. I just can't stop wearing the BLNR. It's just a beautiful watch. When you can get both but the BLNR takes first. IMHO.

AK797 · 17 March 2016, 12:11 PM

What's a BLNR? Go for the DaytonaC.

BBQ BOY · 17 March 2016, 12:13 PM

BLNR, and I even have an Exp2.

chicolax2 · 17 March 2016, 12:29 PM

Thank you for all of the great feedback!!! so glad I joined this community. As a new person potentially looking at a discontinued watch like the 16570, where would you suggest I look? Good online reputable spots or dealers? Cheers!

JRT · 17 March 2016, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

What's a BLNR? Go for the DaytonaC.

But OP need to wait until November and save much more money to get it with no-date and no GMT functions.

gwalker · 17 March 2016, 01:45 PM

If you don't like PCLs then why spend double the $$$$?????? Sounds like you want the ExpII but I like the GMT personally.

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Mosbrook · 17 March 2016, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

16570 over the BLNR for me, either colour. In fact you should be able to get both of these for the price of a BLNR if you shop around.

X2. I sometimes wonder if this isn't really the BLNR Forum.

itsmekevin · 17 March 2016, 01:58 PM

Love my Polar 16570. Not very common in the wild and looks very inconspicuous. I'd go for that if you don't want flashy.

RastabanStar · 17 March 2016, 02:03 PM

Only one? What about a polar and a pre-ceramic coke? You can get them both for close to the price of a blnr.

Wcdhtwn · 17 March 2016, 02:06 PM

You want the explorer. Get the explorer. Don't let the fanfare here on the BLNR sway you. It's a great watch but I think the PCL's and the larger case will be more showy than you want. The 16570 is every bit as much a Rolex as the BLNR. Get what you like, not what you think you should like.

Timesurfer · 17 March 2016, 02:11 PM

BLNR, big surprise, right?

17 March 2016, 03:02 AM	#1
chicolax2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Oakland Posts: 12	One Watch Explorer II 16570 or GMT BLNR Just started looking at purchasing my first serious watch and I have been going back and forth at the local AD. Looking for a quality sport watch that I can enjoy for years and hand down to my new son. The BLNR has caught my eye but I'm not a flashy person and the numbering on the ceramic bezel look busy and the pcl's look to flashy. The new explorer II seems close but is too big for my wrist. Thought about the sub but last week but I sat down at a meeting and the other four poeple on the table were sporting one. Now I'm thinking the 16570 would be the perfect fit but need to see one in the wild. Of what's at the AD the BLNR seems the best option. Thoughts?

17 March 2016, 06:05 AM	#5
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,770	Another vote for BLNR. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

17 March 2016, 11:11 AM	#8
Steel28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Canada Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,019	Is this a real question? BLNR by a mile. Actually the one that you like and not the one we suggest. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master IIc 116710BLNR

17 March 2016, 11:24 AM	#11
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Exp __________________

17 March 2016, 12:00 PM	#18
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	16570 over the BLNR for me, either colour. In fact you should be able to get both of these for the price of a BLNR if you shop around. Attached Images

17 March 2016, 05:37 AM	#2
salvadorsantana "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Orlando Watch: AP/R O L E X Posts: 187	BLNR without a doubt

17 March 2016, 05:51 AM	#4
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	BLNR but get the bracelet brushed?

17 March 2016, 06:11 AM	#6
jrwilkes81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Josh Location: Camden SC Watch: Rolex Posts: 214	I say Exp II Polar

17 March 2016, 11:06 AM	#7
ddaly12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Cranford Posts: 704	BLNR without question if you are going for only one watch. If you don't like the ceramic bezel or pcl's, look at the older GMT II. That's much more comparable to the 5 digit explorer II. Don't limit yourself to what's at the AD, there is a whole universe of watches out there, check the for sale listings.

17 March 2016, 11:16 AM	#9
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	BLNR no brainer!

17 March 2016, 11:21 AM	#10
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	BLNR for sure

17 March 2016, 11:44 AM	#12
Vinyasa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: Maine Watch: Explorer II 16570 Posts: 1,396	Agree that the BLNR is a little too flashy, especially the PCLs. Go with the Explorer II 16570, as long as you don't mind a few dings and dents in the steel bezel along the way.

17 March 2016, 11:48 AM	#14
Mr Kram "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Mark Location: Los Angeles Posts: 876	Explorer II if you want to fly under the radar. BLNR if you want (almost) everyone to know that you are wearing a Rolex.

17 March 2016, 11:50 AM	#15
jcbarrientos "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: NYC Watch: AP,Rolex,UN,Pam Posts: 595	Blnr

17 March 2016, 11:53 AM	#16
murph145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: CA Watch: Bluesy Posts: 382	Both are nice watches, I was considering the same when I got my first Rolex. I went with BLNR just thought it covered all the options nicely, from daily to slightly dressy it works.

17 March 2016, 11:55 AM	#17
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Buying an explorer 2 now for traveling.....blnr already acquired....only one? Blnr for sure. Versatility and flat out better looking watch.

17 March 2016, 12:03 PM	#19
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,621	Blnr all day. And that's coming from a 16570 fan. But you can but a nice polar in the 40mm for a few thousand less, if that is any consideration

17 March 2016, 12:11 PM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	What's a BLNR? Go for the DaytonaC.

17 March 2016, 12:13 PM	#22
BBQ BOY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 513	BLNR, and I even have an Exp2.

17 March 2016, 12:29 PM	#23
chicolax2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Oakland Posts: 12	Thank you for all of the great feedback!!! so glad I joined this community. As a new person potentially looking at a discontinued watch like the 16570, where would you suggest I look? Good online reputable spots or dealers? Cheers!

17 March 2016, 01:45 PM	#25
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	If you don't like PCLs then why spend double the $$$$?????? Sounds like you want the ExpII but I like the GMT personally. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 March 2016, 01:58 PM	#27
itsmekevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 125	Love my Polar 16570. Not very common in the wild and looks very inconspicuous. I'd go for that if you don't want flashy.

17 March 2016, 02:03 PM	#28
RastabanStar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 343	Only one? What about a polar and a pre-ceramic coke? You can get them both for close to the price of a blnr.

17 March 2016, 02:06 PM	#29
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	You want the explorer. Get the explorer. Don't let the fanfare here on the BLNR sway you. It's a great watch but I think the PCL's and the larger case will be more showy than you want. The 16570 is every bit as much a Rolex as the BLNR. Get what you like, not what you think you should like.

17 March 2016, 02:11 PM	#30
Timesurfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: 12,000+ Lakes! Watch: 16710 Daytona BLNR Posts: 840	BLNR, big surprise, right?

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