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Gert · 30 March 2017, 09:00 PM

I recently purchased the black GMT II, new from an AD. I got it at a good price since I bought it together with a TT Sub LN.
I actually would have wanted to buy the BLNR but, as you can imagine, was not available at the AD.

The BLNR keeps on staying in my head and I'm thinking should I sell/trade the black GMT and buy a BNIB BLNR from a grey dealer? Although a bit above list price these guys seem to have them available a lot better than the AD's.
On the contrary I'm considering the black one is the classic Rolex GMT, and since it's one of my first rolexes that I did buy brand new from an AD, maybe I should start wearing it and forget about the BLNR...

Until today the GMT is unworn in stickers in the safe..

Would appreciate your opinions/considerations what should I do??!?

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NSmalls · 30 March 2017, 10:18 PM

Seems like an obvious answer. If you haven't worn the GMT and are still dreaming of the other one then you need to go for it.

Wllnv19 · 30 March 2017, 10:22 PM

It all comes down to which one you prefer to have...they are both beautiful watches

Gert · 30 March 2017, 10:28 PM

Thanks so far.. apart from liking one over the other, you guys wouldn't have a problem selling an ex-AD watch whilst buying back a "new" watch from the grey market?

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nick c · 30 March 2017, 10:29 PM

It's the same watch just the bottom half bezel in blue

The Libertine · 30 March 2017, 10:47 PM

If you are not wearing it, then trade it towards the BLNR.

travisb · 30 March 2017, 10:51 PM

Go for the BLNR. The itch won't go away until you scratch it.

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encarter13 · 30 March 2017, 11:03 PM

If you want a BLNR, you should get a BLNR!

ernie2 · 30 March 2017, 11:05 PM

Rolex is a thing of want, not a thing of need. If you want it, get it.

Gert · 30 March 2017, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Libertine

If you are not wearing it, then trade it towards the BLNR.

I haven't been wearing it yet, with this in mind.. however am somewhat reluctant because I'm trading an ex-AD (with my name on it) watch with a watch from the grey market (that will be in the best case 3 months old NOS).. you guys wouldn't have a problem with that?

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yannis · 30 March 2017, 11:28 PM

I would go for the BLNR.

Speed · 30 March 2017, 11:37 PM

Which GMT do you think you'd wear more? That's the one to get / keep.

JRT · 30 March 2017, 11:41 PM

Go ahead and get the itch scratched.

Gert · 30 March 2017, 11:43 PM

Thanks guys,
I haven't been wearing it yet with a possible trade in mind.. however am somewhat reluctant because I'm trading an ex-AD (with my name on it) watch with a watch from the grey market (that will be in the best case 3 months old NOS).. you guys wouldn't have a problem with that?

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ap1 · 30 March 2017, 11:43 PM

Make the swap

VinnieVegas · 30 March 2017, 11:44 PM

I was in the same position. I dropped the LN and picked up the BLNR and never regretted it.

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Nairn1980 · 31 March 2017, 12:57 AM

Go for it

hun23 · 31 March 2017, 01:01 AM

Trade her in...

Phudu · 31 March 2017, 01:05 AM

Life is short. Do what you like best. Good luck.

Gert · 31 March 2017, 01:42 AM

Thanks guys!
I've been trying to post an additional remark but seem not to be able to get through..

will try from a pc later on

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jazznpool · 31 March 2017, 02:17 AM

BLNR! Your trade in will help get you there!

Mystro · 31 March 2017, 02:19 AM

Do what you can comfortably afford to do $$$.

Stevec14 · 31 March 2017, 02:22 AM

You should do what you want to do. Personally I wouldn't as am not mad on the blnr and prefer my LN. But if it does it for you and you aren't wearing the LN then why not as long as the deal is good and you can afford to.

nyc2la · 31 March 2017, 02:23 AM

Trade away!

JBrown717 · 31 March 2017, 04:55 AM

What's it doing in the safe? Many ADs can get the BLNR in 4 to 6 weeks, so if you don't mind waiting, just hold out and get it at list if you don't want to go grey. Good luck.

lecorsaire · 31 March 2017, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick c

It's the same watch just the bottom half bezel in blue

And the gmt-master ii print in white, blue GMT hand! The bezel really makes all the difference. It is really stunning and the blue can go from bright in sunlight all the way down to purple/black in low light. It's really well done. The transition between black and blue is imperceptible.

watchwatcher · 31 March 2017, 08:26 AM

I wouldn't...but this is all about what YOU want.

nick c · 31 March 2017, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lecorsaire

And the gmt-master ii print in white, blue GMT hand! The bezel really makes all the difference. It is really stunning and the blue can go from bright in sunlight all the way down to purple/black in low light. It's really well done. The transition between black and blue is imperceptible.

harshad4005 · 31 March 2017, 08:37 AM

Imho trade the LN for BLNR

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madmax21 · 31 March 2017, 08:39 AM

Without hesitation I would keep your black GMT it's a classic watch you can wear it with any outfit from a black tie event to the beach.

The so-called Batman watch is just that in my opinion a toy of a watch the look is pure toyish to me it's simply the flavor of the month and like the cliché goes soon-to-be a different flavor and then what you're going to switch to Tutti Frutti

30 March 2017, 09:00 PM	#1
Gert "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Gerrit Location: Netherlands Watch: SS Sub, TT SubC LN Posts: 520	Trade BNIB GMT 116710LN for New "Grey" BLNR? I recently purchased the black GMT II, new from an AD. I got it at a good price since I bought it together with a TT Sub LN. I actually would have wanted to buy the BLNR but, as you can imagine, was not available at the AD. The BLNR keeps on staying in my head and I'm thinking should I sell/trade the black GMT and buy a BNIB BLNR from a grey dealer? Although a bit above list price these guys seem to have them available a lot better than the AD's. On the contrary I'm considering the black one is the classic Rolex GMT, and since it's one of my first rolexes that I did buy brand new from an AD, maybe I should start wearing it and forget about the BLNR... Until today the GMT is unworn in stickers in the safe.. Would appreciate your opinions/considerations what should I do??!? Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

30 March 2017, 10:29 PM	#5
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	It's the same watch just the bottom half bezel in blue Attached Images

30 March 2017, 11:03 PM	#8
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	If you want a BLNR, you should get a BLNR! __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

30 March 2017, 11:28 PM	#11
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I would go for the BLNR. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

30 March 2017, 11:44 PM	#16
VinnieVegas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Vincent B Location: New York, NY Watch: '06 GMT Master II Posts: 1,261	I was in the same position. I dropped the LN and picked up the BLNR and never regretted it. Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk __________________ Wearing Today: * Seiko SRP777 (2017)

30 March 2017, 10:18 PM	#2
NSmalls "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: NY Watch: 116500 Black Posts: 64	Seems like an obvious answer. If you haven't worn the GMT and are still dreaming of the other one then you need to go for it.

30 March 2017, 10:22 PM	#3
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	It all comes down to which one you prefer to have...they are both beautiful watches

30 March 2017, 10:28 PM	#4
Gert "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Gerrit Location: Netherlands Watch: SS Sub, TT SubC LN Posts: 520	Thanks so far.. apart from liking one over the other, you guys wouldn't have a problem selling an ex-AD watch whilst buying back a "new" watch from the grey market? Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

30 March 2017, 10:47 PM	#6
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	If you are not wearing it, then trade it towards the BLNR.

30 March 2017, 10:51 PM	#7
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	Go for the BLNR. The itch won't go away until you scratch it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 March 2017, 11:05 PM	#9
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	Rolex is a thing of want, not a thing of need. If you want it, get it.

30 March 2017, 11:37 PM	#12
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Which GMT do you think you'd wear more? That's the one to get / keep.

30 March 2017, 11:41 PM	#13
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	Go ahead and get the itch scratched.

30 March 2017, 11:43 PM	#14
Gert "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Gerrit Location: Netherlands Watch: SS Sub, TT SubC LN Posts: 520	Thanks guys, I haven't been wearing it yet with a possible trade in mind.. however am somewhat reluctant because I'm trading an ex-AD (with my name on it) watch with a watch from the grey market (that will be in the best case 3 months old NOS).. you guys wouldn't have a problem with that? Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

30 March 2017, 11:43 PM	#15
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	Make the swap

31 March 2017, 12:57 AM	#17
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Go for it

31 March 2017, 01:01 AM	#18
hun23 Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 872	Trade her in...

31 March 2017, 01:05 AM	#19
Phudu "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Ontario Watch: 126600,BLNR Posts: 221	Life is short. Do what you like best. Good luck.

31 March 2017, 01:42 AM	#20
Gert "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: Gerrit Location: Netherlands Watch: SS Sub, TT SubC LN Posts: 520	Thanks guys! I've been trying to post an additional remark but seem not to be able to get through.. will try from a pc later on Verzonden vanaf mijn iPhone met Tapatalk

31 March 2017, 02:17 AM	#21
jazznpool "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 240	BLNR! Your trade in will help get you there!

31 March 2017, 02:19 AM	#22
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,509	Do what you can comfortably afford to do $$$. __________________

31 March 2017, 02:22 AM	#23
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,483	You should do what you want to do. Personally I wouldn't as am not mad on the blnr and prefer my LN. But if it does it for you and you aren't wearing the LN then why not as long as the deal is good and you can afford to.

31 March 2017, 02:23 AM	#24
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,424	Trade away! __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

31 March 2017, 04:55 AM	#25
JBrown717 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Switzerland Posts: 111	What's it doing in the safe? Many ADs can get the BLNR in 4 to 6 weeks, so if you don't mind waiting, just hold out and get it at list if you don't want to go grey. Good luck.

31 March 2017, 08:26 AM	#27
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	I wouldn't...but this is all about what YOU want.

31 March 2017, 08:37 AM	#29
harshad4005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 853	Imho trade the LN for BLNR Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 March 2017, 08:39 AM	#30
madmax21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto Canada Watch: GMT Master ll Posts: 1,036	Without hesitation I would keep your black GMT it's a classic watch you can wear it with any outfit from a black tie event to the beach. The so-called Batman watch is just that in my opinion a toy of a watch the look is pure toyish to me it's simply the flavor of the month and like the cliché goes soon-to-be a different flavor and then what you're going to switch to Tutti Frutti __________________ May the hands of time always treat us well...

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