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harrymai22 · 21 May 2018, 07:51 AM

As an avid watch geek, I have never been into Rolex as it never felt niche and exclusive enough. I loved AP, special edition Omega Speedmasters, IWC, Panerai. But I never felt right about buying a rolex - kind of like how anyone younger than 40 feels weird buying a Mercedes. It also seemed too mainstream and non-exclusive

This all changed when I saw the BLNR. Well, finally picked one up yesterday. Mounted it on an OF which makes it super comfortable and less "bling". I'm in love and can't stop looking at it.

hothothaven · 22 May 2018, 11:44 PM

looks great!

also, didn't know an oysterflex would fit a GMT II. I may have to pick one up for mine

nars · 24 May 2018, 09:03 AM

Bxtek · 24 May 2018, 10:06 AM

A big congrats! Lookin' good! I am hoping to be the owner of a BLNR soon myself. I really didn't think I would like it with the Oysterflex, but after seeing your pics.....I'm lovin' it! I might do the same to mine when I get it.

Welcome to the BLNR members club! Greetings from a future member! :)

harrymai22 · 24 May 2018, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bxtek

A big congrats! Lookin' good! I am hoping to be the owner of a BLNR soon myself. I really didn't think I would like it with the Oysterflex, but after seeing your pics.....I'm lovin' it! I might do the same to mine when I get it.

Welcome to the BLNR members club! Greetings from a future member! :)

Thank you - hope to welcome you too soon.

I have the everest rubber as well - the difference between that and the OF is stunning. No sweat, lighter feel and more comfortable.

I should warn you that OF does not sit tight against the case like the Everest and Rubber B straps do. However, it has the same look and fit as the Yachtmaster - which I personally like for breathability (I was wash my hands alot at work and this helps air dry, instead of acccumulating)

Paul_I · 24 May 2018, 01:08 PM

Wow - you managed to insult quite a few things in this first time buyer post. You might want to consider covering up the serial number of your watch in future posts and edit the current post. Would think a long time watch collector of AP, IWC, and super exclusive speedmasters would know this - especially one that has made many Rolex purchases in the past.

floraneg · 24 May 2018, 01:13 PM

I think that's a first for me seeing an OF on one.

Bxtek · 26 May 2018, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by harrymai22

Thank you - hope to welcome you too soon.

I have the everest rubber as well - the difference between that and the OF is stunning. No sweat, lighter feel and more comfortable.

I should warn you that OF does not sit tight against the case like the Everest and Rubber B straps do. However, it has the same look and fit as the Yachtmaster - which I personally like for breathability (I was wash my hands alot at work and this helps air dry, instead of acccumulating)

Thanks for the info and for the feedback on these. This is good to know. I've never considered these rubber straps, and didn't really care for them too much until I saw your post. I didn't think it would look so good on the BLNR. Currently working on shopping for my watch, so hopefully I'll be a member of the club soon! :)

jacko1759 · 29 June 2018, 10:20 PM

Looks good!

nars · 30 June 2018, 03:47 AM

great

SpeakWithMichael · 30 June 2018, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_I

Wow - you managed to insult quite a few things in this first time buyer post. You might want to consider covering up the serial number of your watch in future posts and edit the current post. Would think a long time watch collector of AP, IWC, and super exclusive speedmasters would know this - especially one that has made many Rolex purchases in the past.

Interesting catch, indeed Paul.

TheRolexKingofLV · 30 June 2018, 04:02 AM

Congrats!

You'll never forget your first!

KevWatch · 30 June 2018, 05:36 AM

Congrats. I really like the strap on the GMT.

Rocco Contini · 3 July 2018, 03:06 AM

Nice watch!! Congrats on the buy!

scombs263 · 3 July 2018, 03:02 PM

You have to love those rubber bands. They fit so nice

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Rolex85 · 3 July 2018, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_I

Wow - you managed to insult quite a few things in this first time buyer post. You might want to consider covering up the serial number of your watch in future posts and edit the current post. Would think a long time watch collector of AP, IWC, and super exclusive speedmasters would know this - especially one that has made many Rolex purchases in the past.

Wow great catch

Rocco Contini · 10 July 2018, 12:49 AM

Do you like them better/more comfortable than the gold/silver bands??

Capone891 · 23 July 2018, 05:52 AM

Great looking watch

John07 · 24 July 2018, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul_I

Wow - you managed to insult quite a few things in this first time buyer post. You might want to consider covering up the serial number of your watch in future posts and edit the current post. Would think a long time watch collector of AP, IWC, and super exclusive speedmasters would know this - especially one that has made many Rolex purchases in the past.

I had to laugh at this. Great catch buddy!

QuanDangle · 1 August 2018, 07:26 AM

I have a buddy that also got that as a first. Y'all are so blessed. Congrats!

N5XTC · 1 August 2018, 11:56 AM

too late, i already got the serial number off his watch. now what do i do with it? HELP

akadirm · 8 August 2018, 08:37 PM

Good

Swiss Mad! · 9 August 2018, 09:33 AM

Wow! The black rubber really suits the SS black faced divers like your SD.

Been concidering one for my Sub - could I just ask if yours is Everest or Rubber B?

Thanks

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Originally Posted by scombs263

You have to love those rubber bands. They fit so nice

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N5XTC · 9 August 2018, 09:07 PM

i love that black strap. this is cheaper to buy on the rubber?

brandrea · 9 August 2018, 09:14 PM

Congratulations

jfk-ii · 10 August 2018, 03:22 AM

Nice looking watch!

21 May 2018, 07:51 AM	#1
harrymai22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: LA Posts: 36	First Time Rolex Buyer As an avid watch geek, I have never been into Rolex as it never felt niche and exclusive enough. I loved AP, special edition Omega Speedmasters, IWC, Panerai. But I never felt right about buying a rolex - kind of like how anyone younger than 40 feels weird buying a Mercedes. It also seemed too mainstream and non-exclusive This all changed when I saw the BLNR. Well, finally picked one up yesterday. Mounted it on an OF which makes it super comfortable and less "bling". I'm in love and can't stop looking at it.

24 May 2018, 01:08 PM	#6
Paul_I "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,448	Wow - you managed to insult quite a few things in this first time buyer post. You might want to consider covering up the serial number of your watch in future posts and edit the current post. Would think a long time watch collector of AP, IWC, and super exclusive speedmasters would know this - especially one that has made many Rolex purchases in the past. Attached Images __________________

30 June 2018, 04:02 AM	#12
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Congrats! You'll never forget your first! __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

9 August 2018, 09:07 PM	#24
N5XTC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Scott Location: Hampton, Virginia Watch: 2008 Submariner Posts: 224	i love that black strap. this is cheaper to buy on the rubber? __________________ 2008 Submariner, Explorer MK2, Omega Seamaster 300m, 1958 Omega Seamaster, 1963 Le Coultre Mystery Dial, 1950 Bulova Ashford, 1973 Bulova Accutron "A man with one watch knows what time it is while a man with two is never sure."

22 May 2018, 11:44 PM	#2
hothothaven "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: St. Paul, MN Watch: GMT II, Pam 685 Posts: 116	looks great! also, didn't know an oysterflex would fit a GMT II. I may have to pick one up for mine

24 May 2018, 09:03 AM	#3
nars "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: nars Location: US Watch: Rolex and Paneria Posts: 24

24 May 2018, 10:06 AM	#4
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,636	A big congrats! Lookin' good! I am hoping to be the owner of a BLNR soon myself. I really didn't think I would like it with the Oysterflex, but after seeing your pics.....I'm lovin' it! I might do the same to mine when I get it. Welcome to the BLNR members club! Greetings from a future member! :)

24 May 2018, 01:13 PM	#7
floraneg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 223	I think that's a first for me seeing an OF on one.

29 June 2018, 10:20 PM	#9
jacko1759 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: UK Posts: 14	Looks good!

30 June 2018, 03:47 AM	#10
nars "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: nars Location: US Watch: Rolex and Paneria Posts: 24	great

30 June 2018, 05:36 AM	#13
KevWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: New York City Watch: 16710 and 126621 Posts: 126	Congrats. I really like the strap on the GMT.

3 July 2018, 03:06 AM	#14
Rocco Contini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 10	Nice watch!! Congrats on the buy!

3 July 2018, 03:02 PM	#15
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,193	You have to love those rubber bands. They fit so nice Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 July 2018, 12:49 AM	#17
Rocco Contini "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 10	Do you like them better/more comfortable than the gold/silver bands??

23 July 2018, 05:52 AM	#18
Capone891 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 12	Great looking watch

1 August 2018, 07:26 AM	#20
QuanDangle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New York Posts: 44	I have a buddy that also got that as a first. Y'all are so blessed. Congrats!

1 August 2018, 11:56 AM	#21
N5XTC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Scott Location: Hampton, Virginia Watch: 2008 Submariner Posts: 224	too late, i already got the serial number off his watch. now what do i do with it? HELP

8 August 2018, 08:37 PM	#22
akadirm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: HK Posts: 27	Good

9 August 2018, 09:14 PM	#25
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,065	Congratulations

10 August 2018, 03:22 AM	#26
jfk-ii "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Jim Location: USA Watch: Rolex Datejust II, Posts: 115	Nice looking watch!

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