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amh · 9 June 2022, 08:21 AM

Finally located a BLNR on Oyster! I have never seen one in real life, only in web pics.

FAQ
"How can this be, have you been living under a rock?"

No, I actually see a lot of Rolex depending on where I'm at - maybe a half dozen no matter where I go. No one has a BLNR it seems. And store shelves have been bare for years.

Finally called the ADs in the neighboring metro region and did a little afternoon road trip out there. They had an exhibition model that was not for sale.

- Yes, this lives up to the hype! Beautiful bezel
- Bidirectional bezel rotation is smooth and "notchy", unlike Sub-style clicking
- Rather dainty, I must say (daily is an SD43 which is much more hefty.) Definitely light and wears flat, totally comfortable.

Added myself to another mythical "Waiting list" FWIW

More waiting. If I never get one, so be it.

The daily

Kingranch · 9 June 2022, 08:22 AM

Get the Seadweller below that!

Onequik135i · 9 June 2022, 08:25 AM

BLNR all the way.

28mm · 9 June 2022, 08:31 AM

I felt the same way and also had never seen on in the flesh.

I got lucky and was able to get one from a different AD a couple of months later.

rolexpure · 9 June 2022, 08:32 AM

Honestly when I owned my BLNR - i never fell in love with it.

I'd rather the regular black bezel version.

amh · 9 June 2022, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingranch

Get the Seadweller below that!

Done

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Originally Posted by rolexpure

Honestly when I owned my BLNR - i never fell in love with it.

I'd rather the regular black bezel version.

And there's nothing wrong with the original version. I used to own it but then traded when working out the deal for my SD43 - regretted it ever since, of course.

If I still had the LN I probably wouldn't be lusting after the BLNR. But the GMT line has a 2-tone theme throughout history and the blue version really strikes the balance between the whole "Night & Day" design. I need some color in my life anyway

Kingranch · 9 June 2022, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by amh

Done

And there's nothing wrong with the original version. I used to own it but then traded when working out the deal for my SD43 - regretted it ever since, of course.

If I still had the LN I probably wouldn't be lusting after the BLNR. But the GMT line has a 2-tone theme throughout history and the blue version really strikes the balance between the whole "Night & Day" design. I need some color in my life anyway

Harry-57 · 9 June 2022, 09:10 AM

I've never particularly liked the BLNR but I had the opportunity to try one at my AD and I have to admit, it really works in person. I've never seen a photo that does it as much justice as the real thing.

I hope you get it. You never know, this time it could fall your way.

Number3 · 9 June 2022, 09:16 AM

Looks great though I have to say - your SD43 looks the nicer model in those photos.

pursang_ · 9 June 2022, 09:58 AM

The distribution of the exhibition models sure seems odd. All three of the ADs I've been into have had BLNRs on display.

I'm in the jubilee camp, but I agree it's a stunner of a watch.

JayHantz · 9 June 2022, 10:03 AM

I love this! It looks amazing on you and I hope that you get the call from the list sooner rather than later!

G23Guy · 9 June 2022, 10:21 AM

I have the BLNR on Jubilee and the BLRO on Oyster. I never bonded with the BLNR Jubilee so I gave it to my wife. The BLRO Oyster however, has never left my wrist since I bought it. My Daytona and SD43 hang out in the winder.

Roger Lococco · 9 June 2022, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pursang_

The distribution of the exhibition models sure seems odd. All three of the ADs I've been into have had BLNRs on display.

I'm in the jubilee camp, but I agree it's a stunner of a watch.

Every AD seems to have the BLNR on Jubilee. None have the BLRO. None have a stainless steel Daytona.

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TheWatchmen · 9 June 2022, 11:17 AM

You see a half dozen Rolex wherever you go?

Mcmak · 9 June 2022, 11:33 AM

A beautiful time piece indeed, I have tried out one when I Visited my AD, I'm also on the list waiting for a call from his desk.

SLWoodster · 9 June 2022, 11:34 AM

Once you get it... it’s onto the next.

The most special thing about it is your personal appreciation of it.

Don’t let the net and the ADs brain wash you. It’s not rare, it’s not crazy, it’s ready to get beat up.

brandrea · 9 June 2022, 11:44 AM

I’m happy to hear you finally had the chance to try one on. I hope they call you with some good news very soon

denmanproject · 9 June 2022, 12:06 PM

You’ll love it

underpar · 9 June 2022, 12:09 PM

I checked out at "fondled".

Roger Lococco · 9 June 2022, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by denmanproject

You’ll love it

For me, it looks far better on Oyster

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Rebel · 9 June 2022, 12:24 PM

Cigars&Watches · 9 June 2022, 12:46 PM

Buddy was over the other day and he had one. Looks great and the polished centre links on the bracelet add a nice pop

Hoping you get something soon

28mm · 9 June 2022, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rolexpure

Honestly when I owned my BLNR - i never fell in love with it.

I'd rather the regular black bezel version.

They work well together. Since I got the 116710LN in 2009, I'm partial to it but still...they work nicely together for me.

Macnavara · 9 June 2022, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexpure

Honestly when I owned my BLNR - i never fell in love with it.

I'd rather the regular black bezel version.

Me too

Nairn1980 · 9 June 2022, 03:43 PM

Love the blnr, but if I was fondling one, I’d rather it was Batgirl lol

Cru Jones · 9 June 2022, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Number3

Looks great though I have to say - your SD43 looks the nicer model in those photos.

x2

Anyway, variety is a good thing. Good luck with the wait.

Bazil · 9 June 2022, 04:29 PM

When I tried on the Batman I was completely underwhelmed .. the look is stunning no doubt about it the colour scheme for me is great, just didn’t do it for me though .. if I was offered it for sure I wouldn’t turn it down though at retail …

ThePalletFork · 9 June 2022, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nairn1980

Love the blnr, but if I was fondling one, I’d rather it was Batgirl lol

The jubilee on the blnr really looks stunning to me. Also gives me an excuse to get a sub

Nairn1980 · 9 June 2022, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ThePalletFork

The jubilee on the blnr really looks stunning to me. Also gives me an excuse to get a sub

That’s exactly my thoughts. Sub for oyster, and GMT for jubilee

Madison1 · 9 June 2022, 05:38 PM

Had one and never really gelled with it. Think it looks better in low light but found the brightness of the blue to be a little too much for me. All personal taste of course but I have found over the last 5 years or so having been through a 16710 pepsi, a pre-ceramic and ceramic bluesy, Rootbeer, TT Daytona and a Batman that two tone bezels or bracelets don't tend to stick around in my watch box. I will say though it's one of those annoying watches like the RG DD that everytime I spot someone else wearing it, I think why does it look better on them.

9 June 2022, 08:21 AM	#1
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	Fondled a BLNR today... Finally located a BLNR on Oyster! I have never seen one in real life, only in web pics. FAQ "How can this be, have you been living under a rock?" No, I actually see a lot of Rolex depending on where I'm at - maybe a half dozen no matter where I go. No one has a BLNR it seems. And store shelves have been bare for years. Finally called the ADs in the neighboring metro region and did a little afternoon road trip out there. They had an exhibition model that was not for sale. - Yes, this lives up to the hype! Beautiful bezel - Bidirectional bezel rotation is smooth and "notchy", unlike Sub-style clicking - Rather dainty, I must say (daily is an SD43 which is much more hefty.) Definitely light and wears flat, totally comfortable. Added myself to another mythical "Waiting list" FWIW More waiting. If I never get one, so be it. The daily

9 June 2022, 08:25 AM	#3
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9 June 2022, 08:31 AM	#4
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9 June 2022, 04:29 PM	#27
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,460	When I tried on the Batman I was completely underwhelmed .. the look is stunning no doubt about it the colour scheme for me is great, just didn’t do it for me though .. if I was offered it for sure I wouldn’t turn it down though at retail … __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

9 June 2022, 08:22 AM	#2
Kingranch "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Texas Watch: DSSD Posts: 185	Get the Seadweller below that!

9 June 2022, 08:32 AM	#5
rolexpure Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: San Fran Posts: 405	Honestly when I owned my BLNR - i never fell in love with it. I'd rather the regular black bezel version.

9 June 2022, 09:10 AM	#8
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,669	I've never particularly liked the BLNR but I had the opportunity to try one at my AD and I have to admit, it really works in person. I've never seen a photo that does it as much justice as the real thing. I hope you get it. You never know, this time it could fall your way.

9 June 2022, 09:16 AM	#9
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,983	Looks great though I have to say - your SD43 looks the nicer model in those photos.

9 June 2022, 09:58 AM	#10
pursang_ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: DFW Posts: 169	The distribution of the exhibition models sure seems odd. All three of the ADs I've been into have had BLNRs on display. I'm in the jubilee camp, but I agree it's a stunner of a watch.

9 June 2022, 10:03 AM	#11
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	I love this! It looks amazing on you and I hope that you get the call from the list sooner rather than later!

9 June 2022, 10:21 AM	#12
G23Guy Banned Join Date: May 2022 Location: Toronto Watch: Panda Daytona Posts: 126	I have the BLNR on Jubilee and the BLRO on Oyster. I never bonded with the BLNR Jubilee so I gave it to my wife. The BLRO Oyster however, has never left my wrist since I bought it. My Daytona and SD43 hang out in the winder.

9 June 2022, 11:17 AM	#14
TheWatchmen "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: The Moon Posts: 1,367	You see a half dozen Rolex wherever you go?

9 June 2022, 11:33 AM	#15
Mcmak Banned Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: USA Watch: 116520,126710BLRO Posts: 115	A beautiful time piece indeed, I have tried out one when I Visited my AD, I'm also on the list waiting for a call from his desk.

9 June 2022, 11:34 AM	#16
SLWoodster "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 1,513	Once you get it... it’s onto the next. The most special thing about it is your personal appreciation of it. Don’t let the net and the ADs brain wash you. It’s not rare, it’s not crazy, it’s ready to get beat up.

9 June 2022, 11:44 AM	#17
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,075	I’m happy to hear you finally had the chance to try one on. I hope they call you with some good news very soon

9 June 2022, 12:06 PM	#18
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	You’ll love it

9 June 2022, 12:09 PM	#19
underpar Banned Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Concord,NC Posts: 304	I checked out at "fondled".

9 June 2022, 12:46 PM	#22
Cigars&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, CHNR, SUB Posts: 1,682	Buddy was over the other day and he had one. Looks great and the polished centre links on the bracelet add a nice pop Hoping you get something soon

9 June 2022, 03:43 PM	#25
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Love the blnr, but if I was fondling one, I’d rather it was Batgirl lol

9 June 2022, 05:38 PM	#30
Madison1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: UK Posts: 198	Had one and never really gelled with it. Think it looks better in low light but found the brightness of the blue to be a little too much for me. All personal taste of course but I have found over the last 5 years or so having been through a 16710 pepsi, a pre-ceramic and ceramic bluesy, Rootbeer, TT Daytona and a Batman that two tone bezels or bracelets don't tend to stick around in my watch box. I will say though it's one of those annoying watches like the RG DD that everytime I spot someone else wearing it, I think why does it look better on them.

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