Anyone prefers BLNR over BLRO?

[Sergio_UKR]

Availability and price aside does anyone prefer Batman over Pepsi?

Had a chance to try both yesterday side by side and actually liked Batman a bit better. Black and Blue colors on it are much brighter and more striking, while Pepsi’s blue and red seem somewhat washed out…


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[Mystro]

Of course I do as I owned both and repurchased the BLNR.

Here are some detailed views on both models and why I went BLNR again.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=932464

[JRell]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Of course I do as I owned both and repurchased the BLNR.

Here are some detailed views on both models and why I went BLNR again.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=932464

Wow this was a great review and photos my Mystro. Your photos are a big reason I own the BLNR today. It is one watch that looks great in both photos and real life.

[Brich436]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Of course I do as I owned both and repurchased the BLNR.

Phenomenal photos as usual!

[garyk]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Of course I do as I owned both and repurchased the BLNR.

Here are some detailed views on both models and why I went BLNR again.
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=932464

I really do think this is the most beautiful Rolex I've owned!! The Jubilee bracelet is amazing and works so well with whole watch...

[Rollieo]

Yep. I picked the BLNR. I think the blue and black looks better, and also makes more sense from a day (blue) and night (black) perspective.

The red and blue is also too loud to me.

[Rogerusp]

Batman is the winner for me too

[justdate]

I have bought both and prefer BLNR.

Whilst I actually prefer the idea of red and blue, Rolex still hasn’t been able to execute it perfectly in ceramic (pink / purple hues more than proper blue and red). Whereas the blue and black they have.

At this price point I find accepting a compromise in finish a bit underwhelming, so happier with my BLNR which is just spot on.

I also prefer the BLNR on jubilee and BLRO on oyster (the busier bezel should have the less busy bracelet!) so I am a bit of a contrarian I suppose.

[codecow]

I have both, I’d sell the BLNR.

[123Blueface]

I own both.
BLRO by a mile.

[saltyandwet]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

I own both.
BLRO by a mile.

That begs the questions: if by a mile then why the need for both? Aren't they the same watch, just different color bezel? You wouldn't keep 2 cars in the same scenario, right? I mean, if we are talking "a mile".....

[123Blueface]

Originally Posted by saltyandwet

That begs the questions: if by a mile then why the need for both? Aren't they the same watch, just different color bezel? You wouldn't keep 2 cars in the same scenario, right? I mean, if we are talking "a mile".....

If I follow that train of thought, why have any of the ones in my collection (see signature).
I do because I can and because I like them and wear them but none of that has anything to do with the simplicity of OP’s question which is what I answered.

[2loaded]

Originally Posted by 123Blueface

I own both.
BLRO by a mile.

Absolutely. The true icon of the Rolex GMT Master.

[worldofoyster]

it's really personal preference for the color. sometimes for watches, you buy more than just the color.

[milgauss2232]

I have a 116 blnr and a 126 blro. Prefer the blro sorry.

[Spoonage]

I like the BLNR on oyster out of all the 6 digit GMT models

[georgew]

Originally Posted by Spoonage

I like the BLNR on oyster out of all the 6 digit GMT models

since I've had this from 2011, I'd love to add a BLNR on oyster

[Tqmb79]

Once you have a Pepsi, you will get it. BLRO over BLNR, but I have and love both.

[Bazil]

Bat lady, unless fabled 2018 Pepsi ..

[lcs77]

I have both and prefer the blro, not even close


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[Jack T]

Originally Posted by lcs77

I have both and prefer the blro, not even close

I quite agree, and the oyster bracelet is much preferred

[JRell]

I owned 14 modern Rolex’s and the BLNR on jubilee is the only one that stuck. I am pretty sure I could have got the BLRO at some point, but I just love the blue on the BLNR so much!

[ikincooper]

I sure do prefer the BLNR. Red really isn’t a colour I ever choose to wear and the blue and black of the BLNR not only matches all my clothing so much more so but it also makes sense in terms of identifying day and night way more than red and blue does.

It’s also the only watch I’ve ever sold and re purchased which has to be the ultimate complement

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[Hulkhunter]

I have both. Like both and can’t go wrong with either. However, if one had to go it would be the BLNR.

[1259]

I have neither and prefer the BLRO. My favorite is actually all black or red and black though.

[Krash]

I prefer the BLNR a lot more, but that doesn’t mean I dislike the BLRO.





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[espanol]

Originally Posted by Krash

I prefer the BLNR a lot more, but that doesn’t mean I dislike the BLRO.





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Well said. In a world of extreme polarization, I also agree that we can like both.

[Dendi]

Like both, but BLNR for me. The blue GMT hand that matches the blue on the bezel is sweet! Pepsi is great too, but I think the blue and black of the BLNR works better IMO.

[jb335]

Amongst modern, yes. I’d take a minty matte dial 16750 over either of them but if only talking current production, I do prefer the BLNR. Better colorway and the colors work better with the GMT function too.


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[lcs77]

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