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Old 9 August 2023, 06:29 AM   #1
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Rank the GMT II - BLRO & BLNR

How would you rank the BLRO & the BLNR in different bracelets?

BLRO oyster > BLRO jubilee > BLNR oyster > BLNR jubilee
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Old 9 August 2023, 06:32 AM   #2
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The order you have it in is my preference. To each his own of course.
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Old 22 August 2023, 09:10 AM   #3
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The order you have it in is my preference. To each his own of course.
Same.turned down jubilee for oyster later.
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Old 9 August 2023, 06:32 AM   #4
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BLRO jubilee > BLRO oyster

That's all.
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Old 9 August 2023, 10:58 PM   #5
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BLRO jubilee > BLRO oyster

That's all.
So funny, when the BLRO was first released on jubilee, this forum was in an uproar. Everyone hated it. 5yrs later, everyone prefers it on jubilee
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Old 10 August 2023, 01:25 AM   #6
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So funny, when the BLRO was first released on jubilee, this forum was in an uproar. Everyone hated it. 5yrs later, everyone prefers it on jubilee
I don’t remember it that way at all. When the BLRO teaser video dropped a few days before Basel in March 2018, it was pretty obvious it was a blue/red bezel and that a “retro” Jubilee was part of the package. As soon as I saw it I considered that bracelet to be a major part of its image.
In many ways it could be argued that the SS BLRO started the hype era. The ceramic Daytona two years earlier only continued its already given hard to get status, the BLRO created instant wait lists worldwide. Of course there’s always some contrarians here but seemed like it immediately became the It watch here.
Funny too, it continues to be arguably one of the hardest watches to get from an AD despite a constant clamor from some folks saying they hate the bezel color/the bracelet, etc. Those people will never buy one anyway.
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Old 10 August 2023, 01:53 AM   #7
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I don’t remember it that way at all. When the BLRO teaser video dropped a few days before Basel in March 2018, it was pretty obvious it was a blue/red bezel and that a “retro” Jubilee was part of the package. As soon as I saw it I considered that bracelet to be a major part of its image.
In many ways it could be argued that the SS BLRO started the hype era. The ceramic Daytona two years earlier only continued its already given hard to get status, the BLRO created instant wait lists worldwide. Of course there’s always some contrarians here but seemed like it immediately became the It watch here.
Funny too, it continues to be arguably one of the hardest watches to get from an AD despite a constant clamor from some folks saying they hate the bezel color/the bracelet, etc. Those people will never buy one anyway.
I definitely remember the uproar. Most wanted Oyster at the time but it was on the WG Pepsi only. I personally prefer the Pepsi on Oyster and remember how excited I, and others were, when it was finally released on Oyster.
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Old 9 August 2023, 06:32 AM   #8
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Based on my observation, most people prefer the oyster on the batman but the jubilee on the Pepsi.
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Old 9 August 2023, 06:52 AM   #9
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Based on my observation, most people prefer the oyster on the batman but the jubilee on the Pepsi.
100% agree with this! That’s my vote.
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Old 9 August 2023, 07:01 AM   #10
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BLNR oyster > (huge gap) > BLNR jubilee > BLRO jubilee > BLRO oyster
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Old 9 August 2023, 07:05 AM   #11
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BLNR oyster > (huge gap) > BLNR jubilee > BLRO jubilee > BLRO oyster
you are a minority here.
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Old 9 August 2023, 07:07 AM   #12
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you are a minority here.
Yep, and all the happier for it!
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Old 22 August 2023, 02:35 PM   #13
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100% agree with this! That’s my vote.
Seems to be the general consensus
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Old 9 August 2023, 08:12 AM   #14
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Based on my observation, most people prefer the oyster on the batman but the jubilee on the Pepsi.
This is my preference as well!
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Old 9 August 2023, 08:20 AM   #15
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Based on my observation, most people prefer the oyster on the batman but the jubilee on the Pepsi.
Me too
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Old 10 August 2023, 04:29 AM   #16
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^^^^^ This
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BLRO Jubilee > BLRO Oyster > BLNR Oyster > BLNR Jubilee
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I’m fortunate to have all 4 Oystersteel models and I rank them as follows;

1. BLRO Oyster

2. BLRO Jubilee

3. BLNR Oyster

4. BLNR Jubilee
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Old 16 September 2023, 05:31 AM   #20
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Based on my observation, most people prefer the oyster on the batman but the jubilee on the Pepsi.

Not me! Prefer them both on Oyster


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Old 29 September 2024, 02:36 AM   #21
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Based on my observation, most people prefer the oyster on the batman but the jubilee on the Pepsi.
Yes! That’s how I see it as well
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Old 9 August 2023, 06:51 AM   #23
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Blnr is now on blue rubber tho. Bracelets are swappable of course.

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Do you have a pic of the BLNR on the rubber strap? Would love to see a pic of that!
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Do you have a pic of the BLNR on the rubber strap? Would love to see a pic of that!
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^This! 100%. End of debate
While debating like adults is fun, am not one to 'end' a debate here on TRF... tho was a master debater in high school.

The Rubber B blue strap brings out the fun side of Batman imho.

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Though the 'knock-on' effect of the above is that the Sub was on black rubber... is now back on the bracelet.

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Old 10 August 2023, 12:03 AM   #28
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Looks great! I think sub looks good too!

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The Rubber B blue strap brings out the fun side of Batman imho.

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Though the 'knock-on' effect of the above is that the Sub was on black rubber... is now back on the bracelet.

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For me:

BLNR jubilee > BLRO jubilee > BLNR oyster > BLRO oyster

I know I’m in the minority as well; but that’s my ranking
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Old 9 August 2023, 10:23 AM   #30
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for me:

Blnr jubilee > blro jubilee > blnr oyster > blro oyster

i know i’m in the minority as well; but that’s my ranking
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