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18 July 2021, 07:22 PM | #31 |
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Which BLNR? “New” or “Old”
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18 July 2021, 08:45 PM | #32 |
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I prefer older movement and oyster.
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18 July 2021, 09:05 PM | #33 |
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Sorry to veer off topic on here but several of you guys comment about reported issues w the newer movements I had noticed. I do have a newer 41 Sub date and as far as accuracy is concerned it’s gaining 1/2 spd, & as for the amplitude yes it does run on the lower side but when it’s Timegraphed keep in mind the lift angle must be set at 53 not 52 which is the proper setting for the newer movements.
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18 July 2021, 09:20 PM | #34 |
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Here is another angle. Are you looking for a gmt watch for travel? If so you might want to consider the explorer 2. My husband has one in his collection and has used for travel. He really likes that watch. So fewer of them compared to the sub platform watches. He had a BLNR when they were first released and felt for him it was too similar to the sub and all the sub look a likes.
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18 July 2021, 09:37 PM | #35 |
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18 July 2021, 09:58 PM | #36 |
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I had never wanted the BLNR when it was first produced and nothing had changed even with the introduction of the Jubilee Bracelet. I also did not like the Jubilee much and I liked the Oyster bracelet. Fast forward and I was fortunate enough to win the TRF Giveaway for the BLNR on Jubilee. I received the watch and really fell hard for it. The looks are great and there is something about the Jubilee bracelet that makes the watch for me. I think it is the comfort of wear, the difference in anything I own and the most important, it is shinny and goes so well with the watch. I liked it so much that I went out and bought the Pepsi on Jubilee. I still like the oyster bracelet and own a number of watches that utilize it but for the BLNR the Jubilee works best for me. Get the new model on Jubilee and wear it for a bit and then add a Oyster if you want. No real bad choice here. Good luck and go get your watch.
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18 July 2021, 10:13 PM | #37 |
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I have the 116710BLNR and if given a choice I would prefer the 126710BLNR on Oyster bracelet since it has longer power reserve and interchangeable Jubilee bracelet. It would be a nice option to have but I'm still happy with the old one.
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18 July 2021, 10:48 PM | #38 |
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In this one for me newer is better, so everything being equal (price, conditions if both used) would pick the newer version 126710. I prefer the look on Oyster but easy enough to swap bracelets so if buying new would pick whichever is offer by an AD .
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18 July 2021, 11:04 PM | #39 |
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Someone mentioned swapping bracelets should you get a BLNR oyster. I have an older Batman and tried swapping the jubilee from my BLRO on to the Batman; doesn't fit. Tried different spring bars etc. but no joy. The oyster fits the BLRO just fine but the newer jubilee does not fit on the older BLNR.
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19 July 2021, 01:02 AM | #41 |
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I’m a sucker for “original”
The 116710BLNR was the FIRST. And that means something to me!
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19 July 2021, 01:54 AM | #42 |
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Sounds like the 116710 and 3186 is pulling even to the 126710!
I was wondering when/if the 3285 concerns would come in… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
19 July 2021, 02:24 AM | #43 |
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Always nice to have the “original”
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19 July 2021, 06:45 AM | #45 |
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I guess the real question is, is it worth the slight premium for the 126710?
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19 July 2021, 08:44 AM | #46 |
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Original.
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11 April 2024, 04:19 AM | #47 |
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FWIW, I was reading this thread and am thinking about picking up a GMT. So I called my local AD - Bellevue Washington USA and they said that if I have a 12 series GMT on an Oyster they would not be able to get me a jubilee bracelet. They have tried to purchase for other customers and Rolex refuses the order.
They did say they would be able to get a Oyster Bracelet if I wanted to purchase it. (Your experience may vary...) |
11 April 2024, 04:24 AM | #48 |
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Older unless you want jubilee of course
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11 April 2024, 04:26 AM | #49 |
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Newer because it’s newer and longer power reserve. Also, allegedly slightly less bulky lugs but I don’t believe that is confirmed.
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11 April 2024, 04:48 AM | #50 |
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Oyster for professional models and jubilee for classic models
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11 April 2024, 04:49 AM | #51 |
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Arguably its not an upgrade
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11 April 2024, 05:26 AM | #53 |
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I wanted Oyster, and ended up with a 116710. I don't see any reason why I'd have wanted to pay an additional dime for a similar condition/etc 126710. But again, I vastly prefer the Oyster bracelet.
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11 April 2024, 10:17 AM | #54 |
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I have the 126710 only because it was the one that my AD offered me.. I can't find a jubilee bracelet anywhere to save my life..
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11 April 2024, 10:19 AM | #55 |
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11 April 2024, 10:48 AM | #56 |
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126710. You want the 72 hour power reserve. You take it off on Friday and it's still running on Monday.
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11 April 2024, 10:56 AM | #57 |
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Longer power reserve on the newer version. Thats worth it alone in my opinion!
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While I was on a list for the 12 series BLNR, as I researched (which is all you can do while waiting for a Rolex), I became concerned about the newer 32xx movement issues vis a vis the older, 31xx movement with a less noisy performance history. I told myself if i could find a "safe queen" NOS 11 series, I would buy it. Late last year I found one (stickers still on it) and while I paid a premium, I could not be happier.
I think it is the longer power reserve on the new movement that is causing the issues with the 32xx. Glad I don't have to worry about this. The 32xx was introduced in the GMT in 2018/19, so they are all just now coming off warranty. It will be interesting to see how Rolex handles this.
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11 April 2024, 03:09 PM | #60 |
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Definitely the 12, I have the 11 and there’s many times I wished I could swap around the bracelets when I feel like it
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