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Intense5 · 17 September 2018, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

I got to finally see it in person when it arrived in the mail on Monday!
It’s way better in the metal than any picture!
The jubilee is a huge plus and I absolutely love the color!
The new movement with the longer time reserve puts this watch in a class by itself

The jubilee makes it great for dress up and the bezel makes it a great watch with jeans as well

I’ve seen and tried so many 16710s which is a beautiful watch but the new BLRO is light years better than the older models imho

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I’ll loving this!

Intense5 · 24 September 2018, 12:59 PM

Simply amazing

afaber12 · 9 October 2018, 01:36 AM

I got mine a few days ago. I had absolutely zero interest in ever owning one. Then I saw it... and then I tried it on. WOW!

I was actually going to the shop to purchase a BLNR that they had in the case a couple weeks earlier. Suffice to say, I am now a proud owner of a BLRO. It cost me my first born and a few of my toes, but I have ZERO regrets. It’s truly a remarkable piece.

I was initially in the “no sports jubilee” camp, until I wore it on my wrist. I have always been a fan of the jubilee and the president on the datejust models, and a fan of the oyster on the sports models. That’s all changed now... in all fairness, I’m not the kind of person who is going to wear every Rolex I own into the wilderness. I have a classic dateless submariner that I will use for my “adventures,” otherwise - my collection is mainly for dress occasions. That said, this combination suits me well.

I also appreciate the fact that I am wearing a SS GMT, not a WG GMT, and I actually like the fact that you can easily distinguish between the two without having a dial color that strays away from the classic black. If I were a WG owner, I would appreciate this fact even more.

It’s all a matter of preference in the end, but I do believe the BLRO is an instant classic - and... it’s here to stay. Love it, or hate it...

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piratepress · 9 October 2018, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by afaber12

I got mine a few days ago. I had absolutely zero interest in ever owning one. Then I saw it... and then I tried it on. WOW!

I was actually going to the shop to purchase a BLNR that they had in the case a couple weeks earlier. Suffice to say, I am now a proud owner of a BLRO. It cost me my first born and a few of my toes, but I have ZERO regrets. It’s truly a remarkable piece.

I was initially in the “no sports jubilee” camp, until I wore it on my wrist. I have always been a fan of the jubilee and the president on the datejust models, and a fan of the oyster on the sports models. That’s all changed now... in all fairness, I’m not the kind of person who is going to wear every Rolex I own into the wilderness. I have a classic dateless submariner that I will use for my “adventures,” otherwise - my collection is mainly for dress occasions. That said, this combination suits me well.

I also appreciate the fact that I am wearing a SS GMT, not a WG GMT, and I actually like the fact that you can easily distinguish between the two without having a dial color that strays away from the classic black. If I were a WG owner, I would appreciate this fact even more.

It’s all a matter of preference in the end, but I do believe the BLRO is an instant classic - and... it’s here to stay. Love it, or hate it...

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Congrats! I've always worn oyster bracelets, so I'm looking forward to finally sporting a jubilee when my BLRO comes in.

123Blueface · 9 October 2018, 05:30 AM

I really disliked it when it first came out.
That has changed.
Amazing watch.

T01 · 9 October 2018, 06:04 AM

I was out of town when my AD had their basel event and still waiting for my call......

SimplyWatches · 9 October 2018, 06:13 AM

I haven't seen one in person yet :(

Robbyman · 9 October 2018, 06:37 AM

I own one and Iove it

puckbw11 · 9 October 2018, 06:41 AM

I just saw one in Bogota, Colombia... I liked the BLNR more.

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puckbw11 · 9 October 2018, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JR16

I tried one on a month or so ago (already allocated , but AD let me try it on)... as a BLNR owner I was underwhelmed. It was nice but not deserving the hype IMO. Much prefer BLNR- oyster bracelet, color scheme. Same day I also tried on full gold CHNR. Beautiful . Though I haven’t seen in person yet (AD has not yet gotten one), I would be very tempted to get the TT CHNR over BLRO.

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Agreed!

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puckbw11 · 9 October 2018, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattomatic

I’ve figured out that the maxi case looks and feels big when the watch is worn loose.

I’ve had a BLNR for 4 years now - my wrist is flat and just a touch over 6.5” so the watch never wore particularly small. However now that I removed a link it fits nice and snug and the proportions are perfect. Wish I had done it years ago!

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How many links did you take out total, two?

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train-time · 9 October 2018, 09:15 AM

The only problem is they only go to Grey Market Dealers

Shirt to match...

carlhaluss · 9 October 2018, 09:23 AM

These days, I suppose it's an accomplishment to just see one in real life. Turns out, one of the Sales Associates at my local AD has now got one, and I was very happy indeed to see it the other day. I really did not think I would like the Jubilee, and now I think it is perfect for the watch. To me, it adds a bit of a vintage look, and gives the whole watch an entirely refreshed look.
I don't currently own a Rolex, but it is next on my list. Just haven't decided if this model will be the one. If it is, I am prepared to wait patiently.

piratepress · 10 October 2018, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by carlhaluss

These days, I suppose it's an accomplishment to just see one in real life. Turns out, one of the Sales Associates at my local AD has now got one, and I was very happy indeed to see it the other day. I really did not think I would like the Jubilee, and now I think it is perfect for the watch. To me, it adds a bit of a vintage look, and gives the whole watch an entirely refreshed look.
I don't currently own a Rolex, but it is next on my list. Just haven't decided if this model will be the one. If it is, I am prepared to wait patiently.

Well, I guess working at an AD is one way to bypass the line and get a BLRO!

harvey · 10 October 2018, 01:48 AM

I tried one on at a AD Rolex event last month. Looks absolutely amazing.

I was a little suprised at how light it was.

vladamir15 · 10 October 2018, 04:01 AM

Nope! Would like to though

Kevan · 10 October 2018, 05:35 AM

No I wouldn't have one either..... oh just got one this evening and posted pics...love it Posts "Call them all you like".

9 October 2018, 05:30 AM	#65
123Blueface "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: USA Watch: All Posts: 5,293	I really disliked it when it first came out. That has changed. Amazing watch. __________________ Rolex 228235 DD40 Olive, 126710BLRO, 116710BLNR, 116613LB, 116500LN White, 126610LN, 116500LN Black, 126610LV, 116610LV, 126334 Blue Diamond Breitling Navitimer 01, Cartier Santos Large

9 October 2018, 09:23 AM	#73
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	These days, I suppose it's an accomplishment to just see one in real life. Turns out, one of the Sales Associates at my local AD has now got one, and I was very happy indeed to see it the other day. I really did not think I would like the Jubilee, and now I think it is perfect for the watch. To me, it adds a bit of a vintage look, and gives the whole watch an entirely refreshed look. I don't currently own a Rolex, but it is next on my list. Just haven't decided if this model will be the one. If it is, I am prepared to wait patiently. __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

10 October 2018, 04:01 AM	#76
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,581	Nope! Would like to though __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

24 September 2018, 12:59 PM	#62
Intense5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: michigan Posts: 114	Simply amazing

9 October 2018, 01:36 AM	#63
afaber12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Middletown, NJ Posts: 39	I got mine a few days ago. I had absolutely zero interest in ever owning one. Then I saw it... and then I tried it on. WOW! I was actually going to the shop to purchase a BLNR that they had in the case a couple weeks earlier. Suffice to say, I am now a proud owner of a BLRO. It cost me my first born and a few of my toes, but I have ZERO regrets. It’s truly a remarkable piece. I was initially in the “no sports jubilee” camp, until I wore it on my wrist. I have always been a fan of the jubilee and the president on the datejust models, and a fan of the oyster on the sports models. That’s all changed now... in all fairness, I’m not the kind of person who is going to wear every Rolex I own into the wilderness. I have a classic dateless submariner that I will use for my “adventures,” otherwise - my collection is mainly for dress occasions. That said, this combination suits me well. I also appreciate the fact that I am wearing a SS GMT, not a WG GMT, and I actually like the fact that you can easily distinguish between the two without having a dial color that strays away from the classic black. If I were a WG owner, I would appreciate this fact even more. It’s all a matter of preference in the end, but I do believe the BLRO is an instant classic - and... it’s here to stay. Love it, or hate it... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 October 2018, 06:04 AM	#66
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,489	I was out of town when my AD had their basel event and still waiting for my call......

9 October 2018, 06:13 AM	#67
SimplyWatches Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Joseph Location: Maryland Watch: Rolex Maniac Posts: 77	I haven't seen one in person yet :(

9 October 2018, 06:37 AM	#68
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	I own one and Iove it

9 October 2018, 06:41 AM	#69
puckbw11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Texas/Virginia Posts: 292	I just saw one in Bogota, Colombia... I liked the BLNR more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 October 2018, 01:48 AM	#75
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,421	I tried one on at a AD Rolex event last month. Looks absolutely amazing. I was a little suprised at how light it was.

10 October 2018, 05:35 AM	#77
Kevan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: England/Dubai Watch: the one on my arm. Posts: 923	No I wouldn't have one either..... oh just got one this evening and posted pics...love it Posts "Call them all you like".

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