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Old 24 June 2024, 06:51 AM   #61
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Own both and Blro for sure is the one.
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Old 24 June 2024, 07:47 AM   #62
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I had both at the same time briefly but kept the BLRO. Ultimately though all that matters is what you like best.
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Old 24 June 2024, 07:59 AM   #63
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Have both and love them both but BLRO wins for me.
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Old 24 June 2024, 08:02 AM   #64
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BLRO for me.
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Old 24 June 2024, 08:30 AM   #65
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If buying ceramic, I’d go BLNR on oyster - it’s quite a loud, busy watch and that tones it down for me and I just prefer the colour.

If I was going to buy a GMT tomorrow, I would pick a BLRO but a 5 digit because I love the way the red on the aluminium ages.
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Old 24 June 2024, 08:44 AM   #66
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Availability and price aside does anyone prefer Batman over Pepsi?

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On the modern ones, I might prefer BLNR slightly to BLRO. But my favorite by far would be an aluminum bezel BLRO.
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Old 24 June 2024, 08:54 AM   #67
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Personally, the BLNR pips it for me.

I have a tough time consolidating the different variations in hues with the different reds and blues, and even in the latest bezels, to me, the colours on the BLRO juuuuust don't quite look right, when I compare them to the red/blue anodized colours on the aluminium bezels. They were much brighter and defined, to my eyes.
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Old 24 June 2024, 09:18 AM   #68
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Absolutely! It's BLNR for me.
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Old 24 June 2024, 09:41 AM   #69
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BLNR on jubilee is imo the perfect sports watch. every time i see one in person it makes me like it even more

This, the BLNR on jubilee is perfect. The jubilee bracelet is SOOOOO good. Not sure why anyone would choose the oyster bracelet if given the choice.
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Old 24 June 2024, 09:41 AM   #70
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BLNR by a mile for me..... not even close.

BLRO is a beautiful watch but the blue over top of the red creates a purple type hue that I'm not a fan of. BLRO in 5 series for sure.

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Old 24 June 2024, 09:42 AM   #71
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Of course I do as I owned both and repurchased the BLNR.
Phenomenal photos as usual!
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Old 24 June 2024, 10:44 AM   #72
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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.
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Old 24 June 2024, 10:47 AM   #73
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BLNR by a mile for me..... not even close.

BLRO is a beautiful watch but the blue over top of the red creates a purple type hue that I'm not a fan of. BLRO in 5 series for sure.

This is an amazing photo!
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Old 24 June 2024, 10:47 AM   #74
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To answer OP's question: Yes, that is my personal preference between the two.
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Old 24 June 2024, 11:40 AM   #75
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I’m a 6 digit BLNR and 5 digit BLRO type of guy.
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Old 24 June 2024, 11:43 AM   #76
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I had the choice and picked BLNR. BLRO looks great in the catalog, but under sunlight or direct bright light, appears pale red and purple. Made the choice easy for me
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Old 24 June 2024, 11:49 AM   #77
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This, the BLNR on jubilee is perfect. The jubilee bracelet is SOOOOO good. Not sure why anyone would choose the oyster bracelet if given the choice.
To each their own. I chose the oyster because (a) I am a male and (b) I am not Liberace
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Old 24 June 2024, 12:11 PM   #78
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To each their own. I chose the oyster because (a) I am a male and (b) I am not Liberace
Not sure why this has anything to do with being female or gay. I have a Rolex with an oyster bracelet as well and it is nowhere near as comfortable as a jubilee. Appreciate your comment though, very well thought out.
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Old 24 June 2024, 12:16 PM   #79
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Anyone prefers BLNR over BLRO?

Own both, prefer the BLNR.

I fantasize about trading the BLNR for the Hulk, almost weekly. Will happen one day.

Double down, I prefer the GRNR over the BLRO too.


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Old 24 June 2024, 12:56 PM   #80
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Choosing between the two, I ended up buying BLNR myself....
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Old 24 June 2024, 12:57 PM   #81
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Not sure why this has anything to do with being female or gay. I have a Rolex with an oyster bracelet as well and it is nowhere near as comfortable as a jubilee. Appreciate your comment though, very well thought out.
I have had many on oyster and jubilee. The jubilee is more comfortable and I personally like the look better. Will probably add an oyster again, but like oyster better on the subs. GMTs I really feel were made to have a jubilee. The only sports model that has one for a reason.
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Old 24 June 2024, 01:00 PM   #82
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I have both and prefer BLRO
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Old 24 June 2024, 01:11 PM   #83
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Old 24 June 2024, 01:11 PM   #84
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BLRO but I’ve always had Pepsi GMTs since long before the BLNR existed. Just a fan of the color I grew up seeing and wearing.
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Old 24 June 2024, 01:44 PM   #85
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BLRO

However, if I hadn't had the choice, the BLNR on jubilee would have been a wonderful watch that I would have been pleased with, I'm sure.
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Old 24 June 2024, 02:01 PM   #86
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I have 11 series BLNR on Oyster, 12 series BLNR on jubilee, 12 series BLRO on jubilee. I also have a 5 digit BLRO with multiple inserts.

I prefer BLNR in 6 series and BLRO in 5 series. The color combination of the 6 series BLRO bezel with purple hue does not look right to me. It just boils down to your preferences.
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Old 24 June 2024, 02:23 PM   #87
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Old 24 June 2024, 03:04 PM   #88
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BLNR is my preference but it isn’t an especially strong one. I prefer vintage “Pepsi” hues over modern. So slight edge to BLNR.

Within BLNR, slight preference for oyster.
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Old 24 June 2024, 03:08 PM   #89
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Old 24 June 2024, 03:11 PM   #90
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Have both.

Prefer BLRO for dressier occasions BLNR for everyday.


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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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