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8 August 2020, 09:52 AM | #1 |
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116710 LN vs 116710 BLNR
I find it odd that I have no real draw to the LN version. Have been offered it before at ADs and never wanted to buy it. But I have always been attracted to the BLNR. Both watches look very similar in most lighting conditions. Blue isn’t even my favorite color. I think it’s the shade of teal green they use on the LN model that turns me off. What do you guys think if these 2 models comparatively?
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8 August 2020, 09:56 AM | #2 |
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It's personal taste and preference, just buy whatever you like.
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LN for me.
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8 August 2020, 10:02 AM | #4 |
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Both are awesome but for me it's the blnr.
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I like the BLNR. Even more so on the jubilee. Are you deciding between the 2 or is this a general comparison question?
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I always liked the LN and its green accents. I had several chances for one from my AD but kept passing thinking it would be redundant with my Sub and 5 dgt LN (wearing a pepsi now) I did end up getting a new Blnr which I love although sometimes the blue 24hr hand doesn't pop like I think it should, it depends on the lighting your in. I still think of adding a 6 dgt LN every time I see one. I like the bezel and the green hand and script together but if you don't like the green.....?
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8 August 2020, 11:38 AM | #9 |
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LN. I’ve bought the BLNR at least twice at retail. They are long gone.
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8 August 2020, 01:14 PM | #10 |
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LN for me I like the subtle green GMT hand. It’s just a little more conservative and will match with more clothes...if your into that sort of thing. The BLNR is a cool watch though. Very tempting between the 2.
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I think real batman will wear LN. I never get why blue/black is batman but not the full black
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8 August 2020, 01:18 PM | #12 |
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Always preferred the LN, the BLNR has never appealed.
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8 August 2020, 02:21 PM | #13 |
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I love both and while the differences are somewhat minor to some eyes, to me they fit different styles/occasions. The LN is more versatile imho but the blnr is certainly more “fun”
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I agree, I have both GMTs and they have different personalities even though they look similar, it like having a twin brother; you look the same but act differently sometimes Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Regret selling the LN. Don’t regret selling the BLNR.
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I have a 116610 LN and 126610 SD43. So I guess my black watches are covered. I have the 116110 LV and BLNR for a splash of color. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Seems like the favorite amongst WIS is the LN. I don’t know why I have never been drawn to that watch but I have always liked the BLNR. I prefer it over the Pepsi as crazy as that sounds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Why stop at the bi-coloured bezel.
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Both lovely watches I’d be happy with either
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I've owned both and the difference is large in my opinion, much prefer the BLNR, I found all black to be too boring, much more life in the BLNR
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No right or wrong, it's just personal preference for most or buying the hype for others.
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116710 LN vs 116710 BLNR
I own both. I got the BLNR first, and was looking to add a black sub when I found a great deal on an LN.
I wear the LN as my daily, and bring out the BLNR on weekends or when I’m feeling like I need a splash of color. The BLNR, being the first-born, is still my favorite. ;)
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LN for me.
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LN for me, it’s just so much more understated, subtle and classy than the others and can work dressed up or down better. The GMT function is useful in a business watch and the black bezels is much more appropriate in this environment. Also, I have always felt that Ceramic somehow does not quite work with colours the way aluminium inserts did. It never looks quite right. The LNs green accents are a nice detail - very subtle. Either way the Oyster bracelet is an advantage over the current Jubilees which are too fussy and out of place.
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My LN is a daily work watch. Great for everything, casual or business.
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