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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 9 August 2023, 06:32 AM   #3
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BLRO jubilee > BLRO oyster

That's all.
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Old 9 August 2023, 06:32 AM   #4
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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, 06:51 AM   #5
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Blnr is now on blue rubber tho. Bracelets are swappable of course.

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Old 9 August 2023, 06:52 AM   #6
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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   #7
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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   #8
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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   #9
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you are a minority here.
Yep, and all the happier for it!
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Old 9 August 2023, 07:13 AM   #10
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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, 07:53 AM   #11
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Whatever I like > whatever you like > whatever it says here

BLRO on Jubilee > the rest, stack 'em how you like
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Old 9 August 2023, 08:12 AM   #12
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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   #13
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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 9 August 2023, 08:23 AM   #14
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BLRO jubilee, BLNR jubilee, BLRO oyster, BLNR oyster

but I'd put the VTNR jubilee ahead of all of them. Fight me!
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Old 9 August 2023, 08:24 AM   #15
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Whatever you like. Your watch, your choice.

Aesthetics aside, if you have worn a GMT II on Jubilee you will know the difference.
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Old 9 August 2023, 08:56 AM   #16
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BLRO jubilee reigns supreme amongst the GMTs (not just SS!) IMO
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Old 9 August 2023, 08:56 AM   #17
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Whatever you like. Your watch, your choice.

Aesthetics aside, if you have worn a GMT II on Jubilee you will know the difference.
Are they that much more comfortable?
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Old 9 August 2023, 09:00 AM   #18
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Batgirl > all
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Old 9 August 2023, 09:03 AM   #19
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Oyster > Jubilee for me and BLRO > BLNR

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Old 9 August 2023, 09:50 AM   #20
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BLNR oyster > WG BLRO oyster > BLRO oyster > BLRO jubilee > BLNR jubilee
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Whatever I like > whatever you like > whatever it says here

BLRO on Jubilee > the rest, stack 'em how you like
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Old 9 August 2023, 09:58 AM   #22
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Are they that much more comfortable?
Yes

It comes at the expense of robustness. While it may just be perception, the jubilee doesn’t feel as capable; the needs of the watches are different enough, though, that I find the sacrifice worth it. It’s the most comfortable watch I’ve ever owned.
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Old 9 August 2023, 10:22 AM   #23
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Blrn Jubilee > BLRO Jubilee > BLNR Oyster > BLRO Oyster

But new updated case with smaller lugs over all of these.
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Old 9 August 2023, 10:23 AM   #24
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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, 10:49 AM   #25
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BLNR oyster > BLRO oyster > BLRO jubilee, that's it, I absolutely hate BLNR jubilee for some reason. Although, if I were actually buying one, I would choose a BLRO because BLNR is too similar to my Submariner.
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Old 9 August 2023, 11:25 AM   #26
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BLRO Jubilee> BLNR Oyster > BLRO Oyster (> BLNR jubilee)
BLNR Jubilee in brackets because I really don't fancy it at all.
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BLRO jubilee. No interest in the rest
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Old 9 August 2023, 11:45 AM   #28
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Blnr is now on blue rubber tho. Bracelets are swappable of course.

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Old 9 August 2023, 12:35 PM   #29
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No sprite?

I have the Pepsi on a jubilee and the sprite on the oyster. Might consider a Batman or batgirl for a third GMT but really want the yellow gold for my third
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Old 9 August 2023, 12:42 PM   #30
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BLRO jubilee reigns supreme amongst the GMTs (not just SS!) IMO
I have to enthusiastically agree with this!
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