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SaddleSC · 2 January 2022, 01:17 PM

I was fortunate to be able to add the new 126710 GMT BLNR ("Batgirl") to my collection on New Year's Eve (about 5 hours before the 11% price increase was officially announced). In short, I am really blown away by this watch for one very simple reason!

I have owned the modern, ceramic GMT on three previous occasions over the last ten years. I owned the 116710LN (with the black bezel) twice and also owned the original Batman 116710BLNR. Those watches never really clicked with me because I tended to prefer the brushed oyster bracelet with Glidelock on my Submariners. So, for me, the star of the show on this new reference is the Jubilee bracelet...it has totally transformed this watch.

First, I find the Jubilee to be more comfortable than the Oyster and for smaller wrists, the end links drop more quickly from the case making it fit like a dream;

Second, and most importantly, the Jubilee distinguishes this GMT from all my other Rolex sport models, including the Submariner. When I owned the GMT on Oyster, it always just felt a bit redundant in my collection. This GMT is something completely different…it wears differently, it adds a bit of flair, and it gives the watch its own unique identity.

If you only have one Rolex, then the Oyster would be a great choice for the GMT, but if you own other sport models on Oyster, the GMT on Jubilee has a more distinct personality and adds something completely different to a collection full of Oyster bracelets.

I know that I am still squarely in the "honeymoon phase" with this watch but something just feels different. I feel content. I feel like I finally understand what the GMT Master is all about and I am thrilled with it!

Seddyspaghetti · 2 January 2022, 01:22 PM

Congrats

uniqueMR · 2 January 2022, 01:24 PM

Congrats :)

Bxtek · 2 January 2022, 01:28 PM

Beautiful! A huge congrats!

shaunylw · 2 January 2022, 01:31 PM

Congrats, and a very nice collection there!

kxux · 2 January 2022, 01:33 PM

Congratulations. You are right that the jubilee bracelet makes the watch wear very differently from oyster bracelet. To me it feels more dressy that way.

Still, I’m not 100% sure how I feel about it. I have GMT both the LN on oyster and BLNR on jubilee. I prefer to wear the LN, but that may be because it was my very first Rolex and is associated with big birthday.

DESH · 2 January 2022, 01:40 PM

Congratulations �� enjoy in good health

KY.. · 2 January 2022, 01:45 PM

Nice pickup there…
But I have to admit I would love to see that jubilee bracelet on that Yacht-Master…

mmfbmw · 2 January 2022, 01:46 PM

I like the Oystersteel more but with your description, I might consider the Jubilee next time. Unfortunatley there is only ONE Rolex AD in the city which made me go to the grey market.

brandrea · 2 January 2022, 01:50 PM

Congratulations Charles

I agree, the jubilee is definitely the king of comfort and it shows less wear too, which is a bonus

kieselguhr · 2 January 2022, 01:56 PM

Congratulations

RolexSimon · 2 January 2022, 01:58 PM

Enjoy - I had one but always wanted the BLRO.

28mm · 2 January 2022, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I was fortunate to be able to add the new 126710 GMT BLNR ("Batgirl") to my collection on New Year's Eve (about 5 hours before the 11% price increase was officially announced). In short, I am really blown away by this watch for one very simple reason!

I have owned the modern, ceramic GMT on three previous occasions over the last ten years. I owned the 116710LN (with the black bezel) twice and also owned the original Batman 116710BLNR. Those watches never really clicked with me because I tended to prefer the brushed oyster bracelet with Glidelock on my Submariners. So, for me, the star of the show on this new reference is the Jubilee bracelet...it has totally transformed this watch.

First, I find the Jubilee to be more comfortable than the Oyster and for smaller wrists, the end links drop more quickly from the case making it fit like a dream;

Second, and most importantly, the Jubilee distinguishes this GMT from all my other Rolex sport models, including the Submariner. When I owned the GMT on Oyster, it always just felt a bit redundant in my collection. This GMT is something completely different…it wears differently, it adds a bit of flair, and it gives the watch its own unique identity.

If you only have one Rolex, then the Oyster would be a great choice for the GMT, but if you own other sport models on Oyster, the GMT on Jubilee has a more distinct personality and adds something completely different to a collection full of Oyster bracelets.

I know that I am still squarely in the "honeymoon phase" with this watch but something just feels different. I feel content. I feel like I finally understand what the GMT Master is all about and I am thrilled with it!

Congratulations!

Excellent write up on why (and when) you would get or suggest a Jubilee bracelet. I have a big collection with 3 Submariners and 3 GMT's and hope my next one is on a jubilee for all the reasons you stated.

ThePalletFork · 2 January 2022, 02:26 PM

I agree with you. I actually much prefer the BLNR on jubilee and would still choose jubilee even if it was my only Rolex.

If I’m paying over 10k for a watch, I want it to be as unique as possible and have that wrist presence that only the jubilee can provide imo. Very nice choice.

WatchesNBlondes · 2 January 2022, 02:43 PM

So lucky to get before the increase!

samuel019 · 2 January 2022, 02:53 PM

Great pickup and collection. Well done

Peter D?

CarlOver · 2 January 2022, 03:17 PM

That is nice. Comgratulations.

scombs263 · 2 January 2022, 04:05 PM

Nice work. Great watch.

ikincooper · 2 January 2022, 05:38 PM

I agree with everything you’ve said and big congrats on adding this lovely watch to your collection

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noshame · 2 January 2022, 05:43 PM

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I agree with everything you’ve said and big congrats on adding this lovely watch to your collection

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Agreed, 1000%. Congrats, OP!

vipereaper30 · 2 January 2022, 05:45 PM

Congrats on your timing and the fine addition. Love it on the jubilee!

Cru Jones · 2 January 2022, 07:14 PM

Many congrats, Charles! A superb addition to your collection. Happy New Year!

OG1982 · 2 January 2022, 07:40 PM

Congrats OP, this is a fantastic watch and my current favourite

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MrMercedes · 2 January 2022, 08:21 PM

Big congrats!

GMT Aviator · 2 January 2022, 08:55 PM

Nice watch. Enjoy.

S.Explorer · 2 January 2022, 09:27 PM

Congrats and nice collection!

thesharkfactor · 2 January 2022, 09:28 PM

My thoughts too. I have watches with Oysters so the Jubilee is a refreshing change, very comfortable too. 8 months in, I'm still on honeymoon with my BLRO.

Just the one negative thing to say about it: it's a bother to clean in between all those little Jubillee links while doing my soft cloth (polish) routine,..

rmlovett1 · 2 January 2022, 09:31 PM

Nice! Congrats!

arcampado · 2 January 2022, 09:35 PM

Congrats OP! That’s a great collection you have. I also agree with you about the jubilee bracelet. It’s a total game changer when compared to the old oyster bracelet with PCLs. Enjoy your new BLNR and wear it in good health

Bigmozza · 2 January 2022, 09:50 PM

Great pickup just before the price increase, looks really nice on the jubilee congratulations

2 January 2022, 01:17 PM	#1
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,127	INCOMING GMTII 126710BLNR What a Difference! I was fortunate to be able to add the new 126710 GMT BLNR ("Batgirl") to my collection on New Year's Eve (about 5 hours before the 11% price increase was officially announced). In short, I am really blown away by this watch for one very simple reason! I have owned the modern, ceramic GMT on three previous occasions over the last ten years. I owned the 116710LN (with the black bezel) twice and also owned the original Batman 116710BLNR. Those watches never really clicked with me because I tended to prefer the brushed oyster bracelet with Glidelock on my Submariners. So, for me, the star of the show on this new reference is the Jubilee bracelet...it has totally transformed this watch. First, I find the Jubilee to be more comfortable than the Oyster and for smaller wrists, the end links drop more quickly from the case making it fit like a dream; Second, and most importantly, the Jubilee distinguishes this GMT from all my other Rolex sport models, including the Submariner. When I owned the GMT on Oyster, it always just felt a bit redundant in my collection. This GMT is something completely different…it wears differently, it adds a bit of flair, and it gives the watch its own unique identity. If you only have one Rolex, then the Oyster would be a great choice for the GMT, but if you own other sport models on Oyster, the GMT on Jubilee has a more distinct personality and adds something completely different to a collection full of Oyster bracelets. I know that I am still squarely in the "honeymoon phase" with this watch but something just feels different. I feel content. I feel like I finally understand what the GMT Master is all about and I am thrilled with it! __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

2 January 2022, 01:24 PM	#3
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,702	Congrats :) __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

2 January 2022, 01:40 PM	#7
DESH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Desh Location: in a car driving Watch: ing the numbers.. Posts: 1,219	Congratulations �� enjoy in good health __________________ Instagram: wristkink

2 January 2022, 01:45 PM	#8
KY.. 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Real Name: Keith Location: California Watch: 60s to 90s Posts: 1,269	Nice pickup there… But I have to admit I would love to see that jubilee bracelet on that Yacht-Master… __________________ Just an admirer/enthusiast of vintage Rolex/Heuer/Zenith/Breitling/Hamilton watches since the 80’s… ”I Do Love The Details, But I Can Choose If I Accept The Flaws…”

2 January 2022, 01:46 PM	#9
mmfbmw "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: OH Posts: 11	Congratulations. I like the Oystersteel more but with your description, I might consider the Jubilee next time. Unfortunatley there is only ONE Rolex AD in the city which made me go to the grey market.

2 January 2022, 01:22 PM	#2
Seddyspaghetti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Uranus Watch: 116500LN Posts: 4,697	Congrats

2 January 2022, 01:28 PM	#4
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,549	Beautiful! A huge congrats!

2 January 2022, 01:31 PM	#5
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,562	Congrats, and a very nice collection there!

2 January 2022, 01:33 PM	#6
kxux 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Jan Location: PA Watch: GMT II Posts: 1,110	Congratulations. You are right that the jubilee bracelet makes the watch wear very differently from oyster bracelet. To me it feels more dressy that way. Still, I’m not 100% sure how I feel about it. I have GMT both the LN on oyster and BLNR on jubilee. I prefer to wear the LN, but that may be because it was my very first Rolex and is associated with big birthday.

2 January 2022, 01:50 PM	#10
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 75,099	Congratulations Charles I agree, the jubilee is definitely the king of comfort and it shows less wear too, which is a bonus

2 January 2022, 01:56 PM	#11
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,537	Congratulations

2 January 2022, 01:58 PM	#12
RolexSimon "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Australia Posts: 1,358	Enjoy - I had one but always wanted the BLRO.

2 January 2022, 02:26 PM	#14
ThePalletFork "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Earth Posts: 287	I agree with you. I actually much prefer the BLNR on jubilee and would still choose jubilee even if it was my only Rolex. If I’m paying over 10k for a watch, I want it to be as unique as possible and have that wrist presence that only the jubilee can provide imo. Very nice choice.

2 January 2022, 02:43 PM	#15
WatchesNBlondes Banned Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: USA Posts: 270	So lucky to get before the increase!

2 January 2022, 02:53 PM	#16
samuel019 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Anthony Location: Triad Watch: Me go broke!!!! Posts: 4,035	Great pickup and collection. Well done Peter D? __________________ Rolex Collection: A few here and there. Just ask

2 January 2022, 03:17 PM	#17
CarlOver "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: US Posts: 2,004	That is nice. Comgratulations.

2 January 2022, 04:05 PM	#18
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,189	Nice work. Great watch.

2 January 2022, 05:38 PM	#19
ikincooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Niki Location: UK Watch: Too many Posts: 715	I agree with everything you’ve said and big congrats on adding this lovely watch to your collection Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 January 2022, 05:45 PM	#21
vipereaper30 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: BMF Location: California USA Watch: FPJ UTC Posts: 2,250	Congrats on your timing and the fine addition. Love it on the jubilee!

2 January 2022, 07:14 PM	#22
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,730	Many congrats, Charles! A superb addition to your collection. Happy New Year!

2 January 2022, 07:40 PM	#23
OG1982 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Ollie Location: UK Watch: Sub, DJ36 & BB54 Posts: 1,672	Congrats OP, this is a fantastic watch and my current favourite Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 January 2022, 08:21 PM	#24
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,533	Big congrats!

2 January 2022, 08:55 PM	#25
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,297	Nice watch. Enjoy.

2 January 2022, 09:27 PM	#26
S.Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Rollie Posts: 740	Congrats and nice collection!

2 January 2022, 09:28 PM	#27
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,569	My thoughts too. I have watches with Oysters so the Jubilee is a refreshing change, very comfortable too. 8 months in, I'm still on honeymoon with my BLRO. Just the one negative thing to say about it: it's a bother to clean in between all those little Jubillee links while doing my soft cloth (polish) routine,..

2 January 2022, 09:31 PM	#28
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,846	Nice! Congrats!

2 January 2022, 09:35 PM	#29
arcampado "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Andrew Location: USA Watch: Too many Posts: 2,396	Congrats OP! That’s a great collection you have. I also agree with you about the jubilee bracelet. It’s a total game changer when compared to the old oyster bracelet with PCLs. Enjoy your new BLNR and wear it in good health

2 January 2022, 09:50 PM	#30
Bigmozza "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Uk Posts: 659	Great pickup just before the price increase, looks really nice on the jubilee congratulations

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