New GMT Master II 126710 BLNR just landed. Pictorial first day and thoughts.

[Mystro]

My new BLNR 2.0 just landed and I had a chance to take some time today between the rain drops and absorb it’s greatness. I don’t want to sound like everybody else but pics don’t do this watch justice. It’s color combo with the sparkling jubilee is a stunner. I will say it’s probably more “bling” than my CHNR.




I first did my unboxing and macro lens review of the entire watch as I removed the stickers. I needed to remove only one link. FYI, I had to use a finer screwdriver than the Panerai one I always use. The screw heads are a bit finer on the jubilee bracelet but the actual pins and threads are the same thickness as what the Submariner uses. It’s a stout bracelet but the head of the screw has been reduced for aesthetic reasons.




The jubilee bracelet is everything everyone said it was. It flows over the wrist in a smooth contour way. It is in fact more comfortable than the oyster. A visual effect of the new Jubilee bracelet is that it plays with the light and shadows more than the oyster making it look more 3D. It sparkles but then has a shadow as the link rolls in. It’s very eye catching even when the sun is not on it.



As I was going over my BLNR I noticed that every crown, bezel mark and dial crown lines up perfectly. Even the lower crown between the “Swiss Made” lines up as if there was a perfect strait line all the way through the watch. I am not this ocd but it certainly the most perfect example I have received from Rolex.



To top it off even the crown is perfectly aligned. I am not sure if Rolex is starting a higher level of quality control on the new models or I just got double lucky??



The crown tube was silky smooth as I unwound the crown to set the new 3238 movement. Winding was smooth as glass just like my last CHNR. I wound it 40 times until I could hear the clutch slip with a faint “tick click”.



Bezel is firm but smooth as it snaps to its next position with no play in any direction. Totally precise. I don’t remember my CHNR feeling this exact. The tolerance between the turning bezel and case is so close I almost cant see any space between. That is also better than I remember.






The way the jubilee endlings transition seamlessly into the case. I don’t recall ever seeing Rolex do a better job at this. Tolerances are unbelievably small. It’s almost like the bracelet top endlink and the case are permanently attached. The polished center section appears to practically touch the bezel. That is excellent attention to detail and superior fit and finish.
When the weather clears up more I will get some more pics but as of now the watch is very hard to capture it’s full glory.

[BatmanFan]

Congrats! I got mine last week!

[Odie-r]

Congrats on your new BLNR. Its a beauty.

[samcarlos]

Congrats, I don't think i have seen a nicer photo of the BLNR Jubilee.

[Number3]

Insanely good looking piece. Congrats.

[Manu74]

Congrats!
Nice story and great pics.
Enjoy the Batgirl!

[Shdrolex]

Congratulations!! Thise pics especially with your puppy in it just awesome. Enjoy the watch.!!


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[AJM914]

Congrats great pics!

[KaVo8]

Enjoy your new grail in good health! Stunning photos.


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[BT1985]

Looks great. Compliments your dogs eye. Congrats!


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[rolexgiants]

Beautiful watch! Wear that batgirl in the best of health!

[tie219]

Nice shots and congrats on the incoming!

[Laszlo]

Incredible watch!! Big congrats.

[justjay82]

Beauty. Enjoy it!

[dori]

Love the post and the way you write. Poetic for real


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[ddubb]

Is that an Australian Shepherd in the background?

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by ddubb

Is that an Australian Shepherd in the background?

Thanks everyone.

I have two Shetland Sheepdogs ( shelties )


Wrist presence is a rock star yet it’s also so comfortable. So far I would say it’s the most comfortable Rolex or any bracelet watch I have ever owned in 30 years. The Breitling pilot bracelet is close to the comfort if that helps. It rolls and follows your wrist like a belt. I needed to post a interior bracelet pic.

[pkincy]

Watch it. Your Pup is looking at that watch with desire in his heart.

[Yoda_Eating_Pizza]

Congrats

And I was beginning to wonder when the cigar would make its appearance.

[DJTOSUB]

Congrats! Nice pics.

[ap1]

Grats. Can’t wait to hear which you like better, chnr or blnr

[Collector2019]

Stunning... wear it in good health


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[rmlovett1]

Love the jubilee! Congratulations!

[Starhutch]

Awesome, great shots!

[Bladeshot]

Beautiful! And the crown lines up! Wow. I rarely get one of those.

[othertbone]

Nice one!

[Tenebris Equum]

Congrats! The Batgirl is really starting to grow on me.

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[marcusp23]

Great pics! Congrats!

[Nikrnic]

Congrats to you! I have a Blnr and 6 others all on oyster and your making me want to try a jubilee next time. My Zblue crown lines upward but it's just the luck of the draw although I've heard they all line up on Day Dates, I could be wrong, NBD Enjoy that Beauty !!..

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[Rolexxus]

Absolute beauty ��������