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Pay M3 · 12 December 2018, 06:53 PM

Give me some feedback guys! GMT LN at MSRP unworn versus a BLNR at 11.5k used. I love both styles but I like to be somewhat unique. Spending 11.5k seems foolish at best to me.

mailman · 12 December 2018, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pay M3

Give me some feedback guys! GMT LN at MSRP unworn versus a BLNR at 11.5k used. I love both styles but I like to be somewhat unique. Spending 11.5k seems foolish at best to me

There's your answer.

iealdrich · 12 December 2018, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pay M3

Give me some feedback guys! GMT LN at MSRP unworn versus a BLNR at 11.5k used. I love both styles but I like to be somewhat unique. Spending 11.5k seems foolish at best to me.

I’d go for the LN. Which one do YOU want? You’ll be paying about $2,000 extra for less than 1 square cm of blue cerachrom and some blue ink on the dial. There will be differing opinions here. Many people have paid the premium and I don’t think they’re foolish- they are going with what they want, at a price the market is willing to pay.

Buy for you, not for the rest of us.

RJRJRJ · 12 December 2018, 07:07 PM

Although I like both, I prefer the LN regardless of price. But this is obviously something you have to decide. If you feel that you're "settling" for the LN and really want the BLNR, you shouldn't settle.

lamnyc · 12 December 2018, 07:10 PM

I have the LN and loves it. I find that the blue is not quite to my liking. Also, I prefer to buy new than used. But it's a matter of personal choice.

Jsimon · 12 December 2018, 07:17 PM

MSRP out of principal then trade if you still want the BLNR and can get it at MSRP

VegasMilgauss · 12 December 2018, 07:21 PM

Ln

oldman2005 · 12 December 2018, 07:24 PM

I prefer LN

Comex5514_ · 12 December 2018, 07:31 PM

It depends what you want. Personally, I would buy BLNR. Yes I know I would pay extra for just a little blue but that's why this watch is so different from the others. If I wanted LN I would just buy a sub, however not everyone has BLNR and that's why it makes it so unique to me.

Uggi · 12 December 2018, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Pay M3

Give me some feedback guys! GMT LN at MSRP unworn versus a BLNR at 11.5k used. I love both styles but I like to be somewhat unique. Spending 11.5k seems foolish at best to me.

Which one would make you feel more unique?
I'm not sure either would have that effect on me.
I prefer the BLNR for what that's worth.

Pay M3 · 12 December 2018, 07:43 PM

I now see why so many of you end up with multiple watches. This is such a slippery slope. The Sub LB has a crazy good price on it right now as well but at 35 years old I feel like it might be too flashy. All this research is starting to make me wonder which one I truly like best and for what reasons.

Yoda_Eating_Pizza · 12 December 2018, 08:02 PM

You've answered your own question. In your case, principle outweighs desire. Get the LN.

ppalasthira · 12 December 2018, 08:50 PM

If you don’t mind paying the premium, get the BLNR.

joli160 · 12 December 2018, 08:54 PM

I'd go for the LN

DP63 · 12 December 2018, 09:02 PM

Hard choice really, if a GMT complication is what you want or need. In saying that though, you seem to have answered your own question.

Spoonage · 12 December 2018, 09:38 PM

I have a BLNR and love it. If I had to dump all my Rolex but one, I would keep the BLNR over my SubC, DaytonaC, and Explorer. I for the life of me don't get paying a "premium" on a relatively new piece, especially on a model that is still in production. Vintage I get, but not new pieces. With the added "premium" some of these watches are asking, there are other watches that can be had that I would be eyeing.

dwjez14 · 12 December 2018, 09:39 PM

Blnr. Me personally the blue just pops so
Much more than the all black. It really makes them look like 2 totally different watches. Blnr may not be new but it should
Still have a decent warrant left which you probably will
Never use anyways. But it is a great feeling to buy new and get a warranty card with your name.

brandrea · 12 December 2018, 09:42 PM

My advice is to put price out of the equation. Choose the watch you really want and then decide if you can afford it. If not, save more till you can.

You will always covet the one you really want

JR16 · 12 December 2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

My advice is to put price out of the equation. Choose the watch you really want and then decide if you can afford it. If not, save more till you can.

You will always covet the one you really want

*Exactly* my thoughts

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lenfried29 · 13 December 2018, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

my advice is to put price out of the equation. Choose the watch you really want and then decide if you can afford it. If not, save more till you can.

You will always covet the one you really want

+1

beshannon · 12 December 2018, 09:47 PM

Which watch do you want more? Jewelry is not a rational purchase.

Since you answered your own question, I think you have your answer.

steeevvvooo · 12 December 2018, 09:58 PM

Personally I prefer the LN. Placed an order/got on list this week in fact.

I like the blue but it stands out too much for me. That said, if you like to stand out, can afford the extra $2k and really want it get the BLNR.

If you want a pop of colour and to be a 2 watch guy... That's opening a can of worms! Older seadweller and pelagos blue for example? Sorry, I know I'm not helping!!

samson66 · 12 December 2018, 10:01 PM

I think you'll eventually tire of the blue. The LN is timeless.

1William · 12 December 2018, 10:07 PM

If the answer is the money you will have to pay for the BLNR then go for the LN. If you want the BLNR then pay and have the watch you want. I think paying over msrp is ok if you really want a watch. I have done it myself and have not regretted it. Many times we get confused about what we want as opposed to what we will pay. Watches are not an investment but it is nice to have a certain amount of liquidity should you want or need to move. Get the BLNR.

Rodrigo082 · 13 December 2018, 04:50 AM

Why you don’t wait few months and probably get an updated BLNR? New movement ;)
I hope the BLNR get updated next year... I would sell mine and get my upgraded

Nikrnic · 13 December 2018, 05:02 AM

I purchased my Blnr at msrp it goes great with my SubC otherwise I would be perfectly happy and love the Ln. I would never have paid over msrp

nch209 · 13 December 2018, 05:08 AM

Too many go after what is perceived as "hot", and I used to do the same. Now, I wear what I like. For me, I always have a 116710LN in the stable, as I feel its the perfect watch for me, and luckily a bargain at today's market prices. Bottom line, buy what you like, not what folks on the innerweb say...

superstarmar · 13 December 2018, 05:10 AM

LN at MSRP...

Bloated BLNR prices are just ridonculous !!!!
I’ve had a BLNR but at a discount a couple of years ago.
As much as I would love a model I would not get it if it
doesn’t make sense ...

Like a BLRO SS $9250 msrp selling at $16/17 K + , really ?

Plenty of others with crazy disposable frivolous cash but that’s
not me ...

SFBAY · 13 December 2018, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

LN at MSRP...

Bloated BLNR prices are just ridonculous !!!!
I’ve had a BLNR but at a discount a couple of years ago.
As much as I would love a model I would not get it if it
doesn’t make sense ...

Like a BLRO SS $9250 msrp selling at $16/17 K + , really ?

Plenty of others with crazy disposable frivolous cash but that’s
not me ...

It sure appears you have frivolous cash to spend! Nice collection!

superstarmar · 13 December 2018, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SFBAY

It sure appears you have frivolous cash to spend! Nice collection!

On what ?

12 December 2018, 06:53 PM	#1
Pay M3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hawaii, US Watch: Tag Aquaracer Posts: 155	Help! GMT LN vs BLNR Give me some feedback guys! GMT LN at MSRP unworn versus a BLNR at 11.5k used. I love both styles but I like to be somewhat unique. Spending 11.5k seems foolish at best to me.

12 December 2018, 08:54 PM	#14
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,737	I'd go for the LN __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

12 December 2018, 09:02 PM	#15
DP63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: DP Location: Scotland Watch: 18078 Posts: 795	Hard choice really, if a GMT complication is what you want or need. In saying that though, you seem to have answered your own question. __________________ 114060 - 116200 - 114300 - 18078

12 December 2018, 09:47 PM	#21
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Which watch do you want more? Jewelry is not a rational purchase. Since you answered your own question, I think you have your answer. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

12 December 2018, 09:58 PM	#22
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,365	Personally I prefer the LN. Placed an order/got on list this week in fact. I like the blue but it stands out too much for me. That said, if you like to stand out, can afford the extra $2k and really want it get the BLNR. If you want a pop of colour and to be a 2 watch guy... That's opening a can of worms! Older seadweller and pelagos blue for example? Sorry, I know I'm not helping!! __________________ Once you aquire your "grail"... then what?!

12 December 2018, 07:07 PM	#4
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,495	Although I like both, I prefer the LN regardless of price. But this is obviously something you have to decide. If you feel that you're "settling" for the LN and really want the BLNR, you shouldn't settle.

12 December 2018, 07:10 PM	#5
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,762	I have the LN and loves it. I find that the blue is not quite to my liking. Also, I prefer to buy new than used. But it's a matter of personal choice.

12 December 2018, 07:17 PM	#6
Jsimon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: London Posts: 157	MSRP out of principal then trade if you still want the BLNR and can get it at MSRP

12 December 2018, 07:21 PM	#7
VegasMilgauss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,030	Ln

12 December 2018, 07:24 PM	#8
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	I prefer LN

12 December 2018, 07:31 PM	#9
Comex5514_ Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: UK Watch: Military Posts: 333	It depends what you want. Personally, I would buy BLNR. Yes I know I would pay extra for just a little blue but that's why this watch is so different from the others. If I wanted LN I would just buy a sub, however not everyone has BLNR and that's why it makes it so unique to me.

12 December 2018, 07:43 PM	#11
Pay M3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hawaii, US Watch: Tag Aquaracer Posts: 155	I now see why so many of you end up with multiple watches. This is such a slippery slope. The Sub LB has a crazy good price on it right now as well but at 35 years old I feel like it might be too flashy. All this research is starting to make me wonder which one I truly like best and for what reasons.

12 December 2018, 08:02 PM	#12
Yoda_Eating_Pizza 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: RJ Location: Hawaii Watch: 252 Posts: 1,266	You've answered your own question. In your case, principle outweighs desire. Get the LN.

12 December 2018, 08:50 PM	#13
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	If you don’t mind paying the premium, get the BLNR.

12 December 2018, 09:38 PM	#16
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,131	I have a BLNR and love it. If I had to dump all my Rolex but one, I would keep the BLNR over my SubC, DaytonaC, and Explorer. I for the life of me don't get paying a "premium" on a relatively new piece, especially on a model that is still in production. Vintage I get, but not new pieces. With the added "premium" some of these watches are asking, there are other watches that can be had that I would be eyeing.

12 December 2018, 09:39 PM	#17
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,381	Blnr. Me personally the blue just pops so Much more than the all black. It really makes them look like 2 totally different watches. Blnr may not be new but it should Still have a decent warrant left which you probably will Never use anyways. But it is a great feeling to buy new and get a warranty card with your name.

12 December 2018, 09:42 PM	#18
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,786	My advice is to put price out of the equation. Choose the watch you really want and then decide if you can afford it. If not, save more till you can. You will always covet the one you really want

12 December 2018, 10:01 PM	#23
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,757	I think you'll eventually tire of the blue. The LN is timeless.

12 December 2018, 10:07 PM	#24
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,595	If the answer is the money you will have to pay for the BLNR then go for the LN. If you want the BLNR then pay and have the watch you want. I think paying over msrp is ok if you really want a watch. I have done it myself and have not regretted it. Many times we get confused about what we want as opposed to what we will pay. Watches are not an investment but it is nice to have a certain amount of liquidity should you want or need to move. Get the BLNR.

13 December 2018, 04:50 AM	#25
Rodrigo082 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 616	Why you don’t wait few months and probably get an updated BLNR? New movement ;) I hope the BLNR get updated next year... I would sell mine and get my upgraded

13 December 2018, 05:02 AM	#26
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	I purchased my Blnr at msrp it goes great with my SubC otherwise I would be perfectly happy and love the Ln. I would never have paid over msrp

13 December 2018, 05:08 AM	#27
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	Too many go after what is perceived as "hot", and I used to do the same. Now, I wear what I like. For me, I always have a 116710LN in the stable, as I feel its the perfect watch for me, and luckily a bargain at today's market prices. Bottom line, buy what you like, not what folks on the innerweb say... __________________ nch209

13 December 2018, 05:10 AM	#28
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	LN at MSRP... Bloated BLNR prices are just ridonculous !!!! I’ve had a BLNR but at a discount a couple of years ago. As much as I would love a model I would not get it if it doesn’t make sense ... Like a BLRO SS $9250 msrp selling at $16/17 K + , really ? Plenty of others with crazy disposable frivolous cash but that’s not me ...

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