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RollieWrist · 30 April 2019, 08:08 AM

Hi everyone, I'm new to TRF, but wanted to ask the vets a question. I have not been fortunate enough to get the call for the high demand SS GMTs except the LN. I wanted to know if anyone already owns the BLRO and are on the waitlist for the new BLNR?

I like both watches and I'm on the "waitlist" for both right now, but I'm wondering if they are too similar to own both? I love my LN, but would probably part ways with it if I got the call for the BLRO or BLNR.

PatronMTL · 30 April 2019, 08:13 AM

I think the old Batman or LN with oyster is a better compliment to the blro on jubilee.

VanAdian · 30 April 2019, 08:45 AM

I sold my BLNR to get the BLRO. The only thing that ever “bothered “ me about the BLNR were the PCLs. I would have preferred the sportier look of brushed centre links with that bezel colour scheme. Aesthetically the new BLNR is not an improvement on the last version in this regard. The BLRO seems to belong on the jubilee- plus it was on it first.

Macnavara · 30 April 2019, 09:01 AM

Ive got a blro and an oyster blnr....as ungrateful as it sounds i think both are very over hyped and to be honest the LN is way classier...ive had 5 of them...every time i sell one thinking i wanted something so much more interesting i end up lusting after its simple sporty elegance....youll miss it when the novelty of a splash of colour wears off.... at the moment my go to watch every day seems to be my sub LN

RollieWrist · 30 April 2019, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macnavara

Ive got a blro and an oyster blnr....as ungrateful as it sounds i think both are very over hyped and to be honest the LN is way classier...ive had 5 of them...every time i sell one thinking i wanted something so much more interesting i end up lusting after its simple sporty elegance....youll miss it when the novelty of a splash of colour wears off.... at the moment my go to watch every day seems to be my sub LN

You may be right. I really like the LN esp with the Oyster bracelet.

Btw, would you mind introducing me to your AD?

AJMarcus · 30 April 2019, 09:39 AM

Not me. BLNR never did it for me. The blue and the black just don’t compliment each other imo. Pepsi is pure cool.

broham84 · 30 April 2019, 10:36 AM

Nope, never liked the BLNR, turned down multiple offers from ADs throughout the years. I'd much rather have a 116710LN or a plain jane datejust 36 than a BLNR.

joli160 · 30 April 2019, 07:14 PM

I would not wear the BLNR if it was given to me, the BLRO on jubilee now that's a watch

DoctorA · 30 April 2019, 09:19 PM

I have Pepsi and the “old” Batman, with no interest what so ever in the new Batman!

grimps · 30 April 2019, 09:39 PM

Ive got the Pepsi and Batman and will be getting the new 2019 Batman this week hopefully

windhover · 30 April 2019, 09:42 PM

I think a Pepsi jubilee and Batman oyster is a good mix.

Can swap the brackets too!

brandrea · 30 April 2019, 09:42 PM

I owned the BLNR for a short period in 2016 and I just never bonded with it.

Now the Pepsi ... that's another story

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socalwatchcollector · 30 April 2019, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

I owned the BLNR for a short period in 2016 and I just never bonded with it.

Now the Pepsi ... that's another story

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Looks like true love!

Laglag · 30 April 2019, 11:33 PM

i sold my Batman to buy the Pepsi, now i'm waiting for the new Batman , but will definitely miss the Oyster Bracelet

Frits1980 · 30 April 2019, 11:46 PM

I have the BLRO and i'm first on the list for new BLNR which should land shortly. Never picked up/realy liked the old BLNR but i do like the jubilee on the BLRO so got my name on the list once it was released.

Waiting for the new BLNR and a black Daytona and im done (12 Rolex). Maybe cash out and swap a bunch for Patek (dress) and Lange. Kind of in a none-Rolex fase:)

InitialAndPitch · 30 April 2019, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatronMTL

I think the old Batman or LN with oyster is a better compliment to the blro on jubilee.

I’m starting to come to that conclusion. I think two Jubilees might be the issue rather than the watch. However you are laying down hard earned on one extra colour.

rmlovett1 · 30 April 2019, 11:58 PM

Have owned the BLNR in the past....beautiful watch, while the blue/black insert is nice, it just blended a bit too much for me. Just was dark most of the time, (IMO) so I’d choose the LN / BLRO combo if I were going to have both SS GMT’s. For me the blue/red bezel insert is an outstanding SS or WG version of the GMT. If I were to pair another GMT to go with the BLRO, it’d be YG or TT

tng11 · 1 May 2019, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatronMTL

I think the old Batman or LN with oyster is a better compliment to the blro on jubilee.

Agreed. I have both and think they complement each other very well.

While I think the Jubilee looks pretty good on the BLNR, I think it looks better on the Pepsi. Both pieces are sufficiently distinct to have both in the collection with the bracelet and bezel difference. I'm not sure I would be able to justify the new BLNR if I only owned the BLRO.

zjd168 · 1 May 2019, 01:54 AM

Oyster BLNR + Blro is the way to go.

Actually I hope both are oyster

RollieWrist · 1 May 2019, 06:52 AM

This is a tough call. Still not sure what I would actually do if I got the call for both (new BLNR & BLRO). I guess it would be good problem to have lol.

Majority of guys seem to say they would go with the old BLNR or LN on Oyster bracelet and BLRO. I checked all ADs in my local market and they will not receive any new inventory of the old BLNR.

mlb356 · 1 May 2019, 06:58 AM

I think the BLNR is best suited for the oyster bracelet. I happen to like the PCLs. Will be curious to see what the new Batman looks like but I have the BLRO so will skip on the new model.

GMT Aviator · 1 May 2019, 07:02 AM

I can see why the BLNR has such a following, I can, but my choice of the two when it came to decision time was the LN. I just couldn’t find the love for the Batman’s Bezel colour combo, but thats probably because I spent years wearing the 5 digits in Pepsi, Coke and LN before the ceramics even appeared. The BLNR seemed like such a drastic departure from the traditional GMT colours that to my eyes it just looked all wrong, and I still see it that way. That’s not to say it isn’t a great watch though but I really can’t understand the madness behind the prices it commands outside of the AD’s. That really is hype to the extreme.

Calatrava r · 1 May 2019, 07:03 AM

Have the Pepsi, not really a fan of the Batman. Colors do not work for me.

Navarino · 1 May 2019, 07:29 AM

I have the original BLNR and am eagerly waiting for a BLRO. I have no interest in swapping out my current BLNR for the new one.

30 April 2019, 08:08 AM	#1
RollieWrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Eastern Time Zone Watch: GMT Master II LN Posts: 34	Anyone Already Own GMT Pepsi and Want New Batman? Hi everyone, I'm new to TRF, but wanted to ask the vets a question. I have not been fortunate enough to get the call for the high demand SS GMTs except the LN. I wanted to know if anyone already owns the BLRO and are on the waitlist for the new BLNR? I like both watches and I'm on the "waitlist" for both right now, but I'm wondering if they are too similar to own both? I love my LN, but would probably part ways with it if I got the call for the BLRO or BLNR.

30 April 2019, 08:13 AM	#2
PatronMTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Montreal Posts: 433	I think the old Batman or LN with oyster is a better compliment to the blro on jubilee. __________________ BLNR (gone) - SS YMII (blue hands , gone) - TT SD43

30 April 2019, 08:45 AM	#3
VanAdian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: WA, USA Watch: DSOTM Posts: 588	I sold my BLNR to get the BLRO. The only thing that ever “bothered “ me about the BLNR were the PCLs. I would have preferred the sportier look of brushed centre links with that bezel colour scheme. Aesthetically the new BLNR is not an improvement on the last version in this regard. The BLRO seems to belong on the jubilee- plus it was on it first. __________________ DSOTM - Railmaster - JLC DuoFace - Pelagos LHD - Sinn 556 "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." - B. Russell

30 April 2019, 09:01 AM	#4
Macnavara "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,357	Ive got a blro and an oyster blnr....as ungrateful as it sounds i think both are very over hyped and to be honest the LN is way classier...ive had 5 of them...every time i sell one thinking i wanted something so much more interesting i end up lusting after its simple sporty elegance....youll miss it when the novelty of a splash of colour wears off.... at the moment my go to watch every day seems to be my sub LN __________________ Exp2 \| Exp1 \| BLNR \| SD43 \| DSSD \| 16710 \| Ak \| 116505 \| 116610 \| 16610 \| 16700 \| Yacht-Master \| 116710 LN \| 126710 BLRO mk1 & mk2 \| 116500LN \| 126610LN \| 126710 GRNR

30 April 2019, 07:14 PM	#8
joli160 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,959	I would not wear the BLNR if it was given to me, the BLRO on jubilee now that's a watch __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

30 April 2019, 09:39 AM	#6
AJMarcus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: AJ Location: USA Watch: Swiss Posts: 5,253	Not me. BLNR never did it for me. The blue and the black just don’t compliment each other imo. Pepsi is pure cool.

30 April 2019, 10:36 AM	#7
broham84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 610	Nope, never liked the BLNR, turned down multiple offers from ADs throughout the years. I'd much rather have a 116710LN or a plain jane datejust 36 than a BLNR.

30 April 2019, 09:19 PM	#9
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,555	I have Pepsi and the “old” Batman, with no interest what so ever in the new Batman! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

30 April 2019, 09:39 PM	#10
grimps "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: England Posts: 1,420	Ive got the Pepsi and Batman and will be getting the new 2019 Batman this week hopefully

30 April 2019, 09:42 PM	#11
windhover "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 35	I think a Pepsi jubilee and Batman oyster is a good mix. Can swap the brackets too!

30 April 2019, 09:42 PM	#12
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,605	I owned the BLNR for a short period in 2016 and I just never bonded with it. Now the Pepsi ... that's another story Sent from my SM-G960W using Tapatalk

30 April 2019, 11:33 PM	#14
Laglag "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: France Posts: 65	i sold my Batman to buy the Pepsi, now i'm waiting for the new Batman , but will definitely miss the Oyster Bracelet

30 April 2019, 11:46 PM	#15
Frits1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 600	I have the BLRO and i'm first on the list for new BLNR which should land shortly. Never picked up/realy liked the old BLNR but i do like the jubilee on the BLRO so got my name on the list once it was released. Waiting for the new BLNR and a black Daytona and im done (12 Rolex). Maybe cash out and swap a bunch for Patek (dress) and Lange. Kind of in a none-Rolex fase:)

30 April 2019, 11:58 PM	#17
rmlovett1 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,727	Have owned the BLNR in the past....beautiful watch, while the blue/black insert is nice, it just blended a bit too much for me. Just was dark most of the time, (IMO) so I’d choose the LN / BLRO combo if I were going to have both SS GMT’s. For me the blue/red bezel insert is an outstanding SS or WG version of the GMT. If I were to pair another GMT to go with the BLRO, it’d be YG or TT

1 May 2019, 01:54 AM	#19
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	Oyster BLNR + Blro is the way to go. Actually I hope both are oyster

1 May 2019, 06:52 AM	#20
RollieWrist "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Eastern Time Zone Watch: GMT Master II LN Posts: 34	This is a tough call. Still not sure what I would actually do if I got the call for both (new BLNR & BLRO). I guess it would be good problem to have lol. Majority of guys seem to say they would go with the old BLNR or LN on Oyster bracelet and BLRO. I checked all ADs in my local market and they will not receive any new inventory of the old BLNR.

1 May 2019, 06:58 AM	#21
mlb356 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 166	I think the BLNR is best suited for the oyster bracelet. I happen to like the PCLs. Will be curious to see what the new Batman looks like but I have the BLRO so will skip on the new model.

1 May 2019, 07:02 AM	#22
GMT Aviator 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,323	I can see why the BLNR has such a following, I can, but my choice of the two when it came to decision time was the LN. I just couldn’t find the love for the Batman’s Bezel colour combo, but thats probably because I spent years wearing the 5 digits in Pepsi, Coke and LN before the ceramics even appeared. The BLNR seemed like such a drastic departure from the traditional GMT colours that to my eyes it just looked all wrong, and I still see it that way. That’s not to say it isn’t a great watch though but I really can’t understand the madness behind the prices it commands outside of the AD’s. That really is hype to the extreme.

1 May 2019, 07:03 AM	#23
Calatrava r 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,799	Have the Pepsi, not really a fan of the Batman. Colors do not work for me.

1 May 2019, 07:29 AM	#24
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	I have the original BLNR and am eagerly waiting for a BLRO. I have no interest in swapping out my current BLNR for the new one.

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