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J-E · 29 August 2017, 08:52 PM

i dont like the looks of it but hate is too much

WEST HAM ROLEX · 29 August 2017, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RW16610

Lots to like about all of the GMT models but this one's my favourite!

My main wear,,,great pic
Although I love the BLNR the LN black is my favourite

WEST HAM ROLEX · 29 August 2017, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

I don't know anyone who "hates" it.

I get one why some (including myself) like the BLNR or pepsi more. Definitely does not mean I don't like the LN.

I think it's a fantastic watch.

Yes agree,,
Even though I love the BLNR I don't know anyone that dislikes the standard black...

Quicksilver · 29 August 2017, 09:00 PM

I love my LN and prefer it to the BLNR.

For me a GMT should either be Pepsi, Black or Coke (in that order). The BLNR just does not look right to me. Call me old fashioned (I am) but the blue and black does not look like a traditional GMT to me. The BLNR is a trade off as it was the easiest colour combo for Rolex to do on ceramic ( the Pepsi is far harder to get right on ceramic and many bezels are rejected leading to greater cost through wastage which is why it's only offered on a high cost white gold model).

The LN has a more traditional look to me and is just elegant and refined. One of my favourite watches ever.

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beshannon · 29 August 2017, 09:05 PM

What hate?

Xxmikeyb · 29 August 2017, 09:11 PM

For me. I'd had always wanted a GMT Master. When I bought one. I didn't care if the GMT hand or one line of text was green. They were a bonus! The GMT was always for me. The newer features of the trip lock crown and PCL's are exceptional as well. I tried the BLNR and didn't like the bezel or blue GMT hand.

I really find the GMT function useful as well and it saves me looking up the time in th UK on the "dumb" phone.

playmore009 · 29 August 2017, 09:20 PM

Love it as my one and only.

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ras47 · 30 August 2017, 12:34 AM

But the colored bezel dates from 1956. And it's the original concept. I personally like the black bezel. It's my second choice behind Pepsi. But the colored bezel, representing daylight/night, adds something extra.

Stevec14 · 30 August 2017, 12:41 AM

Yes, as mentioned some think the GMT should have the bi-colour. In the ceramic I have the LN as the BLNR didn't do anything for me personally. I love it. I actually like the bit of bling with the pcl's and the bezel. Love the older GMT's, but have a 5 digit sub LV for a bit of variety.

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avilhena · 30 August 2017, 12:47 AM

I really enjoy wearing mine

DavidUK · 30 August 2017, 01:03 AM

Couldn't one say the green hand and text are a more positive colour than red?

I'm guessing it's more to do with Rolex's "colour" being green, but red spells danger and green "good to go" for me.

I'd have chosen black or maybe coke. Pepsi is a young man's mix, and BLNR does nothing for me.

Benjamin Choi · 30 August 2017, 01:15 AM

it's not black. the bezel is a mirror chrome finish. yuck.

RW16610 · 30 August 2017, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WEST HAM ROLEX

My main wear,,,great pic
Although I love the BLNR the LN black is my favourite

Thanks! Hard not to like them all, really

Wenga · 30 August 2017, 02:03 PM

We did a survey on the danish forum , and people was divided equaly between the blnr and the ln , i have the blnr , but i should choose one watch for life , i hope not , it would be the ln.

Wenga · 30 August 2017, 02:04 PM

Hmm maybe i should pick it up from the bank box ?

Ruud Van Driver · 30 August 2017, 02:15 PM

I think if I could turn the clock back, I'd go for the LN instead of my BLNR.

I've not seen anyone refer to the LN with 'hate' either. Strange thread...................

CRM114 · 30 August 2017, 03:28 PM

I've never heard of any "hate" towards it LN GMTs. They've been around and selling for 45 years, since 1972.

If it seems more people opt for a bi-color bezel GMT it's probably because that is the classic feature-look that came on the original design in 1954.

jimtoronto · 30 August 2017, 03:37 PM

I like the black one. The Coke dial is the prettiest tho.

hambone1983 · 30 August 2017, 03:59 PM

Bezels are decorations 99% of the time these days, something to coordinate with the mini ship anchor bracelet. So people are paying a $1500 premium to get a little blue in there.

uncle_paul_hargis · 3 September 2017, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by archangelfire

I don't think it is "hated". It's just that if possible, people will spring for the BLNR which in my opinion looks better.

Ya I think it's perhaps more exciting, but at anywhere between $1,500-$2,000 more, I don't know... both are amazing.

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diverdoug · 3 September 2017, 01:55 PM

Black bezel GMT looks especially nice surrounding a green dial

Runnin' Rebel · 3 September 2017, 06:09 PM

Very hated. To much green

Don't get me started on why Rolex greened out the 116713 !!

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BNABOD · 3 September 2017, 11:03 PM

I like this one....just different model

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29 August 2017, 09:00 PM	#34
Quicksilver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: David Location: London+Guangzhou Watch: ing watches Posts: 2,603	I love my LN and prefer it to the BLNR. For me a GMT should either be Pepsi, Black or Coke (in that order). The BLNR just does not look right to me. Call me old fashioned (I am) but the blue and black does not look like a traditional GMT to me. The BLNR is a trade off as it was the easiest colour combo for Rolex to do on ceramic ( the Pepsi is far harder to get right on ceramic and many bezels are rejected leading to greater cost through wastage which is why it's only offered on a high cost white gold model). The LN has a more traditional look to me and is just elegant and refined. One of my favourite watches ever. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex Sea Dweller 116600, GMT Master II 16710 (Pepsi) and 116710 BLNR, Daytona 116500LN, Submariner 14060M.

29 August 2017, 09:05 PM	#35
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	What hate? __________________ 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

29 August 2017, 09:11 PM	#36
Xxmikeyb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Mikey Location: Wellington Watch: 116710LN Posts: 129	For me. I'd had always wanted a GMT Master. When I bought one. I didn't care if the GMT hand or one line of text was green. They were a bonus! The GMT was always for me. The newer features of the trip lock crown and PCL's are exceptional as well. I tried the BLNR and didn't like the bezel or blue GMT hand. I really find the GMT function useful as well and it saves me looking up the time in th UK on the "dumb" phone. __________________ When you are in a minority of one, the truth is still the truth.

30 August 2017, 12:34 AM	#38
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	But the colored bezel dates from 1956. And it's the original concept. I personally like the black bezel. It's my second choice behind Pepsi. But the colored bezel, representing daylight/night, adds something extra. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

30 August 2017, 12:47 AM	#40
avilhena "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,137	I really enjoy wearing mine __________________ Once you wear the crown, you can never go down.

29 August 2017, 08:52 PM	#31
J-E "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 168	i dont like the looks of it but hate is too much

29 August 2017, 09:20 PM	#37
playmore009 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Shawn Location: Boston, MA Watch: GMT IIc, LVc Posts: 737	Love it as my one and only. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 August 2017, 12:41 AM	#39
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,470	Yes, as mentioned some think the GMT should have the bi-colour. In the ceramic I have the LN as the BLNR didn't do anything for me personally. I love it. I actually like the bit of bling with the pcl's and the bezel. Love the older GMT's, but have a 5 digit sub LV for a bit of variety. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 August 2017, 01:03 AM	#41
DavidUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Leicestershire UK Posts: 697	Couldn't one say the green hand and text are a more positive colour than red? I'm guessing it's more to do with Rolex's "colour" being green, but red spells danger and green "good to go" for me. I'd have chosen black or maybe coke. Pepsi is a young man's mix, and BLNR does nothing for me.

30 August 2017, 01:15 AM	#42
Benjamin Choi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 237	it's not black. the bezel is a mirror chrome finish. yuck.

30 August 2017, 02:03 PM	#44
Wenga "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Denmark Posts: 60	We did a survey on the danish forum , and people was divided equaly between the blnr and the ln , i have the blnr , but i should choose one watch for life , i hope not , it would be the ln.

30 August 2017, 02:04 PM	#45
Wenga "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Denmark Posts: 60	Hmm maybe i should pick it up from the bank box ?

30 August 2017, 02:15 PM	#46
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I think if I could turn the clock back, I'd go for the LN instead of my BLNR. I've not seen anyone refer to the LN with 'hate' either. Strange thread................... __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

30 August 2017, 03:28 PM	#47
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	I've never heard of any "hate" towards it LN GMTs. They've been around and selling for 45 years, since 1972. If it seems more people opt for a bi-color bezel GMT it's probably because that is the classic feature-look that came on the original design in 1954.

30 August 2017, 03:37 PM	#48
jimtoronto "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Toronto Posts: 9	I like the black one. The Coke dial is the prettiest tho.

30 August 2017, 03:59 PM	#49
hambone1983 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Rick Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,292	Bezels are decorations 99% of the time these days, something to coordinate with the mini ship anchor bracelet. So people are paying a $1500 premium to get a little blue in there.

3 September 2017, 01:55 PM	#51
diverdoug Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Florida Watch: YG GMT/blue Sky-D Posts: 529	Black bezel GMT looks especially nice surrounding a green dial

3 September 2017, 06:09 PM	#52
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	Very hated. To much green Don't get me started on why Rolex greened out the 116713 !! Sent from my iPad while on the beach __________________ ♛

3 September 2017, 11:03 PM	#53
BNABOD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: USA Posts: 663	I like this one....just different model Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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