Timeless or fad BLNR : GMT Master II

[jrs146]

The day/night bezel is def not a fad. Perhaps in the future Rolex will release another color combination and the "hype" will shift to the new model... and then the price of the discontinued BLNR will skyrocket !


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[WJGESQ]

If a SS Coke GMT appears, Batman dies.

[superstarmar]

Definitely not a fad ... A gorgeous rendering of a GMT
with a bicolor bezel that truly represent Day and Night
distinguishing the difference effectively between am & pm.
Going to be around for awhile...

[Nycturbovr6]

Blnr is a great piece. I don't think any rolex is a fad

[zengineer]

Originally Posted by tamiya

Only if you're lucky enough to live in a country where the sky is blue some countries with eternal smog... they'd be more familiar with Black & Grey

Black and Grey would look pretty awesome actually.

[jazznpool]

Originally Posted by Heff

Fad or not, I will never stop loving my BLNR.


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Me too. In fact, my BLNR has completely hogged my so called watch rotation since I received it earlier in the year.

[Nav01L]

Originally Posted by zengineer

Black and Grey would look pretty awesome actually.

Indeed, I'd buy that - as for the BLNR, how can classic colors in a classic watch be a fad? Beyond me, even if I don't particularly like the black and blue contrast personally. I'm an LN owner from back when that was the only choice. So can't claim I chose that over the BLNR. No less happy with it though and the best is I get to have green lume to match my green hand.

[Recaro18]

BLNR is the next BLRO...

[Onikage]

Not a fad. GMTs have always had day/night colours. The popularity might die down a touch if another two colour option becomes available though. Don't hear much about the Coke C lately. Have people given up on that dream??

[TuckerHorology]

fad

[Analysing You]

Stunning piece and a future classic!

[BLNR Nairobi]

Originally Posted by CRM114

I'm curious why every Sub-lover tries to turn every unrelated thread into a thread about Subs, and how they're supposedly "the best". Is it because almost nobody actually dives with them using their forte' of >300' WR, so therefore there's a constant quest to lay claim to being "the best" at whatever else comes to mind?

Glidelock....wooowheee. Someone please help me, I'm swooning over a massive clasp containing an over-engineered adjustment mechanism for my hyper-sensitive, swelly wrist. Now all someone has to do is invent a shoe with 47 eyelets per side so I can go through the day constantly adjusting my laces for a precise fit according to variations in temperature and humidity. That would be the best invention and most comfortable shoe ever until someone thinks of inventing one with 64 eyelets per side.

[mastersub]

Definitely a modern classic

[offtodd72]

The BLNR is def. not a fad.

[Onikage]

Originally Posted by CRM114

Glidelock....wooowheee. Someone please help me, I'm swooning over a massive clasp containing an over-engineered adjustment mechanism for my hyper-sensitive, swelly wrist. Now all someone has to do is invent a shoe with 47 eyelets per side so I can go through the day constantly adjusting my laces for a precise fit according to variations in temperature and humidity. That would be the best invention and most comfortable shoe ever until someone thinks of inventing one with 64 eyelets per side.

Hats off to you sir. You said what every 5 digit tuna can clasp advocate was thinking, yet won't say.. In fact, I don't think I could have put it anywhere near as good myself. Well done.

[TMore9]

Not a fad... I've had both. While both are beautiful watches, the BLNR has a charm to it you just don't get with the all black.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by DHPSU

I'm pretty sure he said it because he had a black GMT to sell me, not a BLNR.

I would agree.

[Watch This]

I think a classic. Time will tell, no?

[GMT Aviator]

I wouldn't call the BLNR a 'fad', but it probably has been over-hyped somewhat.

I tried both the LN and the BLNR numerous times before I settled on the LN.

As I'm fortunate enough to own a Pepsi, Coke and LN from the 16710 series, I already knew that for a day to day GMT the LN was the way to go for me. The black Bezel gives the watch a classic look I feel which the BLNR just didn't capture to my eye in the same way the multi coloured bezels of the previous models did.

Will the BLNR be a future classic? Maybe. Maybe not. Only time will tell.

As for the bracelet, I changed my GMT bracelet to the sub bracelet right away. Mostly because I didn't like the PCL's on my GMT, (they're fine on my datejust), plus it has the added convenience of the glidelock clasp, which, regardless of what's been said above, is a big improvement over the simple easylink. I don't own a sub and because I have numerous GMT's, likely never will, but the sub bracelet is a masterpiece of engineering form and function in every way, I just wish the clasp cover was a bit more subtle and smaller in size.

[DJRikki]

Originally Posted by WJGESQ

If a SS Coke GMT appears, Batman dies.

Depends what colour you like or if you are just buying the latest fancy item.

[DJRikki]

Originally Posted by zengineer

Black and Grey would look pretty awesome actually.

My dog loves my black and grey BLNR

[BLNR Nairobi]

Originally Posted by WJGESQ

If a SS Coke GMT appears, Batman dies.

Not necessarily. I think a major thing WIS' forget is that as a percentage of watch buyers they are a minority. While there are many people who are WIS', and even more who are enthusiasts (love the brand, but not necessarily WIS), there are even more who are either new buyers or buyers of luxury goods. They care about the brand and its history, but not to the point of knowing what a Pepsi is or what the difference between an oyster, Jubilee and presidential bracelet is. Those are the vast majority of buyers, and their tastes are very personal and based on a sliding scale between taste and purchasing power.

Thus, if a Coke (or a Pepsi) in SS came out, there would be a definite uptick in purchases of the Coke (Pepsi) by WIS and enthusiasts. There is simply too much history for any WIS to not at least consider buying a SS Coke/Pepsi.

But for the majority Rolex buyer ...the buyer would evaluate the SSc Coke, the SSc Pepsi, and the BLNR ...equally! It would boil down purely to (again) taste and purchasing power (in this case more like taste and availability, since Rolex would not be cranking out bushels of any of the three pieces).

The BLNR would not be 'dead.' It would just be a model that most WIS would place below a SSc Coke/Pepsi due to it having a newer legacy/pedigree, but one that would be equally evaluated by the vast majority of Rolex buyers. In the same way that the Submariner Hulk has remained static strength since it (and the BLNR) came out.

[danbrew]

Originally Posted by Devildog

Whislt the glidelock's outer clasp may be longer than that of the GMT, the hinged blade length is the same. I'd aslo argue that the fliplock is a more complicated engineering solution than the glidelock which is, in fact, very simple. the glidelock also offers smaller incremental movements.

Lastly, if your shoes, and laces were manufactured of steel and metal wire, (which doesn't stretch, of course) you would be quite grateful for an adjustment mechanism.

I would add that I actually prefer the SS GMT LN to the SS subs

Amen. I like the glidelock. Do I adjust the lock on mine all the time? No, but every now and again. Maybe it's an age thing - I'm 52 and reasonably fit, but if I spend the day outdoors in the heat, my wrists are gonna swell. Wish all the sports models had a glidelock.

[Pattyb69]

Definitely a timeless fad

[eterna]

Originally Posted by kauebm

Black and dark grey would look good in a bezel.

Don't know about black & grey, but blue & grey looks really nice on the Squale 30 ATMOS Tropic Gmt Ceramic.

[DHPSU]

Well, whatever it is, it is now mine. Came in today, super excited!


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[Devildog]

Originally Posted by DHPSU

Well, whatever it is, it is now mine. Came in today, super excited!


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[jcr847]

Timeless. How is this even a question?

[DHPSU]

Originally Posted by jcr847

Timeless. How is this even a question?

Because of Tourneau salesman. I knew the answer but just wanted to talk about the watch .


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[jcr847]

Originally Posted by DHPSU

Because of Tourneau salesman. I new the answer but just wanted to talk about the watch .


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Fair enough