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viper9669 · 13 November 2014, 12:49 PM

Hey guys, will be travelling to Japan to visit my in-laws next Monday for 10 days.

Climate is cold, will be wearing wool gloves and sports jackets, bringing one watch, either BLNR or Exp II Polar.

Which is a better choice guys? Do PCLs get scratches when in contact with wool gloves constantly?

Thanks in advance!!

tkerrmd · 13 November 2014, 12:53 PM

Leaving for NYC in am and going with BLRO so I vote BLNR

Old Expat Beast · 13 November 2014, 01:06 PM

Is it safe to wear a Rolex with wool gloves? Probably.
I wish I was going. Yen is so weak now. Great time to buy Rolex.

SL BRABUS · 13 November 2014, 01:08 PM

BLNR is popular in Japan right now....

So, it got to be the BLNR....

thomaspp · 13 November 2014, 01:12 PM

Have fun!

viper9669 · 13 November 2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Living for NYC in am and going with BLRO so I vote BLNR

Thanks Tom, have a good trip to NYC!

viper9669 · 13 November 2014, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Is it safe to wear a Rolex with wool gloves? Probably.
I wish I was going. Yen is so weak now. Great time to buy Rolex.

Adam you should make a trip over to Japan, its a stone's throw away from Hong Kong!
I might go look at vintage Rolex for this trip.

tkerrmd · 13 November 2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by viper9669

Thanks Tom, have a good trip to NYC!

Well you too

Old Expat Beast · 13 November 2014, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by viper9669

Adam you should make a trip over to Japan, its a stone's throw away from Hong Kong!
I might go look at vintage Rolex for this trip.

I know. I should. I get invited on media trips over there from time to time, and I'm hoping one comes up soon!

Have a great trip. I'd take both, it's so safe there, as you know.

sea-dweller · 13 November 2014, 03:01 PM

Have a great time! Japan is a lovely country.

Nycturbovr6 · 13 November 2014, 03:03 PM

Have a good trip to NYC Tom! I would go with the blnr as well

Chewbacca · 13 November 2014, 03:05 PM

have fun pat.

toneafficianado · 13 November 2014, 03:17 PM

I would vote Polar Exp II [but that's because I have one!]
Great for travelling and non shiny bracelet will get less scratches.

BNA/LION · 13 November 2014, 03:33 PM

Travel safe and I would go with the BLNR.

Eric Chan · 13 November 2014, 03:44 PM

Safe travels, my friend. Love Japan. BLNR would be my choice. Although the Explorer II is not a bad choice for travel too. Enjoy.

T01 · 13 November 2014, 03:50 PM

Blnr

Gaijin · 13 November 2014, 06:49 PM

Patrick, don't know where you are going to be at. Tokyo is Rolex heaven.

viper9669 · 13 November 2014, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Patrick, don't know where you are going to be at. I am down in Kyushu. If you are going to be anywhere near there shoot me a PM for a beer and I'll show you around some watch shops.

Thank you my friend, will definitely PM you if I get some time out in Tokyo for 2 nights and Hamamatsu and Nagoya rest of the trip.

Gaijin · 13 November 2014, 07:12 PM

PM sent.

dogpawss · 13 November 2014, 08:47 PM

If you will visit Tokyo, Hamamatsu and Nagoya, you will not need gloves as these places aren't that cold. Anyway I live in Tokyo and as someone says, this city is Rolex heaven!

travisb · 13 November 2014, 09:41 PM

Enjoy the trip! Cold weather and winter clothes makes me think of the Exp2 in it's element.

AK797 · 13 November 2014, 10:02 PM

Tokyo in winter is cold altho unlike here often sunny. Have a great time Patrick-kun!

Racerdj · 13 November 2014, 10:07 PM

Take your favorite and have a great trip!

viper9669 · 13 November 2014, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dogpawss

If you will visit Tokyo, Hamamatsu and Nagoya, you will not need gloves as these places aren't that cold. Anyway I live in Tokyo and as someone says, this city is Rolex heaven!

Last winter the winds blowing in from the coast in Hamamatsu was cold for me, being from Singapore where its always hot and humid.
The coldest time for me was during my college days in the midwest, Iowa!

bayerische · 13 November 2014, 11:45 PM

Will gloves scratch your watch? Seriously?

Speed · 13 November 2014, 11:52 PM

Two words...

Jack Road! :-)

Enjoy yourself!

Rolex addict · 14 November 2014, 12:37 AM

I saw many BLNR's on the plane from Tokyo to Shanghai, so BLNR. It is very popular in Asia right now.

steve.r · 14 November 2014, 12:54 AM

I think your Polar is the best choice. But I am also bias

Dvenus11 · 14 November 2014, 06:24 AM

BLNR Would Get My Vote

bbressler · 14 November 2014, 07:23 AM

I think I'd make my decision on how casual the rest of your wardrobe is going to be. If the sport coats are dressier and worn with dress trousers and sleek leather shoes, I think BLNR with its PCL's would be a nice fit. If we're talking heavy tweed sport coats with chinos/jeans and boots, then the more rugged Exp2 would look more at home. But either way you can't really go wrong

Enjoy your trip! My wife and I are going to Tokyo soon (my first trip to Asia!) Be sure and post some of your trip highlights when you're back.

13 November 2014, 12:49 PM	#1
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Travelling to Japan on 17th Nov.. Hey guys, will be travelling to Japan to visit my in-laws next Monday for 10 days. Climate is cold, will be wearing wool gloves and sports jackets, bringing one watch, either BLNR or Exp II Polar. Which is a better choice guys? Do PCLs get scratches when in contact with wool gloves constantly? Thanks in advance!!

13 November 2014, 01:12 PM	#5
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13 November 2014, 03:33 PM	#14
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,601	Travel safe and I would go with the BLNR. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

13 November 2014, 03:44 PM	#15
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Safe travels, my friend. Love Japan. BLNR would be my choice. Although the Explorer II is not a bad choice for travel too. Enjoy. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

13 November 2014, 10:07 PM	#23
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Take your favorite and have a great trip! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

13 November 2014, 12:53 PM	#2
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Leaving for NYC in am and going with BLRO so I vote BLNR

13 November 2014, 01:06 PM	#3
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,780	Is it safe to wear a Rolex with wool gloves? Probably. I wish I was going. Yen is so weak now. Great time to buy Rolex.

13 November 2014, 01:08 PM	#4
SL BRABUS "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: U.S.A Watch: Only Rolex & Patek Posts: 3,390	BLNR is popular in Japan right now.... So, it got to be the BLNR....

13 November 2014, 03:01 PM	#10
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Have a great time! Japan is a lovely country.

13 November 2014, 03:03 PM	#11
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Have a good trip to NYC Tom! I would go with the blnr as well

13 November 2014, 03:05 PM	#12
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	have fun pat.

13 November 2014, 03:17 PM	#13
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	I would vote Polar Exp II [but that's because I have one!] Great for travelling and non shiny bracelet will get less scratches.

13 November 2014, 03:50 PM	#16
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Blnr

13 November 2014, 06:49 PM	#17
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	Patrick, don't know where you are going to be at. Tokyo is Rolex heaven.

13 November 2014, 07:12 PM	#19
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,179	PM sent.

13 November 2014, 08:47 PM	#20
dogpawss "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Tokyo Posts: 285	If you will visit Tokyo, Hamamatsu and Nagoya, you will not need gloves as these places aren't that cold. Anyway I live in Tokyo and as someone says, this city is Rolex heaven!

13 November 2014, 09:41 PM	#21
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,402	Enjoy the trip! Cold weather and winter clothes makes me think of the Exp2 in it's element.

13 November 2014, 10:02 PM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	Tokyo in winter is cold altho unlike here often sunny. Have a great time Patrick-kun!

13 November 2014, 11:45 PM	#25
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Will gloves scratch your watch? Seriously? __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

13 November 2014, 11:52 PM	#26
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Two words... Jack Road! :-) Enjoy yourself!

14 November 2014, 12:37 AM	#27
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	I saw many BLNR's on the plane from Tokyo to Shanghai, so BLNR. It is very popular in Asia right now.

14 November 2014, 12:54 AM	#28
steve.r "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: China Watch: ExII & GMT Master Posts: 334	I think your Polar is the best choice. But I am also bias

14 November 2014, 06:24 AM	#29
Dvenus11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Sunny Location: Los Angeles Watch: GMT Master 2 Posts: 941	BLNR Would Get My Vote

14 November 2014, 07:23 AM	#30
bbressler "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Texas Watch: Exp, GMTII, Sub Posts: 1,184	I think I'd make my decision on how casual the rest of your wardrobe is going to be. If the sport coats are dressier and worn with dress trousers and sleek leather shoes, I think BLNR with its PCL's would be a nice fit. If we're talking heavy tweed sport coats with chinos/jeans and boots, then the more rugged Exp2 would look more at home. But either way you can't really go wrong Enjoy your trip! My wife and I are going to Tokyo soon (my first trip to Asia!) Be sure and post some of your trip highlights when you're back.

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