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Mrkamir9 · 17 June 2016, 02:08 AM

Hey Fellas! I've been thinking of trying out a 116613LB, but I'd have to get rid of my BLNR. I sold my BLNR once before but recently just scooped another one...I know lol.

I wouldn't be asking for help, but I can't seem to find one to try on. Has anyone made this switch, or own both? Is the Blue too much? I wear a gold wedding ring so I thought it would be nice to have a touch of gold in my collection. I've had a solid gold speedmaster at one point but it was too much gold for me.

As of now I own an AP 15300, BLNR, and a few vintage pieces (seikos, vintage divers, chronos etc). I am also going to get the new Daytona soon, but I'm pretty high on the waiting list so I have a few months.

Thanks in advance!

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jackass266 · 17 June 2016, 02:13 AM

Hope it wont turn out to be a few years if you are pretty high on the waiting list.

Danny83 · 17 June 2016, 02:17 AM

I use to own both at the same time and I liked the Two tone better.

Mrkamir9 · 17 June 2016, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackass266

Hope it wont turn out to be a few years if you are pretty high on the waiting list.

Tell me about it, I was told I was around #9 or #10 so who knows 😒

Mrkamir9 · 17 June 2016, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny83

I use to own both at the same time and I liked the Two tone better.

Thanks!

watchwatcher · 17 June 2016, 04:56 AM

Had both...and they are both great watches. I wouldn't flip the BLNR for it, but would def add. Too much blue? Please...

Mrkamir9 · 17 June 2016, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Had both...and they are both great watches. I wouldn't flip the BLNR for it, but would def add. Too much blue? Please...

I wish it was that easy to just add, but I have this thing called a wife 😬👍🏼

Thanks for your input my friend 👊🏻

AK797 · 17 June 2016, 07:59 AM

You've had the BLNR so try out the Bluesy, summer's coming.

jbenjamin1 · 17 June 2016, 08:41 AM

I have both. 2 different looks really. Both beautiful and wear the same on wrist.

It's a tough call honestly, but the sub stands out more because well gold is gold. Sorry I don't think I helped

toneafficianado · 17 June 2016, 08:43 AM

I flipped a Bluesy C for a Blnr which is a keeper for me. Anything blue is always good!

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Bluside · 17 June 2016, 08:55 AM

I had a TT Bluesy and flipped it for a BLNR. The sub was just too flashy for me. I've never looked back.

Javier2.0t · 17 June 2016, 09:12 AM

Mark, as your friend, do not flip the BLNR. I am not ready to buy it from you yet!! LOL
I prefer the GMT, but I wouldn't turn down a Bluesy. That bezel is beautiful.

watchwatcher · 17 June 2016, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrkamir9

I wish it was that easy to just add, but I have this thing called a wife 😬👍🏼

Thanks for your input my friend 👊🏻

Gotcha.

In that case, I think I would go bluesy over the BLNR...unless you need the travel function.

Good luck with your decision.

anothernewphone · 17 June 2016, 11:21 AM

I just tried on Rolex addict's LB last night, and it's weighing pretty heavy on my mind. One of his buddies is selling a BLNR, and I was convinced that I wanted that!

Still haven't made up my mind.

Trailblazer · 17 June 2016, 11:30 AM

I have both and flipped the blnr and keeping the bluesy. Wears quite similar but bluesy is slightly heftier.

Bluesy is more iconic imo though the blnr has a younger appeal.

Had ever thought of getting the blnr again but the lack of glidelock and PCL deters me from that.

Eric Chan · 17 June 2016, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Had both...and they are both great watches. I wouldn't flip the BLNR for it, but would def add. Too much blue? Please...

My friend Larry said it best here.

I owned both for about a year and felt they made a great pair. Sold the TT LB for a YG LB.

Secretariat · 17 June 2016, 02:08 PM

I have both. For me, the Bluesy is more stunning but the BLNR is more versatile. If I had to choose one, I'd choose the BLNR but it's worth keeping both, especially if you love the color Blue which I do.

Pangit · 17 June 2016, 02:31 PM

I would not sell the BLNR. I have both and think they go great together.

armen34 · 17 June 2016, 03:10 PM

What a tough decision, both great watches.

Mrkamir9 · 17 June 2016, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Javier2.0t

Mark, as your friend, do not flip the BLNR. I am not ready to buy it from you yet!! LOL
I prefer the GMT, but I wouldn't turn down a Bluesy. That bezel is beautiful.

Your wife is a wis if I remember correctly, tell her she can wear it and let's do this...again lol! Thanks buddy, how's the SubC treating ya? 😉

Secretariat · 17 June 2016, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrkamir9

I wish it was that easy to just add, but I have this thing called a wife 😬👍🏼

Thanks for your input my friend 👊🏻

I know how you feel.

RickB8960 · 18 June 2016, 04:06 AM

I have the BLNR now and have been lusting after the Bluesy but don't think
I could ever give up the BLNR. I'm afraid they're too similar and can't seem to pull the trigger on the Bluesy.

Lordofrolex · 18 June 2016, 04:10 AM

Yeah they work. One is a GMT the other is a diver.

roaddog359 · 18 June 2016, 12:29 PM

nuff said!

Mrkamir9 · 18 June 2016, 01:03 PM

Thank you everyone for your input! So, I finally found one to try on today! Unfortunately it was so beat up and polished, but I got to see one. I will say I was blown away. I thought it would have a lot of similarities, but it felt completely different then my BLNR. Now the question is do I wanna let go of my BLNR... And the answer is I'm going to go for it! Who knows maybe after a few weeks I'll decide I made a mistake, but it's a road I wanna take. It's not like I'll have trouble finding one anyways..

Thanks again fellas! Cheers!

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Mrkamir9 · 18 June 2016, 01:05 PM

Oh almost forgot the picture on this beauty...well besides the ridiculous polish job lmao... (Look at the lugs). Sorry about the weird lighting, looked much better!

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DaveJV · 18 June 2016, 01:22 PM

is that the flat blue dial or the sun burst dial? it looks like the flat blue dial.

Mrkamir9 · 18 June 2016, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveJV

is that the flat blue dial or the sun burst dial? it looks like the flat blue dial.

Flat blue, to be honest I didn't love it compared to the sunburst. They had 3 of them, but Ofcourse I only take a picture of the flat one... 😕

Loevhagen · 18 June 2016, 08:35 PM

I have both.

If you buy the 116613LB - and if (underpin if) really like it - my take is that the BLNR renders a bit boring from that point in time and forward.

I love the BLNR, but the after getting the 116613LB - all the SS-models are a bit boring now. And I was sceptic at first buying the 116613LB.

Gerry62 · 18 June 2016, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Loevhagen

I have both.

- all the SS-models are a bit boring now. And I was sceptic at first buying the 116613LB.

same feeling

all my steel have gone .... vanished .....

18 June 2016, 04:10 AM	#23
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	Yeah they work. One is a GMT the other is a diver. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

18 June 2016, 01:05 PM	#26
Mrkamir9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 425	Anyone own a BLNR and 116613LB? Thoughts please! Oh almost forgot the picture on this beauty...well besides the ridiculous polish job lmao... (Look at the lugs). Sorry about the weird lighting, looked much better! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 June 2016, 02:08 AM	#1
Mrkamir9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 425	Anyone own a BLNR and 116613LB? Thoughts please! Hey Fellas! I've been thinking of trying out a 116613LB, but I'd have to get rid of my BLNR. I sold my BLNR once before but recently just scooped another one...I know lol. I wouldn't be asking for help, but I can't seem to find one to try on. Has anyone made this switch, or own both? Is the Blue too much? I wear a gold wedding ring so I thought it would be nice to have a touch of gold in my collection. I've had a solid gold speedmaster at one point but it was too much gold for me. As of now I own an AP 15300, BLNR, and a few vintage pieces (seikos, vintage divers, chronos etc). I am also going to get the new Daytona soon, but I'm pretty high on the waiting list so I have a few months. Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 June 2016, 02:13 AM	#2
jackass266 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Franklin Location: The Netherlands Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 91	Hope it wont turn out to be a few years if you are pretty high on the waiting list.

17 June 2016, 02:17 AM	#3
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,302	I use to own both at the same time and I liked the Two tone better.

17 June 2016, 04:56 AM	#6
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,002	Had both...and they are both great watches. I wouldn't flip the BLNR for it, but would def add. Too much blue? Please...

17 June 2016, 07:59 AM	#8
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	You've had the BLNR so try out the Bluesy, summer's coming.

17 June 2016, 08:41 AM	#9
jbenjamin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jay Location: NY Metropolitan Watch: Many Posts: 741	I have both. 2 different looks really. Both beautiful and wear the same on wrist. It's a tough call honestly, but the sub stands out more because well gold is gold. Sorry I don't think I helped

17 June 2016, 08:43 AM	#10
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	I flipped a Bluesy C for a Blnr which is a keeper for me. Anything blue is always good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 June 2016, 08:55 AM	#11
Bluside 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 3,081	I had a TT Bluesy and flipped it for a BLNR. The sub was just too flashy for me. I've never looked back.

17 June 2016, 09:12 AM	#12
Javier2.0t "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 114060 Posts: 223	Mark, as your friend, do not flip the BLNR. I am not ready to buy it from you yet!! LOL I prefer the GMT, but I wouldn't turn down a Bluesy. That bezel is beautiful.

17 June 2016, 11:21 AM	#14
anothernewphone Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Bill Location: Plymouth Meeting Watch: 116520 Posts: 3,209	I just tried on Rolex addict's LB last night, and it's weighing pretty heavy on my mind. One of his buddies is selling a BLNR, and I was convinced that I wanted that! Still haven't made up my mind.

17 June 2016, 11:30 AM	#15
Trailblazer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Cab Location: A small world Watch: es Posts: 776	I have both and flipped the blnr and keeping the bluesy. Wears quite similar but bluesy is slightly heftier. Bluesy is more iconic imo though the blnr has a younger appeal. Had ever thought of getting the blnr again but the lack of glidelock and PCL deters me from that.

17 June 2016, 02:08 PM	#17
Secretariat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Michael Location: Philippines Posts: 1,730	I have both. For me, the Bluesy is more stunning but the BLNR is more versatile. If I had to choose one, I'd choose the BLNR but it's worth keeping both, especially if you love the color Blue which I do.

17 June 2016, 03:10 PM	#19
armen34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: OC Posts: 1,466	What a tough decision, both great watches.

18 June 2016, 04:06 AM	#22
RickB8960 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Rick Location: Maryland Watch: 126618/DJ41/BLNR.. Posts: 91	I have the BLNR now and have been lusting after the Bluesy but don't think I could ever give up the BLNR. I'm afraid they're too similar and can't seem to pull the trigger on the Bluesy.

18 June 2016, 01:03 PM	#25
Mrkamir9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 425	Thank you everyone for your input! So, I finally found one to try on today! Unfortunately it was so beat up and polished, but I got to see one. I will say I was blown away. I thought it would have a lot of similarities, but it felt completely different then my BLNR. Now the question is do I wanna let go of my BLNR... And the answer is I'm going to go for it! Who knows maybe after a few weeks I'll decide I made a mistake, but it's a road I wanna take. It's not like I'll have trouble finding one anyways.. Thanks again fellas! Cheers! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 June 2016, 01:22 PM	#27
DaveJV "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 42	is that the flat blue dial or the sun burst dial? it looks like the flat blue dial.

18 June 2016, 08:35 PM	#29
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	I have both. If you buy the 116613LB - and if (underpin if) really like it - my take is that the BLNR renders a bit boring from that point in time and forward. I love the BLNR, but the after getting the 116613LB - all the SS-models are a bit boring now. And I was sceptic at first buying the 116613LB.

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