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nick800 · 8 July 2017, 10:34 AM

Obviously some money would have to flow towards the BLRO too, but would you?

The idea has been festering in my mind.

Masteryacht · 8 July 2017, 10:38 AM

I personally would not.

dmash · 8 July 2017, 10:39 AM

Noooooo

Chewbacca · 8 July 2017, 10:39 AM

Depends on how much cash.

Al1969 · 8 July 2017, 10:42 AM

I'd flip those two for the BLRO, as long as the out of pocket $ was reasonable.

dr35mm · 8 July 2017, 10:44 AM

I would for a smurf

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WatchOut4It · 8 July 2017, 10:46 AM

Does white gold mean that much to you? I wouldn't do it, but I haven't gotten the PM craving yet...

eonflux · 8 July 2017, 10:48 AM

I'm not a PM guy, but I can understand why some are
Saw a BLRO in the wild a couple of weeks ago
Looked great
WG has a different look than steel

Would be a decent move if you're trying to reduce the number of watches

That said, my favorite of the GMTs is the BLNR
Love the shade of blue on the bezel

Mystro · 8 July 2017, 10:50 AM

I would not as I could never use a PM for every day. That's my own value system. YRMV

brmeyers · 8 July 2017, 10:51 AM

If you have at least one other Rolex SS watch, yes.
I would not go for BLRO being a one watch watch.
I would miss Rolex SS for certain activities and sporty occasions
and days I am more casual and want sometime more light weight.

nick800 · 8 July 2017, 11:33 AM

If I did this, the BLRO would be my only watch. I've only ever seen pics of one. Never seen it in real life. I like the Pepsi besel, but can't stand the 5 digit bracelets.

AK797 · 8 July 2017, 11:36 AM

I would, and as I use my YG as a daily quite often, I'd have that as a one and only.

zaratewl · 8 July 2017, 11:38 AM

Not really, the fact that WG will brown over time and need to be replated with rhodium to stay shiny is a real turn off for me.

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mannyv11 · 8 July 2017, 11:38 AM

I did something similar for a smurf and slowly building up the collection again. When I get bored I think about trading it in for a few SS pieces and cash by nonce you wear PM it's very hard to go back lol. It's a win win my friend :)

markseattle · 8 July 2017, 11:43 AM

I personally wouldn't, you'd be giving up two great watches for one, plus I like the blue bezel on the BLNR better than the red for everyday wear.

Mark

Hodog16 · 8 July 2017, 12:15 PM

I would for sure. If this is your first PM piece, you will be stepping onto a very slippery slope though

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rebel_1 · 8 July 2017, 12:20 PM

I would do this trade in a second if the BLRO is singing to you. I don't own a WG watch, but the BLRO is singing very loud right now!

locutus49 · 8 July 2017, 12:23 PM

If you love the BLRO then do it. But if you loved it that much, you probably would not be asking us.

BLRO is polarizing as old timers who like the 5 digit Pepsis tend not to like the ceramic or the colors or the fact that it is gold. I personally love it but I never owned the 5 digit model.

SO if you love it, go for it. If you prefer the vintage model try to locate one that will make you happy.

Muzz · 8 July 2017, 12:26 PM

I would without too much thought.

mps354 · 8 July 2017, 12:46 PM

I would...I really like the blro

MCO1 · 8 July 2017, 12:50 PM

I don't believe I would! I don't think I would get that much pleasure out of white gold. It is a shame you couldn't tolerate the 5 digit bracelet part of the time. You could probably have a nice 5 digit pepsi for the the extra money you would have to throw in.

HogwldFLTR · 8 July 2017, 12:50 PM

Absolutely, I like the piece much, much better!!! The BLRO is elegant; the others are brutish, imho.

Etschell · 8 July 2017, 12:55 PM

New or used blro?
If used id only do it for 8 to 9k on top.

dave023 · 8 July 2017, 05:40 PM

I wouldn't. But if you're a one watch guy never planning to sell your BLRO, why not.

GeeRam · 9 July 2017, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick800

Obviously some money would have to flow towards the BLRO too, but would you?

Yes.

Likestheshiny · 9 July 2017, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Not really, the fact that WG will brown over time and need to be replated with rhodium to stay shiny is a real turn off for me.

Rolex white gold is not rhodium-plated.

AK797 · 9 July 2017, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Likestheshiny

Rolex white gold is not rhodium-plated.

Yup, it's "everwhite".

beshannon · 9 July 2017, 09:54 AM

Nope, it is gold with the same movement

locutus49 · 9 July 2017, 09:56 AM

Your comment does not apply. Rolex white gold is solid gold through and through, and has NO plating.

Quote:

Originally Posted by zaratewl

Not really, the fact that WG will brown over time and need to be replated with rhodium to stay shiny is a real turn off for me.

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KDS777 · 9 July 2017, 10:27 AM

How much cash difference though ?

<$5K but no more IMHO.

8 July 2017, 10:34 AM	#1
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,581	Would you flip a SubC and BLNR for a BLRO? Obviously some money would have to flow towards the BLRO too, but would you? The idea has been festering in my mind.

8 July 2017, 10:42 AM	#5
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,638	I'd flip those two for the BLRO, as long as the out of pocket $ was reasonable. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

8 July 2017, 10:44 AM	#6
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	I would for a smurf Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

8 July 2017, 10:50 AM	#9
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,469	I would not as I could never use a PM for every day. That's my own value system. YRMV __________________

8 July 2017, 12:20 PM	#17
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I would do this trade in a second if the BLRO is singing to you. I don't own a WG watch, but the BLRO is singing very loud right now! __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

8 July 2017, 10:38 AM	#2
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 1,006	I personally would not.

8 July 2017, 10:39 AM	#3
dmash Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA <> BKK Posts: 6,160	Noooooo

8 July 2017, 10:39 AM	#4
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Depends on how much cash.

8 July 2017, 10:46 AM	#7
WatchOut4It "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CONUS Posts: 726	Does white gold mean that much to you? I wouldn't do it, but I haven't gotten the PM craving yet...

8 July 2017, 10:48 AM	#8
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,635	I'm not a PM guy, but I can understand why some are Saw a BLRO in the wild a couple of weeks ago Looked great WG has a different look than steel Would be a decent move if you're trying to reduce the number of watches That said, my favorite of the GMTs is the BLNR Love the shade of blue on the bezel

8 July 2017, 10:51 AM	#10
brmeyers "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bryant Location: Florida Watch: ...Your Thoughts Posts: 2,171	If you have at least one other Rolex SS watch, yes. I would not go for BLRO being a one watch watch. I would miss Rolex SS for certain activities and sporty occasions and days I am more casual and want sometime more light weight.

8 July 2017, 11:33 AM	#11
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,581	If I did this, the BLRO would be my only watch. I've only ever seen pics of one. Never seen it in real life. I like the Pepsi besel, but can't stand the 5 digit bracelets.

8 July 2017, 11:36 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	I would, and as I use my YG as a daily quite often, I'd have that as a one and only.

8 July 2017, 11:38 AM	#13
zaratewl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 36	Not really, the fact that WG will brown over time and need to be replated with rhodium to stay shiny is a real turn off for me. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

8 July 2017, 11:38 AM	#14
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,508	I did something similar for a smurf and slowly building up the collection again. When I get bored I think about trading it in for a few SS pieces and cash by nonce you wear PM it's very hard to go back lol. It's a win win my friend :)

8 July 2017, 11:43 AM	#15
markseattle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Northwest Watch: BLNR-Daytona C Posts: 192	I personally wouldn't, you'd be giving up two great watches for one, plus I like the blue bezel on the BLNR better than the red for everyday wear. Mark

8 July 2017, 12:15 PM	#16
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,794	I would for sure. If this is your first PM piece, you will be stepping onto a very slippery slope though .

8 July 2017, 12:23 PM	#18
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	If you love the BLRO then do it. But if you loved it that much, you probably would not be asking us. BLRO is polarizing as old timers who like the 5 digit Pepsis tend not to like the ceramic or the colors or the fact that it is gold. I personally love it but I never owned the 5 digit model. SO if you love it, go for it. If you prefer the vintage model try to locate one that will make you happy.

8 July 2017, 12:26 PM	#19
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	I would without too much thought.

8 July 2017, 12:46 PM	#20
mps354 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: CT Posts: 9,096	I would...I really like the blro

8 July 2017, 12:50 PM	#21
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	I don't believe I would! I don't think I would get that much pleasure out of white gold. It is a shame you couldn't tolerate the 5 digit bracelet part of the time. You could probably have a nice 5 digit pepsi for the the extra money you would have to throw in.

8 July 2017, 12:50 PM	#22
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,669	Absolutely, I like the piece much, much better!!! The BLRO is elegant; the others are brutish, imho. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

8 July 2017, 12:55 PM	#23
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	New or used blro? If used id only do it for 8 to 9k on top. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

8 July 2017, 05:40 PM	#24
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	I wouldn't. But if you're a one watch guy never planning to sell your BLRO, why not.

9 July 2017, 09:54 AM	#28
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	Nope, it is gold with the same movement __________________ 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

9 July 2017, 10:27 AM	#30
KDS777 Banned Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: YYC-GIG Watch: 16618LB Posts: 675	How much cash difference though ? <$5K but no more IMHO.

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