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crazyjazy · 16 November 2017, 09:31 PM

Desperately need your guidance on whether to buy the Black GMT or Batman. I am trading in my Air King which I have had for 9 years. My heart is set on Batman, which I have found (5 - 6 hour round trip drive from my house). However, my local AD includes the first overhaul for free with any purchase. Naturally the local AD doesn’t have Batman, just the Black GMT. Does anyone else think about total cost of ownership or am I overthinking this. I could always trade in the Batman in 7 years for a different/ new model thus negating the overhaul value of the negotiation. Any help you can provide is appreciated. Looking to pull the trigger next Wednesday. Thanks!

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jets · 16 November 2017, 09:36 PM

Get the one you want and don't worry about the free service. It won't be needed for a long time.

MrInternational · 16 November 2017, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jets

Get the one you want and don't worry about the free service. It won't be needed for a long time.

Agreed. You’ll have years of wishing you’d gone with the other one you think you wanted more and then going but I like this one a lot too. Is that worth a free service? I don’t think so. You are paying this much already why skimp on saving a small amount more 5 to 10 years in the future (NPV being much less value today)?

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minute_man · 16 November 2017, 09:41 PM

Get the BLNR

Stevec14 · 16 November 2017, 09:43 PM

Get the one you like most. Won’t need a service for at least 5 years

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BillA · 16 November 2017, 09:46 PM

agree with above

1William · 16 November 2017, 09:50 PM

If the BLNR is the watch you want you should get it. The free service is nice but it could be 10 years or more before it is needed.

brandrea · 16 November 2017, 09:57 PM

I see a black and blue incoming

MaverickMP · 16 November 2017, 10:12 PM

Blnr all the way

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kwingy · 16 November 2017, 10:46 PM

Go for the BLNR - it's value on the grey market is just insane at the moment so you can't lose.

meganfox17 · 16 November 2017, 10:50 PM

The time has come for you to join.....

beshannon · 16 November 2017, 10:53 PM

I chose the BLNR

yannis · 16 November 2017, 10:59 PM

I would get the BLNR.

BLNR Nairobi · 16 November 2017, 11:00 PM

Follow your heart. Both are great GMT variations, but you should always follow your heart. I’d tell you the same thing even if things were flipped.

traf · 16 November 2017, 11:30 PM

Another vote

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WatchOut4It · 16 November 2017, 11:36 PM

BLNR all the way. I love the built-in adventure with the road trip that comes along with this purchase. Are you in the car yet? :-)

joli160 · 17 November 2017, 12:55 AM

Since I am not really a fan of the BLNR go for the LN and buy grey, you'll save lots of cash

watchwatcher · 17 November 2017, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyjazy

or am I overthinking this.

Yes...yes you are. Get the watch you want, which sounds like the BLNR.

Wrist Watcher · 17 November 2017, 01:14 AM

Blnr

Buckeye4life · 17 November 2017, 04:14 AM

Thanks for starting this topic, OP. How easy is it to tell the difference between the LN and the BLNR from about 10 feet away? One of the things I like about the z-blue is that I can see all the dynamics of the dial and seconds hand up-close as the wearer, but to someone talking to me from a few feet away it just looks like a regular steel watch. My only concern with BLNR would be if the blue part of the bezel is obvious/very noticeable a few feet away.

tbonesteak · 17 November 2017, 04:22 AM

Blnr

fatchance · 17 November 2017, 04:49 AM

get the one you want and set aside a bit of money every year for the service. you're going to have to live with the choice you make. might as well be the first choice.

VINK · 17 November 2017, 05:03 AM

Wife gifted BLNR on my 40th Bday. She was instantly sold on its looks! You can't go wrong with it.

jrs146 · 17 November 2017, 05:08 AM

I've owned both and they're each great in their own respect. Have you tried both on to see if one just feels right?

Currently I have the BLNR and the LN has been traded away. I think it's going to stay that way moving forward.

lord91 · 17 November 2017, 05:14 AM

You're over thinking it, get the BLNR you lust after

ny_yeti · 17 November 2017, 05:15 AM

BLNR, hands down!

Nairn1980 · 17 November 2017, 05:33 AM

Blnr......go for it.

polowatch · 17 November 2017, 05:36 AM

batman by a mile.

faz · 17 November 2017, 05:39 AM

There is literally not much difference between BLNR and LN. Just a half blue ceramic and blue GMT hand. If you don't care about those, get the LN.

But...

If you desire a BLNR, and are only settling for a LN simply due to price difference, don't settle and buy the BLNR. The nagging feeling of 'should have bought that' will never leave you alone.

wytrader · 17 November 2017, 05:49 AM

Buy Batman, and everytime you smile because you own the watch you really want put a dollar in a pot. By the time your watch needs the overhaul take the money out of the pot, pay for the overhaul and with the money left in the pot go on vacation.

16 November 2017, 09:31 PM	#1
crazyjazy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indiana Watch: 116710LN Posts: 84	Need help: new 116710LN or 116710 BLNR Desperately need your guidance on whether to buy the Black GMT or Batman. I am trading in my Air King which I have had for 9 years. My heart is set on Batman, which I have found (5 - 6 hour round trip drive from my house). However, my local AD includes the first overhaul for free with any purchase. Naturally the local AD doesn’t have Batman, just the Black GMT. Does anyone else think about total cost of ownership or am I overthinking this. I could always trade in the Batman in 7 years for a different/ new model thus negating the overhaul value of the negotiation. Any help you can provide is appreciated. Looking to pull the trigger next Wednesday. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 November 2017, 09:36 PM	#2
jets "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Mario Location: CANADA Posts: 2,483	Get the one you want and don't worry about the free service. It won't be needed for a long time. __________________ ♛ DJII 116234 · Submariner 126610LV · Yacht Master 42 226659 ✿ Pelagos 25600TN Ω X-33 Speedmaster Skywalker · 1861 Speedmaster Modsukoshi · SMP 2254.50 · SMP 2230.50 NAC · Seamaster 300 166.0324 · Genève 162.037 Seiko SLA033 Willard · SKX007

16 November 2017, 09:41 PM	#4
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,881	Get the BLNR __________________ 2FA Enabled

16 November 2017, 10:53 PM	#12
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I chose the BLNR __________________ 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

16 November 2017, 10:59 PM	#13
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I would get the BLNR. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

16 November 2017, 09:43 PM	#5
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,470	Get the one you like most. Won’t need a service for at least 5 years Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 November 2017, 09:46 PM	#6
BillA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,869	agree with above

16 November 2017, 09:50 PM	#7
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,595	If the BLNR is the watch you want you should get it. The free service is nice but it could be 10 years or more before it is needed.

16 November 2017, 09:57 PM	#8
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,781	I see a black and blue incoming

16 November 2017, 10:12 PM	#9
MaverickMP "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: USA Posts: 353	Blnr all the way Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 November 2017, 10:46 PM	#10
kwingy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,367	Go for the BLNR - it's value on the grey market is just insane at the moment so you can't lose.

16 November 2017, 10:50 PM	#11
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	The time has come for you to join.....

16 November 2017, 11:00 PM	#14
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,141	Follow your heart. Both are great GMT variations, but you should always follow your heart. I’d tell you the same thing even if things were flipped.

16 November 2017, 11:30 PM	#15
traf "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: dave Location: miami Watch: me ride bikes Posts: 1,938	Another vote Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 November 2017, 11:36 PM	#16
WatchOut4It "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CONUS Posts: 726	BLNR all the way. I love the built-in adventure with the road trip that comes along with this purchase. Are you in the car yet? :-)

17 November 2017, 12:55 AM	#17
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,737	Since I am not really a fan of the BLNR go for the LN and buy grey, you'll save lots of cash __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

17 November 2017, 01:14 AM	#19
Wrist Watcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 1,447	Blnr __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV (Hulk) Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO (Pepsi) Rolex Daytona 116500LN (White)

17 November 2017, 04:14 AM	#20
Buckeye4life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Steve Location: Little Rock, AR Watch: Z blue Milgauss Posts: 207	Thanks for starting this topic, OP. How easy is it to tell the difference between the LN and the BLNR from about 10 feet away? One of the things I like about the z-blue is that I can see all the dynamics of the dial and seconds hand up-close as the wearer, but to someone talking to me from a few feet away it just looks like a regular steel watch. My only concern with BLNR would be if the blue part of the bezel is obvious/very noticeable a few feet away. __________________ 2016 Rolex Milgauss 116400GV Z-Blue 2015 Frederique Constant FC715H4S6 Manufacture Moon Phase 2015 Seiko SARG017

17 November 2017, 04:22 AM	#21
tbonesteak "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: New York Watch: me go broke! Posts: 1,657	Blnr

17 November 2017, 04:49 AM	#22
fatchance "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Denver, CO Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 23	get the one you want and set aside a bit of money every year for the service. you're going to have to live with the choice you make. might as well be the first choice.

17 November 2017, 05:03 AM	#23
VINK "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: PA Posts: 2	Wife gifted BLNR on my 40th Bday. She was instantly sold on its looks! You can't go wrong with it.

17 November 2017, 05:08 AM	#24
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	I've owned both and they're each great in their own respect. Have you tried both on to see if one just feels right? Currently I have the BLNR and the LN has been traded away. I think it's going to stay that way moving forward. __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

17 November 2017, 05:14 AM	#25
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: a Rolex duo Posts: 1,969	You're over thinking it, get the BLNR you lust after

17 November 2017, 05:15 AM	#26
ny_yeti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Aaron Location: portland, or Watch: 126610LN Posts: 531	BLNR, hands down!

17 November 2017, 05:33 AM	#27
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Blnr......go for it.

17 November 2017, 05:36 AM	#28
polowatch Banned Join Date: May 2016 Location: US Posts: 44	batman by a mile.

17 November 2017, 05:39 AM	#29
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	There is literally not much difference between BLNR and LN. Just a half blue ceramic and blue GMT hand. If you don't care about those, get the LN. But... If you desire a BLNR, and are only settling for a LN simply due to price difference, don't settle and buy the BLNR. The nagging feeling of 'should have bought that' will never leave you alone. __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

17 November 2017, 05:49 AM	#30
wytrader "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: EU Watch: SD Posts: 583	Buy Batman, and everytime you smile because you own the watch you really want put a dollar in a pot. By the time your watch needs the overhaul take the money out of the pot, pay for the overhaul and with the money left in the pot go on vacation. __________________ 116520 116710LN, 116710BLNR 16600 V NIB, 116660, 116660, 116600, 126600, 126660, 126660, 126603 126610LV

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