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Tom808 · 18 January 2018, 08:20 AM

Hi,

Just recently bought a GMT BLNR when I stopped by my AD right before Christmas. It wasn't on my radar since I have the GMT LN but sorta got caught up in the hype (lack of SS watches) and decided to purchase it thinking it will grow on me. Well since then it's been sitting in the box in the safe with all the stickers still on.

Thinking of selling it but still thinking it might grow on me one day and will regret selling it.

Please talk some sense into me!!!

Tom

sensui · 18 January 2018, 08:24 AM

I think you threw sense out the window when you bought a modern Rolex (non SS Daytona) to keep stickers on and sit in the safe.....At this point I would move on and sell it to someone who's going to wear it. Everyone would be happier.

DoctorA · 18 January 2018, 08:26 AM

Are you looking for some sense or looking for “interested” folks to contact you??!!

Tom808 · 18 January 2018, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

Are you looking for some sense or looking for “interested” folks to contact you??!!

Not the case. If it was, I would have posted in the "for sale" section.
And if I did decide to sell it, I would not be interested in a couple hundred $$ profit...

Just looking to see if anyone warmed up to it after awhile.

worldfamoussam · 18 January 2018, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom808

Not the case. If it was, I would have posted in the for sale section.
Just looking to see if anyone warmed up to it after awhile.

I just did the same thing with an SS sub. Traded it immediately after I couldn’t return it. Got something that made me happy instead. If you don’t smile immediately, let it go!

watchwatcher · 18 January 2018, 09:06 AM

Take some time and do some reflection. Do you want two GMT's? Do you prefer one over the other? There's no rush, take your time with it. Every now and then get the BLNR out of the safe and put it on (around the house). Then do the same with the LN.

When your head is clear and you know what you want...make your move.

bmrisko · 18 January 2018, 09:09 AM

IMHO, I get where you're coming from. I have the GMT LN as well and the BLNR has never been on my radar...it does nothing for me, although I know I'm in the minority by a long-shot.

lhawli · 18 January 2018, 09:21 AM

How do you expect it to grow on you if you have it in the box in a safe?

Get it out, wear and and move your LN!

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jrs146 · 18 January 2018, 09:28 AM

It’s not growing on you because it’s literally not on you. Get it out of the safe and spend some time bonding with it. Unless your only concern is resale worst case scenario after you wear it and it’s no longer BNIB you will still make out just fine if you choose to sell.

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GFONG · 18 January 2018, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lhawli

How do you expect it to grow on you if you have it in the box in a safe?

Get it out, wear and and move your LN!

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This

Watch This · 18 January 2018, 10:20 AM

I sold my first one and regretted it. Bought another one. Don't make the same mistake.

brandrea · 18 January 2018, 10:25 AM

Funny, but I kind of felt the same way when I bought mine last year.

It lasted 6 months, and I sold it

Tom808 · 18 January 2018, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Funny, but I kind of felt the same way when I bought mine last year.

It lasted 6 months, and I sold it

Any regrets?

Wobbly · 18 January 2018, 10:27 AM

Here in the U.K., we visit the AD, have a chat, put our names down on the list and wait and wait for BLNR. And you just turn up, and buy one

and then sell it because you don't like it

Tom808 · 18 January 2018, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrs146

It’s not growing on you because it’s literally not on you. Get it out of the safe and spend some time bonding with it. Unless your only concern is resale worst case scenario after you wear it and it’s no longer BNIB you will still make out just fine if you choose to sell.

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LOL So true but it's in the safe with all my other watches since I was away on vacation. Might go get it this week.

Tom

SeaDweller50 · 18 January 2018, 10:30 AM

Don’t peel the stickers off unless you are very sure you’ll keep it.

Tom808 · 18 January 2018, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wobbly

Here in the U.K., we visit the AD, have a chat, put our names down on the list and wait and wait for BLNR. And you just turn up, and buy one

and then sell it because you don't like it

I do have a really good relationship with the AD having bought tons of watches from them. It was in the back and not on display. I normally swing by once in awhile and ask what they got in the back.

ALF61 · 18 January 2018, 10:33 AM

That is called compulsive buyer disease. Once you have it the apetite dies down. I went through the same ordeal a while ago but never bought it because the AD did not have it and I was thankful. You are not alone--tons of BLNR´s trying to be sold off in the classifieds and no joy. Me ? I have decided that what I REALLY like is my 16710 red black so I will wait for Rolex to release the RONR maybe after Basel and will not hesitate to buy that instead.

brandrea · 18 January 2018, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tom808

Any regrets?

Nope, none whatsoever. I really tried to like it, but I just never bonded with it.

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meganfox17 · 18 January 2018, 11:09 AM

Remember the movie, Tom? Somebody has to go.Would you prefer Glenn Close over Ann Archer or the other way around? Just make sure there won't be a dead bunny boiling in a pot of hot water....

AK797 · 18 January 2018, 11:12 AM

You bought it for the wrong reasons, but you can make up for that now by wearing it for the right reasons.

stylinleems · 18 January 2018, 11:15 AM

I would suggest wear it for a bit and see how you feel with it on. If it doesn't sing to you, or you don't like as you have the LN then just sell it ... someone will purchase it who will enjoy it :)

The BLNR is a great looking watch (I personally love mine)

jed11 · 18 January 2018, 11:17 AM

Owned and flipped the BLNR twice. If it’s not getting wrist time....

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Tom808 · 18 January 2018, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meganfox17

Remember the movie, Tom? Somebody has to go.Would you prefer Glenn Close over Ann Archer or the other way around? Just make sure there won't be a dead bunny boiling in a pot of hot water....

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

You bought it for the wrong reasons, but you can make up for that now by wearing it for the right reasons.

Very philosophical

JR16 · 18 January 2018, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meganfox17

Remember the movie, Tom? Somebody has to go.Would you prefer Glenn Close over Ann Archer or the other way around? Just make sure there won't be a dead bunny boiling in a pot of hot water....

I’m still scarred from that scene! Think I was too young when I first saw it.

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handdoc · 18 January 2018, 11:24 AM

love the BLNR, looks awesome and adds some style compared w/ the all black bezel, you should wear it and enjoy it

JR16 · 18 January 2018, 11:25 AM

I assume your GMT LN is ceramic? If so, I don’t think you need both and would decide which color scheme suits you better. If it’s a 16710 then I would say wear the BLNR and it will probably grow on you. The more I wear mine the more I bond with it . Same has happenned with other watches I own .

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J Scott · 18 January 2018, 11:27 AM

While it is an excellent example from the World of Rolex, I simply have not worn it for some reason. As a result, I'm selling it to a good friend. In the case of the BLNR, I think it was the chase that I enjoyed more the catch...AND no bunnies were boiled. :) Hope that makes sense.

Best,

Scott

Seaward · 18 January 2018, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meganfox17

Remember the movie, Tom? Somebody has to go.Would you prefer Glenn Close over Ann Archer or the other way around? Just make sure there won't be a dead bunny boiling in a pot of hot water....

This ^^^

ss96 · 18 January 2018, 12:18 PM

I personally don't believe a watch should "grow" on you. I think that when you see it in person and try it on, you should love it. There's plenty of different watches out there, no point in trying to convince yourself you love it because of the hyper surrounding it. I think you'd be much better off selling it and purchasing something that you can't wait to put on your wrist!

18 January 2018, 08:20 AM	#1
Tom808 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Tom Location: USA Posts: 121	BLNR Blues? Hi, Just recently bought a GMT BLNR when I stopped by my AD right before Christmas. It wasn't on my radar since I have the GMT LN but sorta got caught up in the hype (lack of SS watches) and decided to purchase it thinking it will grow on me. Well since then it's been sitting in the box in the safe with all the stickers still on. Thinking of selling it but still thinking it might grow on me one day and will regret selling it. Please talk some sense into me!!! Tom

18 January 2018, 08:26 AM	#3
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Are you looking for some sense or looking for “interested” folks to contact you??!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

18 January 2018, 09:21 AM	#8
lhawli "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 1,256	How do you expect it to grow on you if you have it in the box in a safe? Get it out, wear and and move your LN! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ AP Royal Oak [15400ST.01] Rolex DateJust 41 [126334] Rolex Submariner Date [116610LV] Rolex GMT Master II [116710BLNR] Rolex Cosmograph Daytona [116500LN]

18 January 2018, 09:28 AM	#9
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	It’s not growing on you because it’s literally not on you. Get it out of the safe and spend some time bonding with it. Unless your only concern is resale worst case scenario after you wear it and it’s no longer BNIB you will still make out just fine if you choose to sell. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

18 January 2018, 11:15 AM	#22
stylinleems 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,213	I would suggest wear it for a bit and see how you feel with it on. If it doesn't sing to you, or you don't like as you have the LN then just sell it ... someone will purchase it who will enjoy it :) The BLNR is a great looking watch (I personally love mine) __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

18 January 2018, 08:24 AM	#2
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	I think you threw sense out the window when you bought a modern Rolex (non SS Daytona) to keep stickers on and sit in the safe.....At this point I would move on and sell it to someone who's going to wear it. Everyone would be happier.

18 January 2018, 09:06 AM	#6
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	Take some time and do some reflection. Do you want two GMT's? Do you prefer one over the other? There's no rush, take your time with it. Every now and then get the BLNR out of the safe and put it on (around the house). Then do the same with the LN. When your head is clear and you know what you want...make your move.

18 January 2018, 09:09 AM	#7
bmrisko "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TN Valley Watch: Too many... Posts: 490	IMHO, I get where you're coming from. I have the GMT LN as well and the BLNR has never been on my radar...it does nothing for me, although I know I'm in the minority by a long-shot.

18 January 2018, 10:20 AM	#11
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	I sold my first one and regretted it. Bought another one. Don't make the same mistake.

18 January 2018, 10:25 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,861	Funny, but I kind of felt the same way when I bought mine last year. It lasted 6 months, and I sold it

18 January 2018, 10:27 AM	#14
Wobbly "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 1,420	Here in the U.K., we visit the AD, have a chat, put our names down on the list and wait and wait for BLNR. And you just turn up, and buy one and then sell it because you don't like it

18 January 2018, 10:30 AM	#16
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Don’t peel the stickers off unless you are very sure you’ll keep it.

18 January 2018, 10:33 AM	#18
ALF61 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Middle America Posts: 1,085	That is called compulsive buyer disease. Once you have it the apetite dies down. I went through the same ordeal a while ago but never bought it because the AD did not have it and I was thankful. You are not alone--tons of BLNR´s trying to be sold off in the classifieds and no joy. Me ? I have decided that what I REALLY like is my 16710 red black so I will wait for Rolex to release the RONR maybe after Basel and will not hesitate to buy that instead.

18 January 2018, 11:09 AM	#20
meganfox17 Banned Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur , Ma Posts: 2,011	Remember the movie, Tom? Somebody has to go.Would you prefer Glenn Close over Ann Archer or the other way around? Just make sure there won't be a dead bunny boiling in a pot of hot water....

18 January 2018, 11:12 AM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	You bought it for the wrong reasons, but you can make up for that now by wearing it for the right reasons.

18 January 2018, 11:17 AM	#23
jed11 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: West Side Posts: 2,712	Owned and flipped the BLNR twice. If it’s not getting wrist time.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 January 2018, 11:24 AM	#26
handdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New England Posts: 328	love the BLNR, looks awesome and adds some style compared w/ the all black bezel, you should wear it and enjoy it

18 January 2018, 11:25 AM	#27
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,246	I assume your GMT LN is ceramic? If so, I don’t think you need both and would decide which color scheme suits you better. If it’s a 16710 then I would say wear the BLNR and it will probably grow on you. The more I wear mine the more I bond with it . Same has happenned with other watches I own . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

18 January 2018, 11:27 AM	#28
J Scott "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 319	While it is an excellent example from the World of Rolex, I simply have not worn it for some reason. As a result, I'm selling it to a good friend. In the case of the BLNR, I think it was the chase that I enjoyed more the catch...AND no bunnies were boiled. :) Hope that makes sense. Best, Scott

18 January 2018, 12:18 PM	#30
ss96 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Boston Posts: 16	I personally don't believe a watch should "grow" on you. I think that when you see it in person and try it on, you should love it. There's plenty of different watches out there, no point in trying to convince yourself you love it because of the hyper surrounding it. I think you'd be much better off selling it and purchasing something that you can't wait to put on your wrist!

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