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Old 17 April 2018, 02:16 PM   #1
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Incoming! BLNR GMT

Just got the call from my AD that my time on the waitlist is over! I've wanted the BLNR for a while (read 2 years) but never really could decide if it would get the wrist time it deserved.

I usually wear AP's, or a YG DD40, but I feel like the BLNR will be an awesome everyday watch that will still feel like I'm wearing a special piece but may be a bit more under the radar then the aforementioned watches.

Anyway, just wanted to share my enthusiasm with you guys and get an idea if anybody else chooses to wear a SS sports watch over a precious metal Rolex or other higher priced watch...I am hoping it doesn't disappoint!!
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Old 17 April 2018, 02:22 PM   #2
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Congrats. You'll love it.
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Old 17 April 2018, 02:27 PM   #3
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Congratulations. Great watch. I love mine, and while not as important it does get a lot of compliments.
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Old 17 April 2018, 02:29 PM   #4
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Congrats. You'll love it.
Thank you, Sensui! I hope so!!

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Congratulations. Great watch. I love mine, and while not as important it does get a lot of compliments.
Thank you, Nairobi! I appreciate you sharing your experience. Do you find yourself choosing it over others in your collection often?
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Old 17 April 2018, 02:38 PM   #5
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It’s my go-to watch. Subtle enough to wear with a suit Monday-Friday, but popping enough to wear with a T-shirt and wait for that perfect sunbeam to hit it right and make the blue sing loud to the very heavens!
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Old 17 April 2018, 02:44 PM   #6
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Congrats! Sounds like you already have an awesome collection -- this will for sure only make it better!
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Old 17 April 2018, 02:48 PM   #7
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It’s my go-to watch. Subtle enough to wear with a suit Monday-Friday, but popping enough to wear with a T-shirt and wait for that perfect sunbeam to hit it right and make the blue sing loud to the very heavens!
Now THAT is a description that makes the wait even more enticing!

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Congrats! Sounds like you already have an awesome collection -- this will for sure only make it better!
Thanks Carry, I hope yours comes sooner rather than later!
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Old 17 April 2018, 02:52 PM   #8
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Congrats and its a piece thats well worth thr wait!

You will never take it off thr wrist
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Old 17 April 2018, 02:57 PM   #9
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You’ll love it. I have an AP RO that use to get more wrist time, but there is something special about the BLNR. No disrespect to my RO as I still love it, but I’m two months in with the BLNR and expected by now to be rotating it off the wrist more than I do, but it probably gets 80-90 % of the wrist time out of my whole collection still.
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Old 17 April 2018, 02:58 PM   #10
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Congrats! I love my BLNR. It's my fav in my small collection and compared to other Rolex's I've owned.
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Old 17 April 2018, 03:05 PM   #11
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Congrats and its a piece thats well worth thr wait!

You will never take it off thr wrist
I'll be ecstatic if that turns out to be my experience! Thanks Homedad.

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You’ll love it. I have an AP RO that use to get more wrist time, but there is something special about the BLNR. No disrespect to my RO as I still love it, but I’m two months in with the BLNR and expected by now to be rotating it off the wrist more than I do, but it probably gets 80-90 % of the wrist time out of my whole collection still.

That's incredible; and seems to be a common theme of those who I've talked to about the BLNR. John Mayer reviewed it as one of his favorite watches, and he's got a very serious collection. Thank you for your .02 Baco!

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Congrats! I love my BLNR. It's my fav in my small collection and compared to other Rolex's I've owned.
Thank you, Sean! I'm glad you enjoy yours and am hoping I do as well!
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Old 17 April 2018, 03:09 PM   #12
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Congrats! A SS Rolex always has its rightful spot in a well balanced collection, and you chose a great one. I’m sure you will enjoy it very much.
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Old 17 April 2018, 03:46 PM   #13
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Congrats! Wear your stunning BLNR in good health when you get it, and show some pictures here for the happy incoming.
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Old 17 April 2018, 06:54 PM   #14
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I think the posters are right. I’ve had mine now for ten months and love it more than the day I walked out of the AD with it on!

It’s spectacular, functional, and subtly beautiful. A stunning watch. My modest collection is only four and I wear my BLNR now more than all the others combined. It’s special. You’ll love it more each time you put it on.
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Old 17 April 2018, 06:59 PM   #15
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Congrats it's a great watch!
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Old 17 April 2018, 07:10 PM   #16
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Huge congrats on acquiring an awesome watch!!
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Old 17 April 2018, 07:11 PM   #17
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Old 17 April 2018, 07:50 PM   #18
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Anybody know how long the wait is to get one of these in the UK?
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Old 17 April 2018, 07:55 PM   #19
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Old 17 April 2018, 07:56 PM   #20
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Anybody know how long the wait is to get one of these in the UK?
that really varies based on location and AD relationship. First time customer w/ no relationship in London is quite different than an established customer at an AD out of the city. So the spread on wait times could vary by years.
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Old 17 April 2018, 09:19 PM   #21
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Congrats! Beautiful thing.
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Old 17 April 2018, 09:22 PM   #22
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Great watch! SS Rolex has always been my go-to regardless of what higher end watches are in my collection.
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Old 17 April 2018, 09:25 PM   #23
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Incoming! BLNR GMT

Not sure a Rolex would be "under the radar". I own AP's as well and I would say that way more people seem to take notice of my Rolex's over them. Every jackass on the street can spot a Rolex.

Enjoy the BLNR, it's a great one!


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Old 17 April 2018, 09:29 PM   #24
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Congratulations! I wear my BLNR almost every day and love it.
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Old 17 April 2018, 09:32 PM   #25
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Old 17 April 2018, 09:42 PM   #26
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Old 17 April 2018, 09:44 PM   #27
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Congrats on a great watch, I'm sure you'll feel the wait was worthwhile!
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Old 17 April 2018, 09:46 PM   #28
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Old 17 April 2018, 09:51 PM   #29
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Congrats! It’s a great everyday watch
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