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riverrat · 7 July 2018, 11:55 PM

Im getting older and visibility is becoming an issue. I turned down a BLNR but back on the list as I was unsure which GMT hand is easier to see, the blue on the BLNR or the green on the LN? Has anyone in the over 50 club had both and which did you find easier to read both with and without your glasses? I will be using the feature so it is somewhat important to me. Thanks in advance!

Snow-Dweller · 7 July 2018, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by riverrat

Im getting older and visibility is becoming an issue. I turned down a BLNR but back on the list as I was unsure which GMT hand is easier to see, the blue on the BLNR or the green on the LN? Has anyone in the over 50 club had both and which did you find easier to read both with and without your glasses? I will be using the feature so it is somewhat important to me. Thanks in advance!

I had a BLNR and switched to an LN. The main reason was aesthetics, but legibility was a factor.

Rockrolex · 8 July 2018, 12:07 AM

I have a red hand LN and love it. Highly readable. Of course, mine is 15 years old.

037 · 8 July 2018, 12:24 AM

I find the green hand a bit easier to pick up than the blue. I'm in the same camp as Snow-Dweller and prefer the overall aesthetics of the LN.

The most readable of all would be a white or rose gold hand from the WG BLRO or CHNR. The GMT hands on those read as easily as the main hands.

jaisonline · 8 July 2018, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by riverrat

Im getting older and visibility is becoming an issue. I turned down a BLNR but back on the list as I was unsure which GMT hand is easier to see, the blue on the BLNR or the green on the LN? Has anyone in the over 50 club had both and which did you find easier to read both with and without your glasses? I will be using the feature so it is somewhat important to me. Thanks in advance!

I own both. The contrast between the dial and 24 hr hand on the BLNR is somewhat better than the LN.

riverrat · 8 July 2018, 12:49 AM

Hmm, rockrolex made me think about an older version. Then I thought about a Tudor and their hand is red. But, no cyclops. Crap, I hate paying so much money for an older watch that will be a daily wearer so not sure what to do. Thanks for the advice so far from those that own both.

ikincooper · 8 July 2018, 12:52 AM

No experience of the LN but owned a BLNR for just over 12 months and I found the blue 24hr/GMT hand lovely and clear on sunny days but somewhat elusive when not sunny. I’ve heard this from others too. Perhaps not an issue where you live, but here in the UK somewhat disappointing.

Hope this perspective helps and good luck in your decision making.

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Tools · 8 July 2018, 01:33 AM

Blue, green, red, gold - they all have that big old arrow at the end. Nobody should have any trouble finding that.

mangoseed · 8 July 2018, 02:39 AM

The Explorer II is probably a lot more readable than both of them.

subtona · 8 July 2018, 02:43 AM

buy an aquanaut, excellent visability
among the most legible watches i have owned.

brandrea · 8 July 2018, 02:43 AM

If you don’t need the movable bezel, I’d suggest looking at the explorer 2 white dial. One of the most legible Rolex dials IMO

brandrea · 8 July 2018, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mangoseed

The Explorer II is probably a lot more readable than both of them.

beat me to it

BobDyl · 8 July 2018, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Blue, green, red, gold - they all have that big old arrow at the end. Nobody should have any trouble finding that.

This. Exactly.

markseattle · 8 July 2018, 02:50 AM

I have the BLNR and like everything about it. As far as the GMT hand blending in some with the dial, there is no doubt that it does a little. Regarding the GMT hand I’ve learned to look for the arrow on the tip of the GMT hand first and once you do that it becomes very easy to spot/see at a glance.

Mark

D O C · 8 July 2018, 02:54 AM

I hate to say it because I don't like the Explorer 2. But for pure legibility along with your presbyopia its probably the best option.

7 July 2018, 11:55 PM	#1
riverrat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Southeast US Posts: 74	GMT hand readability on BLNR vs LN Im getting older and visibility is becoming an issue. I turned down a BLNR but back on the list as I was unsure which GMT hand is easier to see, the blue on the BLNR or the green on the LN? Has anyone in the over 50 club had both and which did you find easier to read both with and without your glasses? I will be using the feature so it is somewhat important to me. Thanks in advance!

8 July 2018, 12:07 AM	#3
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,943	I have a red hand LN and love it. Highly readable. Of course, mine is 15 years old. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

8 July 2018, 01:33 AM	#8
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Blue, green, red, gold - they all have that big old arrow at the end. Nobody should have any trouble finding that. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

8 July 2018, 02:43 AM	#10
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,548	buy an aquanaut, excellent visability among the most legible watches i have owned. __________________

8 July 2018, 02:54 AM	#15
D O C "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: US Watch: Rolex 116710LN Posts: 600	I hate to say it because I don't like the Explorer 2. But for pure legibility along with your presbyopia its probably the best option. __________________ ROLEX 116710 LN GMTII "Random" ROLEX 16710 GMTII Pepsi "P" ROLEX 16622 SS/PL YM 29mm "V"

8 July 2018, 12:24 AM	#4
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	I find the green hand a bit easier to pick up than the blue. I'm in the same camp as Snow-Dweller and prefer the overall aesthetics of the LN. The most readable of all would be a white or rose gold hand from the WG BLRO or CHNR. The GMT hands on those read as easily as the main hands.

8 July 2018, 12:49 AM	#6
riverrat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Southeast US Posts: 74	Hmm, rockrolex made me think about an older version. Then I thought about a Tudor and their hand is red. But, no cyclops. Crap, I hate paying so much money for an older watch that will be a daily wearer so not sure what to do. Thanks for the advice so far from those that own both.

8 July 2018, 12:52 AM	#7
ikincooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Niki Location: UK Watch: Too many Posts: 822	No experience of the LN but owned a BLNR for just over 12 months and I found the blue 24hr/GMT hand lovely and clear on sunny days but somewhat elusive when not sunny. I’ve heard this from others too. Perhaps not an issue where you live, but here in the UK somewhat disappointing. Hope this perspective helps and good luck in your decision making. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 July 2018, 02:39 AM	#9
mangoseed Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Everywhere Posts: 420	The Explorer II is probably a lot more readable than both of them.

8 July 2018, 02:43 AM	#11
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,791	If you don’t need the movable bezel, I’d suggest looking at the explorer 2 white dial. One of the most legible Rolex dials IMO

8 July 2018, 02:50 AM	#14
markseattle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Northwest Watch: BLNR-Daytona C Posts: 192	I have the BLNR and like everything about it. As far as the GMT hand blending in some with the dial, there is no doubt that it does a little. Regarding the GMT hand I’ve learned to look for the arrow on the tip of the GMT hand first and once you do that it becomes very easy to spot/see at a glance. Mark

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