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GMT BLeu-NoiR is a must have
Hi Baron et al.,
I am not sure if it is correct to respond to a 4 month old thread but i really liked your review of this watch.
As for Rolex, i am a modern-submariner lover. I currently own a WG SubC (116619LB) from 2008 (one of the first ones released) wihich i adore (but i recognize that it can become a bit too shiny at times, so much blue...); and a SubC ND (114060) which is just a perfect mix between practical tool and unpretentious elegance, so easy to wear in ANY circumstance.
Now i have just purchased my first GMT Master IIc, the BLNR, and i am waiting for it to arrive. I admire the elegance and practicity at the same time as i identify it as a future classic...
In my countrly, at night the sky is black and during the day it is blue (normally). This color scheme makes much more sense IMHO than the traditional Pepsi and it is also much more discrete and elegant.
I like the polished links on my WG Sub, they look smart, i don't find that too blingy, although i like the brushed links on my ND too! Now i crave for the same PCL style in steel. A mix of both worlds.
I have no doubt that the BLNR is going to be one of Rolex's enduring classics of all times. A great achievement by a great company which has been continuously offering us serious quality increments in this which i would call "the Cerachrom Era of the Blue Lume and the Solid Links + Solid Clasps Oyster bracelets ".
There are two "poles" in Rolex: the "bling pole" and the "tool pole". To each his own. The BLNR is a very elegant practical and unique tool watch with no pretense of being blingy. I love that comprimise!
Pics and wristshots due soon...
Frank
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Rolex GMT Master 2 - Reference 116710. The "Bruiser"
It has been bothering me for a long time. I look at my collection of Rolex and something just keeps bothering me. I look at my collection of JLC, and oddly the same nagging feeling is just NOT there. I have been trying very hard to figure out what has bee...
Outstanding article, Joe...
First of all, I saw somethere a black and blue insert, so I am not sure it existed... Or not. To be confirmed... Or infirmed... Back to this 116 710, now. What I love a lot, on this Watch, is the bezel. Its warmth reminds me the bakelite bezel of the 6542...
The Way of Truth!
LoL I think there is a chance that you see a black/red GMT in 2014...but blue/red...uhm...no. Historic black/blue....i would like to see that conformed. My guess (and only a guess) is that it didn't happen. Would like to see!! Surprise with me? Well, this...
Great review to savour
I understand when you say no blue+red ceramic would bring what a vintage Pepsi bezel does. But among all the Rolex clients, I think the majority doesn't possess or is looking at vintages. Thus, the new blue+red Ceramic bezel could be a single novelty that...
Great review, indeed, and...
... the GMT 116710 is certainly the one Rolex with big case I like the most! It has really improved the looks to add some blue and remove some green. A really nice watch!
Mr. Baron, my hat off to you! This is a very nice.....
review and for me very instructive. I have to say that like you, I love the combination of the Blue/Black bezel. As a matter of fact I didn't know that Rolex had never made this colour combination before, hence I liked the sight of it straight away. As yo...
Aaah, FYI, the time zone in Geneva is the same than in Paris...
So, +1 GMT Time, which is London Time... This had to be precied, as you soon take the train, and I would not like see you taking the wrong one! :) Best, The Vaudois. Nicolas
Thank you for reminding me, I still had it set.....
on The Valais time zone which is muuuuch slower:);) Hopefully 3rd time lucky, I will board the right train at the right time;) Cheers my friend Francois
Francois
Thanks for those kind words. The thing is, O'Neill opinion of this watch changes once it is on the wrist. If you like the look of it on a scan, then there are good odds that it will snare you once on the wrist. I always give a watch the "jeans" test. If a...
O'Neill opinion,,,,Jeans test!...hmmmmm....
Don't know about O'Neill, haven't seen him for yonks but my test is Always on the wrist..so Jeans or whatever doesn't influence my choice;) As a matter of fact I have noticed that every time one tries a watch at an AD or Boutique the sales person always h...
Bad luck!!!!! Went today to 3 Rolex AD.......
in Geneva to checkout the GMT Master II "Bruiser" and it was out of stock........ Next time;) Cheers Francois
very good post...
...I have not had the pleasure of trying the new color scheme, I wore a friend's black bezel some weeks ago... I want to be progressive, I will not speak of the polished bracelet, or about the fat lugs. i'm a sub/sd guy and that's not a secret, but i real...
I have never owned nor tried a Rolex Joe.
But I can say for sure, I will try this one on. The blue works great on this watch. Maybe my first Rollie? We'll see. Great article here, thanks!
Thanks Michael
I think once irt gets onto your wrist, it will start playing with your head! I always get a good feeling about a watch if I just can't help looking at pictures of it. If, a.fter the pictures, I try it on and still find myself looking at pictures, it's a b...
A brilliant article …just one thing, it's known worldwide as the Batman
Bruiser is just not worldwide And in the spirit if Rolex we needed a more universal title! :)
Miranda
I remember very well when you posted your Basel review. It was indeed you who coined the Batman nickname. However, and please correct me if I am mistaken, but I believe your Batman was a response to my suggestion of calling it the "Bruiser". To your knowl...
I first heard the moniker of "bruiser " at Baselworld …
It was coined by a British journalist The moniker of batman I wish I could say was me but actually first appeared on timezone and rapidly followed on the rolexforum The ensuing debate resulted in batman, to which I must confess I contributed and stoked th...
Bruiser Batman
I like that name best Imran ;) Well done Joe post to savour with glass of Whisky ...single malt of course Damjan just doing that :)
Uhm...
.....it was me who told the journalist about the name "Bruiser".....i claim the origin!! Are you getting one? What surprise?
No problem....
.....its what everyone says about me....i am really good at being patient.
Thanks for the wonderful review!
A friend of mine got this GMT Master II when it was first available in Singapore and it looks and feels awesome in the metal! After reading your great review.... I am tempted to get one myself! It may well be my favorite modern Rolex too. Love the colors ...
Make sure you post it if you get one...
.....interesting that you agree with the idea that it looks even better in the flesh....
What a Superb article.. Enjoyed every bit of it.. In fact.. :)
..if I am honest, that one has a very strong allure to me, as well. And as I "only" own a modern MillgaussGV, a Datejust ( which actually has gone to my wife..), and my good trustworthy (1978) Oyster Date, as a go- between Vintage and Modern, - But no GMT...
Nicolas...you are right...
....I can see the "Bruiser" becoming a community watch. H.....keep me informed if/when you take the plunge on the GMT!
Of course.. I will duly do so, with pleasure.. Just have to figure out.. :)
.. whether another Vintage ( eg 1675 or such) gets on top of my R - list, or your "Bruiser/ Batman ", and I have to say.. At present, the chips are more to the favor of this 116710, which I really like; maybe also, as this black/ blue (and staying " under...
H...
.....yes, i have more Rolex than JLC, but not by a large margin....30% JLC.....a high proportion
Re: The "Bruiser"...
Great write up, Baron! :) I must confess that from the current collection that would be my pick as well... Best Blomman
I think.....
Many will wait for Basel hoping for something special like a Pepsi and it just won't be there. Then the black/blue will be back in focus. I am getting my order in next week. ,!,
I will bet on your bet, my friend. I agree with you.
I just have to make my mind on the Black, or black and blue... Best, Nicolas
Thanks for the wonderful write-up
I really like the new bezel. Unfortunately the watch still comes with, what I consider to be, overly large lugs. I owned the previous GMTIIC for about a year and a half and could never get used to looking at it. I only own vintage Rolexes now and I have a...
Remove the bracelet, and try a Nato, you will certainly be pleased.
I totally understand your feeling. The larger lugs and th narrow bracelet really disturbed me in 2007. Since, I got used to that... Best, Nicolas.
:))) - !!!.. Smart move.. BTW..
.. I've got my appointment Wednesday, We'll see ;) best, hs
GMT BLeu-NoiR is a must have
Hi Baron et al., I am not sure if it is correct to respond to a 4 month old thread but i really liked your review of this watch. As for Rolex, i am a modern-submariner lover. I currently own a WG SubC (116619LB) from 2008 (one of the first ones released) ...
Hey Frank.....
.....very much looking forward to seeing the live scans of it on your wrist. Comngratulations....obviously I tend to agree with you on this watch. Best, Joe
