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Old 24 July 2018, 09:53 PM   #61
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Old 24 July 2018, 10:50 PM   #62
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Old 24 July 2018, 11:58 PM   #63
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Old 25 July 2018, 01:00 AM   #64
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If the Pepsi was a coke, then Id be in that alllll day long. Otherwise, aside from the newness craze and flipping mindset, the BLNR takes it for me...usable everywhere, and doesn't feel like a toy, which for some reason when I tried the Pepsi on...it did. Granted...the new rose gold (full) GMT is my favorite new Rolex by a LONG shot...
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Old 25 July 2018, 01:33 AM   #65
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If the Pepsi was a coke, then Id be in that alllll day long. Otherwise, aside from the newness craze and flipping mindset, the BLNR takes it for me...usable everywhere, and doesn't feel like a toy, which for some reason when I tried the Pepsi on...it did. Granted...the new rose gold (full) GMT is my favorite new Rolex by a LONG shot...
best answer ever. I would vote for that watch if it was a different watch
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Old 25 July 2018, 01:38 AM   #66
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Pepsi BLRO.
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Old 25 July 2018, 01:48 AM   #67
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BLNR without hesitation. Having tried on the BLRO, there just seems to be something off about it - maybe the colors, maybe the jubilee. The BLNR just feels more “Rolex” (prof line) to me.


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Old 25 July 2018, 02:13 AM   #68
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Improved shock absorbers, improved rotor with ceramic bearing, improved barrel and mainspring, improved escapement, a full extra day of power reserve, and a date wheel that clicks hard and solid every night. While the majority of owners likely only care about aesthetics, some actually do care about the engine inside.
Agreed I do as well love a new engine but as you just schooled me on what was new on the new movement. But as I was saying it shouldn’t be a huge deciding factor on either watch. The previous movement is solid and will work just as well. Rolex is great at tinkering a few things in a movement and it becomes a must have. My point is if we all want the newest and baddest all the time it’d be trouble! But thank you for pointing out what I did not. Btw the new movement is awesome and I’m not taking anything away from that aspect.
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Old 25 July 2018, 02:15 AM   #69
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BLNR for me, the black and blue combination is much pleasing than the red and blue...what i love about the Pepsi is just the jubilee bracelet...
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Old 25 July 2018, 05:36 AM   #70
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Old 25 July 2018, 05:54 AM   #71
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I wasn't a fan of the Jubilee at first, but it has grown on me, so now I want both.
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Old 25 July 2018, 07:13 AM   #72
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The Blnr. Every detail blends in perfectly. I find the bezel colours washed out in some lighting conditions for the Blro, and the Oyster suits the watch way better than the Jubilee. I like it on the Oyster how the end of the lugs embrace the first link, giving the bracelet a more solid feel. On the Jubilee, the end links outrun the lugs. The hybrid of the Jubilee bracelet with Oyster clasp, another no for me. I am also not a fan of the crown stamp at 6 o'clock, so another reason for me to choose the BLNR.
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Old 25 July 2018, 07:14 AM   #73
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Blue and black are a colour combination that just does not work.
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Old 25 July 2018, 07:21 AM   #74
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I have both. The BLRO is too new for me to be completely objective but, right now, I prefer it. I'd normally take the Oyster bracelet of the Jubilee but I don't like the Oyster with PCLs.
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Old 25 July 2018, 07:37 AM   #75
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I prefer the LN over the BLNR, if the BLRO was offered on an oyster bracelet, that would be a game changer. But since it is not, I'll stick with my LN and 5 digit 167XX's.
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Old 25 July 2018, 07:59 AM   #76
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Pepsi, hands down. IMHO it looks great on the Jubilee.
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Old 25 July 2018, 08:07 AM   #77
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Old 25 July 2018, 08:27 AM   #78
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BLRO for me. The jubilee bracelet looks great and won't show the scuffs and marks as much as the PCL on the BLNR. Plus I like a bit more colour in my life with the red and blue.
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Old 25 July 2018, 08:31 AM   #79
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BLNR. I mean c'mon just look at it

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Old 25 July 2018, 08:44 AM   #80
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BLRO is on a different (higher) Level than BLNR and that’s a fact
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Old 25 July 2018, 08:52 AM   #81
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Old 25 July 2018, 09:29 AM   #82
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Pepsi.


Batman was a placeholder till they got the red-blue right.
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Old 25 July 2018, 09:32 AM   #83
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The Blue/Red GMT will be a more enduring watch due to its superior design and construction sophistication.
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Old 25 July 2018, 10:12 AM   #84
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I'd need to see the BLRO since I already have a BLNR but I really want the extra power reserve..
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Old 25 July 2018, 11:09 AM   #85
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For me it's BLNR over the BLRO. I like the Oyster bracelet, and the colors better on the BLNR.
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Old 25 July 2018, 11:26 AM   #86
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Even if i have no particular reason for making this decision, i think i would go with the BLNR in this case, maybe if there was another watch but not the Jubilee.
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Old 25 July 2018, 12:13 PM   #87
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Batman for me, however my wife is clamoring for the BLRO so she can wear it. I told her OK so long as it keeps her away from my Sub.
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Old 25 July 2018, 12:18 PM   #88
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Old 25 July 2018, 12:25 PM   #89
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Looks like the BLNR is taking a bit of a hit since Pepsi is the new kid on the block. It's ok, give it some time and BLNR will be on top again. While I admit the BLRO on jubilee has grown on me tremendously, I would never give up my BLNR for one.
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Old 25 July 2018, 02:08 PM   #90
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Pepsi.





Batman was a placeholder till they got the red-blue right.


Some people argue that it still isn’t right.

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