Explorer 2 White vs GMT 2 BLNR

[nomank]

Gents,

I'm having trouble deciding so need some opinions here! Love both of them. Was after something a little special (my first Rolex after all) but can't help but feel the BLNR is way more common than the Explorer 2 and so looses its edge...

Anyway, would love to hear from folk who may have had experience of either/both.

Cheers,


Noman

[Sy1441]

Don't think either are at all common. Go with what one you like the best.

[ellroy]

The BLNR, vested interest alert, is to my mind a smarter looking piece and looks right at work or at the weekend.

The fact that secondhand ones are at RRP or higher tends to suggest they're not that common.

[Alex L]

I bought my BLNR early last year and wear it pretty much every day, whether that's with a suit or t-shirt. I'd go with the BLNR as it's so versatile

Edited by Alex L on Sunday 24th April 23:30

[nomank]

Thanks guys. That pic Alex L is stunning! How are the polished links bearing up? I prefer a matt finish look as scratches don't show up so easily.

[Alex L]

nomank said:

Thanks guys. That pic Alex L is stunning! How are the polished links bearing up? I prefer a matt finish look as scratches don't show up so easily.

Apart from the clasp the polished links are pretty much scratch free. Initially I wasn't keen on the polished centres compared to my Pepsi GMT2 but they've grown on me.

[Porsche911R]

crap pic but imo it's the best watch Rolex make atm, love mine

[ellroy]

If you're not keen on the polished links, and to be honest I don't really notice them anymore, a chap I work with has had his brushed so the strap is now all matt. Not sure I'd bother personally, but it's an option.

[Vanguard21]

nomank said:

Gents,

I'm having trouble deciding so need some opinions here! Love both of them. Was after something a little special (my first Rolex after all) but can't help but feel the BLNR is way more common than the Explorer 2 and so looses its edge...

Anyway, would love to hear from folk who may have had experience of either/both.

Cheers,


Noman

Prince Harry wears the White face 42mm Explorer very well. I think it's a great looking watch, however, they are not very popular and do not well quickly on the second-hand market.

[Andy OH]

nomank said:

Gents,

I'm having trouble deciding so need some opinions here! Love both of them. Was after something a little special (my first Rolex after all) but can't help but feel the BLNR is way more common than the Explorer 2 and so looses its edge...

Anyway, would love to hear from folk who may have had experience of either/both.

Cheers,


Noman

Get the BLNR, IMHO it's a nicer looking watch than the Explorer II. I am biased as my wife has has a BLNR for 18 months.

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Alex L said:

Apart from the clasp the polished links are pretty much scratch free. Initially I wasn't keen on the polished centres compared to my Pepsi GMT2 but they've grown on me.

The clasp on mine is pretty messy after a few months. The rest of the bracelet is better but still a few scratches.

It bothers me slightly but when it gets bad enough I'll polish the worst out of the bracelet (but not clasp) with a cape cod cloth, and leave the rest for its first service when they'll return it as good as new.

[audidoody]

I just KNOW that as soon as I buy a BLNR Rolex will launch a S/S RougeNoir!

[Trev450]

Can someone tell me what BLNR means please.

[Alex L]

Trev450 said:

Can someone tell me what BLNR means please.

Bleu Noir

[Trev450]

Alex L said:

Trev450 said:

Can someone tell me what BLNR means please.

Bleu Noir

Thanks. Makes sense now.