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  1. Dec 22, 2015, 12:18 AM #1
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    Last addition for the year: BAM

    I have been keen on the Cartier Diver since it came out years back...was out at the ADs and walked away knowing I can make the sales rep an offer for less than the lowest price on the interwebz and he would probably take it.
    (dude says Malaysia is not bringing in the Caliber Diver anymore and he was willing to talk)
    Anyways..it was on my mind but something held me back.

    Fast forward coupla days...the Watch Gods sent me a chance FS ad on the local forums...I have met Sean at a local GTG earlier this year (man of taste).
    Texted him an offer..he countered with a still very reasonable offer...met up few hours later over coffee and here we are.





    crown almost right side up


    beautiful blue black transition








    naturally begs to be compared to the 16710





    pardon the lint




    its just a matter of dimensions and technological upgrades...both are keepers. (For now? lol)



    gotta sneak in the BPFF somehow


    lume naturally



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  3. Dec 22, 2015, 01:48 AM #2
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    I do like that black and blue Mikey. The watch gods were, uh...watching over you at the Cartier AD.
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    Excellent pickup, Mikey! I do like the Cartier Diver, but that Rolex is currently one of my favorite Rolexes and in a different league from the Cartier.
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    What would 2015 be without a last minute Rolex.

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    BLNR is Arguably 1 of THE best modern Rolex's to date. My favorite model as well.The bezel is outstanding & Cerachrom & patented in case you didn't know. Congrats what's not to love about the bleu-noir. I could go on about this 1 as I have been to my AD multiple times for a look. & Sean L is an outstanding guy I never met him F2F but have purchased multiple pieces from him.
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    Quote Originally Posted by watchdaddy1 View Post
    BLNR is Arguably 1 of THE best modern Rolex's to date. My favorite model as well.The bezel is outstanding & Cerachrom & patented in case you didn't know. Congrats what's not to love about the bleu-noir. I could go on about this 1 as I have been to my AD multiple times for a look. & Sean L is an outstanding guy I never met him F2F but have purchased multiple pieces from him.
    I am growing quite fond of it...
    wonder how it would look with the PCLs brushed and without the cyclops


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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeylacroix View Post
    I am growing quite fond of it...
    wonder how it would look with the PCLs brushed and without the cyclops

    nooooooooooo!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeylacroix View Post
    wonder how it would look with the PCLs brushed and without the cyclops

    Worse!

    Don't join the impressionable tinkerers by taking a chisel to the signature and very useful cyclops. It's akin to castration.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeylacroix View Post
    I am growing quite fond of it...
    wonder how it would look with the PCLs brushed and without the cyclops
    Brushed looks better than PCLs, but the best bracelet for the BLNR is the jubilee bracelet. Take a look at loevhagen's pics on instagram.
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    Very nice. Love the bezels.

    gotta sneak in the BPFF somehow
    That is insane on that ray strap!
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