Gen BLRO Vs CF BLNR bezel insert comparison

[Tobel]

Hi guys,

I've read several times folks unhappy with their CF GMT bezel insert, as they were saying that the numbers on the bezel are too dark. So I decided to do a quick comparison between my Franken 126710 BLNR (CF base, gen xtal, gen datewheel) and my gen 126710 BLRO.

I actually had noticed that the numbers had started to become darker, so prior to taking the pictures, I cleaned it gently with soapy water and a soft toothbrush and below are the results under different levels of light.

In my opinion, and having both in my hands, there is just no difference and they are equally bright. Do note that even side by side it's impossible to have exactly the same amount of light on all the numbers, but hopefully you'll agree that there is no real difference.

If you notice that your insert is getting darker, just clean it as I explained.

Also shows to an extent the colors of the BLRO gen insert.

Hope this helps!

 

[Tobel]

Ah and of course it goes without saying, but don't clean your watch with water unless you have checked that it's waterproof

 

[Fisherman1980]

So true. otherwise bezel mod is peoples other options

 

[StreetFighter]

I never knew you had a gen BLRO, nice one!

 

[Tobel]

I never knew you had a gen BLRO, nice one!

Thanks man, bought it in December

 

[StreetFighter]

Thanks man, bought it in December

You joined an exclusive club. there's a thread on TRF at the moment commenting on, that how the BLRO maybe not the hardest to aquire from an AD (SS Daytona, SS SkyD are harder to get they say), but it's the rarest to see in the wild.

I know I have never seen another. I wear mine daily, I leave my reps in the box, all perfect with no marks on them, my gen BLRO is all beat up