126710BLRO Two Versions?

[VicLeChic]

Very interesting, sounds like the early criticism against the bezel colors has been addressed by Rolex. Clearly they do listen to us. I also prefer the latest darker red and blue. In fact, I have discarded the mk1 at this point.

[RJRJRJ]

Originally Posted by shortsqueeze

No! You can clearly see the lighting is different, the angle is different. Look at the bracelet, look at the shadows.

There needs to be pics that show them as they are, and then swapped in position with the same lighting.

But as I said in an earlier comment, if Eric Ku said he saw the difference in person, that is what I would go with.

[fomar]

clear.

i did that to show a friend .

to my eye its very obvious.

i am not tech savvy or else i would have loaded those pics..

[justdate]

Originally Posted by sillo38

According to the caption it's not his pic.

Ah Ok. Well still the biggest difference I can see is that the dials look totally different. So given that the dials have not changed I would say this photo is 100% useless for comparison purposes as the watches are in totally different lighting, using the dials as a benchmark to start.



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[tyler1980]

neither of those pics represent what the watch actually looks like. If they changed it or not, it doesnt look like an iPhone picture as they are terrible at capturing the colors

If someone said IRL it looks different, fine, but you cannot go off a pic

[justdate]

Originally Posted by troways

100% sure Rolex changed it, I saw it in person.

This says a lot more, in that it does look changed. Is that your photo?


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[zahain]

Until there is a clear photo with the exact same lighting without reflections, i won't believe it. People who own the pepsi know that these two colour variations depending on lighting can achieve both colours so until its a true clear high quality photos then there's no point going back and forth saying it is / isn't. Mine is an Late July and it looks like both depending on lighting so its very questionable..

[RJRJRJ]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

neither of those pics represent what the watch actually looks like. If they changed it or not, it doesnt look like an iPhone picture as they are terrible at capturing the colors

If someone said IRL it looks different, fine, but you cannot go off a pic

Ku said he saw them in person and can confirm they are different.

[padi56]

Afraid you guys have far to much time on your hands or perhaps some have caught a new syndrome Rolex bezel colour syndrome.At one time TRF was set up for information about the history of the RWC now its mainly silly nicknames,minute font changes,slight colour changes.But thats depending on the person's eyes, camera and viewing screen.so perhaps there is a slight difference WOW.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by RJRJRJ

Ku said he saw them in person and can confirm they are different.

i get that, but everyone is analyzing the photos which are not accurate to begin with. I cant imagine its a big difference if its changed and without two side by side you probably wouldn't know which was which.

[Shamorai]

Originally Posted by padi56

Afraid you guys have far to much time on your hands or perhaps some have caught a new syndrome Rolex bezel colour syndrome.At one time TRF was set up for information about the history of the RWC now its mainly silly nicknames,minute font changes,slight colour changes.But thats depending on the person's eyes, camera and viewing screen.so perhaps there is a slight difference WOW.

You have had the same whinge twice in this thread. We are talking about a watch. Is that ok? Should we be talking about investments instead?

[peterpl]

I dont think so.

I saw 2 BLROs today - one late 2018 and one early 2019. EXACTLY the same bezel and pastel colors on the bezel as a PM one and the same since its release.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Shamorai

You have had the same whinge twice in this thread. We are talking about a watch. Is that ok? Should we be talking about investments instead? I’ve noticed many of your posts lately are getting grumpy. Perhaps with your post count you are getting jaded?

No most are talking about a miniscule colour difference that someone reported on the net.And I will whinge and perhaps be grumpy mainly when you have to read these sort of threads each day.And not like you with a few hundred posts most all of my posts give good information over many years on forum.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

Which does mine look like? Then I’ll tell you the date :)


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It’s definitely a tweener Roger ... I’d say June

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

neither of those pics represent what the watch actually looks like. If they changed it or not, it doesnt look like an iPhone picture as they are terrible at capturing the colors

If someone said IRL it looks different, fine, but you cannot go off a pic

The only way any of us would know for sure is to measure to the. I agree pictures are useless.

[zutmonroi]

This all thread is so full of BS with these filtered pictures and obvious different lights.

So ridiculous and laughable how people still argue about it.

[Eric-London]

I call BS.

[mosanman]

Originally Posted by Vaxe

That's definitely Mk1. The blue is softer and more pastel. The Mk2 is very deep dark blue.

How can you be so certain?
Mine has all the colours shown in this thread depending on the lighting.

softer blue


to deep dark

[avega357]

This is a great conspiracy theory, because it can never be proven or disproven


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[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Vaxe

That's definitely Mk1. The blue is softer and more pastel. The Mk2 is very deep dark blue.

i can get a similar effect with the same watch to make it look lighter or darker or purple or blue....
two pics taken at the exact same time and with the exact same light, with two different cameras. well like 6 seconds apart technically.

Then here is the same watch with a deep blue and the same watch with a more pastel blue

[TruthBalance]

Forgive my ignorance but, is there officially a BLRO MK2 version or have we on this forum just labeled a possible color change as MK2?

[Rolex Essex]

That’s a poor comparison.
Both watches have to be in the same angle and position under light.
Just look at the black dial. One dial is blacker than the other.

[Chadridv]

Originally Posted by padi56

Afraid you guys have far to much time on your hands or perhaps some have caught a new syndrome Rolex bezel colour syndrome.At one time TRF was set up for information about the history of the RWC now its mainly silly nicknames,minute font changes,slight colour changes.But thats depending on the person's eyes, camera and viewing screen.so perhaps there is a slight difference WOW.

Too much time? This is a watch forum. Of course some things interest some more than others but no ones breaking rules here right? I get that as a mod you have to read threads that don’t interest you, but it seems you have too much time on your hands if you feel the need to comment in a thread you clearly have no interest in.

What type of threads exactly do you want to see here that will please you and receive your approval of how people spend their time?

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by tyler1980

i can get a similar effect with the same watch to make it look lighter or darker or purple or blue....
two pics taken at the exact same time and with the exact same light, with two different cameras. well like 6 seconds apart technically.

Then here is the same watch with a deep blue and the same watch with a more pastel blue

Congratulations Tyler, you have the rare MK1-2

[jjmack]

Originally Posted by TruthBalance

Forgive my ignorance but, is there officially a BLRO MK2 version or have we on this forum just labeled a possible color change as MK2?

Only on this forum.


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[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations Tyler, you have the rare MK1-2

best of both worlds... im selling it for double the going rate since its clearly both versions in one. Who wants it?

[10klakes]

Originally Posted by padi56

No most are talking about a miniscule colour difference that someone reported on the net.And I will whinge and perhaps be grumpy mainly when you have to read these sort of threads each day.And not like you with a few hundred posts most all of my posts give good information over many years on forum.

The color of the BLRO has been of discussion / contention, since its release. If there is a change, I think it is discussion worthy.


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[DTNSS]

Just got mine Saturday. Looks like the darker version in almost any setting, which I like because it looks very similar to the first one released in 1955. But I’ve never seen any of the first ones released last year in person...

[TruthBalance]

Originally Posted by jjmack

Only on this forum.


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Thank you!

[Cabinetman]

Originally Posted by DTNSS

Just got mine Saturday. Looks like the darker version in almost any setting, which I like because it looks very similar to the first one released in 1955. But I’ve never seen any of the first ones released last year in person...

I got mine last week as well, and I agree that there seems to be less of the pastel look no matter the lighting. I was actually pleasantly surprised when my BLRO arrived as I had never seen on in person and was concerned I wouldn't dig the colors.