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Bigblu10 · 10 March 2018, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Rolexbrah

It wasn't too long ago you couldn't give away a Hulk and now they are in high demand. Also Daytonas were always desired in steel, especially the white dial, but never to this extent.

I bet most who want a Hulk know it is a hot watch at the moment and just want it to flip it and make a 1-2K profit. There are multiple examples of this in the for sale section presently.

CPCC · 10 March 2018, 03:35 PM

Think it's due to all supply being picked up by the grey market. It has become a lucrative industry. Quick flip, houses, watches etc...
Simply another layer of products changing hands before getting to the final buyer. God bless capitalism!

piratepress · 11 March 2018, 12:42 AM

One year ago, I had my pick of three ADs that each had a BLNR.

Now, I would be scared to try and find one!

HL65 · 11 March 2018, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by CPCC

Think it's due to all supply being picked up by the grey market. It has become a lucrative industry. Quick flip, houses, watches etc...
Simply another layer of products changing hands before getting to the final buyer. God bless capitalism!

No it’s not...Not even close. Again allocations are tight and discounts have evaporated on SS sports watches. Grey’s are paying retail like everyone else with much less supply due to lower allocations. They have to make money so of course they will be sold at premium.

arosado · 11 March 2018, 01:07 PM

The demand for SS is crazy high. Therefore sellers are charging a premium for these models that are hard to get thru an AD.

brian15876 · 11 March 2018, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

Rolex not sending enough, ADs being very selective who they offer blnr for, makes it a perfect medium for TSs to sell at a high premium

How selective are they? I bought mine in may 2017. I called two ads with whom I had no prior relationship. One wanted me to come down right if I wanted to purchase. The other held it for me until I got there. I balked at it. And went back two weeks later and got another one. I think the product is available if you’re willing to do a little searching to find it...

avega357 · 11 March 2018, 09:48 PM

In May 2017 the resale market was below retail, that is when I got mine. Then Rolex stop shipping models and the price went up

What is curious is how the price approached 11k for the BLNR, at that point imo, buyers started seeing the all black LN as a better deal (which you could pick up for 6k). This in turn raised the price of the LN and has slightly lowered the price of the BLNR

Final analysis, SS GMT models trade at retail or close to it, IMO very strong demand regardless of supply

scarlet knight · 11 March 2018, 10:04 PM

Compared to the ceramic Daytona.

mrporter · 12 March 2018, 10:49 AM

do you guys think the blnr price will raise again after basel? assuming there's not much exciting announcement on SS model

Jacobson · 12 March 2018, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mrporter

do you guys think the blnr price will raise again after basel? assuming there's not much exciting announcement on SS model

If supply constraints remain as they are or become even more tight, then yes. I would expect prices to rise a bit. & lets not forget a possible MSRP increase.

In Europe, especially the UK I've now seen unworn with stickers being sold for £9K+ (that's almost $13K USD). BLNR is a £6,550 MSRP watch.

PLNYC · 12 March 2018, 11:15 AM

Back when I got my BLNR in late 2016, they had one in the window and one in the case as well as 2 LV’s.

mrporter · 12 March 2018, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacobson

If supply constraints remain as they are or become even more tight, then yes. I would expect prices to rise a bit. & lets not forget a possible MSRP increase.

In Europe, especially the UK I've now seen unworn with stickers being sold for £9K+ (that's almost $13K USD). BLNR is a £6,550 MSRP watch.

at the moment its around S$14K in grey and MSRP is S$12K here in Singapore. Thinking to get them before they increase price then

TEMPUSKING · 27 March 2018, 11:52 PM

How often and how much do Rolex increased their prices by
I am currently on a waiting list. Hoping by time i eventually get my watch the price has not gone up....

TacticaLCawacoL · 28 March 2018, 01:22 AM

I call that speculation or gambling. And i will never pay over MSRP.

ny_yeti · 28 March 2018, 01:27 AM

I have seen a few 116610V and 116710BLNR from trusted sellers that seem to be sitting longer than they had weeks ago. These would be gone in a day! I Don't know, maybe there is a slowdown in the crazy pricing.

Rolex addict · 28 March 2018, 01:36 AM

Because the market has went haywire with all the rumors and speculation. Current prices have gotten people into the watch market who have never been in it before. I'm seeing tons of pawn shops advertising Rolexes at high prices, along with relatively new members here posting the "hard to get" watches for sale. Can't blame them. It's easy money if you're lucky enough to get your hands on one of those watches. Unfortunately, there are now more people in the market and some just want to flip for a profit. It hurts the people who want these watches to wear, not flip. Personally, I think this is a bubble that will pop. I may be wrong. Time will tell.

joli160 · 28 March 2018, 03:09 AM

Imho it is a bit of a hyped watch, can't be real popular since it is being discontinued

JP_ · 28 March 2018, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by piratepress

DavidSW has a new, unworn BLNR for $10,275.00. That's only a $500 premium over what I paid for my BLNR with tax from an AD.

If I was desperate for one, the extra $500 wouldn't deter me.

This. That's exactly what I did.

WJGESQ · 28 March 2018, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

Rolex not sending enough, ADs being very selective who they offer blnr for, makes it a perfect medium for TSs to sell at a high premium

With the SS Pepsi coming on line I doubt the Batman will hold much value or demand in the coming months. The demand will quickly wane and subside like a Kardashin re-run. Time marches on. The SS Pepsi demand will be the new "in" Rolex, no?

Lemonvr6 · 28 March 2018, 09:15 AM

WJGESQ · 28 March 2018, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ny_yeti

I have seen a few 116610V and 116710BLNR from trusted sellers that seem to be sitting longer than they had weeks ago. These would be gone in a day! I Don't know, maybe there is a slowdown in the crazy pricing.

Pepsi would likely drag down Batman I'd suspect. No real substitute for a Hulk yet.

Lurizzle · 28 March 2018, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jaySL350

Just over two years ago when I received our blnr from WF,,, Just shows the last 18 months has gone bat crazy

Bat crazy...i see what you did

HL65 · 28 March 2018, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by WJGESQ

With the SS Pepsi coming on line I doubt the Batman will hold much value or demand in the coming months. The demand will quickly wane and subside like a Kardashin re-run. Time marches on. The SS Pepsi demand will be the new "in" Rolex, no?

Completely disagree and that’s just not typical for Rolex SS sports watches. The BLNR will stay popular and prices steady. Do I think people should pay premiums for one? No and nor would I. Lastly of course the Pepsi will be red hot that goes without saying. I think the GMT lineup today is the best it’s been in years and I look forward to adding my next one soon enough!

MHB · 28 March 2018, 09:52 AM

There are 28 BLNRs for sale on watchrecon at the moment. There are also 28 SubC Dates for sale on the same site.

A lot of the BLNRs that are for sale are used, which tells me a lot of people flip it for whatever reason whereas it seems like people hang onto their subs.

f458 · 28 March 2018, 10:24 AM

Blnr is way better looking than the new Pepsi.

Aventura · 28 March 2018, 10:42 AM

I guess it's because they have to divide the profit with the one that provides them. Well ... I'm sure but that's what I think. The others can think as they please.

Aventura · 28 March 2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TacticaLCawacoL

I call that speculation or gambling. And i will never pay over MSRP.

You are a very intelligent person .. I like people who do not get fooled by inflated prices and fairy tales.

10 March 2018, 03:35 PM	#32
CPCC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: USA Posts: 1,857	Think it's due to all supply being picked up by the grey market. It has become a lucrative industry. Quick flip, houses, watches etc... Simply another layer of products changing hands before getting to the final buyer. God bless capitalism! __________________

11 March 2018, 10:04 PM	#38
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,146	BLNR situation is good Compared to the ceramic Daytona.

12 March 2018, 11:15 AM	#41
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	Back when I got my BLNR in late 2016, they had one in the window and one in the case as well as 2 LV’s. __________________

28 March 2018, 01:22 AM	#44
TacticaLCawacoL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Milky Way Galaxy Watch: Sunray/Meteorite Posts: 311	I call that speculation or gambling. And i will never pay over MSRP. __________________ .__. I don’t mind the value of a Rolex, i just admire the technology and the beauty of it .__. 16600/2005, 116233/2008, 214270/2014, 116234/2016, 116618LB/2017, 116200/2017, 118239/2017, 116622/2018, 326.30.40.50.02.001/2018.

28 March 2018, 03:09 AM	#47
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,355	Imho it is a bit of a hyped watch, can't be real popular since it is being discontinued __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

11 March 2018, 12:42 AM	#33
piratepress "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mobile, AL Watch: BLNR Posts: 744	One year ago, I had my pick of three ADs that each had a BLNR. Now, I would be scared to try and find one!

11 March 2018, 01:07 PM	#35
arosado Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: U.S.A. Watch: Rolex, AP & Omega Posts: 277	The demand for SS is crazy high. Therefore sellers are charging a premium for these models that are hard to get thru an AD.

11 March 2018, 09:48 PM	#37
avega357 Banned Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Miami Watch: Rolex GMT's BLNR Posts: 797	In May 2017 the resale market was below retail, that is when I got mine. Then Rolex stop shipping models and the price went up What is curious is how the price approached 11k for the BLNR, at that point imo, buyers started seeing the all black LN as a better deal (which you could pick up for 6k). This in turn raised the price of the LN and has slightly lowered the price of the BLNR Final analysis, SS GMT models trade at retail or close to it, IMO very strong demand regardless of supply

12 March 2018, 10:49 AM	#39
mrporter "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Singapore Posts: 295	do you guys think the blnr price will raise again after basel? assuming there's not much exciting announcement on SS model

27 March 2018, 11:52 PM	#43
TEMPUSKING "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: UK Posts: 13	How often and how much do Rolex increased their prices by I am currently on a waiting list. Hoping by time i eventually get my watch the price has not gone up....

28 March 2018, 01:27 AM	#45
ny_yeti "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Aaron Location: portland, or Watch: 126610LN Posts: 530	I have seen a few 116610V and 116710BLNR from trusted sellers that seem to be sitting longer than they had weeks ago. These would be gone in a day! I Don't know, maybe there is a slowdown in the crazy pricing.

28 March 2018, 01:36 AM	#46
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	Because the market has went haywire with all the rumors and speculation. Current prices have gotten people into the watch market who have never been in it before. I'm seeing tons of pawn shops advertising Rolexes at high prices, along with relatively new members here posting the "hard to get" watches for sale. Can't blame them. It's easy money if you're lucky enough to get your hands on one of those watches. Unfortunately, there are now more people in the market and some just want to flip for a profit. It hurts the people who want these watches to wear, not flip. Personally, I think this is a bubble that will pop. I may be wrong. Time will tell.

28 March 2018, 09:15 AM	#50
Lemonvr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 463

28 March 2018, 09:52 AM	#54
MHB "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: VTNR, 214270, FXD Posts: 439	There are 28 BLNRs for sale on watchrecon at the moment. There are also 28 SubC Dates for sale on the same site. A lot of the BLNRs that are for sale are used, which tells me a lot of people flip it for whatever reason whereas it seems like people hang onto their subs.

28 March 2018, 10:24 AM	#55
f458 Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: canada Watch: DSSD 114060 sub bl Posts: 130	Blnr is way better looking than the new Pepsi.

28 March 2018, 10:42 AM	#56
Aventura "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Beach FL US Posts: 1,425	Imho I guess it's because they have to divide the profit with the one that provides them. Well ... I'm sure but that's what I think. The others can think as they please.

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