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LPan · 11 December 2018, 04:35 AM

Why do you think the black GMT is relatively unpopular in the UK? Any thoughts on it?

kepler22 · 11 December 2018, 04:41 AM

If its unpopular why is there none to be found in AD's? I don't believe its unpopular, just not as popular as the black/blue ones.

Uggi · 11 December 2018, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LPan

Why do you think the black GMT is relatively unpopular in the UK? Any thoughts on it?

Relative to what?

Nikrnic · 11 December 2018, 04:45 AM

IDK about the UK and I wouldn't say it's UNpopular in the US but it is a SLEEPER. All of the focus is on the BLNR and BLRO

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kwingy · 11 December 2018, 04:46 AM

I don't think it's unpopular at all. I've had it three times myself. Sure it gets a little boring but I am sure its a great seller for Rolex and still difficult if not impossible to find in any AD window right now.

LPan · 11 December 2018, 04:56 AM

Generally ALL steel professional range are waiting list now. But in the grey market, there isnt really a premium for the black GMT whereas everything else has so that's why I deemed it to be unpopular relative to the others. I may be wrong of course.

beshannon · 11 December 2018, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LPan

Why do you think the black GMT is relatively unpopular in the UK? Any thoughts on it?

No idea, did not know that it was

Macnavara · 11 December 2018, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by LPan

Generally ALL steel professional range are waiting list now. But in the grey market, there isnt really a premium for the black GMT whereas everything else has so that's why I deemed it to be unpopular relative to the others. I may be wrong of course.

Inthink youll find they go over list now at greys

watchnut73 · 11 December 2018, 05:43 AM

Definitely not unpopular, one of my favourites.
I haven't seen one in any AD window for at least 12/18 months

TheWatchEnthusiast · 11 December 2018, 06:49 AM

Well the watch is not unpopular but it’s not as hot as the other two. Few of the reasons might be that it has had a really long run so it’s not the latest and the greatest. It looks more plain over the two colored bezels of the BLNR and BLRO. The all black bezel GMTs also loose some of their luster because they appear similar to the all black classic subs with busier bezel and larger numbers etc.
I do not share any of these sentiments and I believe it’s an extremely nice version of a GMT Master II, very classy and to me the green lettering and GMT hand makes it special. ( that’s something else that I heard people not liking. I love that detail ).
I think it will soon be missed when it’s gone.

R G · 11 December 2018, 07:19 AM

I much prefer the black version to the black and blue version.

dan993 · 11 December 2018, 07:31 AM

Love this reference just can't do PCLs on Oyster bracelets, Jubilee now that's a different matter.

Tony1T · 11 December 2018, 08:19 AM

I'm probably bias as I have the 116710LN, It doesn't portend to be a Superhero or a fizzy drink. It sits on my wrist as discrete as a Rolex can be , it also tells the time exceptionally well. I love mine.

jagwap · 11 December 2018, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony1T

I'm probably bias as I have the 116710LN, It doesn't portend to be a Superhero or a fizzy drink. It sits on my wrist as discrete as a Rolex can be , it also tells the time exceptionally well. I love mine.

Well put.

It was the first ceramic bezel in SS, so it had the hype a long time ago. Still popular, but less talked about.

AK797 · 11 December 2018, 09:29 AM

It isn't but certainly colour has been very attractive to the masses and the all black watches have fallen behind, but they are still in high demand and a very rare sight in ADs.

GMT Aviator · 11 December 2018, 11:27 AM

It’s not unpopular and is the most versatile GMT out there IMO.

I own a number of the 5 digits in coke, Pepsi and LN. My ceramic LN is my day to day tool watch. The LN 5 digit I have was also a favourite because one tires of coloured bezels quicker than you may think. Sometimes it’s nice just to tone it down and wear an all black bezel.

The LN is a future proof classic.

Sublovin · 11 December 2018, 02:18 PM

Based on forum activity it does seem to be overshadowed by the others. Great watch though...really like the subtle green gmt hand as well

vman · 11 December 2018, 02:32 PM

LN is a great watch. A much better companion that BLNR, if I may.

2kbluer6 · 11 December 2018, 02:40 PM

Love my LN. It is so incredibly versatile.

steeevvvooo · 11 December 2018, 03:08 PM

Placed an order for one today. Is there a short waitlist in the UK? I have a small relationship with my US AD (2 buys in two years from him, another 6-7 from trusted sellers here...) and was told “likely over a year”

SS Oyster · 11 December 2018, 05:13 PM

I think Rolex should come out with GMT Master II Coke with brushed SubC bracelet with Glidelock (or GLlite with five 2mm adjustments). Would blow away all the other GMTs combined.

I think PCLs killed the black GMT Master II when it came out. People love brushed Oyster bracelets, thus the popularity of the submariner and all five digit GMT models.

Andad · 11 December 2018, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by LPan

Why do you think the black GMT is relatively unpopular in the UK? Any thoughts on it?

Ummm, because you are all on GMT already?

Manu74 · 11 December 2018, 06:22 PM

It's not unpopular, it's a great watch and still in high demand.

Ace-columbus · 11 December 2018, 06:33 PM

The usual waiting list in my area is around 2-6 month.

DP63 · 11 December 2018, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Ummm, because you are all on GMT already?

... I just shot coffee out of my nose.

DP63 · 11 December 2018, 06:45 PM

I really like (what I call) the standard GMTII ... except those polished centre links, and have toyed with the idea of buying one with the intension of having the centre links brushed .... the hassle at service time putting me off of the idea.

As for unpopular, they sit quietly at around £2k over MSRP online, so still fetching a premium in reality, not the average £4k that the BLNR demands, but a premium none the less.

Devildog · 11 December 2018, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by LPan

Why do you think the black GMT is relatively unpopular in the UK? Any thoughts on it?

It’s only “unpopular” relative to the Sub date in the UK, whereas the BLNR has the benefit if the massive hype and the BLRO is the latest and greatest.

IMO it’s the best of the ceramic GMT Masters.

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RJRJRJ · 11 December 2018, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildog

It’s only “unpopular” relative to the Sub date in the UK, whereas the BLNR has the benefit if the massive hype and the BLRO is the latest and greatest.

IMO it’s the best of the ceramic GMT Masters.

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Pretty much exactly what I was about to type when I hit the reply button.

LPan · 11 December 2018, 07:11 PM

Thanks guys, it just seems that it doesn’t get the same amount of air time which creates a misconception.

Shamorai · 11 December 2018, 07:15 PM

I wouldn’t mind one!

11 December 2018, 04:35 AM	#1
LPan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: L Location: London Watch: me collect more... Posts: 342	Unpopular 116710LN in the UK? Why do you think the black GMT is relatively unpopular in the UK? Any thoughts on it?

11 December 2018, 06:49 AM	#10
TheWatchEnthusiast "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: John Location: US Watch: 116610LV,SD43,BLNR Posts: 487	Unpopular 116710LN in the UK? Well the watch is not unpopular but it’s not as hot as the other two. Few of the reasons might be that it has had a really long run so it’s not the latest and the greatest. It looks more plain over the two colored bezels of the BLNR and BLRO. The all black bezel GMTs also loose some of their luster because they appear similar to the all black classic subs with busier bezel and larger numbers etc. I do not share any of these sentiments and I believe it’s an extremely nice version of a GMT Master II, very classy and to me the green lettering and GMT hand makes it special. ( that’s something else that I heard people not liking. I love that detail ). I think it will soon be missed when it’s gone.

11 December 2018, 02:32 PM	#18
vman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,224	LN is a great watch. A much better companion that BLNR, if I may. __________________ Collector and buyer of Lange, VC, Patek \| 2 FA Enabled

11 December 2018, 03:08 PM	#20
steeevvvooo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: London Posts: 1,365	Placed an order for one today. Is there a short waitlist in the UK? I have a small relationship with my US AD (2 buys in two years from him, another 6-7 from trusted sellers here...) and was told “likely over a year” __________________ Once you aquire your "grail"... then what?!

11 December 2018, 06:45 PM	#26
DP63 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: DP Location: Scotland Watch: 18078 Posts: 795	I really like (what I call) the standard GMTII ... except those polished centre links, and have toyed with the idea of buying one with the intension of having the centre links brushed .... the hassle at service time putting me off of the idea. As for unpopular, they sit quietly at around £2k over MSRP online, so still fetching a premium in reality, not the average £4k that the BLNR demands, but a premium none the less. __________________ 114060 - 116200 - 114300 - 18078

11 December 2018, 04:41 AM	#2
kepler22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: UK Posts: 117	If its unpopular why is there none to be found in AD's? I don't believe its unpopular, just not as popular as the black/blue ones.

11 December 2018, 04:45 AM	#4
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	IDK about the UK and I wouldn't say it's UNpopular in the US but it is a SLEEPER. All of the focus is on the BLNR and BLRO Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

11 December 2018, 04:46 AM	#5
kwingy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,276	I don't think it's unpopular at all. I've had it three times myself. Sure it gets a little boring but I am sure its a great seller for Rolex and still difficult if not impossible to find in any AD window right now.

11 December 2018, 04:56 AM	#6
LPan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: L Location: London Watch: me collect more... Posts: 342	Generally ALL steel professional range are waiting list now. But in the grey market, there isnt really a premium for the black GMT whereas everything else has so that's why I deemed it to be unpopular relative to the others. I may be wrong of course.

11 December 2018, 05:43 AM	#9
watchnut73 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: uk Watch: daytona Posts: 219	Definitely not unpopular, one of my favourites. I haven't seen one in any AD window for at least 12/18 months

11 December 2018, 07:19 AM	#11
R G Banned Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1,659	I much prefer the black version to the black and blue version.

11 December 2018, 07:31 AM	#12
dan993 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Kings Bromley Posts: 444	Love this reference just can't do PCLs on Oyster bracelets, Jubilee now that's a different matter.

11 December 2018, 08:19 AM	#13
Tony1T "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Real Name: Tony Location: Scotland Watch: GMT II & SUB Posts: 278	I'm probably bias as I have the 116710LN, It doesn't portend to be a Superhero or a fizzy drink. It sits on my wrist as discrete as a Rolex can be , it also tells the time exceptionally well. I love mine.

11 December 2018, 09:29 AM	#15
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,237	It isn't but certainly colour has been very attractive to the masses and the all black watches have fallen behind, but they are still in high demand and a very rare sight in ADs.

11 December 2018, 11:27 AM	#16
GMT Aviator 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: London Posts: 3,276	It’s not unpopular and is the most versatile GMT out there IMO. I own a number of the 5 digits in coke, Pepsi and LN. My ceramic LN is my day to day tool watch. The LN 5 digit I have was also a favourite because one tires of coloured bezels quicker than you may think. Sometimes it’s nice just to tone it down and wear an all black bezel. The LN is a future proof classic.

11 December 2018, 02:18 PM	#17
Sublovin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,354	Based on forum activity it does seem to be overshadowed by the others. Great watch though...really like the subtle green gmt hand as well

11 December 2018, 02:40 PM	#19
2kbluer6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Vegas Posts: 32	Love my LN. It is so incredibly versatile.

11 December 2018, 05:13 PM	#21
SS Oyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 8,800	I think Rolex should come out with GMT Master II Coke with brushed SubC bracelet with Glidelock (or GLlite with five 2mm adjustments). Would blow away all the other GMTs combined. I think PCLs killed the black GMT Master II when it came out. People love brushed Oyster bracelets, thus the popularity of the submariner and all five digit GMT models.

11 December 2018, 06:22 PM	#23
Manu74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Watch: SD43 \| LVc \| SkyD Posts: 1,375	It's not unpopular, it's a great watch and still in high demand.

11 December 2018, 06:33 PM	#24
Ace-columbus "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Europe Watch: 116610LVc Posts: 31	The usual waiting list in my area is around 2-6 month.

11 December 2018, 07:11 PM	#29
LPan "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: L Location: London Watch: me collect more... Posts: 342	Thanks guys, it just seems that it doesn’t get the same amount of air time which creates a misconception.

11 December 2018, 07:15 PM	#30
Shamorai "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Sydney Watch: 16523, 116610LV Posts: 762	I wouldn’t mind one!

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