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22 March 2018, 04:45 PM | #1 |
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BLNR Discontinued
I don’t have enough posts for link but ablogtowatch says the BLNR is discontinued. If you read their “Hands on” article for the new Pepsi on jubilee you will see it. Hopefully someone else can post link.
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22 March 2018, 04:47 PM | #2 |
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Here’s the text
Rolex began their newest generation of high-performance in-house made movements inside the Day-Date 40 watch, as well as the use of their latest generation of watch case production techniques. The new cases are very well finished and do indeed make for a slightly better experience than the outgoing generation of GMT-Master II watches. That also means the popular "Batman" black and blue bezel Rolex GMT-Master II 116710BLNR is now a discontinued model. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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"That also means the popular 'Batman' black and blue bezel Rolex GMT-Master II 116710BLNR is now very likely to soon be discontinued (or perhaps updated) even though Rolex claims it will live side-by-side with the new 126710 GMT-Master II models." Everybody can breathe now. |
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It's still on Rolex website. Doubt it.
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22 March 2018, 04:53 PM | #6 |
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Perhaps that reference will be phased out because the new version of the watch case and new movement have a different reference. But the BLNR bezel color is likely to continue. Can't see why they would discontinue this popular color combo.
116710BLNR is discontinued, replaced by the 126710BLNR and the 116710LN will be replaced by the 126710LN. The reference numbers with the '2' have the new 32XX movement. |
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Because they just introduced more “popular” color combo :) I think they have too many color combos in current lineup and they should work on fulfilling demand for the new release.
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The new cases are very well finished and do indeed make for a slightly better experience than the outgoing generation of GMT-Master II watches. That also means the popular "Batman" black and blue bezel Rolex GMT-Master II 116710BLNR is now a discontinued model. |
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Ablogtowatch have posted lots of incorrect baselworld things in the past. I won't believe it til I see it removed from the website.
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22 March 2018, 04:56 PM | #10 |
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Just posted this in a separate, related thread...
For others reading, here is the link. However, I don't think anyone can say the BLNR is on the chopping block just yet. As far as I can tell, the article's author is jumping to that conclusion based on the same exact information we all have. New movement and (slightly) different case means it's officially a discontinued model? I do agree this year's announcement puts the current LN and BLNR in the crosshairs for a decision in the near-term. Do they introduce this year's movement and modified case to a new LN next year on an Oyster bracelet? Will the BLNR bezel be put to rest if they do this with the LN next year? I don't know how it plays out, but for now it seems the BLNR is still around and shipments will continue to flow in. |
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There is not reason to discontinue the BLNR, it will just be upgraded with new movement.
Just exactly what happenddd with the Deepsea Blue - improvement to have a better watch ;) |
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Ariel Adams is known for making up / elaborating stories. Not exactly the best source of journalism compared to the dink.
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22 March 2018, 05:01 PM | #13 |
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hm it's still on the website right? however, I think since rolex is starting to release GMT in new movements, once rolex upgrades whole GMT line, BLNR will be discontinued eventually probably sooner than the hulk since there are no changes in the sub yet
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22 March 2018, 05:02 PM | #14 |
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ABTW is honestly a disappointment. Poor fact checking/proofing in their article and poor video quality. Previously they’re one of the main source for horology but now lag behind other sources like Hodinkee, Time and Tide, etc
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22 March 2018, 05:16 PM | #15 |
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Yeah, I was surprised when I read it. That’s why I posted. We’ll see what happens from here.
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BLNR will go Disco soon.....
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Seriously, I could see adding the new movement to the BLNR. Why when Rolex can't produce a true Red and Blue bezel would they discontinue making one they're successful at. This truly makes no sense.
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Judging by the new WG, the BLNR will likely remain an outlet to move 3186 movements. Coke and Red hand LN next year are my guess with the new case and movement.
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I can certainly see this happening. Plus, even the lucky few will barely be able to get a hold of a SS pepsi until late summer. Why create a void by discontinuing the BLNR before pepsi's come out to market?
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23 March 2018, 03:17 AM | #23 |
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sky·rock·et ˈskīˌräkət/Submit noun plural noun: skyrockets 1. a rocket designed to explode high in the air as a signal or firework. verbinformal 3rd person present: skyrockets 1. (of a price, rate, or amount) increase very steeply or rapidly. "the cost of housing has skyrocketed" Just my opinion. Also, strong avi to post content correlation. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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23 March 2018, 05:42 AM | #25 |
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Before the ceramic Daytona a used steel version sold in the 10-12k range. Now that they’re discontinued they sell around 15k. Based on that if the BLNR really is discontinued I’d say they’ll sell in the 10-12k range. So a 25-50% jump in value. Just a guess. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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Stick to HODINKEE or Monochrome for info and Ablogtowatch for pictures. Not saying it’s impoosible, but Ablogtowatch or at least some authors there seem to make many assumptions like this that they later need to back off of.
If true, I ask them to then explain the new WG BLRO with old 3186 |
23 March 2018, 03:05 AM | #27 |
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If I had to guess they just have old GMT cases left as well as some 3186 movements left, what's a better way to get rid of them then to continue making a watch/make a slightly new version of it. I do think by the time they run out of old cases and movements they will discontinue TT(YG one),YG and WG. As of LN and BLNR it's debatable. I think they will just launch a new LN and replace BLNR with Coke. But only time will tell.
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It's on Rolex website, I don't think that BLNR is discontinued...
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22 March 2018, 11:59 PM | #29 |
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Exactly. Rolex just updated their website and the BLNR is clearly still available.
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