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christopheran · 23 March 2018, 08:58 AM

I think the price on the BLNR will hold or rise. The Pepsi has brought more attention to the GMT line, which will help the BLNR imo. I asked a TS what they would pay for my BLNR that I got last month, and the number was more than MSRP. The BLNR is a much more versatile watch than the new Pepsi imo.

Le14 · 23 March 2018, 09:10 AM

Still trying to get my hands on one from an AD.

Pretty much impossible to get with anything off, but is it possible to get one with some something thrown in (winder, etc) or just ask and see? It'll be my first experience with this AD.

Ruud Van Driver · 23 March 2018, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sade

Plus the BLNR has a different movement and I don't think a new issue will come out and even it is does, the original will always be the original.

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Why won’t a new issue come out? The Submariner has been evolving for over 60 years; the GMTs have been around over 40 years as it is. What’s so difficult to imagine that the present BLNR will be discontinued to make way for an updated version with new movement and case?

christopheran · 23 March 2018, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Le14

Still trying to get my hands on one from an AD.

Pretty much impossible to get with anything off, but is it possible to get one with some something thrown in (winder, etc) or just ask and see? It'll be my first experience with this AD.

I agree it’s a PITA to find, but it’s worth the effort. I was lucky enough to find a BLNR that was not spoken for... but haven’t heard back from the 2 dozen other AD’s who put me on their “list.”

lecorsaire · 23 March 2018, 09:32 AM

I really don’t think we’ll see any drop in prices or demand for the BLNR if the current environment continues. It’s not like the white Deep Sea that was made much less desirable by the D-Blue or the non-GV Milgauss with the GV. Some will prefer BLNR, some BLRO and some both.

christopheran · 23 March 2018, 10:09 AM

Can’t imagine the Pepsi will ever take the place of my Batman. The Batman is a looks more youthful, sporty, and just so cool. I’ll be getting a Pepsi, but I don’t think I’ll be able to sell the Batman.

lucevan le stelle · 23 March 2018, 10:21 AM

As a BLNR owner my sense is that it will be discontinued in a year or so, dependent on what best suits Rolex. The bigger issue is whether they will introduce a GMT variant that appeals to me the same way as the BLNR did. Frankly the Pepsi with the jubilee has me on the fence at the moment, and viewing the new Tudor GMT as more of a Rolex and way cheaper in terms of a buy.

Hoboken30 · 23 March 2018, 10:25 AM

im kinda shocked no one has created a tracker tool or site on watch prices. Reminds me of when I was a kid and they had the price guides for baseball cards. Get those rookie cards and watch em rise.

_speedmaster_ · 23 March 2018, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoboken30

im kinda shocked no one has created a tracker tool or site on watch prices. Reminds me of when I was a kid and they had the price guides for baseball cards. Get those rookie cards and watch em rise.

Watchbox has this. But it needs a lot of refinement.

christopheran · 23 March 2018, 10:44 AM

The Watchbox app says the BLNR is worth $8,911... Our TS are offering more than that to sell a BLNR to them. They also value the Hulk at $8,417, meanwhile the Hulk is going for more than the Batman second hand.

_speedmaster_ · 23 March 2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by christopheran

The Watchbox app says the BLNR is worth $8,911... Our TS are offering more than that to sell a BLNR to them. They also value the Hulk at $8,417, meanwhile the Hulk is going for more than the Batman second hand.

Exactly. Would be nice if they fixed this app and made it truly accurate.

Rrpdc · 23 March 2018, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by christopheran

I may sell my BLNR for a Pepsi. Probably should do it soon before the prices fall.

Good luck getting a Pepsi. You can prob get a blue sky-d or ss Daytona faster. Prob year or so wait.

henrylee · 23 March 2018, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by superdog

You can guarantee that they will discontinue one of their best sellers?

Rolex doesn't make logical decisions and we all know that now. No one thought rolex would make a SS Pepsi. No one thinks rolex would cut the BLNR but never say never.

ronricks · 23 March 2018, 11:35 AM

BLNR now has an outdated case and movement. People can ignore this all they want but I have zero incentive as a buyer to buy this watch when there are improved options out there.

DHPSU · 23 March 2018, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ronricks

BLNR now has an outdated case and movement. People can ignore this all they want but I have zero incentive as a buyer to buy this watch when there are improved options out there.

Not improved with the BLNR color scheme. The BLNR will still reign supreme in the Rolex GMT line, even with its “outdated case and movement”.

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jonnyz1245 · 23 March 2018, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ronricks

BLNR now has an outdated case and movement. People can ignore this all they want but I have zero incentive as a buyer to buy this watch when there are improved options out there.

I disagree and the blnr will continue to be highly sought after. 99.99% of the people buying these watches are not on these forums and have no idea about updated movements and cases that have changed a fraction of a mm. Plus, its not like the 3186 is a slouch. the 3100 movement line is one of the most reliable and robust auto movements out there and is literally in millions and millions of watches that are running just fine and keeping spec. While these things may matter to a very small part of WIS dom, they don't to anyone else. You may have 0 incentive b/c the things you mentioned matter to you but thats you and not everyone else. And who's to say the case is improved? People may prefer the old case? and not need 70 hours p/r when 48 does just fine?

christopheran · 23 March 2018, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ronricks

BLNR now has an outdated case and movement. People can ignore this all they want but I have zero incentive as a buyer to buy this watch when there are improved options out there.

The case doesn’t look much different imo, but I do agree the new movement is a nice upgrade.

jstan9 · 23 March 2018, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 904VT

It may get the modern day equivalent of the 3186 treatment the 5 digit GMTs did, but with case changes. Or perhaps it goes away once current warehouse inventory is gone, until the Oyster is back on the GMTs.

The 116520s stayed on Rolex's website for a while after Basel '16

My guess is it stays for a while. Rolex probably isn't going to move their remaining 3186/7s via the Explorer 2, so it probably will be via the BLNR for remaining marked for sale 3186 movements.

Isn't everyone going to lose their lid when Rolex comes out with the new WG 126719RONR next year with a cherry red bezel and a new Oyster bracelet and micro-adjustment. I can see it already why oh why did Rolex give us the "fake" red in SS and save the bright red for WG

I’m a bit of a newbie, having joined around the time I bought my Batman in June of last year, but I can tell you that most people are not obsessed with movements. My SS/YM is now 18 years old. Rolexes are built like tanks and built for life. And my BLNR is gaining ~ 1/3 of a second a day with its 3186 movement. I find that level of performance in a machine absolutely astonishing.

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christopheran · 23 March 2018, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jstan9

I’m a bit of a newbie, having joined around the time I bought my Batman in June of last year, but I can tell you that most people are not obsessed with movements. My SS/YM is now 18 years old. Rolexes are built like tanks and built for life. And my BLNR is gaining ~ 1/3 of a second a day with its 3186 movement. I find that level of performance in a machine absolutely astonishing.

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People definitely care more about the cosmetic changes than the upgraded movements imo.

jstan9 · 23 March 2018, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JRT

Go to see DavidSW website:

https://davidsw.com/product/rolex-11...-master-ii-15/

The price of BNIB BLNR has been quickly raised to $10,875 today.

And DavidSW knows what he’s doing. He’s a stellar seller, btw. I’ve bought from him and recommend him without reservation. That said, it’s been what? A day? I wouldn’t jump to instant conclusions.

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jstan9 · 23 March 2018, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by christopheran

I think the price on the BLNR will hold or rise. The Pepsi has brought more attention to the GMT line, which will help the BLNR imo. I asked a TS what they would pay for my BLNR that I got last month, and the number was more than MSRP. The BLNR is a much more versatile watch than the new Pepsi imo.

I love my Batman, but how is it more versatile?

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jstan9 · 23 March 2018, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

Why won’t a new issue come out? The Submariner has been evolving for over 60 years; the GMTs have been around over 40 years as it is. What’s so difficult to imagine that the present BLNR will be discontinued to make way for an updated version with new movement and case?

Exactly!

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jstan9 · 23 March 2018, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by christopheran

Can’t imagine the Pepsi will ever take the place of my Batman. The Batman is a looks more youthful, sporty, and just so cool. I’ll be getting a Pepsi, but I don’t think I’ll be able to sell the Batman.

I agree!

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jstan9 · 23 March 2018, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lucevan le stelle

As a BLNR owner my sense is that it will be discontinued in a year or so, dependent on what best suits Rolex. The bigger issue is whether they will introduce a GMT variant that appeals to me the same way as the BLNR did. Frankly the Pepsi with the jubilee has me on the fence at the moment, and viewing the new Tudor GMT as more of a Rolex and way cheaper in terms of a buy.

Why on earth would they discontinue it? It’s still in high demand and impossible to get.

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christopheran · 23 March 2018, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jstan9

Why on earth would they discontinue it? It’s still in high demand and impossible to get.

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It may get discontinued when they release the 126710BLNR

jstan9 · 23 March 2018, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnyz1245

I disagree and the blnr will continue to be highly sought after. 99.99% of the people buying these watches are not on these forums and have no idea about updated movements and cases that have changed a fraction of a mm. Plus, its not like the 3186 is a slouch. the 3100 movement line is one of the most reliable and robust auto movements out there and is literally in millions and millions of watches that are running just fine and keeping spec. While these things may matter to a very small part of WIS dom, they don't to anyone else. You may have 0 incentive b/c the things you mentioned matter to you but thats you and not everyone else. And who's to say the case is improved? People may prefer the old case? and not need 70 hours p/r when 48 does just fine?

You said it better than I could. Before I joined TRF less than a year ago I knew nothing of movements and power reserves. My Batman’s 3186 is a wonder, and while I love the progress, don’t feel slighted that it doesn’t have a 70hour power reserve.

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jstan9 · 23 March 2018, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by christopheran

It may get discontinued when they release the 126710BLNR

Ok. I’m still new at this. I’d call a new BLNR evolution, not discontinuation.

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lig · 23 March 2018, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ronricks

BLNR now has an outdated case and movement. People can ignore this all they want but I have zero incentive as a buyer to buy this watch when there are improved options out there.

Yep - those 6263s and 4 / 5 digit references have really suffered in value because of their outdated movements and cases.

ronricks · 23 March 2018, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by lig

Yep - those 6263s and 4 / 5 digit references have really suffered in value because of their outdated movements and cases.

Apples and Oranges. The 6263’s were made in such small numbers. Rolex wasn’t pumping out 800k to 1 million watches a year back then. BLNR is a mass produced modern Rolex. It isn’t scarce or rare. Or vintage.

arjuna.satria · 23 March 2018, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ronricks

BLNR now has an outdated case and movement. People can ignore this all they want but I have zero incentive as a buyer to buy this watch when there are improved options out there.

I wonder why the Kermit is still in demand when the hulk came out then.

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23 March 2018, 09:32 AM	#35
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	I really don’t think we’ll see any drop in prices or demand for the BLNR if the current environment continues. It’s not like the white Deep Sea that was made much less desirable by the D-Blue or the non-GV Milgauss with the GV. Some will prefer BLNR, some BLRO and some both. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

23 March 2018, 08:58 AM	#31
christopheran "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: Mullica Hill, NJ Watch: AP RO Diver Posts: 389	I think the price on the BLNR will hold or rise. The Pepsi has brought more attention to the GMT line, which will help the BLNR imo. I asked a TS what they would pay for my BLNR that I got last month, and the number was more than MSRP. The BLNR is a much more versatile watch than the new Pepsi imo.

23 March 2018, 09:10 AM	#32
Le14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Houston Posts: 16	Still trying to get my hands on one from an AD. Pretty much impossible to get with anything off, but is it possible to get one with some something thrown in (winder, etc) or just ask and see? It'll be my first experience with this AD.

23 March 2018, 10:09 AM	#36
christopheran "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: Mullica Hill, NJ Watch: AP RO Diver Posts: 389	Can’t imagine the Pepsi will ever take the place of my Batman. The Batman is a looks more youthful, sporty, and just so cool. I’ll be getting a Pepsi, but I don’t think I’ll be able to sell the Batman.

23 March 2018, 10:21 AM	#37
lucevan le stelle "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: garden state Posts: 522	As a BLNR owner my sense is that it will be discontinued in a year or so, dependent on what best suits Rolex. The bigger issue is whether they will introduce a GMT variant that appeals to me the same way as the BLNR did. Frankly the Pepsi with the jubilee has me on the fence at the moment, and viewing the new Tudor GMT as more of a Rolex and way cheaper in terms of a buy.

23 March 2018, 10:25 AM	#38
Hoboken30 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: NYC Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 26	im kinda shocked no one has created a tracker tool or site on watch prices. Reminds me of when I was a kid and they had the price guides for baseball cards. Get those rookie cards and watch em rise.

23 March 2018, 10:44 AM	#40
christopheran "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Chris Location: Mullica Hill, NJ Watch: AP RO Diver Posts: 389	The Watchbox app says the BLNR is worth $8,911... Our TS are offering more than that to sell a BLNR to them. They also value the Hulk at $8,417, meanwhile the Hulk is going for more than the Batman second hand.

23 March 2018, 11:35 AM	#44
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,644	BLNR now has an outdated case and movement. People can ignore this all they want but I have zero incentive as a buyer to buy this watch when there are improved options out there.

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