2015 BLNR or 2018 BLNR?

[ElRicardo]

Originally Posted by Uggi

Buying grey is no problem but I would stay away from the major London grey chains/stores like Watchfinders. If you know about Rolex watches I would get in touch with some private sellers on Chrono or even on eBay. Do your research on them, meet them, inspect the watches, get them validated if needed. If going grey, you don't want to be paying for a watch plus some rent overhead in the Royal Exchange. Not every individual selling a Rolex online is a crook - that is where you'll get the best prices and maybe even the better service.
Good luck.

Great input, thanks.
It's WatchClub with the 2015. I understand that part of the premium is for rent but I'm also looking for piece of mind.
I know enough about watches but not enough to be comfortable buying from a private seller.

I also want an unworn watch - just my personal preference

[rambo99]

does the 2018 blnr has box and papers?

[xelzh]

get the 2018 one man....

[ElRicardo]

Originally Posted by rambo99

does the 2018 blnr has box and papers?

It does

Originally Posted by xelzh

get the 2018 one man....

That's the plan. Thanks for all of your input!

[Macnavara]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Old spring on the left, new on the right.

This spring sits on the GMT wheel, and presses against a 4 pronged star wheel. When you turn it you can physically feel the spring clicking in that star wheel.

The old one was prone to breaking from frequent use, the new one is much stronger.

Awesome

[ElRicardo]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Old spring on the left, new on the right.

This spring sits on the GMT wheel, and presses against a 4 pronged star wheel. When you turn it you can physically feel the spring clicking in that star wheel.

The old one was prone to breaking from frequent use, the new one is much stronger.

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Great to know, thanks!

[Wobbly]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I should clarify that I mean, if both watches have active, valid five-year warranties on them, the 2018 watch would have up to three years more time remaining than the 2015 watch, not that the 2018 would have three years remaining time on its own. Of course, any 2018 watch with a valid warranty would have at least four more years remaining from this point forward.

Just didn't explain it very well in the first place.

[Wobbly]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Old spring on the left, new on the right.

This spring sits on the GMT wheel, and presses against a 4 pronged star wheel. When you turn it you can physically feel the spring clicking in that star wheel.

The old one was prone to breaking from frequent use, the new one is much stronger.

Thanks, I also never knew this.

[praveen]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Old spring on the left, new on the right.

This spring sits on the GMT wheel, and presses against a 4 pronged star wheel. When you turn it you can physically feel the spring clicking in that star wheel.

The old one was prone to breaking from frequent use, the new one is much stronger.

Good to know!

[DoctorA]

2018 with full 5 year warranty!

[Wobbly]

Originally Posted by DoctorA

2018 with full 5 year warranty!

Or possibly 4 years if it was a Jan 18 watch

[lenfried29]

Originally Posted by Wobbly

Or possibly 4 years if it was a Jan 18 watch

Or possibly 4 years 1 month if it was a Jan 18 watch

[glamorama]

Originally Posted by rambo99

watchfinder is way overpriced.

they are but if you trade in they also give you way more than others, especially if bought from the in first place.

[ElRicardo]

Originally Posted by dwjez14

Buy the newer one ! Post photos when you get it

No photos I'm afraid.
When it came down to it, I resolved that I'm not paying nearly an 80% premium to line the pockets of a grey dealer and help to bump up the price of the market. If Rolex and my AD want my money, they'll have to wait for it - and I'll have to wait for the watch too.

To satisfy my GMT cravings I bought a Tudor GMT at my AD over the weekend and I'm very impressed/happy with my purchase.
She made a very interesting comment on the BLNR too (throwing some fuel on fire of the "discontinued" rumour) - a new movement for next year.

I'm still on the list for the BLNR.....someday I'll have Batman on my wrist to match my car

[dwjez14]

Congrats on the Tudor. I’m curious did you buy this within the last 2 days. I only ask because if they were trying to mark up the Batman even more than it was. Could it be because of all the rumors of it being pullled by rolex ? Or was it in the normal 11-12,000 range for the watch

[ElRicardo]

Originally Posted by dwjez14

Congrats on the Tudor. I’m curious did you buy this within the last 2 days. I only ask because if they were trying to mark up the Batman even more than it was. Could it be because of all the rumors of it being pullled by rolex ? Or was it in the normal 11-12,000 range for the watch

London Batmans haven't increased as much as they seem to have in the US.
Big grey chains £11k, grey dealers £10k

[lenfried29]

Originally Posted by ElRicardo

No photos I'm afraid.
When it came down to it, I resolved that I'm not paying nearly an 80% premium to line the pockets of a grey dealer and help to bump up the price of the market. If Rolex and my AD want my money, they'll have to wait for it - and I'll have to wait for the watch too.

To satisfy my GMT cravings I bought a Tudor GMT at my AD over the weekend and I'm very impressed/happy with my purchase.
She made a very interesting comment on the BLNR too (throwing some fuel on fire of the "discontinued" rumour) - a new movement for next year.

I'm still on the list for the BLNR.....someday I'll have Batman on my wrist to match my car

The way I read it, you missed the opportunity to buy BLNR for $1K over MSRP before discontinuation of the watch brake lose.

[Lurizzle]

There IS one difference i have not seen mentioned in this thread between 2015 and earlier BLNRs. Inside the clasp, the older watches have a rough texture. Sometime in 2015, this changed to be a smooth texture. Not that this adds any inherent value, but worth noting nonetheless. Personally, i like the rough texture as I think it looks a bit better.


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[ElRicardo]

Originally Posted by lenfried29

The way I read it, you missed the opportunity to buy BLNR for $1K over MSRP before discontinuation of the watch brake lose.

How do you figure?

£7k vs £10k?

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Lurizzle

There IS one difference i have not seen mentioned in this thread between 2015 and earlier BLNRs. Inside the clasp, the older watches have a rough texture. Sometime in 2015, this changed to be a smooth texture. Not that this adds any inherent value, but worth noting nonetheless. Personally, i like the rough texture as I think it looks a bit better.


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Agree, I love that textured clasp

[T.Mas]

Originally Posted by Lurizzle

There IS one difference i have not seen mentioned in this thread between 2015 and earlier BLNRs. Inside the clasp, the older watches have a rough texture. Sometime in 2015, this changed to be a smooth texture. Not that this adds any inherent value, but worth noting nonetheless. Personally, i like the rough texture as I think it looks a bit better.


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I would love a textured inside of the clasp. Any pics to share of it?

[Lurizzle]

Originally Posted by T.Mas

I would love a textured inside of the clasp. Any pics to share of it?

Fresh off the BLNR’s natural habitat (a plane) just touched down at LAX. Snapped a quick shot for your easy reference.



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[T.Mas]

Originally Posted by Lurizzle

Fresh off the BLNR’s natural habitat (a plane) just touched down at LAX. Snapped a quick shot for your easy reference.



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Ah yeah, that is cool! I thought you meant the inside part that sits against the wrist. Thanks for sharing. Nice piece!

[Flyer737]

Originally Posted by SearChart

Old spring on the left, new on the right.

This spring sits on the GMT wheel, and presses against a 4 pronged star wheel. When you turn it you can physically feel the spring clicking in that star wheel.

The old one was prone to breaking from frequent use, the new one is much stronger.

I didn’t know this either, I got my BLNR at launch, not had any issues but as mine is approaching a service, is it likely this component would be updated as part of the full service?

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Flyer737

I didn’t know this either, I got my BLNR at launch, not had any issues but as mine is approaching a service, is it likely this component would be updated as part of the full service?

Yes that is standard practice. All old style springs and GMT wheels will be updated during service.