Gmt ii blnr and ln

[Batmanwannabe]

Been on waiting list with deposit for BLNR for 11 months.

Phone call from AD today to say he has transferred me to a new list for the “new” GMT reference to be announced at Basel in March.

He has told me that the BLNR, LN and WG BLRO are to be replaced with the new movement and potentially a new bezel colour combination and the current model is to be discontinued and they will not receive any more from now on.

Disappointed to hear this but slightly cheered to hear about new potential references.

[VegasMilgauss]

Interesting news.. mixed emotions I am sure!

[CoveWatch]

Hmmmm exciting

[HappyFish]

The 116710 is over and out! But most ones here start to believe it not before 21th of march!

The only guessing is if it comes as 126710?! Personally i don`t think so!

The BLNR is cult (now)!

[uniqueMR]

Interesting ...

[Carry The Interest]

My money is on the BLNR not getting updated for the new movement. They for sure will update the LN (and potentially the WG GMT) -- anything beyond that will be a surprise, but I don't think it's the BLNR.

[lecorsaire]

Crazy that the BLNR is being discontinued before the Hulk that's been in production for a lot longer. In a way I hope they don't replace the BLNR. I will never be selling mine anyway so none of this really matters.

Maybe it's the Coke that will be coming out this year. At least this would remove some demand from the Pepsi and make both just a tad easier to obtain.

[HogwldFLTR]

Interesting details!!! I guess we'll see in not too long.

[lecorsaire]

Originally Posted by Carry The Interest

My money is on the BLNR not getting updated for the new movement. They for sure will update the LN (and potentially the WG GMT) -- anything beyond that will be a surprise, but I don't think it's the BLNR.

This will increase the collectibility of both 116719 WG BLROs if this is the case. But I'm surprised that they're most likely going to change the GMT lineup again instead of updating the Subs especially considering that all of the steel GMTs are selling really well.

OK, the LN is really old at this point having been released in 2007 as are the gold and TT references. If anything those are definitely getting the new movements.

[Maverick_1908]

This is sad news. Had my eye on the blnr since it came out.


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[rolexgiants]

Maybe the LN gets discontinued.

[Zakalwe]

Big technical achievement in producing the first bi-colour ceramic bezel. Huge demand for the watch and waiting lists full despite being in production for a few years. It’s clearly a model that drives interest in the brand, if the number of new posters who enquire about the watch on here are any guide. Rolex will surely simply upgrade the movement in the BLNR and otherwise leave it alone. Surely? Or am I missing something?

[lecorsaire]

Originally Posted by Maverick_1908

This is sad news. Had my eye on the blnr since it came out.


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If you really want one it's probably better to buy it as soon as possible. Just look for the best price on a mint pre-owned. There are a couple under 11 grand out there.

If it really is discontinued they will not be sold for less than 13 used and even more new. The prices are already around there.

[3sheets86]

So is it time for those like me who long for 16710 coke to go ahead and buy? If a new ceramic Coke is released will the old ones go daft like Pepsi's?

[HappyFish]

Originally Posted by Zakalwe

Big technical achievement in producing the first bi-colour ceramic bezel. Huge demand for the watch and waiting lists full despite being in production for a few years. It’s clearly a model that drives interest in the brand, if the number of new posters who enquire about the watch on here are any guide. Rolex will surely simply upgrade the movement in the BLNR and otherwise leave it alone. Surely? Or am I missing something?

In my opinion - yes you do miss the point that Rolex is selling as many they want and not as many they can!

Rolex is Rolex and Rolex is Rolex! They can do whatever they want and all waiting list will be full (of SS sport models)!

I really like this behavior of the company! To be successful you don`t have to be greedy - you have to be unique! And Rolex is!

[lecorsaire]

Originally Posted by 3sheets86

So is it time for those like me who long for 16710 coke to go ahead and buy? If a new ceramic Coke is released will the old ones go daft like Pepsi's?

It's very possible. If that's the case people will now be putting aftermarket Coke bezels on black GMTs instead of Pepsi bezels this time. Just be careful! It sucks that these were just 6-7 grand watches 24/7 until not so long ago.

Everyone wanted the new stuff until they released getting a new BLRO would not be easy.

[Zakalwe]

Originally Posted by HappyFish

In my opinion - yes you do miss the point that Rolex is selling as many they want and not as many they can!

Rolex is Rolex and Rolex is Rolex! They can do whatever they want and all waiting list will be full (of SS sport models)!

I really like this behavior of the company! To be successful you don`t have to be greedy - you have to be unique! And Rolex is!

Well from a selfish perspective I hope you’re right since I’ve got one.

I think the forum might implode if it actually happens.

[Chadridv]

It wouldn't be all that surprising but who knows! Basel will be interesting as always.

[Carry The Interest]

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

Maybe the LN gets discontinued.

This is one thing I highly doubt.

For such an essential part of the Rolex collection, I could never imagine a plain SS black GMT not being part of the current catalog at any given time. I haven't been following Rolex behavior anywhere as long as others on this site, but I have a hard time believing there are precedents for getting rid of a standard SS Sub or GMT in black from the current offering.

[Jmbarrack]

Interesting ... I wonder how many more of these types of AD phone calls we're going to hear about as we get closer to Basel.

[iatacs19]

Damn, I just bought an LN yesterday... lol

[Tokyo Mike]

I think people are taking the OP seriously.

[Kamen]

Rolex potentially updating the pieces doesn't make the current one worthless. It is still a very capable timepiece and I bet those new to the brand wouldn't even be able to tell any differences unless specifically outlined and the importance superficially emphasized.

[r6tanz]

A lot of the AD websites have it removed from the lineup

[superstarmar]

Originally Posted by Tokyo Mike

I think people are taking the OP seriously.

I have lost count on how many of these threads have started and
blown up in people faces..

[ferrissteve11]

Guess we'll know in a few months time. Seems odd that Rolex would discontinue such a hot and sought after model. I've been into Rolex for about 10 years and in that short time, I've never seen quite a model elicit the furvor and following since its release as the BLNR. As others have stated will be an interesting March.

[jay9]

Congrats! its beautiful.

[stateman]

Originally Posted by Carry The Interest

This is one thing I highly doubt.



For such an essential part of the Rolex collection, I could never imagine a plain SS black GMT not being part of the current catalog at any given time. I haven't been following Rolex behavior anywhere as long as others on this site, but I have a hard time believing there are precedents for getting rid of a standard SS Sub or GMT in black from the current offering.

Who knows what is actually going to happen (with all respect to the OP), but I agree with this logic - regardless of what happens to the BLNR, I can’t see them not offering an all black bezel version at all.

[Locust]

Your AD would not have that information, Rolex doesn’t tell ADs anything before Basel

[grymg]

Wow, I wonder how much higher the new MSRP would be on a 126710BLNR. In that case, I'm glad I got in at the $8950MSRP. They way my watch rotation is, the 72hr power reserve wouldn't make any difference to me.