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Franbuc · 21 August 2018, 08:16 PM

I am in the uk- can anyone tell me when the Batman BLNR ceased and how much was it- I want to buy one but they are selling for 9k? Any advice welcome.

james.l · 21 August 2018, 08:28 PM

It's still in production. Supply and demand = prices higher than retail

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m j b · 21 August 2018, 09:47 PM

Don't call it the batman lest we taunt you.

James is correct.

beshannon · 21 August 2018, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franbuc

I am in the uk- can anyone tell me when the BLNR ceased ?

It is a current model

travisb · 21 August 2018, 09:52 PM

It's still in production and if you can find one at 9k you should grab it.

Bearwithme · 21 August 2018, 09:52 PM

Depends where you are but it’s possible to get one.
Believe I have (after about a month of trying) got myself onto a waiting list here in London for a BLNR. Some guys are speculating it could be discontinued soon but most likely it will just be revised with an updated movement to be in line with the BLRO released this year. Also no guarantee that the update takes place this year (although it seems logical)

Have a little scan through the various AD / waiting list threads in here, in principle the same applies to us all the same regardless of SS models. If your outside of London you’ll have a better bet but good luck in the hunt !

tyler1980 · 21 August 2018, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Franbuc

I am in the uk- can anyone tell me when the Batman BLNR ceased and how much was it- I want to buy one but they are selling for 9k? Any advice welcome.

they are selling for so much because you are probably not going to be able to get one from an AD. Everyone is after SS sports models and the UK is particularly hard

lenfried29 · 21 August 2018, 11:16 PM

New BLNR MSRP is $8950 US(£6972.72 BP). So the price of £9k is probably from the gray market? BLNR is still out there at ADs. I got my from AD 1.5 month ago.

greanie · 21 August 2018, 11:29 PM

Im told . . . "Pay Half and i can special order it for you . . . "

Im a bit skeptical at this statement considering they were the only place to tell me such a statement out of 10 different AD's i have spoken with.
Good Luck on your hunt . . Welcome to the Forum!

magnet_UK · 21 August 2018, 11:37 PM

UK list price is £6550

foo4rolex · 21 August 2018, 11:40 PM

May I know from which legit source saying that the BLNR is still in production?
And, why BLNR is no more shown in the catalog?

gman1974 · 21 August 2018, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foo4rolex

May I know from which legit source saying that the BLNR is still in production?
And, why BLNR is no more shown in the catalog?

First post - long time lurker.

It's still on the Rolex website as I've been drooling over one for a while now, look in the GMT Master II section and click on view all watches. I can't post links on here until I have made 10 posts

WatchOut4It · 21 August 2018, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foo4rolex

May I know from which legit source saying that the BLNR is still in production?
And, why BLNR is no more shown in the catalog?

It never went out of production. And the BLNR is, indeed, still listed on the Rolex website as a current model.

https://m.rolex.com/watches/gmt-mast...blnr-0002.html

beshannon · 21 August 2018, 11:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foo4rolex

May I know from which legit source saying that the BLNR is still in production?
And, why BLNR is no more shown in the catalog?

Because the catalog has never shown everything.

tyler1980 · 22 August 2018, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lenfried29

New BLNR MSRP is $8950 US(£6972.72 BP). So the price of £9k is probably from the gray market? BLNR is still out there at ADs. I got my from AD 1.5 month ago.

its £6550 and that includes a 20% Tax. Your US price doesnt include tax so as you can see the price discrepancy is part of the problem

$9688 in the US and $8400 in the UK including taxes

Camel · 22 August 2018, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foo4rolex

May I know from which legit source saying that the BLNR is still in production?
And, why BLNR is no more shown in the catalog?

It's still on their online catalog, price in South Africa ZAR115 700-00.

T01 · 22 August 2018, 12:15 AM

Still in production.

Rashid.bk · 22 August 2018, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foo4rolex

May I know from which legit source saying that the BLNR is still in production?
And, why BLNR is no more shown in the catalog?

It's still in production. This has been discussed ad nauseam. You're catalog doesn't show everything but the Rolex website still shows it and if you went into an AD they will tell you it's still in production, but they don't have one in stock.

Uggi · 22 August 2018, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foo4rolex

May I know from which legit source saying that the BLNR is still in production?
And, why BLNR is no more shown in the catalog?

The official Rolex website shows it as a current model.
Is this legit enough?

jstan9 · 22 August 2018, 03:10 AM

It’s definitely available and if you find one in an AD, grab it at retail (as others have pointed out, $8950 in the US). I got mine from an AD here in the Bay Area but walked in and asked. It can’t hurt. They’d gotten it in that morning, and I bought it on the spot. That was June 2017 and the demand has only increased since then.

The other thing to do is to monitor the (amazing) trusted sellers on TRF (this forum). You’ll pay above retail, but they seem to have a fairly steady trickle of lightly used, pre-loved BLNRs.

Good luck finding your Batman!

padi56 · 22 August 2018, 03:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

It's still in production. This has been discussed ad nauseam. You're catalog doesn't show everything but the Rolex website still shows it and if you went into an AD they will tell you it's still in production, but they don't have one in stock.

Have to agree and subject closed.

21 August 2018, 08:16 PM	#1
Franbuc "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Fran Location: England Watch: Daytona Posts: 1	BLNR Batman rolex I am in the uk- can anyone tell me when the Batman BLNR ceased and how much was it- I want to buy one but they are selling for 9k? Any advice welcome.

21 August 2018, 09:47 PM	#3
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21 August 2018, 11:37 PM	#10
magnet_UK "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: Notts, U.K. Watch: 16610LV Posts: 251	UK list price is £6550 __________________ Rolex 116520 ~ 116710LN ~ 16610LV \| Tudor 79220N \| Zenith EP Chronomaster 1969 \| Panerai PAM00425

21 August 2018, 08:28 PM	#2
james.l "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Space Posts: 211	It's still in production. Supply and demand = prices higher than retail Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk

21 August 2018, 09:52 PM	#5
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,222	It's still in production and if you can find one at 9k you should grab it.

21 August 2018, 09:52 PM	#6
Bearwithme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 37	Depends where you are but it’s possible to get one. Believe I have (after about a month of trying) got myself onto a waiting list here in London for a BLNR. Some guys are speculating it could be discontinued soon but most likely it will just be revised with an updated movement to be in line with the BLRO released this year. Also no guarantee that the update takes place this year (although it seems logical) Have a little scan through the various AD / waiting list threads in here, in principle the same applies to us all the same regardless of SS models. If your outside of London you’ll have a better bet but good luck in the hunt !

21 August 2018, 11:16 PM	#8
lenfried29 Banned Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Far Far Away Watch: tick-tock Posts: 1,206	New BLNR MSRP is $8950 US(£6972.72 BP). So the price of £9k is probably from the gray market? BLNR is still out there at ADs. I got my from AD 1.5 month ago.

21 August 2018, 11:29 PM	#9
greanie "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 234	Im told . . . "Pay Half and i can special order it for you . . . " Im a bit skeptical at this statement considering they were the only place to tell me such a statement out of 10 different AD's i have spoken with. Good Luck on your hunt . . Welcome to the Forum!

21 August 2018, 11:40 PM	#11
foo4rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: N/A Posts: 215	May I know from which legit source saying that the BLNR is still in production? And, why BLNR is no more shown in the catalog?

22 August 2018, 12:15 AM	#17
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Still in production.

22 August 2018, 03:10 AM	#20
jstan9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jon Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex GMT BLNR Posts: 1,339	It’s definitely available and if you find one in an AD, grab it at retail (as others have pointed out, $8950 in the US). I got mine from an AD here in the Bay Area but walked in and asked. It can’t hurt. They’d gotten it in that morning, and I bought it on the spot. That was June 2017 and the demand has only increased since then. The other thing to do is to monitor the (amazing) trusted sellers on TRF (this forum). You’ll pay above retail, but they seem to have a fairly steady trickle of lightly used, pre-loved BLNRs. Good luck finding your Batman!

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