The soaring price of the BLNR?

[JPSCALINVEST]

Yes if you have no relation with the AD you must wait 6/8 months or pay +15% with à second hand store

[red1108nyc]

Confused and don't think so..

[Mak2013]

Price is not soaring.
It is just not declining


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[rolexnub]

Not soaring ... no AD discounts as of this moment.

[brandrea]

Not here

[droptopman]

Was at the AD today and they had 2 BLNR's. I did not make an offer and he did not offer a discount to entice me. Guessing he will hold out for msrp.

[8CDC]

DXB duty free equated to UK rrp on Tuesday.


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[JPSCALINVEST]

Which AD please in DC because my sister live in

Thanks

[themaninblack]

Originally Posted by elee617

Got my BLNR from Dickson Watch (Authorized retail dealer) here in Singapore for exactly $12200 SGD about two months ago, $8500 USD. I'm an American and to honest, if you're an American, the mighty USD is doing VERY well in Hong Kong and Singapore. Had I been able to find one in Hong Kong, would've gotten it there, probably for even less.

The Daytona however.....Well.....Still a HUGE premium on the SS black dial model. No less than $17000 SGD or $12,000 USD.

If you're in Singapore or Hong Kong and you're an American or any other foreigner, you'll get really good deals on the slightly less popular models like the Explorer II (42MM), Milguass (any color) or Datejust or Datejust II models b/c of the mighty USD and the 7% GST refund in Singapore.

Probably little to no discount on Submariners (most models), GMT (LNs), Yachtmasters, Sea Dwellers or Deepseas.

But the BLNR? Best you'll currently do in Asia is $8500 USD from an AD. Used from 2013? $8100 at best. Just wait another year and you'll find more and more of them on the open market. Why not just get a Sub-C used? Best sports watch EVER in my opinion and you can get it for less than $6000 USD if you negotiate enough.

Ed

It's quite market specific. Plenty of diamond encrusted ladies models sold there but good deals on Rolex 'classics' as you mention. 5-8% possible on DD DJ Explorers and many precious metal models without a haggle. Current Stainless GMT and Subs, not a penny discount but the AD's all have stock. It's a great place to look at shiny things!

[jameson]

I've bought two BLNRs at 15% off MSRP in the last 6 months. Made the call and watch was on wrist in less than a week. Just need to have a relationship with your AD...but they are not that hard to get anymore.

[tomcorkery]

I see here on the for sale section below retail. There is one town (new york) selling for 8200.00 Been there for weeks.

[Speed]

Location location location.

Go to where the watches are - or have someone do it for you. It's a mass produced thang. Not a Patek or ALS or AP which are made in much smaller numbers.

[liuk3]

Walked in and got it at over 15% off MSRP from my local AD. I agree that it is helpful to have relationships with all your local ADs if possible.

[GB-man]

Disregard ebay prices

[Mr. K]

I'm sure discounts will get better after awhile.

[alanc]

Originally Posted by 4mat

Well maybe 1k AUS isn't soaring but it's flapping wings...

Ha! Good one.

I wouldn't base a conclusion on Ebay - it's a place where many sellers have caviar dreams.

[Ruud Van Driver]

They sell at above retail in Singapore because of demand, along with SS Daytona black dial, DSSD B-Blue and (depending who you talk to) Sub C LV.

I managed to find one in the UK last Christmas without too much difficulty (a lot of places claimed a short waiting list but I eventually found one).

They were quite difficult to pick up here in Singapore earlier this year when a mate was looking for one.

[madmax21]

Originally Posted by RolexAuthority

Soaring a massive 0% in uk ADs at retail price - if your seeing it priced at $2000 above this then you really are being fleeced

I believe the whole problem with this is supply and demand people have gone nuts for this bezel design. Which is basically settling ror black blue when I think most people wanted blue red Pepsi style anyway. What my authorized dealer is told me is that since they couldn't produce enough for the world market they decided to stop producing them completely that sounds like a real cop out or a smart way to make money and inflate the current inventory. My advice is to wait a year when the readily available and then you'll be able to buy one for probably cheaper then what the black dial version is going for now. For those of you that have one wear it in good health and enjoy

[lig]

Originally Posted by madmax21

I believe the whole problem with this is supply and demand people have gone nuts for this bezel design. Which is basically settling ror black blue when I think most people wanted blue red Pepsi style anyway. What my authorized dealer is told me is that since they couldn't produce enough for the world market they decided to stop producing them completely that sounds like a real cop out or a smart way to make money and inflate the current inventory. My advice is to wait a year when the readily available and then you'll be able to buy one for probably cheaper then what the black dial version is going for now. For those of you that have one wear it in good health and enjoy

Seriously? I'd wager a beer that a year from now you'll look at this prognostication and laugh at how wrong you were.

[madmax21]

Okay wager a beer with you either way I'll buy look forward to seeing you in Toronto to get it Cheers

[Gharddog03]

No reason you can't get a pre loved one here on the FS for 7500-7700$. No tax and quick shipping.

[lig]

Originally Posted by madmax21

Okay wager a beer with you either way I'll buy look forward to seeing you in Toronto to get it Cheers

Deal.

[lee fowler]

My local AD has two in stock and no discount.

[beer]

what country are you in because if you are in europe or australia and are comparing to the US RRP that is where the extra 20% is coming from

[kanderson1965]

I cannot understand why my local pre owned dealer is charging a £300 premium over MRRP for a pre owned BLNR, when two local ADs have them new in stock at MRRP. Has the world gone mad, who in their right mind would pay more for a second hand watch?

[Furbo]

Why don't you ask him?

[busytimmy]

Originally Posted by Ruud Van Driver

They sell at above retail in Singapore because of demand, along with SS Daytona black dial, DSSD B-Blue and (depending who you talk to) Sub C LV.



I managed to find one in the UK last Christmas without too much difficulty (a lot of places claimed a short waiting list but I eventually found one).



They were quite difficult to pick up here in Singapore earlier this year when a mate was looking for one.

Can second this. Definitely a heard watch to track down in Singapore. Luckily one finds top people on TRF to help out fellow WIS. 👍🏼


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[finhu]

Hi all, I love the BLNR of that I have no doubt, but what is causing the price to soar - it seems that to buy one I am already a couple of thousand over the retail price. I know it's difficult to get one in many countries but is it more than just that?

[Bakasana]

Soaring? Based on what? The watch hasnt been discontinued and the you can still get one under retail at many spots. Stop the hype!

[murph145]

I just got a new one on the boards from a trusted seller for a decent price no hude discount but a 5% under msrp and free over night shipping and best part no CA sales tax which out here is 8%