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danicasi2002 · 22 March 2019, 05:30 PM

With all the buzz on the Batman moving from the oyster to Jubille bracelet, let us not forget that Rolex has now retired the 1st ever stainless steel Rolex model to sport the ceramic bezel. The watch 116710LN was introduced at Baselworld 12 years ago. The popularity of Cerachrom bezels spread to the Sub, yacht master, bicolor GMTii and finally, the Daytona. For Rolex, it (ceramic bezel) all started with the GMT and for SS models, the 116710LN (no nickname).

ZOOK · 22 March 2019, 06:05 PM

Hopefully not retirement but a hiatus. Wouldn’t it be nice to have the LN return with the new movement. And all three varieties available with the jubilee or oyster bracelet similar to the DateJust 41.

RJRJRJ · 22 March 2019, 06:15 PM

It was my first Rolex, and I think it's the best model the make (made?). I own a few more now, but it would be difficult to convince me that it isn't the best all in one Rolex on the market.

challer · 23 March 2019, 12:27 AM

I doubt it's gone for good.

Nepats81 · 23 March 2019, 12:49 AM

we will see it back in 5-10 years. Most likely with a red hand and new movement.

MKLM · 23 March 2019, 12:51 AM

My first Rolex, looks brand new after its first service at RSC.

chipbutty55 · 23 March 2019, 01:10 AM

It's a beautiful, classic and extremely versatile piece for sure.

danicasi2002 · 23 March 2019, 05:06 AM

Just sharing a photo of my LN. I am traveling internationally so it is with me on this trip.

Odie-r · 23 March 2019, 07:20 AM

I love my LN. It was the second Rolex I bought, but definitely gets more wrist time than my Sub. Its an icon, and the black is very understated which works well for daily wear.

jdpny · 23 March 2019, 07:36 AM

Wear mine 24/7

ashbaug2 · 23 March 2019, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by challer

I doubt it's gone for good.

+1

I love the green hand, but I could see them going the 16710 route and making it with a Red GMT hand again.

danicasi2002 · 23 March 2019, 07:59 AM

The red hand would be a welcome surprise at a future Baselworl

jb335 · 23 March 2019, 08:02 AM

I bet we see it next year on the jubilee. I have a hard time seeing them without a GMT LN in the lineup for a while. It's a staple piece.

Schoen · 23 March 2019, 08:36 AM

I guess the 116710LN still needs a nickname right? Any ideas or suggestions? Or is it not epic enough yet?

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GradyPhilpott · 23 March 2019, 08:40 AM

I think that it's a great looking watch, myself, and I find it a little confusing that it has been discontinued.

It is after all the easiest of the ceramic bezels to produce.

If Rolex is making these changes to further distinguish the GMTs from the Subs, I guess it is possible that it won't return, but I somehow think that it will.

Snow-Dweller · 23 March 2019, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Schoen

I guess the 116710LN still needs a nickname right? Any ideas or suggestions? Or is it not epic enough yet?

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Ellen

Schoen · 23 March 2019, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Ellen

Nice! A bit feminine. But nice.

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Snow-Dweller · 23 March 2019, 08:46 AM

I have the perfect LN....just slightly modified...

danicasi2002 · 23 March 2019, 12:54 PM

Looks cool without the cyclops.

watchshot94 · 23 March 2019, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

I have the perfect LN....just slightly modified...

Looks great!

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BobDyl · 23 March 2019, 01:29 PM

Here's my constant companion hanging out with his older brother. Can't imagine the LN will be gone forever - suspect it will return with the updated movement and on jubilee.

DHISTORY · 23 March 2019, 01:37 PM

So long my friend. I’ve had two of them over the years. It was awesome, but never stayed...always got sellers remorse and looked for it again. Lol
Now looking forward to it’s re-release on a jubilee. Maybe it will stay this time around.

RFBHD · 23 March 2019, 01:55 PM

the word is all GMTs going forward will have 2 colors on the bezel .... Get ready for a new Coke

RFBHD · 23 March 2019, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by askdanny View Post
When I was meeting with Rolex to try on the 2019 release (see Twitter link in signature), Rolex PR explicitly told me that moving forward, all GMTs will have bi-color bezels whereas all Submariners have monocolor (“monochromatic,” I think the right word is) bezels.

SkyJuice · 23 March 2019, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RFBHD

Originally Posted by askdanny View Post
When I was meeting with Rolex to try on the 2019 release (see Twitter link in signature), Rolex PR explicitly told me that moving forward, all GMTs will have bi-color bezels whereas all Submariners have monocolor (“monochromatic,” I think the right word is) bezels.

That kinda make sense.

Deroya · 24 March 2019, 07:08 AM

ridiculous

Swiss Mad! · 24 March 2019, 07:17 AM

This has SD4000 written all over it.

The 116710LN has consistently been just about the only SS Professional model that has been available on the secondary market for less than list.

Why? because everybody wanted the BLNR and then the BLRO - it just wasn't as popular and that's a fact!

Now its been discontinued, all of a sudden everyone wants one & prices on the used market are starting to sky rocket.

SD4000 all over again...

eas · 24 March 2019, 08:06 AM

My first Rolex too, but long gone when the BLNR came in. Loved the green touches.

She will be remembered fondly:)

alphasports · 24 March 2019, 08:35 AM

Mine on its current Everest strap w Explorer clasp. Original bracelet is at Archer's in Toronto getting the PCLs brushed back to a tolerable state (read: getting the chrome sent to hell!).

thesharkfactor · 24 March 2019, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danicasi2002

.. let us not forget that Rolex has now retired the 1st ever stainless steel Rolex model to sport the ceramic bezel. .

Incorrect.
The correct answer is the SD4K which had a very short run less than 5years.

22 March 2019, 05:30 PM	#1
danicasi2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 810	Celebrating the 116710LN With all the buzz on the Batman moving from the oyster to Jubille bracelet, let us not forget that Rolex has now retired the 1st ever stainless steel Rolex model to sport the ceramic bezel. The watch 116710LN was introduced at Baselworld 12 years ago. The popularity of Cerachrom bezels spread to the Sub, yacht master, bicolor GMTii and finally, the Daytona. For Rolex, it (ceramic bezel) all started with the GMT and for SS models, the 116710LN (no nickname).

23 March 2019, 07:20 AM	#9
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	I love my LN. It was the second Rolex I bought, but definitely gets more wrist time than my Sub. Its an icon, and the black is very understated which works well for daily wear. __________________ @watchtheleftwrist

23 March 2019, 08:40 AM	#15
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	I think that it's a great looking watch, myself, and I find it a little confusing that it has been discontinued. It is after all the easiest of the ceramic bezels to produce. If Rolex is making these changes to further distinguish the GMTs from the Subs, I guess it is possible that it won't return, but I somehow think that it will. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

23 March 2019, 08:46 AM	#18
Snow-Dweller 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,276	I have the perfect LN....just slightly modified... __________________ . The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings... ——————————————————————————————————— . 16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. BB58. GMW-B5000D.

24 March 2019, 07:17 AM	#27
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,726	This has SD4000 written all over it. The 116710LN has consistently been just about the only SS Professional model that has been available on the secondary market for less than list. Why? because everybody wanted the BLNR and then the BLRO - it just wasn't as popular and that's a fact! Now its been discontinued, all of a sudden everyone wants one & prices on the used market are starting to sky rocket. SD4000 all over again... __________________ instagram: max.parkin

22 March 2019, 06:05 PM	#2
ZOOK 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Dave Location: PDX Posts: 8,907	Hopefully not retirement but a hiatus. Wouldn’t it be nice to have the LN return with the new movement. And all three varieties available with the jubilee or oyster bracelet similar to the DateJust 41.

22 March 2019, 06:15 PM	#3
RJRJRJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3,496	It was my first Rolex, and I think it's the best model the make (made?). I own a few more now, but it would be difficult to convince me that it isn't the best all in one Rolex on the market.

23 March 2019, 12:27 AM	#4
challer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: DC Posts: 679	I doubt it's gone for good.

23 March 2019, 12:49 AM	#5
Nepats81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Boston/Miami Posts: 311	we will see it back in 5-10 years. Most likely with a red hand and new movement.

23 March 2019, 12:51 AM	#6
MKLM "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Florida Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 90	My first Rolex, looks brand new after its first service at RSC.

23 March 2019, 01:10 AM	#7
chipbutty55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: UK Posts: 54	It's a beautiful, classic and extremely versatile piece for sure.

23 March 2019, 07:36 AM	#10
jdpny Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY Posts: 501	Wear mine 24/7

23 March 2019, 07:59 AM	#12
danicasi2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 810	The red hand would be a welcome surprise at a future Baselworl

23 March 2019, 08:02 AM	#13
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 6,829	I bet we see it next year on the jubilee. I have a hard time seeing them without a GMT LN in the lineup for a while. It's a staple piece.

23 March 2019, 08:36 AM	#14
Schoen "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 36	I guess the 116710LN still needs a nickname right? Any ideas or suggestions? Or is it not epic enough yet? Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G935F met Tapatalk

23 March 2019, 12:54 PM	#19
danicasi2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 810	Looks cool without the cyclops.

23 March 2019, 01:29 PM	#21
BobDyl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 917	Here's my constant companion hanging out with his older brother. Can't imagine the LN will be gone forever - suspect it will return with the updated movement and on jubilee.

23 March 2019, 01:37 PM	#22
DHISTORY "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: OC Watch: enthusiast Posts: 485	So long my friend. I’ve had two of them over the years. It was awesome, but never stayed...always got sellers remorse and looked for it again. Lol Now looking forward to it’s re-release on a jubilee. Maybe it will stay this time around.

23 March 2019, 01:55 PM	#23
RFBHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Ron Location: Newtown PA Watch: Daytona116518GMTLN Posts: 140	the word is all GMTs going forward will have 2 colors on the bezel .... Get ready for a new Coke

23 March 2019, 01:59 PM	#24
RFBHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Ron Location: Newtown PA Watch: Daytona116518GMTLN Posts: 140	Originally Posted by askdanny View Post When I was meeting with Rolex to try on the 2019 release (see Twitter link in signature), Rolex PR explicitly told me that moving forward, all GMTs will have bi-color bezels whereas all Submariners have monocolor (“monochromatic,” I think the right word is) bezels.

24 March 2019, 07:08 AM	#26
Deroya "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Posts: 425	ridiculous

24 March 2019, 08:06 AM	#28
eas "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: can Posts: 39	My first Rolex too, but long gone when the BLNR came in. Loved the green touches. She will be remembered fondly:)

24 March 2019, 08:35 AM	#29
alphasports "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Montreal CAN Posts: 454	Mine on its current Everest strap w Explorer clasp. Original bracelet is at Archer's in Toronto getting the PCLs brushed back to a tolerable state (read: getting the chrome sent to hell!).

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