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Old 23 September 2014, 04:57 AM   #31
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Old 23 September 2014, 05:04 AM   #32
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They're expected in the Middle East late this month!
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Old 23 September 2014, 05:45 AM   #33
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Spoke with my AD last week about it and they advised they are expecting it any day now along with the shipment of the new Cellini line. They usually get their stock towards the end of the month, so it may be there in about a week's time.
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Old 23 September 2014, 05:52 AM   #34
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That blue half-bezel looks suspiciously purple... I'm not saying I hate it, but I'd be happier with a more navy-blueish shade. But maybe Rolex will adjust the shade along the way, we've seen that before.
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Old 23 September 2014, 05:59 AM   #35
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That blue half-bezel looks suspiciously purple... I'm not saying I hate it, but I'd be happier with a more navy-blueish shade. But maybe Rolex will adjust the shade along the way, we've seen that before.
Looks like a totally different blue than on the BLNR, that's for sure.
Looking forward to seeing this watch at the AD. But I'm going with the BLNR :).
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Old 23 September 2014, 06:02 AM   #36
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I know this sounds really negative, and I apologies in advance, but I am really torn. One half of me can't wait to see the BLRO in the flesh, the other half sort of hopes I don't like it!
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Old 23 September 2014, 06:03 AM   #37
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That blue half-bezel looks suspiciously purple... I'm not saying I hate it, but I'd be happier with a more navy-blueish shade. But maybe Rolex will adjust the shade along the way, we've seen that before.
Yup, purple again.
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Old 23 September 2014, 06:30 AM   #38
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Copied this photo from another site.
Has anyone seen the blro outside basel 2014?
Is this a real blro or fake?
This guy is the real deal - he is the owner of the worlds most expensive Paul Newman Daytona and has a fantastic collection.

Im sure he would have been one of the first to get a BLRO
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Old 23 September 2014, 07:57 AM   #39
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Old 23 September 2014, 09:12 AM   #40
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Don't crucify me but why is it called the BLRO? It's not in the abbreviations thread
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Old 23 September 2014, 09:29 AM   #41
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BLRO (116719BLRO) is for the colors bleu & rouge (blue and red) after the model # if I'm not mistaken.
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Old 23 September 2014, 10:17 AM   #42
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I am waiting for a natural lighting shot of one! I hope the blue does not turnout purple.
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Old 23 September 2014, 10:25 AM   #43
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I saw this piece in the flesh at basel. There is zero purple tone in it. Def a lighting/photo
Issue. The blue is rich and warm to look at in normal light.
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Old 23 September 2014, 10:28 AM   #44
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Old 23 September 2014, 10:30 AM   #45
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I saw this piece in the flesh at basel. There is zero purple tone in it. Def a lighting/photo
Issue. The blue is rich and warm to look at in normal light.
For now I will take your word and am relieved.
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Old 23 September 2014, 11:32 AM   #46
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Come on guys, have faith. It's BLRO (BLeu - ROuge) not PORO (POurpre-ROuge). I think Rolex can tell blue from purple.
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BLRO (116719BLRO) is for the colors bleu & rouge (blue and red) after the model # if I'm not mistaken.

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Old 24 September 2014, 11:05 PM   #48
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I saw this piece in the flesh at basel. There is zero purple tone in it. Def a lighting/photo
Issue. The blue is rich and warm to look at in normal light.
Yes a little relieved, i would probably still love it if it will be purple.

Really longing for it now!
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Old 25 September 2014, 12:48 AM   #49
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I love all the different tones of blue in the BLNR, I am really excited to see them in the BLRO!
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Old 25 September 2014, 01:33 AM   #50
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I don't expect the blue to be identical to the blue in the BLNR since the BLNR is made by starting with an all blue bezel then goes through a process to make the other half black. I don't think you can make red starting with blue and even if you can it would probably be a somewhat different shade. We'll just have to wait and see.

I don't take much stock in the pictures. When the BLNR came out none of the photos showed how subtle the blue actually was.

I've a feeling I'm gonna like it. But as it's priced a little above my comfort level I also have a feeling I'm not gonna buy it.
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