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amh · 9 February 2018, 04:59 AM

The BLRO killer

SeaDweller50 · 9 February 2018, 04:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ALF61

They might come close coincidentaly but not what they intended to be sure. They had to make a red that they could turn somewhat blue. As you can see, they would have been better off with the BLNR blue but that was just not possible. If they don´t have to turn the red into blue, they can come up with a heck of a better red and easily turn it into a dark black.

Interesting thanks. Imagine the BLNR blue and deep ruby red. Now that would be amazing beyond all words.

joli160 · 9 February 2018, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ALF61

They might come close coincidentaly but not what they intended to be sure. They had to make a red that they could turn somewhat blue. As you can see, they would have been better off with the BLNR blue but that was just not possible. If they don´t have to turn the red into blue, they can come up with a heck of a better red and easily turn it into a dark black.

Only Rolex knows and they never tell

kilyung · 9 February 2018, 05:01 AM

I doubt that a new coke model will be fully brushed given the PCLs on every recent GMT.

SeaDweller50 · 9 February 2018, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I doubt that a new coke model will be fully brushed given the PCLs on every recent GMT.

Good point and well spotted Mike.

KBM · 9 February 2018, 05:03 AM

The BLRO looks great. It will never be as popular as a similar SS ceramic pepsi, but that's a decision Rolex made.

kilyung · 9 February 2018, 05:10 AM

As I posted, I think the most natural decision is to position a Pepsi and Coke ceramic GMT as limited release nostalgia models. I can see the BLRO, if discontinued, having a run of 4 years only to then be replaced by a 4 year run of a WG Coke model. Maybe cap off the Coke with a Platinum model then? Given how well the BLNR and LN are selling, I don’t see why Rolex would want to siphon those sales to another model variant in SS.

dr35mm · 9 February 2018, 05:34 AM

Not a fail at all imo. I've spend time with it lots of time and Ive been pretty impressed by it. Would I buy it? No, not because its a failure but because I'm not into GMTs, Im into subs and the ultimate sub is the Smurf, but no doubt that if I were into GMTs that would be my grail.

HogwldFLTR · 9 February 2018, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Winner in my book!

Perhaps the best looking color I've seen on the BLRO. Was it touched up at all? All the other shots I've seen make the colors look a bit fruity (too much red in the blue and too much blue in the red). :cheer:

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Originally Posted by amh

The BLRO killer

Could be if Rolex can get the colors correct; so far it's imaginary.

At any rate, GMTs aren't on my list with a SkyD on the wrist.

crazycarlitos · 9 February 2018, 06:29 AM

No, I don’t think it was fail.

I was surprised when Rolex came out with WG pepsi.
Thought the color was little off and the price...

But I don’t think Rolex ever intended this watch to be sold in high numbers like any of the SS sports model (sub, gmt2, etc)

Perhaps a smart move by Rolex..
Because by making the new Pepsi a PM piece, the older SS Pepsi became even more desirable (as well as more expensive)
And when the used Rolex becomes more expensive, Rolex can justify increasing prices for the newer (any sport) models coming out...
Rolex also wins by having their used watches become more highly sought after... thus, adding to high Rolex-value reputation in used market.

Just thinking out loud. Lol

Btw, I now love the BLRO.. and it has become one of my grail piece.
Someday...

Cru Jones · 9 February 2018, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by travisb

Not a fail by any means. I think many are just disappointed it was released in WG making it tougher to attain. Colors are spot on in my opinion. Going back to it’s roots.

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Tangier11 · 9 February 2018, 06:40 AM

I think they should have pulled a platona and made it all Plat, that for sure would have made it super rare and special

fskywalker · 9 February 2018, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Winner in my book!

This!

breitlings · 9 February 2018, 07:23 AM

I am not looking to buy for a while but this was the next on my list.

Johny · 9 February 2018, 07:23 AM

I think that it is a great looking watch but I wish that the lugs were a bit narrower.

breitlings · 9 February 2018, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

I think that it is a great looking watch but I wish that the lugs were a bit narrower.

Its funny you mention that. Based on the monochrome article, I was thinking the coke may be released with the new movement and a new case with narrower lugs, also in PM at first.

bradyb · 9 February 2018, 07:29 AM

I'm nuts about my BLRA (blueberry/raspberry).

An awesome model and I never got it until I picked one up. I have to force myself to wear other watches but within a day or 2 this fruity little gremlin is mysteriously back on my wrist without me even knowing.

elcompa · 9 February 2018, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

I think that it is a great looking watch but I wish that the lugs were a bit narrower.

Me too...on the lugs as it could look a bit glumpy on a thinner wrist.

bradyb · 9 February 2018, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by amh

I'd count it as a fail for sure. They messed up the white gold on it, it's 'off.'

I've had 3 modern WG models and none of them were "off-color" at all in any light. I kept expecting to catch a glimpse of gold or copper color but never have and all are very silver/grey-ish and mostly indistinguishable from SS.

cdbeaver66 · 9 February 2018, 07:44 AM

Its a lovely piece, I wouldn't say no if i was offered one (my bank might though!)

KrismanX · 9 February 2018, 07:50 AM

I think they look fantastic... The price could use a shave though.

Yousefsl · 9 February 2018, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Yep. Epic fail for sure. I'm just kicking myself for buying this.

Tell you what, though, enjoy that Coke that Rolex HAS to produce now.

That watch is a beauty at every angel.

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travisb · 9 February 2018, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

As I posted, I think the most natural decision is to position a Pepsi and Coke ceramic GMT as limited release nostalgia models. I can see the BLRO, if discontinued, having a run of 4 years only to then be replaced by a 4 year run of a WG Coke model. Maybe cap off the Coke with a Platinum model then? Given how well the BLNR and LN are selling, I don’t see why Rolex would want to siphon those sales to another model variant in SS.

Completely agree Mike. I foresee a lot of unhappy TRFers come Basel.
Will be interesting. Personally, I’d love to see a SS Coke GMT and would buy one but I don’t think it’ll happen.

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Number3 · 9 February 2018, 08:39 AM

I don't think the BLRO was a fail at all, it's a gorgeous piece that I have lusted after. That said, the colours are a little off compared to the classics of old because of the process required for a single insert.

I never understood the obsession with this - why not get the colours perfect in separate halves and then glue them together? I bet it would have cost a lot less too.....

kilyung · 9 February 2018, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Number3

I never understood the obsession with this - why not get the colours perfect in separate halves and then glue them together? I bet it would have cost a lot less too.....

IIRC separate halves resulted in a mechanically weaker insert. I guess they could have nestled them into the bezel but that wouldn’t be in keeping with the GMT styling.

British-GT · 9 February 2018, 08:47 AM

My favourite Rolex by far, if I could afford one I’d have it as my daily watch in a heart beat!

Jeffreyc87 · 9 February 2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bradyb

I've had 3 modern WG models and none of them were "off-color" at all in any light. I kept expecting to catch a glimpse of gold or copper color but never have and all are very silver/grey-ish and mostly indistinguishable from SS.

I agree. Not sure why someone would think they messed up the wg alloy. Until a few years ago every wg piece of jewelry was plated with Rhodium to get rid of the slight yellow tint.

There is a standard in jewelry alloy whether or not something can be marketed as wg. Years ago, Stuller, one of the biggest jewelry manufacturers created the first “true white” wg alloy and patented the process. It’s called x1 and you can read about it on the internet as it was the first wg alloy that could be called true white without playing.

Rolex also makes their own “true white” wg that doesn’t need to be plated to pass the European standards.

It still may have a nuanced tint but it is one of the only true white alloys along with Stuller x1 that doesn’t need plating

AS1 · 9 February 2018, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Not a fail by any means and took up an important space in the sports line. It was my fave WG model. It was however a tougher sell than most having an SS heritage and so many were angry and felt betrayed when it first came out.

well put as always!

AS1 · 9 February 2018, 09:15 AM

Definitely not a fail in my book... still the closest thing I have to a daily, and gives me great pleasure every time.

So much history here, wonder what comes next! Still of the view that SS BLRO (or Coke) seems unlikely, but nothing would be shocking at this point.

904VT · 9 February 2018, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by AS1

Definitely not a fail in my book... still the closest thing I have to a daily, and gives me great pleasure every time.

So much history here, wonder what comes next! Still of the view that SS BLRO (or Coke) seems unlikely, but nothing would be shocking at this point.

Beautiful pictures and can't agree more

9 February 2018, 05:34 AM	#38
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Not a fail at all imo. I've spend time with it lots of time and Ive been pretty impressed by it. Would I buy it? No, not because its a failure but because I'm not into GMTs, Im into subs and the ultimate sub is the Smurf, but no doubt that if I were into GMTs that would be my grail. __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

9 February 2018, 07:23 AM	#45
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9 February 2018, 07:44 AM	#50
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9 February 2018, 07:50 AM	#51
KrismanX "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Kristofer Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: my feet. Posts: 2,364	I think they look fantastic... The price could use a shave though. __________________ No sticker left behind. "Better three hours too soon, than a minute too late." "All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given to us." ref. 116520 Daytona - 10/2014

9 February 2018, 04:59 AM	#31
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,081	The BLRO killer

9 February 2018, 05:01 AM	#34
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	I doubt that a new coke model will be fully brushed given the PCLs on every recent GMT.

9 February 2018, 05:03 AM	#36
KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,390	The BLRO looks great. It will never be as popular as a similar SS ceramic pepsi, but that's a decision Rolex made.

9 February 2018, 05:10 AM	#37
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	As I posted, I think the most natural decision is to position a Pepsi and Coke ceramic GMT as limited release nostalgia models. I can see the BLRO, if discontinued, having a run of 4 years only to then be replaced by a 4 year run of a WG Coke model. Maybe cap off the Coke with a Platinum model then? Given how well the BLNR and LN are selling, I don’t see why Rolex would want to siphon those sales to another model variant in SS.

9 February 2018, 06:40 AM	#42
Tangier11 Banned Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Paul Location: Southern Virginia Watch: ROLEX Posts: 2,544	I think they should have pulled a platona and made it all Plat, that for sure would have made it super rare and special

9 February 2018, 07:23 AM	#44
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	I am not looking to buy for a while but this was the next on my list.

9 February 2018, 07:29 AM	#47
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 945	I'm nuts about my BLRA (blueberry/raspberry). An awesome model and I never got it until I picked one up. I have to force myself to wear other watches but within a day or 2 this fruity little gremlin is mysteriously back on my wrist without me even knowing.

9 February 2018, 08:39 AM	#54
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,797	I don't think the BLRO was a fail at all, it's a gorgeous piece that I have lusted after. That said, the colours are a little off compared to the classics of old because of the process required for a single insert. I never understood the obsession with this - why not get the colours perfect in separate halves and then glue them together? I bet it would have cost a lot less too.....

9 February 2018, 08:47 AM	#56
British-GT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 95	My favourite Rolex by far, if I could afford one I’d have it as my daily watch in a heart beat!

9 February 2018, 09:15 AM	#59
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	Definitely not a fail in my book... still the closest thing I have to a daily, and gives me great pleasure every time. So much history here, wonder what comes next! Still of the view that SS BLRO (or Coke) seems unlikely, but nothing would be shocking at this point.

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