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Djoker48 · Yesterday, 04:55 PM

A friend is looking to pick up his first GMT (already has a sub). Of the 126720VTNR (Sprite) vs 126710 BLNR (Batman), which one is subjectively easier to get from the AD (both seem to be trading at very close levels on the grey now)?

Cognizant that this will vary from AD to AD and experiences but just looking to get subjective experiences from the good folks here

rolexnerd · Yesterday, 09:00 PM

How long is a piece of string? The only person who can answer that with certainty is the sales assistant at your friends AD. Every authorised dealer is different, and securing the watch you want often comes down to a mix of factors—your relationship with the store, your purchase history, and sometimes just a bit of luck.

HogwldFLTR · Yesterday, 09:50 PM

This is a local are question. I suspect down under, neither are attainable.

Radbloke · Yesterday, 10:06 PM

Unless your friend is buying from the grey market, this question is moot in Australia. He is getting neither.

brandrea · Yesterday, 10:08 PM

I wish your friend the best of luck and hope he lands one soon

911cz · Yesterday, 10:08 PM

Sprite in my city for sure. Vancouver, Canada

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travisb · Yesterday, 10:32 PM

Really no way to tell. I'd call it a coin flip.

Yobber76 · Yesterday, 11:16 PM

I would have said the BLNR, but there seems to be a dramatic rise in popularity for the VTNR, so I think it's a toss up.

Potawatomi · Yesterday, 11:19 PM

I have a sprite girl and it was the first one offered to me. I have have never been offered a spriteman, Pepsiman, Pepsigirl, batman or batgirl. I did get offered a butterfinger and cap'n crunch before though.

Calatrava r · Yesterday, 11:20 PM

Good luck getting either one in this market. Demand for most SS sports still dramatically exceed deliveries to ADs and the list are years long (unless you are able to connect with an AD and they actually want to sell you one.) Stepping into the sell zone is the key with ADs.

Gearjockey · Yesterday, 11:22 PM

I don’t think there’s a dramatic rise in VTNR popularity. I just think the BRLO became much less available.

Since 2022 when it was introduced, it’s always been somewhat love-hate due to the 180 out-of-phase controls and window.

I believe it always occupied the number three slot beneath BLNR and was a consolation.

But that’s just me

Yobber76 · Yesterday, 11:43 PM

I think you see a lot more positive talk for the VTNR than you did a year ago. I won't argue that watches become more popular in part, because you can't get them. This probably helps the VTNR sales more than the BLNR.
The BLNR on jubilee seemed to be a tougher watch to get a year ago.
Weirdly, I got a BLNR on oyster (I was told I couldn't get it on jubilee) and a VTNR on jubilee within a couple of months of each other a year ago. I waited about 2 months for the BLNR and believe it or not 2 days for the VTNR after I asked for each of them.
I was shocked in both cases.

Hollie_Rollie · Yesterday, 11:45 PM

I would have to guess VTNR as the BLNR has been available for a lot longer

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PenDelicate · Today, 12:22 AM

Customer: Look, I know how Rolex is at the moment - honestly, I do. So I'd appreciate if you'd just give me a straight answer, with no Buts of Ifs, and no games, so we both save each other time. Is that understood?

AD: Perfectly, sir.

Customer: Good. Now I want to know: how long will it take to get a BatSprite.

AD: Well ...

Customer: I THOUGHT WE AGREED: NO GAMES!

Yesterday, 04:55 PM	#1
Djoker48 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Australia Posts: 59	Which is harder to get from the AD: Sprite or Batgirl? A friend is looking to pick up his first GMT (already has a sub). Of the 126720VTNR (Sprite) vs 126710 BLNR (Batman), which one is subjectively easier to get from the AD (both seem to be trading at very close levels on the grey now)? Cognizant that this will vary from AD to AD and experiences but just looking to get subjective experiences from the good folks here

Yesterday, 09:50 PM	#3
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,523	This is a local are question. I suspect down under, neither are attainable. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

Yesterday, 09:00 PM	#2
rolexnerd "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Singapore Posts: 18	How long is a piece of string? The only person who can answer that with certainty is the sales assistant at your friends AD. Every authorised dealer is different, and securing the watch you want often comes down to a mix of factors—your relationship with the store, your purchase history, and sometimes just a bit of luck.

Yesterday, 10:06 PM	#4
Radbloke "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Australia Posts: 220	Unless your friend is buying from the grey market, this question is moot in Australia. He is getting neither.

Yesterday, 10:08 PM	#5
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,617	I wish your friend the best of luck and hope he lands one soon

Yesterday, 10:08 PM	#6
911cz 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: North America Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 261	Sprite in my city for sure. Vancouver, Canada Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yesterday, 10:32 PM	#7
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,099	Really no way to tell. I'd call it a coin flip.

Yesterday, 11:16 PM	#8
Yobber76 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,927	I would have said the BLNR, but there seems to be a dramatic rise in popularity for the VTNR, so I think it's a toss up.

Yesterday, 11:19 PM	#9
Potawatomi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Arizona Posts: 889	I have a sprite girl and it was the first one offered to me. I have have never been offered a spriteman, Pepsiman, Pepsigirl, batman or batgirl. I did get offered a butterfinger and cap'n crunch before though.

Yesterday, 11:20 PM	#10
Calatrava r 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,077	Good luck getting either one in this market. Demand for most SS sports still dramatically exceed deliveries to ADs and the list are years long (unless you are able to connect with an AD and they actually want to sell you one.) Stepping into the sell zone is the key with ADs.

Yesterday, 11:22 PM	#11
Gearjockey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: USA Posts: 552	I don’t think there’s a dramatic rise in VTNR popularity. I just think the BRLO became much less available. Since 2022 when it was introduced, it’s always been somewhat love-hate due to the 180 out-of-phase controls and window. I believe it always occupied the number three slot beneath BLNR and was a consolation. But that’s just me

Yesterday, 11:43 PM	#12
Yobber76 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Mike Location: Illinois Watch: BLNR VTNR PAM 915 Posts: 1,927	I think you see a lot more positive talk for the VTNR than you did a year ago. I won't argue that watches become more popular in part, because you can't get them. This probably helps the VTNR sales more than the BLNR. The BLNR on jubilee seemed to be a tougher watch to get a year ago. Weirdly, I got a BLNR on oyster (I was told I couldn't get it on jubilee) and a VTNR on jubilee within a couple of months of each other a year ago. I waited about 2 months for the BLNR and believe it or not 2 days for the VTNR after I asked for each of them. I was shocked in both cases.

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Yesterday, 11:45 PM	#13
Hollie_Rollie 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: U.S.A. Watch: SD43 Posts: 3,231	I would have to guess VTNR as the BLNR has been available for a lot longer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Today, 12:22 AM	#14
PenDelicate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Stockholm Watch: Just a Daytona Posts: 1,301	Customer: Look, I know how Rolex is at the moment - honestly, I do. So I'd appreciate if you'd just give me a straight answer, with no Buts of Ifs, and no games, so we both save each other time. Is that understood? AD: Perfectly, sir. Customer: Good. Now I want to know: how long will it take to get a BatSprite. AD: Well ... Customer: I THOUGHT WE AGREED: NO GAMES!