Anyone else having these BLNR thoughts

[Caynuck]

I’m on a few lists with my AD and I’m waiting for that call. I was thinking about selling my Milgauss but at these prices I’m tempted to move the BLNR. Is anyone else having this dilemma? Or atleast are you tempted to sell your BLNR with these asking prices? But you can ask any price you want for the BLNR but who knows what they are really selling for.

[Welshy]

Seriously, almost 20k USD for a new BLNR? There's one on this site for 17.5, and Chrono 24 has one for 18.5. Insanity. I'm on what I expect/hope to be a short waitlist for an Explorer II, but I'm flirting with the idea of selling the BLNR for 15k and buying the white gold Yachtmaster instead.

[NYG1121]

Yes have these thoughts as it is natural with any appreciating asset. But honestly, I am liking it even more now than before since basel. Maybe because it is on oyster and I know that combo is killer and gone.

[sunnygps]

The thought of selling my BLNR to fund a Daytona occurs everyday. I don’t want to sell my GMT IIc LN as I like it and it is discountinued, at least for now. No sense in keeping both.

Just not ready to make that decision yet.

[ozwatchguy]

Has crosses my mind but I enjoy mine too much.

[aczaja10]

I have, but it's my favorite watch. I was thinking of selling it to get a PM sub, but I know I will hate myself if I do. Flipping is for Dolphins - lol! Just kidding.

[Rileywiley]

It's crossed my mind. But only if I could get my hands on a DaytonaC. Other than that BLNR all the way.

[Caynuck]

Maybe I’ll flip it and fund a Gold Daytona with Green dial on John Mayer’s advice

[Tseg]

Because it is my first and only Rolex it is more difficult deciding to sell, sentimental ties. I’m not sure what would be available to get in its place.

[MattyL147]

Originally Posted by aczaja10

I have, but it's my favorite watch. I was thinking of selling it to get a PM sub, but I know I will hate myself if I do. Flipping is for Dolphins - lol! Just kidding.

I have the same thought - smurf baby!

[mistercoach32]

Have thought about trading that and my LVc for a WG Sub. Likely won't because I really love those two, but it's a PM and a really, really nice watch. The PCL's and softness of WG are strong deterrents.

[CryptoBatman]

The blnr is my first and only Rolex which I bought at the end of last year. Holds sentimental value to me as I used to play Batman fort job lol. But with the surge of the price increase I am contemplating selling it lol.

[904VT]

If I owned any SS GMT Master, I'd considering selling at the current 2x MSRP. They're not SS Daytonas, and I have a feeling a lot of people buying at premiums are going to get burned big time over the long-run. Anyone that thinks they are worth 2x an Explorer 2 may be a

[bonovox]

Not a chance. The BLNR is a keeper.

[cc75]

Has crossed my mind to fund another Rolex but I’am a keeper!

[doboy007]

I was already planning to sell BLNR once I get my white dial Daytona even before discontinuation.

[myusernamez]

There is no point in trading one overvalued item for an even more overvalued item. When ever prices come down - and let's be honest they will because these are still mass produced luxury items - you will be holding the bag.

That being said - price may come down in 6 months or 6 years. No one knows. But by the sound of it, you are just buying into the hype - it's not like you are trying to start a collection nor have a collection of vintage watches and you are trading up knowing the new one will increase in price.

It's clear that everyone is thinking the same so beside the Rolex supply it's also clear that the second-market supply is increasing so prices will have to come down in the long run because supply and demand will balance.

Price pretty-much reached climax already because these are just SS watches, if they get more expensive you are better off buying a different brand or different models.

So either start a collection and let them all appreciate over time (decades) or sell/buy for a newer model with the knowledge the new watch will not appreciate as much as the one you sold if at all.

[GolfJunkie]

I've been thinking about it a lot recently.

I have a NIB 116710ln and a 2016 116710blnr that I could essentially trade for a new WG Sub or WG BLRO (+ maybe a few $1k).

How is that not tempting...

[Caynuck]

I would like to know if anyone gives in to temptation and sells the Batman to fund another watch. Keep us posted

[zengineer]

I just don't see it as a $15,000 plus watch and frankly I'd sell it while it's hot. It's not something I'd do for a few hundred or thousand but we are in the crazy zone and it won't last forever. I am biased because the watch really does nothing for me but still, if it will fund a watch you like more go for it.

[GolfJunkie]

Originally Posted by zengineer

I just don't see it as a $15,000 plus watch and frankly I'd sell it while it's hot. It's not something I'd do for a few hundred or thousand but we are in the crazy zone and it won't last forever. I am biased because the watch really does nothing for me but still, if it will fund a watch you like more go for it.

I somewhat agree but there's no way to know. Back in 2016 the ceramic Dayton was selling for $15-$16K USD and at the time I was just getting into watches and was too stubborn to pay that markup (wish I would have).

There are a ton of people waiting for the inevitable "bubble" but is it guaranteed? There's no way to say this won't continue. the 126710 could be selling at $20k-$22k in a year.

NOBODY knows.

[grymg]

The problem with me is selling a watch worth $15K BNIB for a DayC worth $22K BNIB. Assuming the grey dealer offers you $10-$12K store credit you still need to bring $10K to the table. That $10K in cash is almost the retail price of the DayC.

[904VT]

Originally Posted by GolfJunkie

I somewhat agree but there's no way to know. Back in 2016 the ceramic Dayton was selling for $15-$16K USD and at the time I was just getting into watches and was too stubborn to pay that markup (wish I would have).

There are a ton of people waiting for the inevitable "bubble" but is it guaranteed? There's no way to say this won't continue. the 126710 could be selling at $20k-$22k in a year.

NOBODY knows.

It could be, but at $9k retail and being able to access a WG GMT Master in mint condition for not much more....and then add the 3285 to the "new" 40mm Explorer 2 at its anniversary and suddenly that 126710 is going for a lot less money. Just don't see a GMT Master selling at such a premium to a Submariner. Not too smart imo to pay double a Sub for a SS GMT Master. In fact, I'm not sure why one wouldn't look to A Lange Sohne in this price range and get PM on top.

[maylebox]

The thought hasn't crossed my mind. I guess it's nice that the watch has recently increased in value but I can't think of another watch that I'd want more right now and I didn't buy it to sell it.