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16 May 2024, 06:40 AM | #91 |
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Boutique in Houston told me (i'm not in the market for either - so no reason to lie to me - but who really knows) they get about 10-15 (about one a month or so) of the BLRO and about 4x that many of the BLNR - so about 40-50 of those.
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16 May 2024, 08:26 AM | #92 |
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There is definitely something about the BLRO bezel; has anyone else noticed the BLNR, VTNR, the new GRNR and the old (116710) LN all share the same machined bezel but the BLRO has its own specific bezel with a thicker rim.. perhaps to protect it more because it’s fragile.
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16 May 2024, 09:40 AM | #93 |
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I’ve seen multiple “exhibition” models…. They have them. Don’t believe the hype
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16 May 2024, 10:28 AM | #94 |
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My AD has a Pepsi and Panda among many others in the display. Lee Michaels in Metairie in the New Orleans area. Doesnt not mean anything. I was told to spend some money on jewelry to unlock them. I said no thank you.
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16 May 2024, 11:23 AM | #95 |
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Were they specific on how much they’d expect you to spend on jewelry? If not, what would be your guess? Tying/bundling is terrible practice.
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17 May 2024, 04:26 AM | #98 |
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That's interesting, because back in 2017 I bought a BLNR from Jose, the manager at that same store. A year later, when the Pepsi came out I inquired about buying one (and even volunteered to pay upfront) but he declined claiming he'd let me know as soon as one came in. I stayed after him for a couple years but one never materialized. However, never at any point did he, or any one else there, suggest that the BLRO was contingent upon other purchases.
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22 May 2024, 08:28 PM | #100 |
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Could you please show a picture? I have a BLRO and BLNR, I can’t seem to see the differences in the bezel thickness..
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22 May 2024, 09:47 PM | #103 |
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My understanding (from TRF) is that the BLRO insert is also pressed in with a unique tool.
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30 May 2024, 12:01 PM | #104 |
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So is the blro rarer than the panda nowadays? I’m still weighing in on whether to trade the former for the latter.
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30 May 2024, 11:35 PM | #105 |
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When I spoke to my AD a couple weeks ago about the BLRO I've been waiting for, I asked if it would be easier to get a black Daytona these days. He said they're both about the same right now. For whatever that's worth. I'd assume the Panda is still a little more difficult.
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31 May 2024, 12:21 AM | #106 |
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I have both and i think pepsi is more difficult than panda
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31 May 2024, 02:44 AM | #109 |
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31 May 2024, 05:01 AM | #111 |
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I’ve been impatiently waiting for a Pepsi on Oyster for nearly a year now. Exceptionally modest spend history, but a good relationship with the manager of the AD. I was told around a year last summer. I’m not holding my breath, but anything is possible….
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The BLNR/LN/VTNR/GRNR does not have this thick metal edge. I suspect it’s there to prevent the BLRO bezel insert from being interchangeable and perhaps to protect the fragile(?) BLRO insert. |
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Perhaps it does have something to do with the bezel make-up It would be great to see a side by side shot of a BLNR a and a BLRO to show the difference |
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31 May 2024, 10:40 AM | #114 |
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31 May 2024, 03:09 PM | #115 |
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Here you go:
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1 June 2024, 01:48 AM | #116 |
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1 June 2024, 11:02 AM | #117 |
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wow.. really cool thread!
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1 June 2024, 12:25 PM | #118 |
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Ya i think pepsi has a thicker ring bezel Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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1 June 2024, 02:35 PM | #119 |
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Wow never noticed this and have the Pepsi and Batman! Thank you for pointing this out. So cool. Maybe that’s why the Pepsi shines the way it does
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1 June 2024, 02:43 PM | #120 |
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Well there you go. I’ve never noticed and have owned both at same time.
Thanks for posting the pic
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