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Chunky · 14 April 2018, 02:17 AM

I am so excited as I just got the call from my AD that my brand new BLNR has finally arrived! I had put a 20% deposit back in November 2017, so it was a long wait.

I was also a little worried with what was introduced at Basel last month and from all the rumors on this site and others, that this piece was discontinued, not available, sold to somene else, etc. Anyhow, worries are now over. Now it's just planning to make the short trip to Ottawa to get my prize. Decided to spend my money there instead of Montreal, as the main AD in Montreal just rubs me the wrong way. I am planning to pick it up in the next couple of weeks so I will post pictures then. Cheers!

Bt122 · 14 April 2018, 02:26 AM

Congrats man! I agree on spending money where people are nice to u

Chunky · 14 April 2018, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bt122

Congrats man! I agree on spending money where people are nice to u

I could not agree more

jackcarls0n · 14 April 2018, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bt122

Congrats man! I agree on spending money where people are nice to u

I agree with you.

Congrats to the OP on his new prize. Do share pics from your trip.

mountainjogger · 14 April 2018, 02:33 AM

Congrats!!!

brandrea · 14 April 2018, 02:35 AM

Congratulations Charles

If I were you, and waited since last November ... I’d drop what I’m doing and go pick it up this afternoon

Chunky · 14 April 2018, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Congratulations Charles

If I were you, and waited since last November ... I’d drop what I’m doing and go pick it up this afternoon

Unfortunately, I can't... But two more weeks is not the end of the world.

JRT · 14 April 2018, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Chunky

Unfortunately, I can't... But two more weeks is not the end of the world.

Congrats!

Are you waiting for the "right" day to pick it up?

Chunky · 14 April 2018, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JRT

Congrats!

Are you waiting for the "right" day to pick it up?

There's a bit more to the story. I am getting the AD to provide me with an assesment of value concerning my 1680 Red. Back in November when I gave the deposit for the BLNR, I was also picking up my 1680 Red from their service department.

They are also an authorised RSC that understand the vintage thing. They do in house service. All parts that were replaced were returned to me. (Crown, tube, & Misc) Dial & hands were not touched

They basicaly told me that the piece I had was worth some serious $$ and sugested to get it insured. In order to do that, I need an appraisal, and two of their staff need to be there to do so.

It's a complete set with box and papers. I have a bezel with at font, a bezel with a mid fat font, and a bezel with a thin font. I actually just outsourced the rare "wave" booklet, and i will only be receing it around April 30.
The only items I need to complete the set is the red frog tag and the 200m anchor. I will eventually hunt them down. I wanted them to do the assesment with the wave booklet in hand. That's really why I'm giving it another 2 weeks

soflonative · 14 April 2018, 04:27 AM

Glad you finally got your BLNR!!!...enjoy it!!

SLS · 14 April 2018, 02:35 AM

Great news, congrats!

Pops1973 · 14 April 2018, 02:39 AM

Great news congratulations - been waiting 6 months still nothing I think the uk has really dried up.

JohnnyRol · 14 April 2018, 02:44 AM

Congrats. Will he ship it to you?

Chunky · 14 April 2018, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyRol

Congrats. Will he ship it to you?

They could if I wanted to, but Ottawa is a short drive from Montreal.
I also want to get the whole Rolex experience in person. My present watch was handed down to me, so this is will be my first purchase.

Shlivs21 · 14 April 2018, 02:48 AM

Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing the pics. Go Leafs!

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Urosfan · 14 April 2018, 02:54 AM

Congrats

HL65 · 14 April 2018, 03:01 AM

Congrats and great watch!

Navarino · 14 April 2018, 03:01 AM

Congrats. Glad things worked out and your wait wasn't too bad! Go pick it up ASAP!

HogwldFLTR · 14 April 2018, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chunky

I am so excited as I just got the call from my AD that my brand new BLNR has finally arrived! I had put a 20% deposit back in November 2017, so it was a long wait.

I was also a little worried with what was introduced at Basel last month and from all the rumors on this site and others, that this piece was discontinued, not available, sold to somene else, etc. Anyhow, worries are now over. Now it's just planning to make the short trip to Ottawa to get my prize. Decided to spend my money there instead of Montreal, as the main AD in Montreal just rubs me the wrong way. I am planning to pick it up in the next couple of weeks so I will post pictures then. Cheers!

Congratulations!!! I'm looking forward to the incoming thread!!!

Bigblu10 · 14 April 2018, 05:20 AM

Congrats, and hopefully this puts discontinuation rumors to bed!

Odie-r · 14 April 2018, 06:12 AM

Congrats to a fellow Canuck!

drmizzou · 14 April 2018, 06:21 AM

Congrats!

101031-28 · 14 April 2018, 08:14 AM

Well done! Post pictures of the BLNR and its 'older' cousin, 1680 after they get picked from the AD

DoctorA · 14 April 2018, 10:21 AM

Congratulations!!

ttomczak · 14 April 2018, 11:29 AM

Congratulations on a great watch!

jstan9 · 14 April 2018, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chunky

I am so excited as I just got the call from my AD that my brand new BLNR has finally arrived! I had put a 20% deposit back in November 2017, so it was a long wait.

I was also a little worried with what was introduced at Basel last month and from all the rumors on this site and others, that this piece was discontinued, not available, sold to somene else, etc. Anyhow, worries are now over. Now it's just planning to make the short trip to Ottawa to get my prize. Decided to spend my money there instead of Montreal, as the main AD in Montreal just rubs me the wrong way. I am planning to pick it up in the next couple of weeks so I will post pictures then. Cheers!

I got mine in June 2017. It is an *amazing* watch. Incredibly functional. Incredibly beautiful. Congrats!! Enjoy it. It’s special.

MesaSean · 14 April 2018, 11:38 AM

Congrats!

sensui · 14 April 2018, 11:45 AM

Congrats. Sounds like it came quickly.

Flybak · 14 April 2018, 12:51 PM

Congrats!

Danny83 · 14 April 2018, 01:08 PM

Congrats

14 April 2018, 02:17 AM	#1
Chunky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Charles Location: Montreal, QC Watch: 1680 Red, 116710 Posts: 359	Finally Incoming after 4 1/2 Months I am so excited as I just got the call from my AD that my brand new BLNR has finally arrived! I had put a 20% deposit back in November 2017, so it was a long wait. I was also a little worried with what was introduced at Basel last month and from all the rumors on this site and others, that this piece was discontinued, not available, sold to somene else, etc. Anyhow, worries are now over. Now it's just planning to make the short trip to Ottawa to get my prize. Decided to spend my money there instead of Montreal, as the main AD in Montreal just rubs me the wrong way. I am planning to pick it up in the next couple of weeks so I will post pictures then. Cheers! __________________ 1972 1680 SUB 2018 116710 BLNR 2005 Citizen Skyhawk C651

14 April 2018, 02:33 AM	#5
mountainjogger 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: H Location: North Carolina Watch: M99230B-0008 Posts: 5,675	Congrats!!! __________________ The King of Cool.

14 April 2018, 04:27 AM	#10
soflonative 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,063	Glad you finally got your BLNR!!!...enjoy it!! __________________ Rolex 1500,1504,116233,(2)116234,116238 116334,118138, 126610LN,126710BLRO,126719BLRO,126718GRNR

14 April 2018, 02:35 AM	#11
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Great news, congrats! __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

14 April 2018, 03:01 AM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,986	Congrats and great watch! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 April 2018, 02:26 AM	#2
Bt122 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Bi coastal Watch: Ok...Watching Posts: 937	Congrats man! I agree on spending money where people are nice to u

14 April 2018, 02:35 AM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,743	Congratulations Charles If I were you, and waited since last November ... I’d drop what I’m doing and go pick it up this afternoon

14 April 2018, 02:39 AM	#12
Pops1973 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Uk Watch: 116713LN Posts: 204	Great news congratulations - been waiting 6 months still nothing I think the uk has really dried up.

14 April 2018, 02:44 AM	#13
JohnnyRol "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NJ Posts: 168	Congrats. Will he ship it to you?

14 April 2018, 02:48 AM	#15
Shlivs21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 158	Congratulations! Looking forward to seeing the pics. Go Leafs! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 April 2018, 02:54 AM	#16
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

14 April 2018, 03:01 AM	#18
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,410	Congrats. Glad things worked out and your wait wasn't too bad! Go pick it up ASAP!

14 April 2018, 05:20 AM	#20
Bigblu10 Banned Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Jaime Location: Here Posts: 5,606	Congrats, and hopefully this puts discontinuation rumors to bed!

14 April 2018, 06:12 AM	#21
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Congrats to a fellow Canuck!

14 April 2018, 06:21 AM	#22
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	Congrats! __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

14 April 2018, 08:14 AM	#23
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Well done! Post pictures of the BLNR and its 'older' cousin, 1680 after they get picked from the AD __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

14 April 2018, 10:21 AM	#24
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Congratulations!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

14 April 2018, 11:29 AM	#25
ttomczak 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,431	Congratulations on a great watch! __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

14 April 2018, 11:38 AM	#27
MesaSean "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NYC Watch: 126711CHNR Posts: 572	Congrats! __________________ 2019 GMT Master II 126711CHNR Root Beer 2017 Submariner Hulk 116610LV 2017 GMT Master II 116710BLNR Batman https://www.instagram.com/mesa_sean/

14 April 2018, 11:45 AM	#28
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	Congrats. Sounds like it came quickly.

14 April 2018, 12:51 PM	#29
Flybak "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 1,606	Congrats!

14 April 2018, 01:08 PM	#30
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,301	Congrats

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