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Parkville · 26 February 2020, 05:48 PM

Purchased from UK AD in Jan 2020 - blue is only visible under very well lit conditions and looks black most of the time. Is this “latest” BLRO bezel an attempt by Rolex to make a distinction versus the blue of the BLNR ???

glamorama · 26 February 2020, 05:53 PM

Rumor says Rolex made a conscious effort to make it darker since people complained about pastel colours. From there on there seems to be variation in the process but still within that darker shade.

The other forum myth is that there is only one lady who "knows" this process and she is teaching another one so that is why there are variations. All fun speculation though.

daOnlyBG · 26 February 2020, 05:57 PM

What Pepsi?

Parkville · 26 February 2020, 06:32 PM

A hint of blue :

Onikage · 26 February 2020, 06:39 PM

All good if you like coke.. Some people don't.. Or didn't back when there was a choice. There goes hopes for a Basel 2020 coke release - It's already here!

Speedbird-1 · 26 February 2020, 06:57 PM

Pt Version on its way.

Parkville · 26 February 2020, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onikage

All good if you like coke.. Some people don't.. Or didn't back when there was a choice. There goes hopes for a Basel 2020 coke release - It's already here!

Agreed - BLRO should be renamed.....

watchmework · 26 February 2020, 09:03 PM

Congrats on the BLRO...if you don’t like it, I’d suggest moving it on, you’ll be happier.

Here’s mine

1William · 26 February 2020, 10:02 PM

Great watch.

brandrea · 26 February 2020, 10:04 PM

Congratulations and welcome to the forum

We are probably up to MK4 by now.

mykii · 26 February 2020, 10:34 PM

I still think its all just batch variation, given someone bought one claiming to have an MK1 bezel recently. I don't think it is true "MK" variations though, that are purposeful at least.

I like the lighter bezels, the darker ones are more conservative looking.

JParm · 26 February 2020, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glamorama

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The other forum myth is that there is only one lady who "knows" this process and she is teaching another one so that is why there are variations. All fun speculation though.

How did this "myth" even come about? How absurd would it be for a company like Rolex to leave the formula for bezel color to one person.

Definitely a weird one!

Bizcut1 · 26 February 2020, 10:41 PM

If I ordered one and it came in that dark, I’d be unhappy with it.

cdubg21 · 26 February 2020, 10:48 PM

MK9! Jk

I prefer the darker colors but just a personal preference

KBM · 26 February 2020, 11:33 PM

When it was released, I was among those who didn't love the pastel colors and wished they were stronger and more vibrant. But it seems they overdid it and colors are too dark now... careful what you wish for, I suppose

Auto16610 · 26 February 2020, 11:37 PM

Rolex is reading these forums and tweaking their models to satisfy us! I knew it all along!

MTdweller · 26 February 2020, 11:44 PM

I like the darker color of the SS BLRO vs. the lighter colors of the early WG BLRO. A PT RONR on an Oyster bracelet would be killer!

travisb · 26 February 2020, 11:47 PM

Mine has the darker colors as well which I prefer and I've owned both.

Easy E · 26 February 2020, 11:47 PM

It is my opinion that this is why we can wipe off an official Coke from the wish list.

jvb.nc · 27 February 2020, 12:00 AM

looks blue to me.

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alphadweller · 27 February 2020, 12:09 AM

I prefer the darker colours to the pastel ones but something in between similar to the original Pepsi would have been perfect.

F17RUK · 27 February 2020, 12:11 AM

F17RUK · 27 February 2020, 12:12 AM

Top is MK1 and bottom is late 2019 bezel! MK5a-12

Parkville · 27 February 2020, 12:13 AM

Below is in normal office lighting - I think this MK3 has gone a bit too far with the darkening - even the red looks almost brown....

F17RUK · 27 February 2020, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Parkville

Below is in normal office lighting - I think this MK3 has gone a bit too far with the darkening - even the red looks almost brown....

Man that’s dark!

Parkville · 27 February 2020, 01:04 AM

Full sun. Why is Rolex producing such an inconsistent product.....

ArtNouveau · 27 February 2020, 01:21 AM

Happy with mine purchased in December '18. It was very nice and sunny yesterday.

nr1416 · 27 February 2020, 01:32 AM

Looks like the same shade as the original Bakelite bezels....

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efthi · 27 February 2020, 01:36 AM

This sucks really, blue looks like black and red looks nothing but red.. I would be underwhelmed for sure, I prefer the original batman or even the TT RootBeer than this inconsistent BS

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F17RUK · 27 February 2020, 01:43 AM

26 February 2020, 05:57 PM	#3
daOnlyBG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Odorious Onion Watch: yes, it's hipster Posts: 1,587	What Pepsi? __________________ Here come dat boi Jerry

26 February 2020, 06:39 PM	#5
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	All good if you like coke.. Some people don't.. Or didn't back when there was a choice. There goes hopes for a Basel 2020 coke release - It's already here! __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

26 February 2020, 11:37 PM	#16
Auto16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: Santa Cruz Watch: RolexOmegaPanerai Posts: 1,182	So true Rolex is reading these forums and tweaking their models to satisfy us! I knew it all along!

27 February 2020, 12:00 AM	#20
jvb.nc "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: NC / CA Watch: 228206meteorite Posts: 1,333	looks blue to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116710blnr / 116610lv / 216750 polar / 126600 mk1 / 116500ln / 126710blro / 228206 meteorite / 126719 meteorite / Pelagos 25600 // insta @jvbphotos

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26 February 2020, 05:53 PM	#2
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	Rumor says Rolex made a conscious effort to make it darker since people complained about pastel colours. From there on there seems to be variation in the process but still within that darker shade. The other forum myth is that there is only one lady who "knows" this process and she is teaching another one so that is why there are variations. All fun speculation though.

26 February 2020, 06:57 PM	#6
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,428	Pt Version on its way.

26 February 2020, 09:03 PM	#8
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Congrats on the BLRO...if you don’t like it, I’d suggest moving it on, you’ll be happier. Here’s mine

26 February 2020, 10:02 PM	#9
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,580	Great watch.

26 February 2020, 10:04 PM	#10
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,743	Congratulations and welcome to the forum We are probably up to MK4 by now.

26 February 2020, 10:34 PM	#11
mykii "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East Watch: AP+FPJ+ PP+Rolex Posts: 1,776	I still think its all just batch variation, given someone bought one claiming to have an MK1 bezel recently. I don't think it is true "MK" variations though, that are purposeful at least. I like the lighter bezels, the darker ones are more conservative looking.

26 February 2020, 10:41 PM	#13
Bizcut1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Ben Location: Valley of the Sun Watch: 126331 126610 3861 Posts: 3,249	If I ordered one and it came in that dark, I’d be unhappy with it.

26 February 2020, 10:48 PM	#14
cdubg21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Earth Watch: 116610LV Posts: 469	MK9! Jk I prefer the darker colors but just a personal preference

26 February 2020, 11:33 PM	#15
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,451	When it was released, I was among those who didn't love the pastel colors and wished they were stronger and more vibrant. But it seems they overdid it and colors are too dark now... careful what you wish for, I suppose

26 February 2020, 11:44 PM	#17
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	I like the darker color of the SS BLRO vs. the lighter colors of the early WG BLRO. A PT RONR on an Oyster bracelet would be killer!

26 February 2020, 11:47 PM	#18
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,405	Mine has the darker colors as well which I prefer and I've owned both.

26 February 2020, 11:47 PM	#19
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,029	It is my opinion that this is why we can wipe off an official Coke from the wish list.

27 February 2020, 12:09 AM	#21
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,183	I prefer the darker colours to the pastel ones but something in between similar to the original Pepsi would have been perfect.

27 February 2020, 12:11 AM	#22
F17RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London Posts: 136

27 February 2020, 12:12 AM	#23
F17RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London Posts: 136	Top is MK1 and bottom is late 2019 bezel! MK5a-12

27 February 2020, 01:32 AM	#28
nr1416 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NA Posts: 774	Looks like the same shade as the original Bakelite bezels.... Sent from my SM-G975W using Tapatalk

27 February 2020, 01:36 AM	#29
efthi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Qatar Watch: 16610LV Posts: 569	This sucks really, blue looks like black and red looks nothing but red.. I would be underwhelmed for sure, I prefer the original batman or even the TT RootBeer than this inconsistent BS Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

27 February 2020, 01:43 AM	#30
F17RUK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London Posts: 136

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