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ricardoo · 22 June 2019, 04:38 AM

Dear Friends ,

One of my friend ( a good customer of an AD here in France ) told me that last week he bought a brand new SS GMT Master II Ceramic (116710LN) from his AD ? Is it possible ? Isn't it discontinued 3 months ago ... mentioned in the Baselworld 2019 ?

Kindly waiting your opinions ,

Thanks.

Xtralarg · 22 June 2019, 04:45 AM

I saw one being purchased new from an AD 2 weeks ago, along with a 41mm DJ.

ashbaug2 · 22 June 2019, 04:47 AM

Yes, whatever stock was still in production at the time of Basel was most likely sent out. Doubtful there are any 116710 BLNRs floating around, though, since the majority of the parts are used in the new model 126710 BLNR. The LN parts (green hand and black bezel) don't transfer to any new model, so they are probably using some up to clear house.

Art 1 · 22 June 2019, 04:51 AM

I bought one a few days befor Basel. I’m sure there are a few out there. Just a guess. Not as popular but there are still white Milgauss’ out there.

ricardoo · 22 June 2019, 04:53 AM

Very interesting ... it is discontinued and more then 3 months passed ... i am sure Rolex did not send them to the AD 3 months ago because in that case they have been already sold , including me , i am sure many people went to their AD and asked if they still have SS GMT C after we learned from the Baselworld the discontinued subject ... so probably Rolex still send them to their ADs... Probably the last ones ...

ricardoo · 22 June 2019, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

I bought one a few days befor Basel. I’m sure there are a few out there. Just a guess. Not as popular but there are still white Milgauss’ out there.

Congrats ! You are very lucky !

Even if they will make a new SS C GMT with new movement next year or when ever , i think the 116710LN with Green hands is very special ... It is and will be a perfect watch in the Rolex history ...

jinikari01 · 22 June 2019, 05:29 AM

Yep. My AD had mentioned there are still few new GMT LN floating mysteriously around the world. Made and shipped prior to 2019 Basel announcement.

Art 1 · 22 June 2019, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricardoo

Congrats ! You are very lucky !

Even if they will make a new SS C GMT with new movement next year or when ever , i think the 116710LN with Green hands is very special ... It is and will be a perfect watch in the Rolex history ...

I feel the same. Thought it was one of Rolex best watches. I don't understand discontinuing it and putting their GMT's on a Jubilee bracelet, either way people will buy them so it doesn't matter much I guess.

inadeje · 22 June 2019, 08:43 AM

Supply chain, worldwide shipping, warehouses, large chains having stock. All these factors mean that something discontinued 3 months ago could easily still be in post-manufacturing retail network.

blacksun · 22 June 2019, 10:17 AM

I dont know if you can still get it or not but i know that 116710 LN is a great watch and who has it ... very lucky ...

Onikage · 22 June 2019, 10:21 AM

Just because it's discontinued doesn't mean dealers no longer have them. Ah, as has been said there are many ways one could still pop up at an AD.

Chadridv · 22 June 2019, 01:47 PM

In NY I haven't seen one for probably a year or more at any ADs.

huba01 · 22 June 2019, 03:09 PM

i was offered one in BKK in january before Basel , but passed on it

pjmtwo · 22 June 2019, 03:13 PM

I just talked to a sales rep from an AD in California.
He told me he had one on hold for his customer, so I think there are a few still out there.

Dnf888 · 22 June 2019, 04:51 PM

My AD offered one to me last week, 12th June. I, obviously, snapped it up. Looks like quite a few were sent to ADs that week because, on a UK Rolex Forum, there were a number of incomings of the LN. It hadn’t been sat in the safe since March, it had literally just come in and the Manager had been thinking about who to offer it to. Looks like I was the lucky one.

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SpeakWithMichael · 22 June 2019, 05:50 PM

It's definitely possible. About 2 weeks ago I missed one by about 30 minutes. I walked into one of my AD's and a guy was trying one on and thinking it over. He ended up getting it. My salesguy said they had gotten it and put it out on display as they didn't have a waiting list for it. I told him to put me down as the first for the next one.

ricardoo · 23 June 2019, 12:45 AM

Wowww ... interesting informations ... thank you guys ..

It is a very beautiful Rolex and monday i'll visit few ADs and will try my chance ...

I think the opportunity of finding a brand new GMT LN in an AD will not last long as it is already discontinued 3 months ago ...

ltmgeller · 23 June 2019, 12:53 AM

Yes. Once a watch is discontinued, it doesn't mean it's pulled from the shelves, just that they won't be producing more after current stock is exhausted.

Watchflair · 23 June 2019, 01:05 AM

I'm sure there's a few pieces out there still. Keep searching.

cervie599 · 23 June 2019, 03:46 AM

As well as many for sale by private sellers. A short visit to RSC makes for an almost brand new watch.

22 June 2019, 04:38 AM	#1
ricardoo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Paris Posts: 162	Is it still possible to buy a SS Ceramic GMT II from an AD ? Dear Friends , One of my friend ( a good customer of an AD here in France ) told me that last week he bought a brand new SS GMT Master II Ceramic (116710LN) from his AD ? Is it possible ? Isn't it discontinued 3 months ago ... mentioned in the Baselworld 2019 ? Kindly waiting your opinions , Thanks.

22 June 2019, 08:43 AM	#9
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,895	Supply chain, worldwide shipping, warehouses, large chains having stock. All these factors mean that something discontinued 3 months ago could easily still be in post-manufacturing retail network. __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

22 June 2019, 10:21 AM	#11
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Just because it's discontinued doesn't mean dealers no longer have them. Ah, as has been said there are many ways one could still pop up at an AD. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

22 June 2019, 01:47 PM	#12
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	In NY I haven't seen one for probably a year or more at any ADs. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

23 June 2019, 12:53 AM	#18
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,531	Yes. Once a watch is discontinued, it doesn't mean it's pulled from the shelves, just that they won't be producing more after current stock is exhausted. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

22 June 2019, 04:45 AM	#2
Xtralarg "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: London/Dubai Posts: 713	I saw one being purchased new from an AD 2 weeks ago, along with a 41mm DJ.

22 June 2019, 04:47 AM	#3
ashbaug2 Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jon Location: Reno, NV Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,027	Yes, whatever stock was still in production at the time of Basel was most likely sent out. Doubtful there are any 116710 BLNRs floating around, though, since the majority of the parts are used in the new model 126710 BLNR. The LN parts (green hand and black bezel) don't transfer to any new model, so they are probably using some up to clear house.

22 June 2019, 04:51 AM	#4
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I bought one a few days befor Basel. I’m sure there are a few out there. Just a guess. Not as popular but there are still white Milgauss’ out there.

22 June 2019, 04:53 AM	#5
ricardoo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Paris Posts: 162	Very interesting ... it is discontinued and more then 3 months passed ... i am sure Rolex did not send them to the AD 3 months ago because in that case they have been already sold , including me , i am sure many people went to their AD and asked if they still have SS GMT C after we learned from the Baselworld the discontinued subject ... so probably Rolex still send them to their ADs... Probably the last ones ...

22 June 2019, 05:29 AM	#7
jinikari01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chi Watch: 116710LN Posts: 642	Yep. My AD had mentioned there are still few new GMT LN floating mysteriously around the world. Made and shipped prior to 2019 Basel announcement.

22 June 2019, 10:17 AM	#10
blacksun "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Istanbul Posts: 211	I dont know if you can still get it or not but i know that 116710 LN is a great watch and who has it ... very lucky ...

22 June 2019, 03:09 PM	#13
huba01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,449	i was offered one in BKK in january before Basel , but passed on it

22 June 2019, 03:13 PM	#14
pjmtwo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 13	I just talked to a sales rep from an AD in California. He told me he had one on hold for his customer, so I think there are a few still out there.

22 June 2019, 04:51 PM	#15
Dnf888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: UK Posts: 252	My AD offered one to me last week, 12th June. I, obviously, snapped it up. Looks like quite a few were sent to ADs that week because, on a UK Rolex Forum, there were a number of incomings of the LN. It hadn’t been sat in the safe since March, it had literally just come in and the Manager had been thinking about who to offer it to. Looks like I was the lucky one. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

22 June 2019, 05:50 PM	#16
SpeakWithMichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Jacksonville, FL Watch: Superocean 44not42 Posts: 1,756	It's definitely possible. About 2 weeks ago I missed one by about 30 minutes. I walked into one of my AD's and a guy was trying one on and thinking it over. He ended up getting it. My salesguy said they had gotten it and put it out on display as they didn't have a waiting list for it. I told him to put me down as the first for the next one.

23 June 2019, 12:45 AM	#17
ricardoo "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Paris Posts: 162	Wowww ... interesting informations ... thank you guys .. It is a very beautiful Rolex and monday i'll visit few ADs and will try my chance ... I think the opportunity of finding a brand new GMT LN in an AD will not last long as it is already discontinued 3 months ago ...

23 June 2019, 01:05 AM	#19
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	I'm sure there's a few pieces out there still. Keep searching. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

23 June 2019, 03:46 AM	#20
cervie599 Banned Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: USA Posts: 99	As well as many for sale by private sellers. A short visit to RSC makes for an almost brand new watch.

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