BLRO MK….what?

[rolex818]

Is this considered mk1, 2, or 3??

Got it in late 2021.

Thanks in advance.


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[JRell]

Not an expert, but to my eyes it looks like a 2. The 3 is more dark navy I believe.

[jb335]

Impossible to say based on one online photo. Color changes so much depending on lighting and the angling.

Either way, looks gorgeous.

[brandrea]

It’s difficult to say because the bezel colours vary in color from batch to batch.

I think we must be back to MK1 now

[Santiago32]

Isn't there a time range for each MK? I remember seeing it posted but I can't find it.

[lear60man]

Originally Posted by Santiago32

Isn't there a time range for each MK? I remember seeing it posted but I can't find it.

Yes please! This is one watch I wouldnt buy based on pics as the in person color could be way off. I would love to see a side by side comparison based on years of production.

[Cabinetman]

I got my BLRO in January of 2019, and my bezel has deeper colors than the first batch. I guess it is what you would call the Mk2. The more pastel colors of the Mk1 bezel seem to be limited to the very early releases. In the bright sun, my bezel looks very similar to yours.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by rolex818

Is this considered mk1, 2, or 3??

Got it in late 2021.

Thanks in advance.


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It could be any MK you want it to be, as all the Mk stuff only exists in internet land. As if you ever damaged the bezel insert and needed it replaced, you would get whatever Rolex had on there shelves in stock at that time whether MK1.2.3.4.5.6 or any other.

[AlabamaLawyer1988]

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[Seddyspaghetti]

I dont really care for all these mk whatever bezels on the blro but nice shot. Mine is 2021 so i guess it makes mine mk 3? But still looks purplish in direct sunlight. So go figure.

[derklink]

Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

I dont really care for all these mk whatever bezels on the blro but nice shot. Mine is 2021 so i guess it makes mine mk 3? But still looks purplish in direct sunlight. So go figure.

There is a thread here https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=698687 that compares all 3 versions next to each other and the differences are noticeable. I was first dead set on Mk1 but went with what I believe is Mk3 because I like the broad spectrum that the colors vary depending on the lighting.

[m j b]

Originally Posted by padi56

It could be any MK you want it to be, as all the Mk stuff only exists in internet land.

I think what's more important is, how did he build the relationship with his AD in order to obtain the watch?



I keed. I concur with the others that it's nearly impossible to say without a comparison picture or two, totally depending on the lighting, the camera, or in this case probably the phone, and how it decided to render colors that day.

My guess is II.

[derklink]

OP's looks like Mk2 in the picture but based on age of the watch, should be Mk3. In the end it doesn't matter - they're all beautiful!

[watchmework]

The BLRO is like a chameleon, the bezel color changes so much from the shade to the bright sun like your pic...enjoy the GMT,

[rolexandlange]

just get a 116719blro if you want the lighter colors. cooler watch all around and always a bit undervalued since it's not the latest and greatest hype GMT.

[Cru Jones]

Don’t know, don’t care.

All I know is that it looks great.

[dpt.calvin]

Mark VIII.

[Clockmeister]

Thought I’d piggyback on this thread and ask same question. Thank you.

[Slambonie]

it's a watch sir

[Santiago32]

is it fair to say that every blro on oyster is a MK3?

[JSolution]

Originally Posted by rolexandlange

just get a 116719blro if you want the lighter colors. cooler watch all around and always a bit undervalued since it's not the latest and greatest hype GMT.

Not necessarily, I have both my 116719 is a 2017/18(can’t remember) so it has the same colour bezel as my 126719 I believe. The earlier models from 2014 for example are very different though and much lighter as you mentioned.

As another posted mentioned lighting conditions from photos make it very difficult to tell which bezel you have represented below in the two photos of my 126719




And the 116719





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