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VanAdian · 28 March 2019, 01:08 AM

So, I went and did it. Flipped my BLNR for the piece I always wanted. This was a not a decision I took lightly, but in the end, one that made sense (especially given the current market madness for BLNR) to get my hands on a watch that is otherwise unobtainable in my area.

As many of you I don’t like the the crazy prices of the hot pieces today, and do struggle a bit with being part of “the problem“, but the way I justify it is the net between what I paid for my BLNR and the new guy is to me more than an acceptable premium for a really hot piece that’s a keeper. I’m sure I will get over it- especially given the shear beauty of this piece.

Here you go.
BTW- which bezel version is this???

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herts9 · 28 March 2019, 01:10 AM

the heart wants what it wants...the second I slapped that bad boy on my wrist, I'm morally over it

congrats!

Dr Watches · 28 March 2019, 01:10 AM

I'm not sure you are. You traded one overpriced thing for another slightly more overpriced thing. Vintage collectors have been fine tuning their collections in this way for many many years.

I think that's the way to do it.

ppalasthira · 28 March 2019, 01:12 AM

Congrats. That’s the way things are.

MyDadsAirKing · 28 March 2019, 01:17 AM

Bezel is BLRO

HappyFish · 28 March 2019, 01:21 AM

In a few months you would have gotten 2 of themes for a 116710!

RichM · 28 March 2019, 01:32 AM

Congratulations

Roleplay · 28 March 2019, 01:36 AM

Looks like a Mk 2. ��

woof · 28 March 2019, 01:40 AM

As long as you are happy with the trade, I'm all for it. Good for you and I fully support your transaction. Congrats ... beautiful watch!

FTX I · 28 March 2019, 01:40 AM

Beautiful watch. Congrats.

AJM914 · 28 March 2019, 01:41 AM

Congrats looks great!

brandrea · 28 March 2019, 01:46 AM

Congratulations and welcome to the club

I’d say it’s the transitional MK1.5 bezel

Danny83 · 28 March 2019, 01:49 AM

Congrats

rjstuf001 · 28 March 2019, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Watches

I'm not sure you are. You traded one overpriced thing for another slightly more overpriced thing. Vintage collectors have been fine tuning their collections in this way for many many years.

I think that's the way to do it.

This

Congrats, it's a beautiful piece!

RobearH · 28 March 2019, 02:14 AM

Looks great...jelly!

AK797 · 28 March 2019, 02:18 AM

Rolex Gods know, they've given you the spec CokeC bezel.

johnny.tran1 · 28 March 2019, 02:22 AM

live with no regrets. do what you want. wear the new watch in good health

VanAdian · 28 March 2019, 02:22 AM

Thanks for the supportive feedback folks. Much appreciated!

I am feeling pretty good about my decision- I can’t stop staring at the watch, and it’s so comfortable. I was always conscious of the BLNR on my wrist, but the BLRO with its jubilee just hugs, nay, caresses my wrist.

rolexryan329 · 28 March 2019, 02:27 AM

Sounds like a no brainer to me, congrats on the beautiful BLRO

I’ve been out of the loop over the past few months in regards to market prices: is the BLNR really going for ~$18K BNIB now that it’s discontinued?

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2nastie · 28 March 2019, 02:28 AM

Congrats on the piece! No harm in that. We aren't made out of money, sometimes you just have to do a trade in order to get piece you like. I don't think you are a flipper; you enjoyed the BLNR, there was just something better out there for you.

Enjoy!

What year does it say on the warranty? I heard the later 2018s were the newer bezel colors.

Navarino · 28 March 2019, 02:31 AM

Congrats!

Once I get the call for the BLRO I am thinking about flipping my BLNR for a TT CHNR just to add a splash of gold/variety to the collection. I feel like between a BLRO and DaytonaC my bases are pretty covered for everyday SS professional watches. Similar to what you did, selling the BLNR now would make a switch to the CHNR relatively painless.

hitman23 · 28 March 2019, 02:37 AM

I finally got to see one in person. Amazing watch. The blue is not as bright as I would prefer, but still awesome. I would love to get one at a reasonable price in the future.

ilovethiscity · 28 March 2019, 02:43 AM

I see no problem here! Would do the same in your position if I could. That’s 100% the watch i’d like to trade up to someday

t65tampa · 28 March 2019, 02:43 AM

Congrats on getting what you want. I think it's a great looking watch.

It's your money and they are your watches, so you determine how to best let them have you the happiest.

rmlovett1 · 28 March 2019, 02:46 AM

Very nice! Congrats!

travisb · 28 March 2019, 03:02 AM

Great watch!

Fat_ninja · 28 March 2019, 03:15 AM

I dont judge congrats

watchwatcher · 28 March 2019, 03:29 AM

Man, never apologize for doing what makes you happy.

Great watch.

VanAdian · 28 March 2019, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2nastie

Congrats on the piece! No harm in that. We aren't made out of money, sometimes you just have to do a trade in order to get piece you like. I don't think you are a flipper; you enjoyed the BLNR, there was just something better out there for you.

Enjoy!

What year does it say on the warranty? I heard the later 2018s were the newer bezel colors.

Thanks very much. It was a tough choice and I did love that BLNR, but to me the BLRO is a different level.

Card says Aug 2018- so, early ? The red on mine looks darker than I have seen on some other’s photos, but I have only seen one in person, so I am not sure.

carlhaluss · 28 March 2019, 03:44 AM

I certainly think you did the right thing. Gotta go for the one that makes you happiest. This is much nicer, and more versatile, than the BLNR. But that's just my opinion.

Congratulations!

Cheers,
Carl

28 March 2019, 01:08 AM	#1
VanAdian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: WA, USA Watch: DSOTM Posts: 588	Guess I’m part of the flipping problem So, I went and did it. Flipped my BLNR for the piece I always wanted. This was a not a decision I took lightly, but in the end, one that made sense (especially given the current market madness for BLNR) to get my hands on a watch that is otherwise unobtainable in my area. As many of you I don’t like the the crazy prices of the hot pieces today, and do struggle a bit with being part of “the problem“, but the way I justify it is the net between what I paid for my BLNR and the new guy is to me more than an acceptable premium for a really hot piece that’s a keeper. I’m sure I will get over it- especially given the shear beauty of this piece. Here you go. BTW- which bezel version is this??? __________________ DSOTM - Railmaster - JLC DuoFace - Pelagos LHD - Sinn 556 "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." - B. Russell

28 March 2019, 01:32 AM	#7
RichM 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 30,146	Congratulations __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

28 March 2019, 01:40 AM	#9
woof "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: san francisco Watch: SS daytona, Hulk, Posts: 1,297	As long as you are happy with the trade, I'm all for it. Good for you and I fully support your transaction. Congrats ... beautiful watch! __________________ Watchdog (Woof) SS daytona,Hulk,DSJC,50th SD, SS SkyD, Zblue, YMblue, MoonPhase, Rootbeer Batman, Sub, Blk GMT, Pepsi,YG Daytona, TTSD, Batgirl, 5167/1A, Speedy, P01, OP, Kermit

28 March 2019, 01:41 AM	#11
AJM914 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: AJ Location: NY Watch: ♕ Posts: 6,761	Congrats looks great! __________________

28 March 2019, 02:22 AM	#18
VanAdian "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: WA, USA Watch: DSOTM Posts: 588	Thanks for the supportive feedback folks. Much appreciated! I am feeling pretty good about my decision- I can’t stop staring at the watch, and it’s so comfortable. I was always conscious of the BLNR on my wrist, but the BLRO with its jubilee just hugs, nay, caresses my wrist. __________________ DSOTM - Railmaster - JLC DuoFace - Pelagos LHD - Sinn 556 "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." - B. Russell

28 March 2019, 01:10 AM	#2
herts9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Kentucky Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,037	the heart wants what it wants...the second I slapped that bad boy on my wrist, I'm morally over it congrats!

28 March 2019, 01:10 AM	#3
Dr Watches Banned Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: NY Posts: 544	I'm not sure you are. You traded one overpriced thing for another slightly more overpriced thing. Vintage collectors have been fine tuning their collections in this way for many many years. I think that's the way to do it.

28 March 2019, 01:12 AM	#4
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	Congrats. That’s the way things are.

28 March 2019, 01:17 AM	#5
MyDadsAirKing "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: CO Posts: 164	Bezel is BLRO

28 March 2019, 01:21 AM	#6
HappyFish Banned Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Monaco Posts: 320	In a few months you would have gotten 2 of themes for a 116710!

28 March 2019, 01:36 AM	#8
Roleplay "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Asia Posts: 422	Looks like a Mk 2. ��

28 March 2019, 01:40 AM	#10
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Beautiful watch. Congrats.

28 March 2019, 01:46 AM	#12
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,497	Congratulations and welcome to the club I’d say it’s the transitional MK1.5 bezel

28 March 2019, 01:49 AM	#13
Danny83 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,325	Congrats

28 March 2019, 02:14 AM	#15
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	Looks great...jelly!

28 March 2019, 02:18 AM	#16
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Rolex Gods know, they've given you the spec CokeC bezel.

28 March 2019, 02:22 AM	#17
johnny.tran1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 372	live with no regrets. do what you want. wear the new watch in good health

28 March 2019, 02:27 AM	#19
rolexryan329 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NYC Watch: 116610LN Posts: 195	Guess I’m part of the flipping problem Sounds like a no brainer to me, congrats on the beautiful BLRO I’ve been out of the loop over the past few months in regards to market prices: is the BLNR really going for ~$18K BNIB now that it’s discontinued? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116610LN \| 216570 Polar

28 March 2019, 02:28 AM	#20
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Congrats on the piece! No harm in that. We aren't made out of money, sometimes you just have to do a trade in order to get piece you like. I don't think you are a flipper; you enjoyed the BLNR, there was just something better out there for you. Enjoy! What year does it say on the warranty? I heard the later 2018s were the newer bezel colors.

28 March 2019, 02:31 AM	#21
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Congrats! Once I get the call for the BLRO I am thinking about flipping my BLNR for a TT CHNR just to add a splash of gold/variety to the collection. I feel like between a BLRO and DaytonaC my bases are pretty covered for everyday SS professional watches. Similar to what you did, selling the BLNR now would make a switch to the CHNR relatively painless.

28 March 2019, 02:37 AM	#22
hitman23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ny Posts: 765	I finally got to see one in person. Amazing watch. The blue is not as bright as I would prefer, but still awesome. I would love to get one at a reasonable price in the future.

28 March 2019, 02:43 AM	#23
ilovethiscity "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: EU Watch: the days go by Posts: 604	I see no problem here! Would do the same in your position if I could. That’s 100% the watch i’d like to trade up to someday

28 March 2019, 02:43 AM	#24
t65tampa 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,317	Congrats on getting what you want. I think it's a great looking watch. It's your money and they are your watches, so you determine how to best let them have you the happiest. __________________ t65tampa

28 March 2019, 02:46 AM	#25
rmlovett1 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,710	Very nice! Congrats!

28 March 2019, 03:02 AM	#26
travisb "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,798	Great watch!

28 March 2019, 03:15 AM	#27
Fat_ninja Banned Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: USA Watch: P-01 Posts: 11,772	I dont judge congrats

28 March 2019, 03:29 AM	#28
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,185	Man, never apologize for doing what makes you happy. Great watch.

28 March 2019, 03:44 AM	#30
carlhaluss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Carl Location: Vancouver, Canada Watch: Rolex Explorer 1 Posts: 1,780	I certainly think you did the right thing. Gotta go for the one that makes you happiest. This is much nicer, and more versatile, than the BLNR. But that's just my opinion. Congratulations! Cheers, Carl __________________ Those who possess a sense of entitlement are seldom satisfied.

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