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shalako · 27 May 2015, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

I'd rather have the more exclusive subc...

Indeed - I only noticed about 20 on people's wrist today......

Daryl · 27 May 2015, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cloudplay

I looked for a BLNR last week at 12 different ADs, around Frankfurt/Germany and in Paris. None had one for sale, one AD had one that was reserved and several claimed to have a waiting list stretching to late this year. On the other hand, the first AD in downtown Geneva I went to had at least three for sale, including the one that is now on my wrist

With the weak Euro, my guess is that Rolex prefers to supply ADs outside of the Euro zone at this time (e.g. a BLNR before VAT/sales tax in round numbers is $7100 in the Euro zone, $8300 in Switzerland and $8950 in the US).

you got yours for $7100? im going i a couple of months to europe. might pick up another rolex there

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Sarko · 27 May 2015, 06:29 PM

Since the introduction of the BLNR I only saw it one in the wild in the Nethelands.
Not that easy to come buy, and always full list even when buy it grey).

Do not forget that this forum is international, so actually not so many BLNR as you should expect to see hier.

Ruud Van Driver · 27 May 2015, 07:40 PM

I've seen one in the wild, apart from mine, and that was here in Singapore.

When I was back home in Cardiff at Christmas, I saw one each in the window of two ADs in the same shopping centre. Bizarrely, both were parked next to SubC LVs. Two days previously, I had an absolute pig's backside of a job trying to find my BLNR in London.

I've only seen two other SubC LVs in the wild; both on women and both here in Singapore.

I think it depends very much on geographical location.

abovedeck · 28 May 2015, 05:02 AM

There is no "rare" Rolex watch in Los Angeles and New York. I've seen everything from a 6239/0 to a 116576TBR, all while running on a treadmill at my gym.

mjm800 · 28 May 2015, 05:13 AM

I'm thinking of flipping a watch to buy a BLNR. It has really grown on me.

brucewayne1959 · 28 May 2015, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sportsmaven20

I've yet to see one in the wild as well and never once in an AD case either.

Me neither. Every time I ask it's the same old song... "It's coming but it's reserved already for a client".

themaninblack · 28 May 2015, 06:57 AM

It's not a rare watch, but it's not a common watch either. It's only been out for a few years so it's not going to have proliferated like some other models and I'd wager that over the years Rolex has sold many more Subs than GMT's. I've seen it around in AD's but not on many wrists - yet.

GB-man · 28 May 2015, 10:20 AM

Many ADs in my region have them but keep them in the back (Daytona games). My AD had one in the case but wouldn't budge off msrp (understandably), so I went to Ontario and found several ADs with one, always had to ask never in case. 1 was willing to budge off msrp and I bought it. Also saw several in cases in Florida this past March,

Tseg · 28 May 2015, 11:12 AM

A large grey market US on-line retailer has been offering the BLNR at $1000 over MSRP for a long time... recently I noticed they reduced the upcharge by half... only +$500 over MSRP.

WatchinMD · 28 May 2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cloudplay

I looked for a BLNR last week at 12 different ADs, around Frankfurt/Germany and in Paris. None had one for sale, one AD had one that was reserved and several claimed to have a waiting list stretching to late this year. On the other hand, the first AD in downtown Geneva I went to had at least three for sale, including the one that is now on my wrist

With the weak Euro, my guess is that Rolex prefers to supply ADs outside of the Euro zone at this time (e.g. a BLNR before VAT/sales tax in round numbers is $7100 in the Euro zone, $8300 in Switzerland and $8950 in the US).

Maybe none of the EU ADs have them because they sold all of their's to grey market dealers that take advantage of the pricing discrepancy caused by currency fluctuation?

Muzz · 28 May 2015, 01:23 PM

The 2 hottest selling SS watches here (Vietnam) right now are the BLNR and the DSSD Blue.

I see both in the wild regularly as my friends wear them almost daily.

sportsmaven20 · 8 June 2015, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by sportsmaven20

I've yet to see one in the wild as well and never once in an AD case either.

Just saw my first BLNR in the case at an AD (Crisson) in Bermuda. No discount, but tax free if anyone is looking for the AD experience and headed to Bermuda.

douglasf13 · 8 June 2015, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by abovedeck

There is no "rare" Rolex watch in Los Angeles and New York. I've seen everything from a 6239/0 to a 116576TBR, all while running on a treadmill at my gym.

No kidding. Either way, I could care less if my Sub was rare. You see tons of black Porsches in LA, too, but I'd never consider buying a blue Porsche because of it. I just buy what I like.

AS1 · 8 June 2015, 09:11 AM

Based on highly scientific research otherwise known as "my impression," I would say the BLNR and Hulk have dominated incomings on TRF this year.

WillC · 9 June 2015, 12:43 PM

For what it's worth, if anyone is looking for one in the Los Angeles area the Rolex store at Century City has one on their window.

fishingbear · 9 June 2015, 01:19 PM

My AD has 2 on display. One in the window and another under the glass counter.
This thread needs pics...

DCgator · 9 June 2015, 03:10 PM

I live and work in the DC-MD-VA area and have not seen one in the wild. I don't mind it at all.

DocJekl · 9 June 2015, 03:10 PM

That's a great photo!

Still no BLNR at the AD in Colorado. Mine came from halfway around the world.

Macnavara · 9 June 2015, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by marzzz

So, if you live in the GMT time zone, what do you set your GMT hand to?

Sometimes it does feel a little pointless the gmt function as i only live 30miles from grenwich.....would be nice to use the function more than the once a year i go on holiday....even then i couldnt care less what the time is back home

Bo-Dacious · 9 June 2015, 10:14 PM

Hyde park has a waiting list. Soon to be added to that list.

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Originally Posted by DocJekl

That's a great photo!

Still no BLNR at the AD in Colorado. Mine came from halfway around the world.

WWC · 9 June 2015, 10:28 PM

Go to HK. You'll see every other person on the street or subway sporting a Rolex. Ok... That's a bit of exaggeration but it's not hard to spot the LVC, BLNR, and Daytona.

GsurgBM · 10 June 2015, 12:59 AM

I saw two in the wild at The Masters in Augusta. Otherwise only at my AD. They have had one in their case for a while now.

JRT · 10 June 2015, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by subCero

theres a new BLNR posted almost on daily basis. i'm glad its not that hard to get one anymore:)

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Not exactly. I can hardly find one in the local ADs although there are a few in the grey market. The price for the BLNR is still very rigid (no or tiny discount)in both ADs and grey market.

DocJekl · 10 June 2015, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo-Dacious

Hyde park has a waiting list. Soon to be added to that list.

There's two people ahead of me on the Hyde Park list, and I wonder if I can give my spot to you now that have one? PM me?

27 May 2015, 07:40 PM	#34
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I've seen one in the wild, apart from mine, and that was here in Singapore. When I was back home in Cardiff at Christmas, I saw one each in the window of two ADs in the same shopping centre. Bizarrely, both were parked next to SubC LVs. Two days previously, I had an absolute pig's backside of a job trying to find my BLNR in London. I've only seen two other SubC LVs in the wild; both on women and both here in Singapore. I think it depends very much on geographical location. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 May 2015, 05:13 AM	#36
mjm800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,950	I'm thinking of flipping a watch to buy a BLNR. It has really grown on me. __________________

28 May 2015, 10:20 AM	#39
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,320	Many ADs in my region have them but keep them in the back (Daytona games). My AD had one in the case but wouldn't budge off msrp (understandably), so I went to Ontario and found several ADs with one, always had to ask never in case. 1 was willing to budge off msrp and I bought it. Also saw several in cases in Florida this past March, __________________

9 June 2015, 10:28 PM	#52
WWC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home Posts: 1,438	Go to HK. You'll see every other person on the street or subway sporting a Rolex. Ok... That's a bit of exaggeration but it's not hard to spot the LVC, BLNR, and Daytona. __________________ Royal Oak 15500ST Master Calendar METEORITE Q1552540 \| Luminor GMT PAM 00335 Aquanaut 5167A-001 \| Nautilus 5712/1A-001 Cosmograph DAYTONA 116520 \| DEEPSEA 126660 \| Explorer 214270 \| GMT Master II BLRO 16710 \| GMT Master II VTNR 126720 \| Submariner LV 16610 \| Sky-Dweller 326139 \| Prince Oysterdate 90630

10 June 2015, 12:59 AM	#53
GsurgBM "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Watch: Not enough Posts: 3,759	I saw two in the wild at The Masters in Augusta. Otherwise only at my AD. They have had one in their case for a while now. __________________ Rolex • Tudor • Omega • Panerai

27 May 2015, 06:29 PM	#33
Sarko "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 478	Since the introduction of the BLNR I only saw it one in the wild in the Nethelands. Not that easy to come buy, and always full list even when buy it grey). Do not forget that this forum is international, so actually not so many BLNR as you should expect to see hier.

28 May 2015, 05:02 AM	#35
abovedeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: all around... Posts: 309	There is no "rare" Rolex watch in Los Angeles and New York. I've seen everything from a 6239/0 to a 116576TBR, all while running on a treadmill at my gym.

28 May 2015, 06:57 AM	#38
themaninblack "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 1,058	It's not a rare watch, but it's not a common watch either. It's only been out for a few years so it's not going to have proliferated like some other models and I'd wager that over the years Rolex has sold many more Subs than GMT's. I've seen it around in AD's but not on many wrists - yet.

28 May 2015, 11:12 AM	#40
Tseg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: World Traveler Watch: GMT Master II BLNR Posts: 1,583	A large grey market US on-line retailer has been offering the BLNR at $1000 over MSRP for a long time... recently I noticed they reduced the upcharge by half... only +$500 over MSRP.

28 May 2015, 01:23 PM	#42
Muzz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Steve Location: TO CAD, HCMC VN Watch: MP 18946 Posts: 7,292	The 2 hottest selling SS watches here (Vietnam) right now are the BLNR and the DSSD Blue. I see both in the wild regularly as my friends wear them almost daily.

8 June 2015, 09:11 AM	#45
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	Based on highly scientific research otherwise known as "my impression," I would say the BLNR and Hulk have dominated incomings on TRF this year.

9 June 2015, 12:43 PM	#46
WillC "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Will Location: California & Asia Watch: Batgirl/Moser/GS Posts: 29	For what it's worth, if anyone is looking for one in the Los Angeles area the Rolex store at Century City has one on their window.

9 June 2015, 03:10 PM	#48
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	I live and work in the DC-MD-VA area and have not seen one in the wild. I don't mind it at all.

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