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marc12 · 11 May 2018, 01:36 AM

I hope you know this means you can never sell it again.

DocMorpheus · 11 May 2018, 01:47 AM

I got my BLNR at MSRP from an AD. It's literally the only piece in my collection I bought from an AD. Would not flip it for a profit. It's a great watch and has a special place in the collection.

katiedaddy · 11 May 2018, 02:42 AM

Truly meant to be on your wrist so it seems. Looking sharp on you for sure! Congrats.

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m j b · 11 May 2018, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by codecow

How long was the wait, 12 years?

According to his notes, it was March of last year, so 14 months? Not bad.

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Originally Posted by ajn3323

And yes we want to know which Omega went out on you.

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Originally Posted by strettyend

Which Omega did you buy? If a Speedmaster Pro aren't they manual wind?

Some older Speedys are manual, but I think all modern Omegas are automatic.

Anyway, it is a Seamaster, 212.30.41.20.01.003.

GodZji · 11 May 2018, 03:36 AM

Congrats. I can't wait to get a call from my AD.

sedatesix · 11 May 2018, 03:41 AM

Looks great. I'm waiting on a call myself. Congratulations.

azs.77 · 11 May 2018, 03:43 AM

I just bought one.. it's gorgeous.. but I have opportunity to get a Hulk. I can't keep both. Decisions.. decisions..

fiendfx · 11 May 2018, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by m j b

Last year I took advantage (I thought) of the high values of the BLNR and sold mine for a nice price. Then, somewhat discouraged at the ridiculous prices of all things Rolex, I bought an Omega. A fine watch, 25% of the cost, and it tells time just like a Rolex.

Then last weekend the Omega ran down and stopped. No reason, and it started right back up when I wound it, but I thought it odd and figured that I may have to send it in for service. I wear it daily including at the gym, so even though I'm at a desk all day, you'd think the gym activity would keep it going.

So I started thinking about what I would do when it was off for service. Nothing came to mind, as I certainly can't buy another BLNR or any sports model for that matter: prices are still high. I mean, nice used ones are selling (or asking prices) near MSRP for goodness sakes! BNIB are selling (asking) at over MSRP. I won't do that.

Yesterday my AD called me. "Still interested in a BLNR?" he asks. "I just got one."

"Nah", I said, thinking, prices are through the roof, no thanks.

Then I thought about it. MSRP is still $8950. So I called him back and said, "um, yeah, I'll take it."

And so I did.

Sure, I could flip it and make money, but no, I think I'll keep this one.

My Omega recently stopping also. Which Omega do you have?

Chadridv · 11 May 2018, 04:22 AM

very nice! Good to have it back I'm sure. Definitely a keepers forever.

Urosfan · 11 May 2018, 04:46 AM

Congrats I’m glad you got that beaut back in the collection

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Rolex addict · 11 May 2018, 05:11 AM

It happens. Just don’t sell this one.

watchwatcher · 11 May 2018, 05:14 AM

the only thing worse than making a mistake is not fixing the mistake. You, sir, have done well.

nikesupremedunk · 11 May 2018, 05:57 AM

I tried to come up with a watch I would sell my blnr for and really had a hard time. A white Daytona is really the only other watch I would give up the blnr for but no ad will give a small fish like me one for retail so I couldn’t come up with anything else around that price range. It’s really my favorite SS Rolex at the moment. Welcome back.

SoCal_Batman · 11 May 2018, 06:05 AM

Congrats, gorgeous watch!

Odie-r · 11 May 2018, 06:14 AM

Congrats!

m j b · 16 May 2018, 01:01 AM

For anyone who was wondering about the Omega: After I got the GMT, I put the Omega in the little Rolex coffin and it ran well past 36 hours (I don't actually know when it stopped, forgot to look) so I think any concerns about it self-winding are gone. It must just have been "one of those things."

I did wear the Omega again Sunday night to avoid questions from the FIL about the new Rolex.

Marcus09 · 16 May 2018, 01:26 AM

Good move ... again.

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Nikrnic · 16 May 2018, 01:29 AM

Congrats! That goes to show its not all about the money. Great to get it at MSRP..

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MrPorter_008 · 16 May 2018, 01:49 AM

It was meant to be...

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sluu83 · 16 May 2018, 01:49 AM

Good choice, my favourite GMT.

Congrats on the re-purchase!

fskywalker · 16 May 2018, 07:54 AM

Congrats!

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watchmework · 16 May 2018, 07:56 AM

Lesson learned, luckily it wasn’t too costly of a one for you. Congrats and welcome back.

brandrea · 16 May 2018, 07:57 AM

Congratulations, you can always go back to what makes you comfortable

drmizzou · 16 May 2018, 08:01 AM

Congrats on the return!

lukey77 · 16 May 2018, 08:18 AM

I sold my BLNR. Got an AP RO Jumbo and PP 5712 so couldn’t justify keeping BLNR.

Sure enough was on holiday a few weeks ago and completely missed the rock solid, cool, rough rugged Rolex.

Got back home and repurchased a BLNR. Now keeping it.

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thejerseyrock · 16 May 2018, 12:04 PM

congrats... definitely a keeper

AutoBay · 16 May 2018, 12:19 PM

I totally did the same thing as you. Bought it, loved it, sold it, regretted it, considered second hand, found at an AD and bought it. This one isn’t going anywhere.

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Psijason · 16 May 2018, 01:14 PM

Great story and a beautiful watch!!!

DKRanger22 · 16 May 2018, 01:29 PM

Congrats

Navarino · 16 May 2018, 01:51 PM

Congrats and welcome back to the BLNR club. I just recently got one and can't seem to get it off my wrist. Here's mine saying hello!

11 May 2018, 03:36 AM	#35
GodZji "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portland Posts: 105	Congrats. I can't wait to get a call from my AD. __________________ Current Rolex rotation. IG @bankie.bk Submariner 116610LN, 116610LV, 116619LB & 16610LN GMT Master 2 116759SARU, 116710BLNR & 126711 CHNR Datejust 16233 & 116234 Daytona 116520 & 116500LN

11 May 2018, 04:22 AM	#39
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	very nice! Good to have it back I'm sure. Definitely a keepers forever. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

11 May 2018, 05:57 AM	#43
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	I tried to come up with a watch I would sell my blnr for and really had a hard time. A white Daytona is really the only other watch I would give up the blnr for but no ad will give a small fish like me one for retail so I couldn’t come up with anything else around that price range. It’s really my favorite SS Rolex at the moment. Welcome back. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

11 May 2018, 06:05 AM	#44
SoCal_Batman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: C.R. Location: Los Angeles Watch: ♛ BLNR \| AK Posts: 1,029	Congrats, gorgeous watch! __________________ "The more I see, the less I know for sure." - John Lennon

16 May 2018, 01:01 AM	#46
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,215	For anyone who was wondering about the Omega: After I got the GMT, I put the Omega in the little Rolex coffin and it ran well past 36 hours (I don't actually know when it stopped, forgot to look) so I think any concerns about it self-winding are gone. It must just have been "one of those things." I did wear the Omega again Sunday night to avoid questions from the FIL about the new Rolex. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

11 May 2018, 01:36 AM	#31
marc12 Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Marc Location: NH Watch: Blue Steel SD Posts: 614	I hope you know this means you can never sell it again.

11 May 2018, 01:47 AM	#32
DocMorpheus "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 191	I got my BLNR at MSRP from an AD. It's literally the only piece in my collection I bought from an AD. Would not flip it for a profit. It's a great watch and has a special place in the collection.

11 May 2018, 02:42 AM	#33
katiedaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: DC Watch: Rolex Posts: 268	Truly meant to be on your wrist so it seems. Looking sharp on you for sure! Congrats. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 May 2018, 03:41 AM	#36
sedatesix "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA Watch: Pam Zero Posts: 38	Looks great. I'm waiting on a call myself. Congratulations.

11 May 2018, 03:43 AM	#37
azs.77 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA/Canada Watch: Rolex, AP, Panerai Posts: 823	I just bought one.. it's gorgeous.. but I have opportunity to get a Hulk. I can't keep both. Decisions.. decisions..

11 May 2018, 04:46 AM	#40
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats I’m glad you got that beaut back in the collection Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 May 2018, 05:11 AM	#41
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	It happens. Just don’t sell this one.

11 May 2018, 05:14 AM	#42
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	the only thing worse than making a mistake is not fixing the mistake. You, sir, have done well.

11 May 2018, 06:14 AM	#45
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Congrats!

16 May 2018, 01:26 AM	#47
Marcus09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Batman Location: Gotham City Posts: 1,184	Good move ... again. Sent from my iPhone X using Tapatalk __________________

16 May 2018, 01:29 AM	#48
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,171	Congrats! That goes to show its not all about the money. Great to get it at MSRP.. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

16 May 2018, 01:49 AM	#49
MrPorter_008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California Watch: AP 15202ST Posts: 265	It was meant to be... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ AP 15202st, PP 5167a, VC 4500v (blue dial), Rolex Daytona 116500ln (white dial), and Rolex Batgirl 126710BLNR

16 May 2018, 01:49 AM	#50
sluu83 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Sydney Posts: 19	Good choice, my favourite GMT. Congrats on the re-purchase!

16 May 2018, 07:54 AM	#51
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,163	Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

16 May 2018, 07:56 AM	#52
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	Lesson learned, luckily it wasn’t too costly of a one for you. Congrats and welcome back.

16 May 2018, 07:57 AM	#53
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,873	Congratulations, you can always go back to what makes you comfortable

16 May 2018, 08:01 AM	#54
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	Congrats on the return! __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

16 May 2018, 08:18 AM	#55
lukey77 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: london Posts: 226	I sold my BLNR. Got an AP RO Jumbo and PP 5712 so couldn’t justify keeping BLNR. Sure enough was on holiday a few weeks ago and completely missed the rock solid, cool, rough rugged Rolex. Got back home and repurchased a BLNR. Now keeping it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 May 2018, 12:04 PM	#56
thejerseyrock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Tom Location: New Jersey Watch: Rolex, Omega, AP Posts: 991	congrats... definitely a keeper

16 May 2018, 12:19 PM	#57
AutoBay "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: ALS Odysseus Posts: 190	I totally did the same thing as you. Bought it, loved it, sold it, regretted it, considered second hand, found at an AD and bought it. This one isn’t going anywhere. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 May 2018, 01:14 PM	#58
Psijason "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jason Location: Boston Watch: Seamster 300 Green Posts: 1,617	Great story and a beautiful watch!!!

16 May 2018, 01:29 PM	#59
DKRanger22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland Posts: 557	Congrats

16 May 2018, 01:51 PM	#60
Navarino 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 3,411	Congrats and welcome back to the BLNR club. I just recently got one and can't seem to get it off my wrist. Here's mine saying hello!

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