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Patton250 · 26 November 2015, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by xcghghj

Never seen one in the wild either... and never get tired of mine. My favorite piece in my entire collection

It's mine too and I just picked up a SS white Daytona. I'm trying to appreciate tha Daytona as much but so far the BLNR wins out. Call me crazy.

This may apply to this thread. VVVVVV

Watch what people are cynical about, and one can often discover what they lack."
- General George S Patton

Watch This · 27 November 2015, 01:35 AM

1. The BLNR is very nice. I owned one and about a year later flipped it toward an AP. The touch of blue is great but not really discernible except in very adequate lighting. Outdoors it really shines through. Much like the SS/PT YMI dial.

2. What you see in terms of market saturation or acquisitions on this forum is not reflective of the general population. Not even close.

3. The WIS crowd tends to covet any new model that is different and hard to get. Remember when the new Milgauss was all the rage? Especially the "must have" green crystal. The market on that piece now is soft. They were selling at retail plus initially.

Many folks like to have what can't easily be had. Supply will meet demand and the market will soften for the BLNR as well. That is when I will re-acquire one as I miss mine. All said, I think it's a very cool and certainly unique piece.

Sal_UKSheffield · 27 November 2015, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sco

I've actually warmed up to the BLNR more after seeing it quite a bit on TRF. At first I wasn't crazy about it. I know they are different, but in terms of looks it is too close to my sub. I doubt I'll ever buy one, but hey they sure are pretty.

Thats what i said last month...

Then this happened last week....

kunlun · 27 November 2015, 01:46 AM

I've seen more of the new and old pepsis.

When these upgrade to the 3285 in a few years, then it'll be time.

RolexxxeloR · 27 November 2015, 02:00 AM

How could someone call this a grail watch???

I know it's a matter of taste, but really??

SeaAndSky · 27 November 2015, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RolexxxeloR

How could someone call this a grail watch???

I know it's a matter of taste, but really??

It's also a matter of income and having some sense. A 9000.00 watch is far far beyond the means of most people on this planet. And for others, 9000.00 might be the limit they want to spend with respect to having a well financed retirement and enjoying the other fine things in life. I find the BLNR to be an elusive species. I haven't seen one in the Rolex heavy DC area where I'm based nor on any wrists at airports throughout the country or around the world while at work. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I'm stuck 2000 miles from home with the flu. I hope most of you are with family and friends.

F900LX · 27 November 2015, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexxxeloR

How could someone call this a grail watch???

I know it's a matter of taste, but really??

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaAndSky

It's also a matter of income and having some sense. A 9000.00 watch is far far beyond the means of most people on this planet. And for others, 9000.00 might be the limit they want to spend with respect to having a well financed retirement and enjoying the other fine things in life. I find the BLNR to be an elusive species. I haven't seen one in the Rolex heavy DC area where I'm based nor on any wrists at airports throughout the country or around the world while at work. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I'm stuck 2000 miles from home with the flu. I hope most of you are with family and friends.

To me it's my grail watch. As a pilot there is no other Rolex that I desire.

Sorry that you have the flu, being sick on the road is no fun. I spent five days in Athens with a sinus infection, worst layover ever.

Get well soon!

Boaters · 27 November 2015, 02:48 AM

WOW I have never even seen one at an AD or for that matter in the wild either. But I wish I would love that watch your a lucky guy.

silverbullet818 · 27 November 2015, 02:54 AM

This was a watch I wanted until I saw the BLRO which when presented, I snapped up in a heartbeat. It's beautiful just like the BLNR.

DocJekl · 27 November 2015, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by eonflux

I've only seen one BLNR in the wild
And have only seen one blue DSSD in the wild

In Colorado Springs I have yet to see another BLNR or a Blue DSSD. It's crazy.

SeaAndSky · 27 November 2015, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by F900LX

Sorry that you have the flu, being sick on the road is no fun. I spent five days in Athens with a sinus infection, worst layover ever.

Get well soon!

Thanks! The tragedy is I'm junior in seat in base so I've worked every holiday for nine years. First one I've had off in nearly a decade. Oh well, I love what I do and the many many perks outweigh lonely holidays on the road. And I agree. The BLNR is the perfect evolution of the Rolex GMT line. It's perfect.

Matt C · 12 January 2016, 02:36 PM

Quite the opposite for me, I actually got BLNR fever! Can't wait to get it!

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Edit: realized this is an old thread, still have the fever.

IT Nerd · 12 January 2016, 02:42 PM

The only BLNR I have seen in the wild was on the wrist of an E.R. doctor. The man has great taste!

DaltonJr · 12 January 2016, 02:43 PM

I loved the BLNR, but once I sold it I never looked back.
I don't think I'll ever be without an all black GMT though.

RolexBill84 · 12 January 2016, 02:53 PM

Incoming dumb question:
What is a BLNR? White gold?
How much does one list for new?

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Mosbrook · 12 January 2016, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RolexBill84

Incoming dumb question:
What is a BLNR? White gold?
How much does one list for new?

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A GMT Master II with a black and blue ceramic bezel in stainless steel. (BL for blue and NR for black) about $8,900 USD retail. Ref. 116710blnr

RolexBill84 · 12 January 2016, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mosbrook

A GMT Master II with a black and blue ceramic bezel. (BL for blue and NR for black) about $8,900 USD retail. Ref. 116710blnr

Thank you

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itsmekevin · 12 January 2016, 07:32 PM

Never seen one in the wild myself. I never get tired of looking at them online though.

Rexy99 · 13 January 2016, 12:30 AM

3+ months waiting for mine. Had to pay a very significant deposit with no knowledge of when it might arrive. And I quote "it could be a month, it could be 6 months" and "we don't get told when we get them - we usually get one days notice before a batch of watches land". The AD rang me up around Christmas, and I got excited, but it was to inform me it still hadn't arrived, but did I want a hulk instead? When I said no, which was difficult as that was my 2nd choice (!), and visited a few weeks later, they told me the hulk was sold within 30 mins of me rejecting their offer. So I'm still waiting for my BLNR. They also said they get a "significant" number of calls every day for the BLNR. How true that is I am not sure, but it indicates unless you're on a list, you are unlikely to get one any time soon.

I'd say you're pretty safe with a BLNR and they are in no way flooding the market. I'm sure there are shops around the world with them in the window right now, but they'd be in the minority. Waiting lists most places from what I understand.

Still think it's a stunning watch. Have never seen one in the flesh locally, but trying on the GMT2 Pepsi in white gold (which is about 3 times the price here) convinced me the BLNR was worth the wait.

lacroix · 13 January 2016, 12:39 AM

I seldom see it in the wild not to mention it's still a very UNIQUE piece. Don't get the fatigue itch; you'll regret it later, I know I have... Great watch to be part of a collection.

AlexMachine · 13 January 2016, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rexy99

So I'm still waiting for my BLNR. They also said they get a "significant" number of calls every day for the BLNR. How true that is I am not sure, but it indicates unless you're on a list, you are unlikely to get one any time soon.

I'd say you're pretty safe with a BLNR and they are in no way flooding the market. I'm sure there are shops around the world with them in the window right now, but they'd be in the minority. Waiting lists most places from what I understand.

Still think it's a stunning watch. Have never seen one in the flesh locally, but trying on the GMT2 Pepsi in white gold (which is about 3 times the price here) convinced me the BLNR was worth the wait.

I ordered mine at fall and back order time from Rolex was 3,5 months.
I placed order at end of july and it arrived 18.11.

rick101 · 14 January 2016, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sal_UKSheffield

Thats what i said last month...

Then this happened last week....

Ah damn I had convinced myself the sub and gmt batman were too similar to have and selling my sub black to get a hulk then batman!

rolexnub · 14 January 2016, 09:32 AM

No fatigue here. The BLNR I ordered last month is coming in the next couple of days.

Boaters · 14 January 2016, 09:47 AM

WOW how could anyone get tired of looking at a BLNR ... Maybe you ought to seek medical attention.

AZDJII · 14 January 2016, 11:42 AM

Have had the BLNR for over a year now. I wear it much more often than my DJII (rhodium with Arabic numbers, Fluted). BLNR goes with suit all week and jeans on weekend.
Not tired of it at all!

Greenwich Mean Time · 14 January 2016, 11:52 AM

I see DJs and Subs all the time. It's a rare day when I see a GMT and today was the first time ever to see the BLNR in the wild. Guy noticed my GMT and gave me a thumbs up. There it was. Wow what a beautiful watch.

12 January 2016, 02:36 PM	#162
Matt C "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Maine Watch: Rolex 116660 Posts: 1,602	BLNR Fatigue Quite the opposite for me, I actually got BLNR fever! Can't wait to get it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edit: realized this is an old thread, still have the fever. __________________ Rolex 116660 Ball EM2 Diver Casio G-Shock

12 January 2016, 02:43 PM	#164
DaltonJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Dalton Location: USA Watch: SS WF Daytona Posts: 25	I loved the BLNR, but once I sold it I never looked back. I don't think I'll ever be without an all black GMT though. __________________ Curent watches 2015 ♕ GMT 116710LN, 2015 ♕ Daytona SS WF 116520-WSO, 2016 ♕Sub 116610LV Gone but not forgotten 2013 ♕ GMT 116710BLNR, 1995 ♕ GMT 16710LN, ♕ Date 1501, 2015 Tudor Black Bay Blue 79220B

27 November 2015, 01:35 AM	#152
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	1. The BLNR is very nice. I owned one and about a year later flipped it toward an AP. The touch of blue is great but not really discernible except in very adequate lighting. Outdoors it really shines through. Much like the SS/PT YMI dial. 2. What you see in terms of market saturation or acquisitions on this forum is not reflective of the general population. Not even close. 3. The WIS crowd tends to covet any new model that is different and hard to get. Remember when the new Milgauss was all the rage? Especially the "must have" green crystal. The market on that piece now is soft. They were selling at retail plus initially. Many folks like to have what can't easily be had. Supply will meet demand and the market will soften for the BLNR as well. That is when I will re-acquire one as I miss mine. All said, I think it's a very cool and certainly unique piece.

27 November 2015, 01:46 AM	#154
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,970	I've seen more of the new and old pepsis. When these upgrade to the 3285 in a few years, then it'll be time.

27 November 2015, 02:00 AM	#155
RolexxxeloR Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Mario Location: Westland, MI Posts: 481	How could someone call this a grail watch??? I know it's a matter of taste, but really??

27 November 2015, 02:48 AM	#158
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	WOW I have never even seen one at an AD or for that matter in the wild either. But I wish I would love that watch your a lucky guy.

27 November 2015, 02:54 AM	#159
silverbullet818 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 839	This was a watch I wanted until I saw the BLRO which when presented, I snapped up in a heartbeat. It's beautiful just like the BLNR.

12 January 2016, 02:42 PM	#163
IT Nerd 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: VA Watch: me flip Posts: 1,021	The only BLNR I have seen in the wild was on the wrist of an E.R. doctor. The man has great taste!

12 January 2016, 02:53 PM	#165
RolexBill84 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Bill Location: Mississippi Watch: Submariner116613LN Posts: 103	Incoming dumb question: What is a BLNR? White gold? How much does one list for new? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 January 2016, 07:32 PM	#168
itsmekevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 125	Never seen one in the wild myself. I never get tired of looking at them online though.

13 January 2016, 12:30 AM	#169
Rexy99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 11	3+ months waiting for mine. Had to pay a very significant deposit with no knowledge of when it might arrive. And I quote "it could be a month, it could be 6 months" and "we don't get told when we get them - we usually get one days notice before a batch of watches land". The AD rang me up around Christmas, and I got excited, but it was to inform me it still hadn't arrived, but did I want a hulk instead? When I said no, which was difficult as that was my 2nd choice (!), and visited a few weeks later, they told me the hulk was sold within 30 mins of me rejecting their offer. So I'm still waiting for my BLNR. They also said they get a "significant" number of calls every day for the BLNR. How true that is I am not sure, but it indicates unless you're on a list, you are unlikely to get one any time soon. I'd say you're pretty safe with a BLNR and they are in no way flooding the market. I'm sure there are shops around the world with them in the window right now, but they'd be in the minority. Waiting lists most places from what I understand. Still think it's a stunning watch. Have never seen one in the flesh locally, but trying on the GMT2 Pepsi in white gold (which is about 3 times the price here) convinced me the BLNR was worth the wait.

13 January 2016, 12:39 AM	#170
lacroix "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 69	I seldom see it in the wild not to mention it's still a very UNIQUE piece. Don't get the fatigue itch; you'll regret it later, I know I have... Great watch to be part of a collection.

14 January 2016, 09:32 AM	#173
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	No fatigue here. The BLNR I ordered last month is coming in the next couple of days.

14 January 2016, 09:47 AM	#174
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	WOW how could anyone get tired of looking at a BLNR ... Maybe you ought to seek medical attention.

14 January 2016, 11:42 AM	#175
AZDJII "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Arizona Watch: BLNR Posts: 57	Have had the BLNR for over a year now. I wear it much more often than my DJII (rhodium with Arabic numbers, Fluted). BLNR goes with suit all week and jeans on weekend. Not tired of it at all!

14 January 2016, 11:52 AM	#176
Greenwich Mean Time "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: PNW Watch: 116710LN Posts: 467	I see DJs and Subs all the time. It's a rare day when I see a GMT and today was the first time ever to see the BLNR in the wild. Guy noticed my GMT and gave me a thumbs up. There it was. Wow what a beautiful watch.

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