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rnordby · 19 July 2018, 07:14 AM

Hello everyone,

I am reading in other blogs that Rolex is starting to send out large for Rolex quantities of the new gmt2 ss blro with the jubilee bracelet. Is anyone hearing from their authorized dealers that this is happening? Are you getting your calls to pick up the watch. I have spent $30k in the last two years with my AD and they keep telling me they haven’t even received one but they will get me one of f I am willing to patient. They are telling me I will have one within a year. Is this reasonable?

I appreciate any insight you can provide me.

Sincerely,

Still waiting for ss Daytona for the last two years and now blro

Sandpit · 19 July 2018, 02:19 PM

I’ve said it before but the Daytona and BLRO are two very different pieces. Given that the BLRO uses a pretty simple movement compared with the Daytona movement. The BLRO should, in theory, be a fairly standard piece. So yeah, I think supply will start to ease a little. I may well be wrong but from what I understand the Daytona movement complexity restricts its supply somewhat.

Prices do seem to be falling. There’s one on the sales section here that started at $24k almost a month ago. It’s now $19+something. That’s a big drop in the space of a month - albeit the original asking price was lunacy to begin with.

Fedor · 19 July 2018, 03:25 PM

They’re dropping for sure. I think they’ll settle at around 13–14

fishingbear · 19 July 2018, 03:31 PM

Grey prices are dropping. I’ve been told from the release that my ADs rep is saying that distribution will be similar to what the BLNR was albeit that was back in the 2013 economy. (Less demand)
I’m expecting mine late summer/early fall if this is the case. DavidSW kind of chuckled at me when I told him that and I know AD info is what it is but I tend to believe it and it looks to be trending that way.
Last year the 126600 seemed to distribute more quickly so we all shall see.
One point of interest to me will be how the grey BLNR prices react as the SS BLRO settles down.

swils8610 · 19 July 2018, 03:32 PM

My AD hasn’t received one yet...I’m first on the list.

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037 · 19 July 2018, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by swils8610

My AD hasn’t received one yet...I’m first on the list.

What? I bought one from your AD a month ago and flipped it.

The grey prices on these are crazy. I'm hoping for LN and BLNR distribution levels so we aren't waiting stupid amounts of time like on the Daytona. I'm all for rare watches but a GMT shouldn't take years to acquire.

MinMay · 19 July 2018, 03:59 PM

Can you still function and live life tomorrow? If the answer is yes, then you can wait a year or two just for a watch. :)

superdog · 19 July 2018, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MinMay

Can you still function and live life tomorrow? If the answer is yes, then you can wait a year or two just for a watch. :)

037 · 19 July 2018, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by superdog

I had the same reaction. None of us can predict tomorrow so it's impossible to correlate this with waiting for a watch.

VicLeChic · 19 July 2018, 07:50 PM

My AD received four BLROs since March, so about one a month. I'm on the list since the day of the announcement at BW2018 but there are "more than 20 people" before me, my AD didn't want to be more specific back in March. He told me two weeks ago face to face "be patient, we will call you, you will receive it, you'll see".

AK797 · 19 July 2018, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MinMay

Can you still function and live life tomorrow? If the answer is yes, then you can wait a year or two just for a watch. :)

A year or two for a SS Rolex? If you have to save up then fair enough, but just waiting for it is a waste of life.

beshannon · 19 July 2018, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnordby

I am reading in other blogs that Rolex is starting to send out large for Rolex quantities of the new gmt2 ss blro with the jubilee bracelet.

brandrea · 19 July 2018, 09:05 PM

There’s a lot of

going on

tyler1980 · 19 July 2018, 09:22 PM

There was a first batch for sure. Incomings have slowed considerably since. So it’s not a steady stream at this point

Way to early to speculate as market price isnt even set yet. The only thing we have now is the "i want to be first price" and that isnt the same thing as an actual market price.

justdate · 19 July 2018, 09:59 PM

They will keep on being delivered but they definitely are not flooding the market. It’s going to take a long time for prices to come down significantly, if retail prices don’t go up first, there is just so much demand and the price point is pretty accessible.

If you want one I’d give it another few months for the majority of the ‘must have it first’ Buyers to get theirs, and then just see where the market is and find the best deal and go for it. Got to be better than playing AD games if you really want one.

enjoythemusic · 19 July 2018, 10:00 PM

Seems BLROs are indeed flowing in at a nice pace. Wait it out for AD call.

Chiboy · 19 July 2018, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by AK797

A year or two for a SS Rolex? If you have to save up then fair enough, but just waiting for it is a waste of life.

You do know that you can lead a normal life while still being on a list, right?

It's not like watching a pot boil.

justdate · 19 July 2018, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

You do know that you can lead a normal life while still being on a list, right?

It's not like watching a pot boil.

tyler1980 · 19 July 2018, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

You do know that you can lead a normal life while still being on a list, right?

It's not like watching a pot boil.

i dont know. Whenever im waiting for my AD to call, i dont go anywhere without cellphone reception. If i have to turn my phone off then i dont go to that place

Raku · 19 July 2018, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Seems BLROs are indeed flowing in at a nice pace. Wait it out for AD call.

I have received a couple of calls yesterday that I couldn't answer, I wonder if it was an AD offering a BLRO.
On second thought, I live in the UK and it's not 2022 yet.

enjoythemusic · 19 July 2018, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

You do know that you can lead a normal life while still being on a list, right?

It's not like watching a pot boil.

Wait you mean there are WIS who have to have a life OUTSIDE of TRF???

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raku

I have received a couple of calls yesterday that I couldn't answer, I wonder if it was an AD offering a BLRO.
On second thought, I live in the UK and it's not 2022 yet.

ras47 · 19 July 2018, 11:35 PM

Gray prices for the 126710 are nuts. 120+% markup? That’s GOT to come down. Initial scalper prices for new models are always sky high. U.S. retail price is $9250.

Oyster Al · 19 July 2018, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Seems BLROs are indeed flowing in at a nice pace. Wait it out for AD call.

Seems like it...but don’t count on it.

Robbyman · 19 July 2018, 11:53 PM

Who cares what grey prices are if we all are waiting on our AD’s and not flipping?

Mine is a keeper.

Ravager135 · 20 July 2018, 01:24 AM

I think the prices will come down, that's only logical as more hit the market. That said, the availability of these pieces remains to be seen which will obviously dictate the secondary market.

The Daytona has had lower production numbers for some time. It is no surprise that ceramic steel Daytonas continue to be difficult to source long after their debut. In theory, GMT-Masters should be as common as Submariners. I understand that no stainless steel professional model is considered easy to get at this moment, but I expect there to be more frequent shipments of this model to ADs. Am I certain of this, absolutely not. If the BLRO is handled similarly to the BLNR, eventually I could see the model waitlist being a matter of months as opposed to a matter of years. Surely this is all conjecture. Rolex may have designs to restrict the production of this model as well for all I know. I am just basing my opinion off what we have seen.

I think the secondary market inflation at the moment is a reaction to the fact that all stainless steel professional models are difficult to get at this time and this happens to be the newest and hottest.

watchwatcher · 20 July 2018, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnordby

I am reading in other blogs that Rolex is starting to send out large for Rolex quantities of the new gmt2 ss blro with the jubilee bracelet.

Huh. Well, I'm sure these other blogs must have information about Rolex distribution. I would stick with them, as they would be the only ones who do.

AK797 · 20 July 2018, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chiboy

You do know that you can lead a normal life while still being on a list, right?

It's not like watching a pot boil.

Are you saying there is more to life than watches? That is a banning offence.

I was just using the same hyperbole back on that poster.

Chiboy · 20 July 2018, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

Are you saying there is more to life than watches? That is a banning offence.

I was just using the same hyperbole back on that poster.

tyler1980 · 20 July 2018, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ras47

Gray prices for the 126710 are nuts. 120+% markup? That’s GOT to come down. Initial scalper prices for new models are always sky high. U.S. retail price is $9250.

its really 10k with tax which is what 99% of AD buyers at retail pay. But yes, i think its settling lower... at 15k so still a big premium though.

T01 · 20 July 2018, 04:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swils8610

My AD hasn’t received one yet...I’m first on the list.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Same

19 July 2018, 07:14 AM	#1
rnordby "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: DC Posts: 65	Blro prices are falling? Hello everyone, I am reading in other blogs that Rolex is starting to send out large for Rolex quantities of the new gmt2 ss blro with the jubilee bracelet. Is anyone hearing from their authorized dealers that this is happening? Are you getting your calls to pick up the watch. I have spent $30k in the last two years with my AD and they keep telling me they haven’t even received one but they will get me one of f I am willing to patient. They are telling me I will have one within a year. Is this reasonable? I appreciate any insight you can provide me. Sincerely, Still waiting for ss Daytona for the last two years and now blro

19 July 2018, 09:22 PM	#14
tyler1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 17,622	There was a first batch for sure. Incomings have slowed considerably since. So it’s not a steady stream at this point Way to early to speculate as market price isnt even set yet. The only thing we have now is the "i want to be first price" and that isnt the same thing as an actual market price. __________________ Instagram: tyler.watches current collection: Patek 5164A, Patek 5524G, Rolex Platinum Daytona 116506, Rolex Sea Dweller 43 126600, Rolex GMT II 116710LN, AP 15400ST (silver), Panerai 913, Omega Speedmaster moonwatch, Tudor Black Bay (Harrods Edition)

19 July 2018, 10:00 PM	#16
enjoythemusic 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Steven Location: Glocal Posts: 21,038	Seems BLROs are indeed flowing in at a nice pace. Wait it out for AD call. __________________ __________________ ----> TAMPA Meetup In December 2024 <---- https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=13450519 Love timepieces and want to become a Watchmaker? Rolex has a sensational school. www.RolexWatchmakingTrainingCenter.com/ Sent from my Etch A Sketch using String Theory.

19 July 2018, 11:35 PM	#22
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,064	Gray prices for the 126710 are nuts. 120+% markup? That’s GOT to come down. Initial scalper prices for new models are always sky high. U.S. retail price is $9250. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

19 July 2018, 02:19 PM	#2
Sandpit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Middle East Posts: 1,808	I’ve said it before but the Daytona and BLRO are two very different pieces. Given that the BLRO uses a pretty simple movement compared with the Daytona movement. The BLRO should, in theory, be a fairly standard piece. So yeah, I think supply will start to ease a little. I may well be wrong but from what I understand the Daytona movement complexity restricts its supply somewhat. Prices do seem to be falling. There’s one on the sales section here that started at $24k almost a month ago. It’s now $19+something. That’s a big drop in the space of a month - albeit the original asking price was lunacy to begin with.

19 July 2018, 03:25 PM	#3
Fedor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Stockholm Posts: 44	They’re dropping for sure. I think they’ll settle at around 13–14

19 July 2018, 03:31 PM	#4
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,548	Grey prices are dropping. I’ve been told from the release that my ADs rep is saying that distribution will be similar to what the BLNR was albeit that was back in the 2013 economy. (Less demand) I’m expecting mine late summer/early fall if this is the case. DavidSW kind of chuckled at me when I told him that and I know AD info is what it is but I tend to believe it and it looks to be trending that way. Last year the 126600 seemed to distribute more quickly so we all shall see. One point of interest to me will be how the grey BLNR prices react as the SS BLRO settles down.

19 July 2018, 03:32 PM	#5
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,203	My AD hasn’t received one yet...I’m first on the list. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

19 July 2018, 03:59 PM	#7
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	Can you still function and live life tomorrow? If the answer is yes, then you can wait a year or two just for a watch. :)

19 July 2018, 07:50 PM	#10
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	My AD received four BLROs since March, so about one a month. I'm on the list since the day of the announcement at BW2018 but there are "more than 20 people" before me, my AD didn't want to be more specific back in March. He told me two weeks ago face to face "be patient, we will call you, you will receive it, you'll see".

19 July 2018, 09:05 PM	#13
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,844	There’s a lot of going on

19 July 2018, 09:59 PM	#15
justdate "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: RJ Location: UK Coast Watch: PP/AP/Rolex Posts: 1,358	They will keep on being delivered but they definitely are not flooding the market. It’s going to take a long time for prices to come down significantly, if retail prices don’t go up first, there is just so much demand and the price point is pretty accessible. If you want one I’d give it another few months for the majority of the ‘must have it first’ Buyers to get theirs, and then just see where the market is and find the best deal and go for it. Got to be better than playing AD games if you really want one.

19 July 2018, 11:53 PM	#24
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Who cares what grey prices are if we all are waiting on our AD’s and not flipping? Mine is a keeper.

20 July 2018, 01:24 AM	#25
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,222	I think the prices will come down, that's only logical as more hit the market. That said, the availability of these pieces remains to be seen which will obviously dictate the secondary market. The Daytona has had lower production numbers for some time. It is no surprise that ceramic steel Daytonas continue to be difficult to source long after their debut. In theory, GMT-Masters should be as common as Submariners. I understand that no stainless steel professional model is considered easy to get at this moment, but I expect there to be more frequent shipments of this model to ADs. Am I certain of this, absolutely not. If the BLRO is handled similarly to the BLNR, eventually I could see the model waitlist being a matter of months as opposed to a matter of years. Surely this is all conjecture. Rolex may have designs to restrict the production of this model as well for all I know. I am just basing my opinion off what we have seen. I think the secondary market inflation at the moment is a reaction to the fact that all stainless steel professional models are difficult to get at this time and this happens to be the newest and hottest.

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