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Pay M3 · 10 December 2018, 03:42 PM

So I’ve settled on what I want after trying to talk myself into several others; a BLNR. I know this will come at an unfortunate premium right now but it just sings to me. The colors match my company colors and that’s part of the reason I’m buying a Rolex in the first place. I like unique things, something that retains value is a plus as well but my question is this. Are the 11.5k-13.5 price tags strictly related to the SS shortage right now or was this always the case? I was not chasing this watch two years ago when I started the hunt for a Rolex. Yes I will keep this forever but I’m frugal and if the watch drops by 3k next year I’ll be mad at myself. Please help in any way you guys can.

Also, I’m in Hawaii, if I got lucky enough to find a private seller locally is it worth it to save some money?

freebo · 10 December 2018, 03:59 PM

I thought they were available for list-price in US based AD's? From memory about $8.5k? 2 years ago I was in Seattle and the local AD had one when I walked in, again list price.

I'm in Australia and you just can't find them here, I bought mine while visiting the UK at list price but was incredibly lucky.

Or have things changed?

Its a lovely watch BTW, still loving mine.

Pay M3 · 10 December 2018, 04:01 PM

Yeah, no way to find one here at the moment. Glad you found yours though!

eco8gator · 10 December 2018, 04:04 PM

Stop thinking so much just buy the darn thing; it's a fantastic watch:) If the rumor that the BLNR will be discontinued is true the price is going to go up (possibly by more than 3k).

BUY IT!

Soarer · 10 December 2018, 04:07 PM

BLNR price is gonna explode...so better hurry!

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Terrakot · 10 December 2018, 04:31 PM

It will drop: old movement, fat case. Bad investment for sure

calh22a · 10 December 2018, 04:34 PM

It’s a great watch! Finding one right now may be challenging. If you’ve been reading the forum over the past few days there was a thread about the BLNR being discontinued and another one indicating all the grey sellers are getting their supply bought up or taken down because of the possibility of it being discontinued. I think you’ll have difficulties sourcing one from an AD in a short time and if you want to go Grey I think prices are going to keep going up due to all the speculation that it will be discontinued. Good luck in your search

Hendrikus · 10 December 2018, 04:37 PM

Some say it will tank in value now; some say it will rise. I’m sure no one really knows - it may well just stay where it is, hovering a few thousand above MRSP.

But surely it matters not. It’s the watch you want for very good reasons and you aren’t likely to sell it. Whether it climbs or tanks in value, it’s still the same watch to wear..... buy the watch, not it’s value.

By the way, it’s a brilliant watch!

eco8gator · 10 December 2018, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Terrakot

It will drop: old movement, fat case. Bad investment for sure

I take it this is a joke considering both your watches have the fat case and old movement...prices have gone up not down relative to MSRP.

Pay M3 · 10 December 2018, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by calh22a

It’s a great watch! Finding one right now may be challenging. If you’ve been reading the forum over the past few days there was a thread about the BLNR being discontinued and another one indicating all the grey sellers are getting their supply bought up or taken down because of the possibility of it being discontinued. I think you’ll have difficulties sourcing one from an AD in a short time and if you want to go Grey I think prices are going to keep going up due to all the speculation that it will be discontinued. Good luck in your search

Yeah, I have noticed this! The part that has me torn is that I can get an LB for 2k less than MSRP and the Batman will cost me 2k over MSRP.

Reinhard in SA · 10 December 2018, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Pay M3

Yeah, I have noticed this! The part that has me torn is that I can get an LB for 2k less than MSRP and the Batman will cost me 2k over MSRP.

Get what you really want the first time round. Otherwise it will work out even more costly in the long run

ahlee00023 · 10 December 2018, 04:44 PM

The 116710BLNR is one of the best watches I've owned. I don't care if it goes up or down in value, because I will never sell it. If you're into it, then just buy it and enjoy it. If you have doubts, then don't buy it and wonder about it for the rest of your life.

freebo · 10 December 2018, 05:17 PM

Apparently I could sell mine for a profit right now, but I'm not planning to, so the street price going up or down really doesn't affect me.

brettpaul · 10 December 2018, 07:41 PM

I've currently got 6 watches - Daytona 116520 (with WG Panda dial & red hands), 2 Sea Dwellers (aluminum and ceramic bezel), 2 GMTs (Pepsi Ceramic and BLNR), and an AP ROO 42mm Vampire with ceramic bezel....hands down, if I had to have ONE watch it would be the BLNR - it's just an amazing piece.

Go get it already before the premiums start to rise again!

Pmt2 · 10 December 2018, 10:57 PM

The blnr will continue to rise. It’s a classic

watchwatcher · 10 December 2018, 11:23 PM

Well, we get on here and complain about how Rolex is at fault for this and that, but to be honest, you have to admit they have managed to introduce new models without negatively affecting the pricing of the old ones. As a matter of fact, most of the stuff that's discontinued has soared.

For the people saying it's going to tank, show me a Sub/GMT/Daytona that was discontinued that has tanked in recent years.

So, grab one if you like it. It's only going to go up and it won't tank. And if it does, what is 3k in the scheme of life anyway?

_speedmaster_ · 10 December 2018, 11:46 PM

If you have the means and are set on that particular watch, buy it. A couple of thousand dollars isn't worth settling for a watch that your heart isn't set on.

Nobody knows what the price of the BLNR will do in the future, and to be honest, that likely all depends on what Rolex does at Basel.

jrs146 · 10 December 2018, 11:57 PM

The blnr is a fantastic watch. I always say the best time to buy is now. Who knows what the future will bring? But waiting just means you have less time to enjoy the watch. So go get one!

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travisb · 11 December 2018, 12:05 AM

Buy it. You won't even think about the money spent once it's done.

Ravager135 · 11 December 2018, 12:08 AM

Just get it if you want it and are willing to potentially pay over MSRP or go on a wait list. If neither one of those things concern you, I wouldn't worry about the future cost of the item. I personally wouldn't pay over MSRP for any Rolex, but that has nothing to do with future value. I have plenty of watches I have purchased at close to MSRP that aren't worth that amount on the resale market. If you want it, get it.

The Libertine · 11 December 2018, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ravager135

Just get it if you want it and are willing to potentially pay over MSRP or go on a wait list. If neither one of those things concern you, I wouldn't worry about the future cost of the item. I personally wouldn't pay over MSRP for any Rolex, but that has nothing to do with future value. I have plenty of watches I have purchased at close to MSRP that aren't worth that amount on the resale market. If you want it, get it.

Good advice.

ExPADIdiver · 11 December 2018, 01:20 AM

Glad that I always and still think it is an ugly watch. There have been plenty Rolex in this strange position where prices go crazy that I like...but this isn't one. Yuck.

jsausley · 11 December 2018, 01:34 AM

If it's really discontinued the prices will go up regardless of if an updated model is released in 2019. Even if a new model comes out, we all know Rolex likes to trickle out their new models (look at the Pepsi and Daytona), so don't expect the average AD to receive more than 2-3 a year for the first couple of years.

Lurizzle · 11 December 2018, 02:04 AM

It stands on its own as an instant classic, regardless of what Rolex decides to do with it. You literally cant go wrong with he BLNR.

_speedmaster_ · 11 December 2018, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsausley

If it's really discontinued the prices will go up regardless of if an updated model is released in 2019. Even if a new model comes out, we all know Rolex likes to trickle out their new models (look at the Pepsi and Daytona), so don't expect the average AD to receive more than 2-3 a year for the first couple of years.

Exactly. There will be a ton of people flooding ADs, creating astronomical waitlists, all to get that latest, shiny new release. Even if that release is just a BLNR with updated movement and microscopically altered lugs.

henrylee · 11 December 2018, 02:16 AM

Buy now and watch the value go up~

macrowatch · 11 December 2018, 02:18 AM

You either love the blue/black or you hate it.

I will say for me personally, and another thread said it well, the blue/black looks much better in photos than it does in person. (Not to say it doesn't look good in person, but it's like a 10 in the photos for me, and only an 8 on the wrist).

So just make sure you're oogling in real life and not just in the photos. =)

Hands90 · 11 December 2018, 02:52 AM

This and the Daytona are ugly.
Do ahead I'm ready for abusive comments in my direction.

sensui · 11 December 2018, 03:07 AM

It's not a great time to be a buyer for Rolex right now for certain. The latest "news" isn't exactly helping the BLNR aftermarket (which was already dragged by the SS situation now). My advice is if you want one, find one and buy now asap....I think it's going to appreciate thoroughly if I was a betting man. And yeah, I agree with you on the BLNR, it's a beautiful watch and one of the few maxi cases I own. It's a great color scheme and set to be a new classic IMO.

yannis · 11 December 2018, 03:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Terrakot

It will drop: old movement, fat case. Bad investment for sure

10 December 2018, 03:42 PM	#1
Pay M3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hawaii, US Watch: Tag Aquaracer Posts: 155	BLNR I Hate and Love You Equally So I’ve settled on what I want after trying to talk myself into several others; a BLNR. I know this will come at an unfortunate premium right now but it just sings to me. The colors match my company colors and that’s part of the reason I’m buying a Rolex in the first place. I like unique things, something that retains value is a plus as well but my question is this. Are the 11.5k-13.5 price tags strictly related to the SS shortage right now or was this always the case? I was not chasing this watch two years ago when I started the hunt for a Rolex. Yes I will keep this forever but I’m frugal and if the watch drops by 3k next year I’ll be mad at myself. Please help in any way you guys can. Also, I’m in Hawaii, if I got lucky enough to find a private seller locally is it worth it to save some money?

10 December 2018, 04:07 PM	#5
Soarer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Albert Location: Toronto Watch: Submariner LV Posts: 1,083	BLNR price is gonna explode...so better hurry! Sent from my SM-G950W using Tapatalk __________________ What you gotta do, you gotta do!

10 December 2018, 04:31 PM	#6
Terrakot "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Italy-Russia Watch: Rolex LVc/BLNR Posts: 670	It will drop: old movement, fat case. Bad investment for sure __________________ Ta-dah! "The best things in life aren't things"

10 December 2018, 04:37 PM	#8
Hendrikus 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Norfolk, UK Watch: All of them... Posts: 815	Some say it will tank in value now; some say it will rise. I’m sure no one really knows - it may well just stay where it is, hovering a few thousand above MRSP. But surely it matters not. It’s the watch you want for very good reasons and you aren’t likely to sell it. Whether it climbs or tanks in value, it’s still the same watch to wear..... buy the watch, not it’s value. By the way, it’s a brilliant watch! __________________ A collector of Rolex, Patek, Vacheron, JLC and Cartier

10 December 2018, 04:44 PM	#12
ahlee00023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 462	The 116710BLNR is one of the best watches I've owned. I don't care if it goes up or down in value, because I will never sell it. If you're into it, then just buy it and enjoy it. If you have doubts, then don't buy it and wonder about it for the rest of your life. __________________ "The Secret of Life is to Enjoy It"

10 December 2018, 03:59 PM	#2
freebo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Australia Watch: BLNR Posts: 63	I thought they were available for list-price in US based AD's? From memory about $8.5k? 2 years ago I was in Seattle and the local AD had one when I walked in, again list price. I'm in Australia and you just can't find them here, I bought mine while visiting the UK at list price but was incredibly lucky. Or have things changed? Its a lovely watch BTW, still loving mine.

10 December 2018, 04:01 PM	#3
Pay M3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Hawaii, US Watch: Tag Aquaracer Posts: 155	Yeah, no way to find one here at the moment. Glad you found yours though!

10 December 2018, 04:04 PM	#4
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	Stop thinking so much just buy the darn thing; it's a fantastic watch:) If the rumor that the BLNR will be discontinued is true the price is going to go up (possibly by more than 3k). BUY IT!

10 December 2018, 04:34 PM	#7
calh22a Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: California Posts: 802	It’s a great watch! Finding one right now may be challenging. If you’ve been reading the forum over the past few days there was a thread about the BLNR being discontinued and another one indicating all the grey sellers are getting their supply bought up or taken down because of the possibility of it being discontinued. I think you’ll have difficulties sourcing one from an AD in a short time and if you want to go Grey I think prices are going to keep going up due to all the speculation that it will be discontinued. Good luck in your search

10 December 2018, 05:17 PM	#13
freebo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Australia Watch: BLNR Posts: 63	Apparently I could sell mine for a profit right now, but I'm not planning to, so the street price going up or down really doesn't affect me.

10 December 2018, 07:41 PM	#14
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	I've currently got 6 watches - Daytona 116520 (with WG Panda dial & red hands), 2 Sea Dwellers (aluminum and ceramic bezel), 2 GMTs (Pepsi Ceramic and BLNR), and an AP ROO 42mm Vampire with ceramic bezel....hands down, if I had to have ONE watch it would be the BLNR - it's just an amazing piece. Go get it already before the premiums start to rise again! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

10 December 2018, 10:57 PM	#15
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	The blnr will continue to rise. It’s a classic

10 December 2018, 11:23 PM	#16
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,996	Well, we get on here and complain about how Rolex is at fault for this and that, but to be honest, you have to admit they have managed to introduce new models without negatively affecting the pricing of the old ones. As a matter of fact, most of the stuff that's discontinued has soared. For the people saying it's going to tank, show me a Sub/GMT/Daytona that was discontinued that has tanked in recent years. So, grab one if you like it. It's only going to go up and it won't tank. And if it does, what is 3k in the scheme of life anyway?

10 December 2018, 11:46 PM	#17
_speedmaster_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 2,443	If you have the means and are set on that particular watch, buy it. A couple of thousand dollars isn't worth settling for a watch that your heart isn't set on. Nobody knows what the price of the BLNR will do in the future, and to be honest, that likely all depends on what Rolex does at Basel. __________________ Blancpain \| Chopard LUC \| Grand Seiko/King Seiko \| Grönefeld \| Laurent Ferrier \| Moritz Grossmann \| Omega \| Trilobe \| Urban Jürgensen instagram.com/ct_watch_guy

10 December 2018, 11:57 PM	#18
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	The blnr is a fantastic watch. I always say the best time to buy is now. Who knows what the future will bring? But waiting just means you have less time to enjoy the watch. So go get one! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

11 December 2018, 12:05 AM	#19
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,402	Buy it. You won't even think about the money spent once it's done.

11 December 2018, 12:08 AM	#20
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,220	Just get it if you want it and are willing to potentially pay over MSRP or go on a wait list. If neither one of those things concern you, I wouldn't worry about the future cost of the item. I personally wouldn't pay over MSRP for any Rolex, but that has nothing to do with future value. I have plenty of watches I have purchased at close to MSRP that aren't worth that amount on the resale market. If you want it, get it.

11 December 2018, 01:20 AM	#22
ExPADIdiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: On The Edge Posts: 112	Glad that I always and still think it is an ugly watch. There have been plenty Rolex in this strange position where prices go crazy that I like...but this isn't one. Yuck.

11 December 2018, 01:34 AM	#23
jsausley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: North Carolina Watch: 214270/116710BLNR Posts: 813	If it's really discontinued the prices will go up regardless of if an updated model is released in 2019. Even if a new model comes out, we all know Rolex likes to trickle out their new models (look at the Pepsi and Daytona), so don't expect the average AD to receive more than 2-3 a year for the first couple of years. __________________ 214270 \| 116710BLNR

11 December 2018, 02:04 AM	#24
Lurizzle "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Miami Beach Watch: GMTs Posts: 198	It stands on its own as an instant classic, regardless of what Rolex decides to do with it. You literally cant go wrong with he BLNR.

11 December 2018, 02:16 AM	#26
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Buy now and watch the value go up~ __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

11 December 2018, 02:18 AM	#27
macrowatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: HK Posts: 4,366	You either love the blue/black or you hate it. I will say for me personally, and another thread said it well, the blue/black looks much better in photos than it does in person. (Not to say it doesn't look good in person, but it's like a 10 in the photos for me, and only an 8 on the wrist). So just make sure you're oogling in real life and not just in the photos. =)

11 December 2018, 02:52 AM	#28
Hands90 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Hoboken Posts: 299	This and the Daytona are ugly. Do ahead I'm ready for abusive comments in my direction.

11 December 2018, 03:07 AM	#29
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,437	It's not a great time to be a buyer for Rolex right now for certain. The latest "news" isn't exactly helping the BLNR aftermarket (which was already dragged by the SS situation now). My advice is if you want one, find one and buy now asap....I think it's going to appreciate thoroughly if I was a betting man. And yeah, I agree with you on the BLNR, it's a beautiful watch and one of the few maxi cases I own. It's a great color scheme and set to be a new classic IMO.

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