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Old 28 March 2014, 01:08 AM   #1
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BLRO effect on BLNR

IMHO BLNR demand will rise, after all you get a BICOLOUR bezel for 1/3 the price
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Old 28 March 2014, 01:18 AM   #2
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No effect whatsoever over the long term.
It may temporarily increase demand for the BLNR because some people (who wanted a bi-color bezel) were sitting on the sidelines waiting to see if a SS Pepsi was going to be released.

Now that the Pepsi is WG only, the two watches appeal to a completely different demographic so the demand for each will move independent of each other (for the most part).

There are also people, who were interested in Pepsi or Coke only and will skip the bi-color altogether now.
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Old 28 March 2014, 01:32 AM   #3
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No effect whatsoever over the long term.
It may temporarily increase demand for the BLNR because some people (who wanted a bi-color bezel) were sitting on the sidelines waiting to see if a SS Pepsi was going to be released.

Now that the Pepsi is WG only, the two watches appeal to a completely different demographic so the demand for each will move independent of each other (for the most part).

There are also people, who were interested in Pepsi or Coke only and will skip the bi-color altogether now.
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Old 28 March 2014, 01:56 AM   #4
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No effect whatsoever over the long term.
It may temporarily increase demand for the BLNR because some people (who wanted a bi-color bezel) were sitting on the sidelines waiting to see if a SS Pepsi was going to be released.

Now that the Pepsi is WG only, the two watches appeal to a completely different demographic so the demand for each will move independent of each other (for the most part).

There are also people, who were interested in Pepsi or Coke only and will skip the bi-color altogether now.
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Old 28 March 2014, 03:36 AM   #5
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No effect whatsoever over the long term.
It may temporarily increase demand for the BLNR because some people (who wanted a bi-color bezel) were sitting on the sidelines waiting to see if a SS Pepsi was going to be released.

Now that the Pepsi is WG only, the two watches appeal to a completely different demographic so the demand for each will move independent of each other (for the most part).

There are also people, who were interested in Pepsi or Coke only and will skip the bi-color altogether now.
On the other hand, perhaps with the WG Pepsi out many potential buyers now have hope there will be a SS edition (whether there actually will be or not). Similarly, those hoping for a Coke now have some faith that might happen soon.

So who knows?

My guess is initially it will help BLNR sales, but mainly from those loving everything about the new Pepsi except the price tag. Not that the BLNR needs any help.
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Old 18 October 2014, 09:09 PM   #6
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No effect whatsoever over the long term.
It may temporarily increase demand for the BLNR because some people (who wanted a bi-color bezel) were sitting on the sidelines waiting to see if a SS Pepsi was going to be released.

Now that the Pepsi is WG only, the two watches appeal to a completely different demographic so the demand for each will move independent of each other (for the most part).

There are also people, who were interested in Pepsi or Coke only and will skip the bi-color altogether now.
My thoughts exactly!
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Old 28 March 2014, 01:24 AM   #7
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I also think demand will rise because the metals look pretty close in the flesh. That 904L shines very well. I was at an AD recently all hot on the Wg blue sub and picked up the sub and the blnr in my hands, both looked just about identical. Only when I moved the watches a little in the light you could sorta see the slightest difference....if anything both salesman and I gave the nod to how great a job Rolex does with its 904L steel.( weight is a different issue)

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Old 28 March 2014, 01:32 AM   #8
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The only effect is that the BLNR was the only child and now a prettier baby was born.
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Old 28 March 2014, 01:38 AM   #9
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The only effect is that the BLNR was the only child and now a prettier baby was born.
Funny, but true!
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Old 28 March 2014, 01:38 AM   #10
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I'm more interested in production numbers, and of course it's a speculation on our part. Will production of the 3186 for the next year go to the WG models, and even YG being that the profit margin in way, way higher than SS. Might be harder to get a BLNR for a short time. Or maybe Rolex can crank them out with ease. Who knows, non of us. But being in business for myself I always wonder about these things, it's fun for me to think about.
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Old 28 March 2014, 02:59 AM   #11
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I'm more interested in production numbers, and of course it's a speculation on our part. Will production of the 3186 for the next year go to the WG models, and even YG being that the profit margin in way, way higher than SS. Might be harder to get a BLNR for a short time. Or maybe Rolex can crank them out with ease. Who knows, non of us. But being in business for myself I always wonder about these things, it's fun for me to think about.
Yeah. Love that perspective.
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Old 28 March 2014, 03:05 AM   #12
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I'm more interested in production numbers, and of course it's a speculation on our part. Will production of the 3186 for the next year go to the WG models, and even YG being that the profit margin in way, way higher than SS. Might be harder to get a BLNR for a short time. Or maybe Rolex can crank them out with ease. Who knows, non of us. But being in business for myself I always wonder about these things, it's fun for me to think about.
I t hink that is a NON-ISSUE as waiting line for an almost 40k pepsi will be WAAAAAAAAAAY shorter than the waiting line for black blue GMT in SS.

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Old 28 March 2014, 02:02 AM   #13
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The only effect is that the BLNR was the only child and now a prettier baby was born.
Funny, but just your opinion.
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Old 28 March 2014, 02:08 AM   #14
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The only effect is that the BLNR was the only child and now a prettier baby was born.
Of course that's an opinion. I prefer the BLNR colors much more, and so do the different people I've talked to that have seen both.
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Old 28 March 2014, 03:30 AM   #15
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Of course that's an opinion. I prefer the BLNR colors much more, and so do the different people I've talked to that have seen both.
Thanks Art. No offense meant to the BLNR. It's an awesome watch.
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Old 28 March 2014, 01:57 AM   #16
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IMHO BLNR demand will rise, after all you get a BICOLOUR bezel for 1/3 the price
Small rise as people who were waiting for a SS Pepsi settle for the Blue/Black. If a SS Coke shows up, I expect the Blue/Black demand to drop substantially.
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Old 28 March 2014, 01:59 AM   #17
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Pepsi is great, but the BLNR is gorgeous nonetheless. It will still be in high demand imho.
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Old 28 March 2014, 02:07 AM   #18
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Pepsi is great, but the BLNR is gorgeous nonetheless. It will still be in high demand imho.
I proudly prefer BLNR over pepsi. It is beautiful and more subtle. Give it time and it will be the iconic Rolex of the future.
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Old 28 March 2014, 02:16 AM   #19
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I proudly prefer BLNR over pepsi. It is beautiful and more subtle. Give it time and it will be the iconic Rolex of the future.

I share your opinion. Pepsi is fun and great, casual, maybe a bit garish for an everyday watch compared to the BLNR.
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Old 28 March 2014, 02:24 AM   #20
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I proudly prefer BLNR over pepsi. It is beautiful and more subtle. Give it time and it will be the iconic Rolex of the future.
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Old 28 March 2014, 03:01 AM   #21
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I proudly prefer BLNR over pepsi. It is beautiful and more subtle. Give it time and it will be the iconic Rolex of the future.
An amazing watch. Beautiful.

But the iconic rolex. I personally don't think so.
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Old 28 March 2014, 09:18 AM   #22
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Pepsi is great, but the BLNR is gorgeous nonetheless. It will still be in high demand imho.
Agreed as there is no immediate challenger to the BLNR in the same financial ball park. The BLRO is certainly gorgeous, but it will never be made nor sold in the same volume as the BLNR. WG is simply a harder sell...not as broad a market. At triple the cost, it will not be likely be in competition with the BLNR.

For me, I love the blue and black of the BLNR as it goes with everything I wear. The red and blue, although certainly beautiful, I'd have trouble putting it together with most suits.
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Old 28 March 2014, 09:21 AM   #23
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Agreed as there is no immediate challenger to the BLNR in the same financial ball park. The BLRO is certainly gorgeous, but it will never be made nor sold in the same volume as the BLNR. WG is simply a harder sell...not as broad a market. At triple the cost, it will not be likely be in competition with the BLNR.



For me, I love the blue and black of the BLNR as it goes with everything I wear. The red and blue, although certainly beautiful, I'd have trouble putting it together with most suits.

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Agreed as there is no immediate challenger to the BLNR in the same financial ball park. The BLRO is certainly gorgeous, but it will never be made nor sold in the same volume as the BLNR. WG is simply a harder sell...not as broad a market. At triple the cost, it will not be likely be in competition with the BLNR.

For me, I love the blue and black of the BLNR as it goes with everything I wear. The red and blue, although certainly beautiful, I'd have trouble putting it together with most suits.
Totally agree...........except it will be quadruple the cost.
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Old 28 March 2014, 02:09 AM   #25
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Opinion: BLRO is amazing. BLNR is anything but settling. Both will be popular within their demographics. Both will probably be a little tough to get for the near future. Long live two tone ceramic bezels! They are magic.




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Opinion: BLRO is amazing. BLNR is anything but settling. Both will be popular within their demographics. Both will probably be a little tough to get for the near future. Long live two tone ceramic bezels! They are magic.




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Old 28 March 2014, 02:24 AM   #27
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Would be inclined to agree that in light of the significant price difference and target audience, they will probably run independently. I would also imagine that Rolex have the capability to turn these out simultaneously without significantly dropping production of either one, unless of course that turns out as to be part of their marketing strategy.
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Old 28 March 2014, 04:13 AM   #28
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I guess I'm in the minority. For a GMT C I'd choose the bleu noire over a pepsi every time.
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Old 28 March 2014, 04:32 AM   #29
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I still love the BLNR, and the new Pepsi does not change that. I think more people will be opening thei wallets now that Basel is done.
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Guess I'm stuck with my old coke version for a bit longer...

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