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Old 1 November 2017, 12:59 AM   #1
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thinking of getting GMT master II batman

Hello guys,

I really like the colors of this watch, wanted to check your opinion,
also its weird to see " Govberg" selling on this site same watch pre owned for $9750. when new from Rolex.com list price is $8,950, whats the point of a pre owned one?
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Old 1 November 2017, 02:16 AM   #2
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If you can find a new one for MSRP, I would be a good choice.
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Old 2 November 2017, 08:46 PM   #3
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Hello guys,

I really like the colors of this watch, wanted to check your opinion,
also its weird to see " Govberg" selling on this site same watch pre owned for $9750. when new from Rolex.com list price is $8,950, whats the point of a pre owned one?
Make Govberg an offer they will deal. I have purchased from them and they are great to deal with.
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Old 3 November 2017, 01:01 AM   #4
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Make Govberg an offer they will deal. I have purchased from them and they are great to deal with.


If the watch is listed for $9,750 still probably can get a better deal on a new one, also I had bad luck with them, personal experience when calling to negotiate on price


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Old 3 November 2017, 01:10 AM   #5
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If you are patient, you will be able to get one new at dealer for the sticker price. It may take a few months.
A dealer near me called me 3 weeks ago, offered me one. I already got it from somewhere else. It was about 3 months from they putting me on the list till they called. So if you are not in a rush, just go to your local dealers and ask to be put on the list. And when do call you, get it. Don't take a day to think about it. Because dealer sales usually call all the customers who show interest and they don't sit in the case long.
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Old 3 November 2017, 01:56 AM   #6
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If you are patient, you will be able to get one new at dealer for the sticker price. It may take a few months.
A dealer near me called me 3 weeks ago, offered me one. I already got it from somewhere else. It was about 3 months from they putting me on the list till they called. So if you are not in a rush, just go to your local dealers and ask to be put on the list. And when do call you, get it. Don't take a day to think about it. Because dealer sales usually call all the customers who show interest and they don't sit in the case long.
Here in UK I have to wait 3 years until AD could get me one
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Old 3 November 2017, 03:40 AM   #7
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Here in UK I have to wait 3 years until AD could get me one


Wow 3 years!! That’s crazy


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I hope you get to check one out and see it in the metal before buying.

I wouldn't pay over list for a BLNR, but that's just me.
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Old 3 November 2017, 04:32 AM   #9
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I hope you get to check one out and see it in the metal before buying.



I wouldn't pay over list for a BLNR, but that's just me.


I wouldn’t even pay list for a BLNR. I think (in the US) they’re able to be had for a slight discount with the right relationship and the right AD.


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I wouldn’t even pay list for a BLNR. I think (in the US) they’re able to be had for a slight discount with the right relationship and the right AD.


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You can buy from AD at below $8950 MSRP, while an online seller (Jomashop shop with in house warranty and NO ROLEX WARRANTY) is advertising it for $10.4k?

Good luck with that.
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Old 3 November 2017, 04:59 AM   #11
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You can buy from AD at below $8950 MSRP, while an online seller (Jomashop shop with in house warranty and NO ROLEX WARRANTY) is advertising it for $10.4k?



Good luck with that.


Um yeah. And I did. Just a few weeks ago.


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Old 3 November 2017, 05:15 AM   #12
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Um yeah. And I did. Just a few weeks ago.


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I wasn't trying to be offensive, sorry if it came out that way.

Just read your thread on your LN to BLNR switch, and you did say you were getting a 'VERY fair' price and that the BLNR was sitting at the AD's case for a while at least (multiple visits). During that same time, DavidSW had two or so in his collection. Reason I know, is that I myself have been thinking about replacing BLNR with SD43, but I and my wife just love BLNR too much to let it go. Anyway, I have been visiting DavidSW's page frequently to keep an eye on the pricing of both his SD43 (which is a no brainer for me since AD price + tax puts me almost there on SD43)... as well as his BLNR pricing (for trade in valuation purposes.)

In the last week or two Dave doesn't have any BLNRs advertised on his site. The prices from what I have seen have gone up, making me itch more with the idea of the swap.

Anyway, now you know what my opinion is based on.
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I think the grey market are selling them over MSRP to people that want the watch right away. People that cannot wait and must have it now have no negotiation power, but to pay what the Grey dealers ask for.

BLNR is a desirable watch. But not like Daytona, Sky-D, or even the Sub-LV. You could get lucky finding one that just arrived in a local dealer. But they don't sit long in the case, especially during recent months.

Regarding discount.... that's harder. Most dealers will not do that. The most they will do is ship the watch out of state without tax. they know if you don't buy it, someone else will in a week or less. But, it is not impossible. I got one at a good discount. 3 months ago when I was searching, I called every single dealer in Chicago, northern Indiana, and Southern Wisconsin. 5 dealers had the watch, but no one would sell a penny less. I found one in Missouri and decided to travel to get it. I have found a dealer that I want to develop good relationship with.
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Old 4 November 2017, 12:46 AM   #14
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I hope you get to check one out and see it in the metal before buying.

I wouldn't pay over list for a BLNR, but that's just me.
I don't think i would either honestly
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Old 2 November 2017, 09:41 PM   #15
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Wait this one out - you can get it at retail in NA
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Old 2 November 2017, 10:14 PM   #16
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BLNR seems to be relatively easy to get in the US. My AD could get me one in a couple of weeks if I were to order it. Don't pay more than MSRP for one.
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Old 2 November 2017, 10:41 PM   #17
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As long as the Govberg one has another AD on the warranty and is genuinely a used piece, then that is how the market stands.
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Old 2 November 2017, 11:39 PM   #18
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I was just in Jamaica on a cruise and the Rolex dealer at the port had a brand new BLNR with all stickers in tact that he would sell for $8,125 no tax (although you could pay tax when entering back in the U.S.). I thought that was a good deal and would've bought it if I didn't get mine a few months ago.

Another shop had some Jaeger LeCoultre watches, which I like for a dress watch, with a nice 30% discount from MSRP. On my next cruise I may have to pick one up.
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Old 2 November 2017, 11:50 PM   #19
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thinking of getting GMT master II batman

Check out WatchRecon and find a trusted seller. You can get one for under msrp.

https://www.watchrecon.com/?query=blnr
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Old 3 November 2017, 01:38 AM   #20
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Check out WatchRecon and find a trusted seller. You can get one for under msrp.

https://www.watchrecon.com/?query=blnr
A used one, maybe. Not BNIB.

Unless you know someone I don't. In which case, PM me. :)
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Old 2 November 2017, 11:52 PM   #21
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Not impossible to find. My AD had one a couple of weeks ago.
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Old 11 November 2017, 02:06 AM   #22
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Not impossible to find. My AD had one a couple of weeks ago.
^^^^^My AD in Maryland has had one in the case for months^^^^^ I just can't see the point in getting it as I have no use for the second time zone. But I love the look. But then is there really ever a need to buy a watch that costs as much as a car?
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Old 3 November 2017, 12:02 AM   #23
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As a recent seller of the BLNR, I think the recent hype about Rolex limiting production has artificially raised prices on the used market.
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Old 3 November 2017, 12:49 AM   #24
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Thanks guys, preferred new over used


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Old 3 November 2017, 04:29 AM   #25
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Got the BLNR this year from US AD after wait listing 2.5 months...got for 7% under retail out the door. I would suggest not paying over retail for the BLNR since the wait time is not that bad, the Daytona-C however...
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Old 3 November 2017, 04:41 AM   #26
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Not impossible to get from an AD. Got mine walking into an AD in August, and I'm told they can be ordered with a few months wait. I would not pay over retail for one.
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Old 3 November 2017, 07:50 AM   #27
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Any one that can give dealer referral that might have one in stock


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Old 3 November 2017, 07:56 AM   #29
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I would not pay over retail for any watch and that’s just me. Whether it’s a Daytona c, blnr, hulk
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thats a nice one but $9,400 ??
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