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time · 5 May 2015, 06:28 PM

Hi

We all Rolex-lovers know that both BLNR and LV are not that often seen at ADs (compared to other models), due to high demand and less produced than e.g. Datejust, Sub etc.

Do you know which one is harder to get at ADs now? And which one is more "limited" compared with SubC.

thewatchguy93 · 5 May 2015, 06:41 PM

I would say in the UK the BLNR is harder to obtain currently. However, neither watches are "limited" as such.

Dino

Singslinger · 5 May 2015, 06:56 PM

Both are easily available in the secondhand market and from grey dealers.

Lordofrolex · 8 December 2015, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Singslinger

Both are easily available in the secondhand market and from grey dealers.

x2

Can get both on a whim right now.

brettpaul · 5 May 2015, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by thewatchguy93

I would say in the UK the BLNR is harder to obtain currently. However, neither watches are "limited" as such.

Dino

Agreed here - the BLNR may be harder to find at an AD, but neither are limited and can be easily purchased any day of the week from a trusted seller here ion the forum.

JRT · 5 May 2015, 07:38 PM

Both are rarely found (but not limited) in AD places in Taiwan. According to local Rolex forums, it seems that BLNR owners are fewer than LV-C ones, and you can find some second-hand LV-C more than BLNR in the grey markets. Nevertheless, these are two most sought-after Rolex models in Taiwan now. IMHO.

time · 5 May 2015, 08:01 PM

Yes, none of them are limited at all. However, it seems that ADs do not get many of them for each delivery... They maybe get 1-3 BLNR and LV comapred to 4-6 SubCLN etc. (?)

dennywags · 5 May 2015, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by time

Yes, none of them are limited at all. However, it seems that ADs do not get many of them for each delivery... They maybe get 1-3 BLNR and LV comapred to 4-6 SubCLN etc. (?)

Your second sentence contradicts your first.

time · 5 May 2015, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dennywags

Your second sentence contradicts your first.

They are not limited in production. But it just seems that ADs do not get as many BLNR and LV as Sub, datejust etc. Love my BLNR by the way! Superb daily Rolex.

travisb · 5 May 2015, 09:07 PM

Neither are limited but the BLNR is not often seen in my local US ADs where as the LVC is always on display.

dennywags · 6 May 2015, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by time

They are not limited in production. But it just seems that ADs do not get as many BLNR and LV as Sub, datejust etc. Love my BLNR by the way! Superb daily Rolex.

You kind of just did it again.

Mezz72 · 5 May 2015, 08:06 PM

they are both very unlimited.

Royalex · 5 May 2015, 08:07 PM

Not so many ADs in Europe show these models in the window, because they keep them in their safe at back stores, waiting for The grey dealers around the world to purchase.

desmoboy · 5 May 2015, 08:18 PM

They are not limited... but hard to get hold off because they are popular at the moment. Some AD's have waiting lists so when they come in they phone the customers on the list so thats why they rarely found in windows.

hchj · 5 May 2015, 08:25 PM

Bargains for both are limited... but if you have the dough, neither is hard to get

ice_lester · 5 May 2015, 08:36 PM

When I was in Hongkong, I went to every Rolex AD. And that's because I was looking for the Deepsea Blue. And I noticed that there are no BLNR and LV display in there Showcases. I asked the Salesman and said, that it is sold out. But I saw one LV at the Hongkong airport AD. Anyways, here's my BLNR,
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Rolex Gmt Master II BLNR by ice_lester2, on Flickr[/IMG]

Seaswirl · 5 May 2015, 09:10 PM

I've seen plenty of LVs in ADs, but the BLNR is still a rare sighting. I was offered a BLNR by a big T so I guess supply is loosening up.

brandrea · 5 May 2015, 09:12 PM

Blnr is not hard to find here, but oddly, I've never seen the LV.

Psmith · 5 May 2015, 09:24 PM

Either/both seem to be in my local AD's window whenever I go past.

SeminarianMike · 5 May 2015, 09:25 PM

pizza and my blnr ! Not limited but wonderful

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AK797 · 5 May 2015, 09:35 PM

Blnr hard to find in ADs but lots of used Lvcs for sale so buy right on them.

Eric Chan · 5 May 2015, 11:24 PM

They are both hard to find in my neck of the woods. According to my AD, the LV is harder to come by than the BLNR. They get about one LV for every four or five Sub LN's ordered.

Personally have not seen any LV's on display at any AD here for well over a year. Saw a BLNR just before Christmas and a couple more back in June of last year.

Also, according to my AD, these two models are the most popular at this moment, then followed by the SS Daytona (black dial first and then white dial).

time · 5 May 2015, 11:37 PM

Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

They are both hard to find in my neck of the woods. According to my AD, the LV is harder to come by than the BLNR. They get about one LV for every four or five Sub LN's ordered.

Personally have not seen any LV's on display at any AD here for well over a year. Saw a BLNR just before Christmas and a couple more back in June of last year.

Also, according to my AD, these two models are the most popular at this moment, then followed by the SS Daytona (black dial first and then white dial).

kamalrae · 6 May 2015, 02:40 AM

Not sure about supply or demand but when I bought both my blnr and lv I wasn't specifically looking for either. If memory serves me correctly they were brought out from a cupboard below the case. They just happened to be in the store. To the point of many here, I have never seen either displayed at any 3 of the ADs at home.

Roller07 · 6 May 2015, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by time

Do you know which one is harder to get at ADs now? And which one is more "limited" compared with SubC.

Neither one is hard to get nor are they limited in any way.

style88 · 6 May 2015, 03:26 AM

Have not seen the BLNR in any ADs in Singapore for the last 2 years. Not even 2nd hand shops.

For the LVC, need to ask......most ADs do not have it, but some has it "at the back".

yoda888 · 6 May 2015, 03:43 AM

A local AD (Palo Alto, CA) told me the BLNRs are even harder to get after the Pepsi came out. Apparently he said that people waiting on the Pepsi were "disappointed" that it only came in white gold and thus didn't want to pay the $ for it, so they're all seeking out BLNRs now.

He in fact, had one in the back in the safe. He was not trying to sell it to me, as I mentioned I had one already and was curious if it was still hard to get.

Sublover2166 · 6 May 2015, 04:07 AM

If you are willing to go the trusted seller route from here on the forum most of these guys can get you just about any watch you want with a couple of phone calls. Nothing is unobtainable.

ronricks · 6 May 2015, 04:24 AM

Neither are 'limited' as they are both readily available on here and on ebay and other watch aficionado websites.

actionkwj · 6 May 2015, 05:10 AM

All I can add is by personal experience. I've seen several LVs before (in and out of Ads) and have yet to see a BLNR.

5 May 2015, 06:28 PM	#1
time "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Euro Posts: 522	BLNR vs LV - which is more "limited" now? Hi We all Rolex-lovers know that both BLNR and LV are not that often seen at ADs (compared to other models), due to high demand and less produced than e.g. Datejust, Sub etc. Do you know which one is harder to get at ADs now? And which one is more "limited" compared with SubC. __________________ Time is one of our greatest endeavour....

5 May 2015, 06:41 PM	#2
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	I would say in the UK the BLNR is harder to obtain currently. However, neither watches are "limited" as such. Dino __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

5 May 2015, 08:01 PM	#7
time "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Euro Posts: 522	Yes, none of them are limited at all. However, it seems that ADs do not get many of them for each delivery... They maybe get 1-3 BLNR and LV comapred to 4-6 SubCLN etc. (?) __________________ Time is one of our greatest endeavour....

5 May 2015, 08:36 PM	#16
ice_lester "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Lester Location: manila,philippine Watch: Rolex Sub/BLNR Posts: 60	When I was in Hongkong, I went to every Rolex AD. And that's because I was looking for the Deepsea Blue. And I noticed that there are no BLNR and LV display in there Showcases. I asked the Salesman and said, that it is sold out. But I saw one LV at the Hongkong airport AD. Anyways, here's my BLNR, [IMG]Rolex Gmt Master II BLNR by ice_lester2, on Flickr[/IMG]

5 May 2015, 09:24 PM	#19
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Either/both seem to be in my local AD's window whenever I go past. __________________

5 May 2015, 06:56 PM	#3
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Both are easily available in the secondhand market and from grey dealers.

5 May 2015, 07:38 PM	#6
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	Both are rarely found (but not limited) in AD places in Taiwan. According to local Rolex forums, it seems that BLNR owners are fewer than LV-C ones, and you can find some second-hand LV-C more than BLNR in the grey markets. Nevertheless, these are two most sought-after Rolex models in Taiwan now. IMHO.

5 May 2015, 09:07 PM	#10
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Neither are limited but the BLNR is not often seen in my local US ADs where as the LVC is always on display.

5 May 2015, 08:06 PM	#12
Mezz72 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 618	they are both very unlimited.

5 May 2015, 08:07 PM	#13
Royalex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 762	Not so many ADs in Europe show these models in the window, because they keep them in their safe at back stores, waiting for The grey dealers around the world to purchase.

5 May 2015, 08:18 PM	#14
desmoboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK/NYC Watch: Sub Posts: 177	They are not limited... but hard to get hold off because they are popular at the moment. Some AD's have waiting lists so when they come in they phone the customers on the list so thats why they rarely found in windows.

5 May 2015, 08:25 PM	#15
hchj "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Singapore Posts: 230	Bargains for both are limited... but if you have the dough, neither is hard to get

5 May 2015, 09:10 PM	#17
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	I've seen plenty of LVs in ADs, but the BLNR is still a rare sighting. I was offered a BLNR by a big T so I guess supply is loosening up.

5 May 2015, 09:12 PM	#18
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,115	Blnr is not hard to find here, but oddly, I've never seen the LV.

5 May 2015, 09:25 PM	#20
SeminarianMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Mike Howard Location: Pittsburgh Pa Watch: Skydweller, GMT Posts: 309	pizza and my blnr ! Not limited but wonderful Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ God bless you Mike Howard

5 May 2015, 09:35 PM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Blnr hard to find in ADs but lots of used Lvcs for sale so buy right on them.

5 May 2015, 11:24 PM	#22
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	They are both hard to find in my neck of the woods. According to my AD, the LV is harder to come by than the BLNR. They get about one LV for every four or five Sub LN's ordered. Personally have not seen any LV's on display at any AD here for well over a year. Saw a BLNR just before Christmas and a couple more back in June of last year. Also, according to my AD, these two models are the most popular at this moment, then followed by the SS Daytona (black dial first and then white dial). __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

6 May 2015, 02:40 AM	#24
kamalrae "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: GWN Posts: 87	Not sure about supply or demand but when I bought both my blnr and lv I wasn't specifically looking for either. If memory serves me correctly they were brought out from a cupboard below the case. They just happened to be in the store. To the point of many here, I have never seen either displayed at any 3 of the ADs at home.

6 May 2015, 03:26 AM	#26
style88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: San Diego Posts: 195	Have not seen the BLNR in any ADs in Singapore for the last 2 years. Not even 2nd hand shops. For the LVC, need to ask......most ADs do not have it, but some has it "at the back".

6 May 2015, 03:43 AM	#27
yoda888 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Outer space Posts: 147	A local AD (Palo Alto, CA) told me the BLNRs are even harder to get after the Pepsi came out. Apparently he said that people waiting on the Pepsi were "disappointed" that it only came in white gold and thus didn't want to pay the $ for it, so they're all seeking out BLNRs now. He in fact, had one in the back in the safe. He was not trying to sell it to me, as I mentioned I had one already and was curious if it was still hard to get.

6 May 2015, 04:07 AM	#28
Sublover2166 Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: John Location: Manassas,Virginia Watch: Ol'Bluesy & Hulk Posts: 2,871	If you are willing to go the trusted seller route from here on the forum most of these guys can get you just about any watch you want with a couple of phone calls. Nothing is unobtainable.

6 May 2015, 04:24 AM	#29
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,753	Neither are 'limited' as they are both readily available on here and on ebay and other watch aficionado websites.

6 May 2015, 05:10 AM	#30
actionkwj "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san diego Watch: me soak up the sun Posts: 1,245	All I can add is by personal experience. I've seen several LVs before (in and out of Ads) and have yet to see a BLNR.

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