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Jeffreyc · 31 January 2016, 03:03 AM

Hey - Longtime lurker first time poster. When I first saw all the posts regarding a Blueberry GMT I took it with a grain of salt. Thought it was cool looking but figured Rolex would most likely bring back a colored/multi colored bezel that had already been done before in the past, albeit in aluminum, like the Coke or the Rootbeer.

But then I did some research and it seems in 1978 or so Rolex did produce a black dialed blue bezel Rolex GMT and called it the "Blueberry". They seem to be rare. Unless someone just created a frankenwatch in the 19703 with a non-rolex blue bezel?

But, the pictures on the internet when you enter "blueberry rolex gmt" bring up images of some rare vintage pieces.

I haven't seen anyone actually point this out in the posts....but wanted to put it out there that at least in the past...Rolex did produce the GMT with a blue bezel so producing a newer version in 2016 with multi colors of blue wouldn't seem so out of the ordinary even though they still have other color combos like Coke and Rootbeer to do modern versions of as well.

Thanks.

sickened1 · 31 January 2016, 03:10 AM

There was a thread here about it last year by Danny...

Rare Blueberry GMT

And also a link to the original article on Forbes..

http://www.forbes.com/sites/lukerott.../#1ed13a3b166d

But yeah, seems like it's ultra rare. Btw, welcome to TRF, Jeffrey.

Angrypuppy · 31 January 2016, 04:28 AM

I've seem a lot of guys on Instagram posting pictures of them lately.

Dusko.Popov · 31 January 2016, 04:31 AM

Funny I was looking it up myself last night and spent a few hours reading about the 1970s "blueberry" gmt. I don't see much in the way of homage, similarity, or even an appreciable nod between what is being rumored to be this new "blueberry" gmt and the one from the 70s (single colored bezel and red "gmt hand" vs monochromatic bezel and blue hand)

That notwithstanding, I've now contacted my local ad about being on a not yet created list for a not yet announced watch because it will be on my wrist post haste once released.

joe100 · 31 January 2016, 06:12 AM

You'll find that all-red GMT hands and blue inserts are like unicorns and fairys, you have to believe.

Personally, I think the commonly told stories about both are probably true.

Jason71 · 31 January 2016, 06:20 AM

Ken has one. Maybe he will post a picture of it for us.

BoomerSooner · 31 January 2016, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Ken has one. Maybe he will post a picture of it for us.

I've asked Ken before...and I think he said,"it's a safe queen piece."

-Steve

sportsmaven20 · 31 January 2016, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Ken has one. Maybe he will post a picture of it for us.

Ken is always the go-to guy when rare, vintage wrist shots are needed!

Tools · 31 January 2016, 07:55 AM

While I think that speculation is nice..

I don't expect there to be any "new" GMT.. They just released the much anticipated red/blue insert GMT and so I would think that they will have something planned for a different model.

HL65 · 31 January 2016, 06:28 AM

Jason71 · 31 January 2016, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

That watch is so truly AMAZING. Thank you so much for sharing it my friend.

mps354 · 31 January 2016, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Wow, haven't seen this, very nice ken!

nyc2la · 31 January 2016, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Incredible! From what year is it? Thanks for sharing, Ken.

RolexAuthority · 31 January 2016, 06:28 AM

Stunning piece Ken - I'll post one up Monday too I'm away this weekend

sickened1 · 31 January 2016, 06:46 AM

Very nice Ken. You don't see that every day.

cajunron · 31 January 2016, 06:48 AM

Ken, you are the MAN when it comes to drool worthy watches! Your collection never ceases to amaze me, my friend!

Bafflingbs · 31 January 2016, 07:01 AM

I like the new blueberry. I also love the sub with the sapphires.

BoomerSooner · 31 January 2016, 07:05 AM

Awesome!....Ken's the man! Thank you sir.

Dusko.Popov · 31 January 2016, 07:18 AM

Beautiful piece Ken. Thank you for sharing.

Daytona88 · 31 January 2016, 08:11 AM

What a beauty!

rouxeny · 31 January 2016, 10:40 AM

Wow, never seen that before. Awesome watch!

Thanks!

zama · 31 January 2016, 02:52 PM

Very rare and very nice.

31 January 2016, 04:28 AM	#3
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	I've seem a lot of guys on Instagram posting pictures of them lately. __________________ It's not about the watch a man wears, it's about what a man does while he's wearing the watch....Toomuchtalk

31 January 2016, 06:12 AM	#5
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	You'll find that all-red GMT hands and blue inserts are like unicorns and fairys, you have to believe. Personally, I think the commonly told stories about both are probably true. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

31 January 2016, 06:20 AM	#6
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Ken has one. Maybe he will post a picture of it for us. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

31 January 2016, 07:55 AM	#9
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	While I think that speculation is nice.. I don't expect there to be any "new" GMT.. They just released the much anticipated red/blue insert GMT and so I would think that they will have something planned for a different model. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

31 January 2016, 06:28 AM	#10
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31 January 2016, 03:03 AM	#1
Jeffreyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: earth Posts: 11	Blueberry GMT - 1970s version vs possible 2016 version? Hey - Longtime lurker first time poster. When I first saw all the posts regarding a Blueberry GMT I took it with a grain of salt. Thought it was cool looking but figured Rolex would most likely bring back a colored/multi colored bezel that had already been done before in the past, albeit in aluminum, like the Coke or the Rootbeer. But then I did some research and it seems in 1978 or so Rolex did produce a black dialed blue bezel Rolex GMT and called it the "Blueberry". They seem to be rare. Unless someone just created a frankenwatch in the 19703 with a non-rolex blue bezel? But, the pictures on the internet when you enter "blueberry rolex gmt" bring up images of some rare vintage pieces. I haven't seen anyone actually point this out in the posts....but wanted to put it out there that at least in the past...Rolex did produce the GMT with a blue bezel so producing a newer version in 2016 with multi colors of blue wouldn't seem so out of the ordinary even though they still have other color combos like Coke and Rootbeer to do modern versions of as well. Thanks.

31 January 2016, 03:10 AM	#2
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	There was a thread here about it last year by Danny... Rare Blueberry GMT And also a link to the original article on Forbes.. http://www.forbes.com/sites/lukerott.../#1ed13a3b166d But yeah, seems like it's ultra rare. Btw, welcome to TRF, Jeffrey.

31 January 2016, 04:31 AM	#4
Dusko.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: DC Posts: 829	Funny I was looking it up myself last night and spent a few hours reading about the 1970s "blueberry" gmt. I don't see much in the way of homage, similarity, or even an appreciable nod between what is being rumored to be this new "blueberry" gmt and the one from the 70s (single colored bezel and red "gmt hand" vs monochromatic bezel and blue hand) That notwithstanding, I've now contacted my local ad about being on a not yet created list for a not yet announced watch because it will be on my wrist post haste once released.

31 January 2016, 06:28 AM	#14
RolexAuthority Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: London Posts: 1,233	Stunning piece Ken - I'll post one up Monday too I'm away this weekend

31 January 2016, 06:46 AM	#15
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Very nice Ken. You don't see that every day.

31 January 2016, 06:48 AM	#16
cajunron 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,872	Ken, you are the MAN when it comes to drool worthy watches! Your collection never ceases to amaze me, my friend! __________________

31 January 2016, 07:01 AM	#17
Bafflingbs "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Howard Location: Md. Watch: 116610ln Posts: 223	I like the new blueberry. I also love the sub with the sapphires.

31 January 2016, 07:05 AM	#18
BoomerSooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 794	Awesome!....Ken's the man! Thank you sir.

31 January 2016, 07:18 AM	#19
Dusko.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: DC Posts: 829	Beautiful piece Ken. Thank you for sharing.

31 January 2016, 08:11 AM	#20
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,621	What a beauty!

31 January 2016, 10:40 AM	#21
rouxeny "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Andrew Location: Maui Posts: 686	Wow, never seen that before. Awesome watch! Thanks!

31 January 2016, 02:52 PM	#22
zama "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Craig Location: Sydney Watch: 4 Broken glass Posts: 5,808	Very rare and very nice. __________________ Day Date 118206, Daytona 116509 & 116505, AP 25859ST Gone but not forgotten and genuinely missed..... Root Beer GMT, Sub, TT Daytona, YG DD Bark, Datejust(2 his & hers), AP RO, PP Aquanaut, Lange 1, Heuer Monza, Piaget Altiplano, GP Chrono, Seamaster, Tudor Sub, Tudor Chrono, Tudor Black Bay Bronze

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