Another GMT discontinued?

[GMT Aviator]

So is it true? Not only is the BLRO rumoured as being dropped, now it sounds like they’ve dropped the LN as well?

Sounds like a the GMT line could potentially be up for a complete overhaul...

[dera]

I bet there's a new SS Pepsi GMT at Basel this year... New case, new GMT mechanism, new movement.

[emersm]

Where did you hear this?

[GMT Aviator]

Originally Posted by emersm

Where did you hear this?

Its mentioned in another thread so take with a pinch is salt, but the thread mentioned an AD telling a customer that the LN and the BLRO were now both off the menu.

[aquatimerfla]

No one has a clue.

In one Month it will all be clear.

[emersm]

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

Its mentioned in another thread so take with a pinch is salt, but the thread mentioned an AD telling a customer that the LN and the BLRO were now both off the menu.

Well, if it is true, this is going to be an exciting Baselworld, for sure!

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by GMT Aviator

Its mentioned in another thread so take with a pinch is salt, but the thread mentioned an AD telling a customer that the LN and the BLRO were now both off the menu.

One-off rumor, no substantiation. If there are more reports, there might be something to it.

Also, can someone tell me, is "LN" common parlance for the SS GMT with the black bezel? The two YG models and the TT also have the LN designation.

[gregmoeck]

They finally listened to the customers and are fixing the lugs, new cases with bevel and coke replaces blue , confirmed

[masyv6]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

One-off rumor, no substantiation. If there are more reports, there might be something to it.

I'm anxious to hear if other reports of the LN being canceled start to roll in.

If so, I would expect a brand new reference for the GMT, as I can't imagine Rolex wouldn't carry an all-black bezel GMT.

The Rolex rumor train is chugging along

[asiparks]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

One-off rumor, no substantiation. If there are more reports, there might be something to it.

Also, can someone tell me, is "LN" common parlance for the SS GMT with the black bezel? The two YG models and the TT also have the LN designation.

I'm probably massacring the spelling but LN = Lunette Noir, LV = Lunette Vert for black bezel and green bezel respectively. Or something like that.

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

That's what they did the last time around. I have an e-brochure from 2009 marketing the six-digit Subs in YG, WG and TT. The SS is still a 16610, because the 116610LN and LV hadn't come out yet, and they hadn't yet discontinued the five-digit version. The also happened before the 114060 replaced the 14060.

Ah, so the PM models got the maxi case first ? Alright, I'd say ideally, if I were Rolex, I'd try and launch all my changes in one chunk....

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by asiparks

I'm probably massacring the spelling but LN = Lunette Noir, LV = Lunette Vert for black bezel and green bezel respectively. Or something like that.

I don't think my question was clear. I know what LN officially stands for. My question was when members here refer to "the LN," if that is shorthand for a specific reference. For instance, the person who started this rumor said "the LN" GMT was no longer available for order, and everybody proceeded to talk about it without ever asking which LN he was referring to. There are four black-bezel GMTs, and they all have the designation of LN after the reference. So I thought maybe they automatically knew which one "the LN" was. However, after reading the responses in this thread, I get the feeling nobody is clear, which would make this whole rumor silly - not that it wasn't already silly, considering there has so far been only one report based on a single visit with a UK AD.

Originally Posted by asiparks

Ah, so the PM models got the maxi case first ? Alright, I'd say ideally, if I were Rolex, I'd try and launch all my changes in one chunk....

Each new super-case model (GMT in '05, and Sub in '08) debuted in PM, and the other metal grades came out in successive years. Unlike other brands that do roll out all metal grades of a new model at one time, Rolex doesn't do that. They have switched up the order sometimes, so it can be hard to know just which order a new model will follow, or how many years will lapse between releases. For instance, while the super-case GMT and Sub lines followed an orderly release pattern, the Daytonas and Sky Dwellers have been a lot more scattered. So it's anybody's guess if the new sports models - whenever they happen - will come out in an orderly fashion, but it would be very uncharacteristic of Rolex to release all the metal grades at once. It would also be unusual for a new model to debut in SS, unless of course it's an SS-only model (like the Sea Dweller or Explorer).

[GradyPhilpott]

Never mind

[R. Francis]

I'm in love with the TT GMTc, so high on my wish list is a rose gold version.

[TickTockChuck]

Wow, that would be a surprise since I thought the LN was a decent seller (I have one). Change is in the air at Rolex! Should be an interesting Baselworld. Cheers!

[amh]

Says who?


Recent stories:
- BLRO to be killed [confirmed]
- No more SS watches
- Price increase
- No Price Increase
- Supply of SS to be reduced
- 2-watch limit per buyer
- No more stickers
- SS GMT Coke to be introduced
- There's a letter

[SteelSubmarinerGuy]

Originally Posted by amh

Says who?





Recent stories:

- BLRO to be killed [confirmed]

- No more SS watches

- Price increase

- No Price Increase

- Supply of SS to be reduced

- 2-watch limit per buyer

- No more stickers

- SS GMT Coke to be introduced

- There's a letter

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[No SUBctitute]

Originally Posted by amh

Says who?


Recent stories:
- BLRO to be killed [confirmed]
- No more SS watches
- Price increase
- No Price Increase
- Supply of SS to be reduced
- 2-watch limit per buyer
- No more stickers
- SS GMT Coke to be introduced
- There's a letter

if this is sarcasm

if this is serious

[GFONG]

Originally Posted by amh

Says who?


Recent stories:
- BLRO to be killed [confirmed]

Confirmed by Rolex announcement?

[jbarolex]

Originally Posted by amh

Says who?


Recent stories:
- BLRO to be killed [confirmed]
- No more SS watches
- Price increase
- No Price Increase
- Supply of SS to be reduced
- 2-watch limit per buyer
- No more stickers
- SS GMT Coke to be introduced
- There's a letter

You forgot : Submariner will discontinue ..

[Rogdogg]

Originally Posted by jbarolex

You forgot : Submariner will discontinue ..

That one needs its own website

[Rocket_Man]

The black bezel GMT is a staple in the lineup. Not going away.

[jets]

Originally Posted by amh

Says who?


Recent stories:
- BLRO to be killed [confirmed]
- No more SS watches
- Price increase
- No Price Increase
- Supply of SS to be reduced
- 2-watch limit per buyer
- No more stickers
- SS GMT Coke to be introduced
- There's a letter

I am actually pissing myself laughing right now

[AK797]

Still too early to say just mentioned by one AD so far.

[christopheran]

I picked up a BLNR at my AD today in Pennsylvania, and they removed all sticker. They said it was the new policy from Rolex. I’d be surprised if they discontinue the 116710LN. If anything they’ll release a new GMT in PM and then the change will trickle down to the lowly SS models ;)

[jb335]

I find this hard to believe. But I know nothing.

[rudegar]

Originally Posted by jb335

But I know nothing.

AND you know as much as anyone!

[asiparks]

If Rolex are launching a new GMT case, it would make sense to discontinue the current LN, you wouldn’t want mixed cases in the lineup. Even if it’s just a movement update, that would be a new product, new SKU and model number.
I’d very much doubt there would be no all black bezel GMT of some sort, post Basel.

[lhawli]

Originally Posted by asiparks

If Rolex are launching a new GMT case, it would make sense to discontinue the current LN, you wouldn’t want mixed cases in the lineup. Even if it’s just a movement update, that would be a new product, new SKU and model number.
I’d very much doubt there would be no all black bezel GMT of some sort, post Basel.

But they’ll keep the BLNR with current configuration?


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[ronricks]

Originally Posted by asiparks

If Rolex are launching a new GMT case, it would make sense to discontinue the current LN, you wouldn’t want mixed cases in the lineup. Even if it’s just a movement update, that would be a new product, new SKU and model number.
I’d very much doubt there would be no all black bezel GMT of some sort, post Basel.

If it is a movement update I could see them offering the black bezel GMT with the new movements to have a red GMT hand and white text on the dial instead of the green GMT hand with green text. That would be an easy identification between the 3186 and 32xx movements.

[WS9D]

Originally Posted by ronricks

If it is a movement update I could see them offering the black bezel GMT with the new movements to have a red GMT hand and white text on the dial instead of the green GMT hand with green text. That would be an easy identification between the 3186 and 32xx movements.

I would like this and add it, especially since my other half has commandeered my LN. if it had red text, i'd s#$t myself.