Ordered the 116719BLRO this week

[Craigdwh]

To celebrate a goal achieved, I went ahead and bought this grail watch.

Dealer said it will take anywhere from 1 month to 12 months to arrive and he didn’t have a clue.

Hoping to post some pictures here in a month!

Anyways thanks for reading my obvious brag post lol.


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[lee fowler]

I thought that it had been discontinued?

[Castlesinthesky]

Originally Posted by lee fowler

I thought that it had been discontinued?

https://www.rolex.com/watches/gmt-ma...blro-0002.html

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by lee fowler

I thought that it had been discontinued?

The black-dialed version was technically discontinued, since it was replaced by the blue-dialed version. However, Rolex did not change the reference number.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

The black-dialed version was technically discontinued, since it was replaced by the blue-dialed version. However, Rolex did not change the reference number.

this is why i also think it's the reason they will swap the black dial to blue. Had it been a different reference then they probably wouldn't. They change the hands/dial on the Explorer I as well and that didn't change numbers either.

Congrats OP

[Castlesinthesky]

Great choice, hope it comes soon

[travisb]

Good for you! It’s such a good watch. Hope it comes early!


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[1William]

Great watch. I look forward to seeing the pictures when it arrives.

[Odie-r]

Exciting! And congrats!

[watchwatcher]

Congrats...you'll love it!

[Old Geezer]

Hopefully it comes in quickly. I would think a PM reference could be easily sourced from AD.

[HogwldFLTR]

Congratulations!!! Great watch!!! Looking forward to seeing the incoming sooner than later!!!

[2807]

Lucky you. A dream watch for me too.
Congrats on reaching that goal.

[rmlovett1]

Outstanding choice! It’s a beauty! Congratulations!

[DoctorA]

Originally Posted by Craigdwh

To celebrate a goal achieved, I went ahead and bought this grail watch.

Dealer said it will take anywhere from 1 month to 12 months to arrive and he didn’t have a clue.

Hoping to post some pictures here in a month!

Anyways thanks for reading my obvious brag post lol.


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My AD has one sitting in his case! They’re discontinued but still available at some ADs

[mikkoi]

Congrats! We are waiting...


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[emersm]

Congrats, you will LOVE it!

[Eric-London]

They are discontinued but stock still available in some countries as far as I understand. Aurum group in the UK don’t have any and can’t get any. They are the largest Rolex AD’S here.
Great choice by the way.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by Eric-London

They are discontinued but stock still available in some countries as far as I understand. Aurum group in the UK don’t have any and can’t get any. They are the largest Rolex AD’S here.
Great choice by the way.

Not quite:

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

The black-dialed version was technically discontinued, since it was replaced by the blue-dialed version. However, Rolex did not change the reference number.

FYI, the blue version debuted at Basel '18, so many dealers just haven't gotten it yet.

[lee fowler]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

Not quite:



FYI, the blue version debuted at Basel '18, so many dealers just haven't gotten it yet.

My AD confirmed today that it has been discontinued!

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by lee fowler

My AD confirmed today that it has been discontinued!

I assume you're joking.

[lee fowler]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

I assume you're joking.

Unfortunately not and I have heard this from multiple other sources.

[RayShepherd]

Nice choice

[Batchelor22]

Well done, that’s a great choice!

[Snow-Dweller]

Good choice. I’m wearing mine today, although it hasn’t had much wrist time since I got my Tudor...

[Bruins7]

Originally Posted by Snow-Dweller

Good choice. I’m wearing mine today, although it hasn’t had much wrist time since I got my Tudor...

That’s a shame! I’d never wear that Tudor if I had that blro! What a beaut

[Eric-London]

I know the word ‘discontinued’ is virtually a profanity here but before buying my blue dial BLRO l tried to order from my usual AD (Aurum group, largest UK Rolex suppliers) and was told not only did they not have a single piece in any of their stores, they were told by Rolex they were discontinued so couldn’t even get one from Rolex.

Exactly the same story from another large UK Rolex AD I deal with.

Coincidence? I think not. I ended up buying from a grey supplier who had a brand new piece with stickers. Saved a few shekels too I might add.

Not sure what the long term goal is. As Tyler mentioned maybe they will start pushing them through again soon with the new movements etc? Only Rolex knows. For now, I’m sure there will be stock at some AD’s but if they don’t have any, they won’t be able to order from Rolex.

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by Eric-London

I know the word ‘discontinued’ is virtually a profanity here but before buying my blue dial BLRO l tried to order from my usual AD (Aurum group, largest UK Rolex suppliers) and was told not only did they not have a single piece in any of their stores, they were told by Rolex they were discontinued so couldn’t even get one from Rolex.

Exactly the same story from another large UK Rolex AD I deal with.

Coincidence? I think not. I ended up buying from a grey supplier who had a brand new piece with stickers. Saved a few shekels too I might add.

Not sure what the long term goal is. As Tyler mentioned maybe they will start pushing them through again soon with the new movements etc? Only Rolex knows. For now, I’m sure there will be stock at some AD’s but if they don’t have any, they won’t be able to order from Rolex.

That's a fair report. I don't see "profanity" in an offer of genuine information. BTW, my apologies for my earlier correction. I was not aware of the reports that the new model was already discontinued, and figured people were just confusing it with the previous model.

Is there any precedent for such a quick disco of a mainstream Rolex model?

[Eric-London]

Originally Posted by JacksonStone

That's a fair report. I don't see "profanity" in an offer of genuine information. BTW, my apologies for my earlier correction. I was not aware of the reports that the new model was already discontinued, and figured people were just confusing it with the previous model.

Is there any precedent for such a quick disco of a mainstream Rolex model?

No problem at all sir. We’re all friends here with a common interest. Great watches :}

Honestly no idea what Rolex’s decision making process was with this one.
One thing is for sure, this may go down as one of the shortest production runs ever. Of course I may be wrong so I defer to more knowledgeable Rolex experts out there.

[tyler1980]

Originally Posted by Eric-London

I know the word ‘discontinued’ is virtually a profanity here but before buying my blue dial BLRO l tried to order from my usual AD (Aurum group, largest UK Rolex suppliers) and was told not only did they not have a single piece in any of their stores, they were told by Rolex they were discontinued so couldn’t even get one from Rolex.

Exactly the same story from another large UK Rolex AD I deal with.

Coincidence? I think not. I ended up buying from a grey supplier who had a brand new piece with stickers. Saved a few shekels too I might add.

Not sure what the long term goal is. As Tyler mentioned maybe they will start pushing them through again soon with the new movements etc? Only Rolex knows. For now, I’m sure there will be stock at some AD’s but if they don’t have any, they won’t be able to order from Rolex.

This discontinuation discussion is interesting where as the BLNR ones are particularly annoying. Not sure why that is the case, but its kind of true