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teabags001 · 31 January 2022, 07:20 AM

Any information on this would be appreciated. From what I understand the 116710 BLNR was discontinued in 2019 well before the new cards were out. My buddy has one and I WANT it. Lol. Thank you all in advance.

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KathleenL · 31 January 2022, 07:25 AM

I read somewhere that after Rolex switched to the new cards, they reissued/replaced the original paper guarantee on some older stock that ADs still had that had not yet been sold. Does the serial number on the new card match the serial number engraved on the rehaut?

SDR581 · 31 January 2022, 07:31 AM

Does the SN on the card match the watch and does the NFC feature of the card work?

wetsum3 · 31 January 2022, 07:35 AM

I don't think the card really matters that much in terms of value. You're just getting the older movement. That is the most important point of differentiation.

teabags001 · 31 January 2022, 07:44 AM

Yes the SN matches and it was dated late 2020. So if it was NOS they would have had to hold it for about a year and a half.

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dpt.calvin · 31 January 2022, 08:02 AM

Is this really a thing?

Cigars&Watches · 31 January 2022, 08:10 AM

Why is NOS a thing in todays market

Mystro · 31 January 2022, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Cigars&Watches

Why is NOS a thing in todays market

It really isn’t except for getting a discontinued model that hasn’t been worn. The value of NOS is in the never worn condition.

A original BLNR having a new style NFC warranty card is interesting but doesn’t improve or hurt its market value compared to one with the older card.

SWS65SM · 31 January 2022, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by teabags001

Any information on this would be appreciated. From what I understand the 116710 BLNR was discontinued in 2019 well before the new cards were out. My buddy has one and I WANT it. Lol. Thank you all in advance.

Yes, possible. Rolex released a small batch of these discontinued 116710s 2 years ago, select number of ADs received them. This included both the BLNR and the LN. The watches were then sold with the new style warranty card and carry new full warranty starting from the point of sale. My AD allowed me the opportunity to grab a LN they received in late 2020 so I have one like this, with new style card.

These have the old movement with shorter power reserve tho.

Emery · 31 January 2022, 09:46 AM

I think it became irrelevant when they released the 126710blnr on oyster.

TomCarter · 31 January 2022, 10:01 AM

Supes rare

rph08 · 31 January 2022, 10:11 AM

I got my BLNR new from an AD in early December of last year, and it's just like the OP's. It's a 116710 with the new card.

teabags001 · 31 January 2022, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by rph08

I got my BLNR new from an AD in early December of last year, and it's just like the OP's. It's a 116710 with the new card.

Wow. December of 2021?

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henrylee · 31 January 2022, 02:59 PM

It's not common but I dont think it makes it more valuable other benefitting from a newer watch and longer warranty.

shaunylw · 31 January 2022, 05:16 PM

As others said, it happens, not very common. But you will need to convince someone to care. I don’t think the majority of collectors will care about which card it has for a certain Watch year, i don’t see any additional value.

Nairn1980 · 31 January 2022, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by shaunylw

As others said, it happens, not very common. But you will need to convince someone to care. I don’t think the majority of collectors will care about which card it has for a certain Watch year, i don’t see any additional value.

This.

Personally I’d rather have the batgirl or Batman with new movement

rambo99 · 31 January 2022, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by teabags001

Any information on this would be appreciated. From what I understand the 116710 BLNR was discontinued in 2019 well before the new cards were out. My buddy has one and I WANT it. Lol. Thank you all in advance.

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it's a unicorn, worth 40k plus!!

HogwldFLTR · 31 January 2022, 10:25 PM

I see no added value; this seems like a bit of a futile attempt to hype it. I agree with others who say they'd rather have the newer movement. It is strange that this watch wasn't sold while they were being made as they were pretty much flying off the shelves.

teabags001 · 3 February 2022, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I see no added value; this seems like a bit of a futile attempt to hype it. I agree with others who say they'd rather have the newer movement. It is strange that this watch wasn't sold while they were being made as they were pretty much flying off the shelves.

Not trying to hype it. It’s just very unusual. And In a world of us collectors anything unusual is better. Lol. I would say more bragging rights.

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dpt.calvin · 3 February 2022, 10:26 AM

If you value it more, great. But it's meaningless to most people. My advice: don't kid yourself.

Ssunnylee24 · 3 February 2022, 10:37 AM

rarererererererere.

Like a rare Pokemon.

brucethemanlee · 3 February 2022, 10:49 AM

I'm sure it'll be gem that you can retire on

c'mon its a warranty card...

SeaAndSky · 3 February 2022, 10:49 AM

One should pay at least double since it has the new piece of plastic.

jrs146 · 3 February 2022, 10:59 AM

I have one if that helps with the count. I’ve been told they’re extremely rare. But who really knows???

As far as extra value goes… I think it adds a small amount. The truth is watch geeks, especially Rolex fan boys geek out at odd rarities. Flat 4. Stick dial. “Patina”. List goes on and on. Anything that makes something less common will play a factor to the right person. Sure it’s just a warranty card, not a dial, but it’s something.

When I first got mine I was offered far higher than what the normal BLNR’s were going for. I’m not selling so it doesn’t matter but it was interesting to see that there are some people who are willing to pay a premium for just about anything.

But then again… I’m biased!

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31 January 2022, 07:20 AM	#1
teabags001 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: DD40, hulk, Dayton Posts: 2,039	How rare is having a 116710 Blnr with a new style card? Any information on this would be appreciated. From what I understand the 116710 BLNR was discontinued in 2019 well before the new cards were out. My buddy has one and I WANT it. Lol. Thank you all in advance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 January 2022, 08:02 AM	#6
dpt.calvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: TRF Posts: 2,270	Is this really a thing? __________________ 16570 \| 16710 \| 116710 \| 116500 76214 \| 79090 \| 79030 \| 79830

31 January 2022, 10:11 AM	#12
rph08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 992	I got my BLNR new from an AD in early December of last year, and it's just like the OP's. It's a 116710 with the new card. __________________ Can you name the truck with four wheel drive, smells like a steak and seats thirty-five... Canyonero! Canyonero!

31 January 2022, 02:59 PM	#14
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	It's not common but I dont think it makes it more valuable other benefitting from a newer watch and longer warranty. __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

31 January 2022, 10:25 PM	#18
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,692	I see no added value; this seems like a bit of a futile attempt to hype it. I agree with others who say they'd rather have the newer movement. It is strange that this watch wasn't sold while they were being made as they were pretty much flying off the shelves. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

31 January 2022, 07:25 AM	#2
KathleenL 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Real Name: Kathleen Location: California Watch: 279171-0001 Posts: 996	I read somewhere that after Rolex switched to the new cards, they reissued/replaced the original paper guarantee on some older stock that ADs still had that had not yet been sold. Does the serial number on the new card match the serial number engraved on the rehaut?

31 January 2022, 07:31 AM	#3
SDR581 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: MontCo County, PA Watch: BLNR 116610LN DJ41 Posts: 299	Does the SN on the card match the watch and does the NFC feature of the card work?

31 January 2022, 07:35 AM	#4
wetsum3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 257	I don't think the card really matters that much in terms of value. You're just getting the older movement. That is the most important point of differentiation.

31 January 2022, 07:44 AM	#5
teabags001 Banned Join Date: May 2017 Location: USA Watch: DD40, hulk, Dayton Posts: 2,039	Yes the SN matches and it was dated late 2020. So if it was NOS they would have had to hold it for about a year and a half. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

31 January 2022, 08:10 AM	#7
Cigars&Watches "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Canada Watch: DSSD, CHNR, SUB Posts: 1,682	Why is NOS a thing in todays market

31 January 2022, 09:46 AM	#10
Emery "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Aus Posts: 435	I think it became irrelevant when they released the 126710blnr on oyster.

31 January 2022, 10:01 AM	#11
TomCarter "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: USA Posts: 236	Supes rare

31 January 2022, 05:16 PM	#15
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,652	As others said, it happens, not very common. But you will need to convince someone to care. I don’t think the majority of collectors will care about which card it has for a certain Watch year, i don’t see any additional value.

3 February 2022, 10:26 AM	#20
dpt.calvin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: TRF Posts: 2,270	If you value it more, great. But it's meaningless to most people. My advice: don't kid yourself. __________________ 16570 \| 16710 \| 116710 \| 116500 76214 \| 79090 \| 79030 \| 79830

3 February 2022, 10:37 AM	#21
Ssunnylee24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer II Posts: 854	rarererererererere. Like a rare Pokemon.

3 February 2022, 10:49 AM	#22
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	I'm sure it'll be gem that you can retire on c'mon its a warranty card...

3 February 2022, 10:49 AM	#23
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	One should pay at least double since it has the new piece of plastic.

3 February 2022, 10:59 AM	#24
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	How rare is having a 116710 Blnr with a new style card? I have one if that helps with the count. I’ve been told they’re extremely rare. But who really knows??? As far as extra value goes… I think it adds a small amount. The truth is watch geeks, especially Rolex fan boys geek out at odd rarities. Flat 4. Stick dial. “Patina”. List goes on and on. Anything that makes something less common will play a factor to the right person. Sure it’s just a warranty card, not a dial, but it’s something. When I first got mine I was offered far higher than what the normal BLNR’s were going for. I’m not selling so it doesn’t matter but it was interesting to see that there are some people who are willing to pay a premium for just about anything. But then again… I’m biased! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

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