Journey to Batman

[Batman_GMTV2]

Hi all,

I am about to start my Rolex journey and came on here to pick up some tips, admire some great watches and enjoy everyones time pieces.

The target: GMT Master II Batman


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[ZOOK]

Welcome to TRF. Good luck in your hunt.

[brandrea]

Welcome and best of luck. The GMT Master II is a fantastic reference

[Greg29]

Welcome and good luck:)

[Allanmodel]

Welcome!

[henrylee]

Good luck Bra

[cop414]

Welcome

[1William]

Welcome. Good luck on your search. More details on where you are looking and if you will go down the AD route or will buy it today from the Grey Market and post an incoming tomorrow.

[nan7yo]

Welcome! Good luck for acquiring the Batman!


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[Urosfan]

Welcome


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[dnd2984]

Not too sure if you are looking for a magical answer by starting 3 threads on same topic.

You have two choices, first the easy one... Go Grey. Many great resellers in UK.

Second choice, the harder one. Build a purchase history and be patient. Buy other watches, and buy jewelry.

Choice one will be cheaper in long run... Goodluck.

Please don't start a 4th thread on same$*it

[Time Out]

I also have a BLNR on Jubilee and I gave it to my wife to wear after wearing it for a few weeks. OP, go after a SD43.

[burnthesehills]

Originally Posted by Time Out

I also have a BLNR on Jubilee and I gave it to my wife to wear after wearing it for a few weeks. OP, go after a SD43.

Just curious. What did you dislike about the watch?

[Time Out]

Originally Posted by burnthesehills

Just curious. What did you dislike about the watch?

Honestly, it felt dainty. I would like it a lot better on an oyster I think. My AD has promised me the next BLRO they get in on oyster which should be any day now as I keep in close contact.

[burnthesehills]

Originally Posted by Time Out

Honestly, it felt dainty. I would like it a lot better on an oyster I think. My AD has promised me the next BLRO they get in on oyster which should be any day now as I keep in close contact.

Understood. Thanks!

[bonovox]

Welcome. The BLNR is a classic. Good luck to you on the hunt.

[Alliy]

Welcome and goodluck on your watch hunt

[tarmatimes]

Welcome to the forum great choice to start with

[Seddyspaghetti]

Welcome and good luck. You’ll need it.

[Giovannibravo]

Originally Posted by Batman_GMTV2

Hi all,

I am about to start my Rolex journey and came on here to pick up some tips, admire some great watches and enjoy everyones time pieces.

The target: GMT Master II Batman


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I would suggest you get something for your wife first. I don't think you have much of a chance asking for a hot model. They have to make sure you are not a flipper. Best of luck on your journey.

[stark1]

At 10k, the BLNR is ahead of the pack.
At 23-25k, it falls behind other watch offerings, mostly beyond Rolex.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Batman_GMTV2

Hi all,

I am about to start my Rolex journey and came on here to pick up some tips, admire some great watches and enjoy everyones time pieces.

The target: GMT Master II Batman


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I hate to say this, but you’re really going to struggle.
However I wish you best of luck

[Fritzli]

Hurry-up before the 126710 BLNR has gone...!

[Shaitan]

Only Rolex I regret buying, the BLNR. Just sits in the box. Color combo looks cheap on your wrist. Trading it for a Pepsi soon, much nicer Color combo imo. The blue on the Batman is too…. Batman. Looks a bit too toy like

[JRell]

Originally Posted by Shaitan

Only Rolex I regret buying, the BLNR. Just sits in the box. Color combo looks cheap on your wrist. Trading it for a Pepsi soon, much nicer Color combo imo. The blue on the Batman is too…. Batman. Looks a bit too toy like

Funny - to me it is the best watch I have ever owned and I had many. I guess if everyone liked the same watch it would be a boring hobby! Pure class to my eyes. I feel the way you do about the Pepsi.

[Shaitan]

Originally Posted by JRell

Funny - to me it is the best watch I have ever owned and I had many. I guess if everyone liked the same watch it would be a boring hobby! Pure class to my eyes. I feel the way you do about the Pepsi.

I wore it for a few days when I got it last year but then the blue really started offending me. Saw the Pepsi in real life and just prefer that tone of blue. Plus it’s the old school Color combo. And I want to wear my gmt on a jubilee and the Batman only Looks good on oyster imo. Bought a 63600 just to put on the Batman but ended up putting it on my subs. But as you say,
To each their own :)

[JRell]

Originally Posted by Shaitan

I wore it for a few days when I got it last year but then the blue really started offending me. Saw the Pepsi in real life and just prefer that tone of blue. Plus it’s the old school Color combo. And I want to wear my gmt on a jubilee and the Batman only Looks good on oyster imo. Bought a 63600 just to put on the Batman but ended up putting it on my subs. But as you say,
To each their own :)

In some light I really like the Pepsi, looks good against the black dial. The blue I had a real problem with was the bluesy. Didn’t like the dial in bright light, too neon light blue.

[Shaitan]

Originally Posted by JRell

In some light I really like the Pepsi, looks good against the black dial. The blue I had a real problem with was the bluesy. Didn’t like the dial in bright light, too neon light blue.

I own a Smurf and that has a lacquer dial. But I would love a 126618LB with the sunburst dial. Looks great in the sun. But I’m a sucker for these, got the hulk, ym rhodium and blue dial Daytona for that reason :). Will give the Batman another go this week and see if the sun can save it for me.
But I think the bluesy was also a lacquer dial until 2013. That when Rolex switched the full yellow gold subs to sunburst. Before they had the same dial than the Smurf.


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[MaseJay1424]

Welcome! I too am on this journey and while it may seem impossible, when you do finally acquire the Batman it will be all the more worth it. Stay course and enjoy it!

[SaaSman90]

Welcome! My best advice, go find a local family owned AD. Visit a few times per quarter, and attend all of their events. Make some friends! Keeping your name top of mind is key, and if you can identify the buyer, that makes a world of difference.

I voiced my interest in the BLNR & Black Sub Date. 7 Months later, I got the call for the BLNR. With a purchase history of about $3,000.

So, while it may not be that common, it does happen. Persistence, patience, and being someone who's showing a clear interest in collecting, not flipping, are all key. Good luck!