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1lastone · 15 April 2023, 07:08 PM

Many years ago I got on a list for 126710BLRO, I was desperate to get a Pepsi at the time, and it was right at the start of the extended waitlist madness. Fast forward a couple of years, and I picked up a 16710, content with it hitting the spot, I totally forgot about being on a list. A couple of years on again, and without any contact, I’ve got the call from the AD that there’s a 126710blro for me.

I’m aware of the grey market premium and whilst I would not want to flip it right away, the fact that I could enjoy it for a year or so and sell it on at a profit is on my mind if I’m being honest.

WWYD?

Harry-57 · 15 April 2023, 07:13 PM

I would remember something as significant as being on the list for a BLRO!

I would buy it, wear it, enjoy the hell out of it and if applicable after a year or several, sell the one I liked the least if I could bear to part with it.

The 126710BLRO is nothing like your 16. You potentially have two of the best Rolex Rolex have produced.

1lastone · 15 April 2023, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I would remember something as significant as being on the list for a BLRO!

I would buy it, wear it, enjoy the hell out of it and if applicable after a year or several, sell the one I liked the least if I could bear to part with it.

The 126710BLRO is nothing like your 16. You potentially have two of the best Rolex Rolex have produced.

To be honest it was so long ago and after first couple years I gave up hope there was really even a list - thanks for the comment though, this is what I was thinking

Harry-57 · 15 April 2023, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 1lastone

this is what I was thinking

That makes us both wise or both crazy. I'll go with wise.

joli160 · 15 April 2023, 07:33 PM

It’s such a different watch that I would buy it.
You might like it even more than your 16710, nice to have options

travisb · 15 April 2023, 08:53 PM

I'd buy it and enjoy it. Great pairing with it's older sibling and one of the finest modern day references going.

ibzk · 16 April 2023, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry-57

That makes us both wise or both crazy. I'll go with wise.

LOL

MJZRolex · 8 May 2023, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I would remember something as significant as being on the list for a BLRO!

I would buy it, wear it, enjoy the hell out of it and if applicable after a year or several, sell the one I liked the least if I could bear to part with it.

The 126710BLRO is nothing like your 16. You potentially have two of the best Rolex Rolex have produced.

This is exactly what I would do as well, except you may decide to keep both. I am on the list to get the BLRO and prepared to wait years.

2loaded · 15 April 2023, 07:15 PM

Leave it for the next in line.

porschejeff · 16 April 2023, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 2loaded

Leave it for the next in line.

I did this a few years back with Patek Nautilus. I ordered a blue dial. A couple of weeks later the AD called and said they had a white dial I could buy if I wanted. I said let someone else have that I will wait if there are only 3 in front of me for a blue dial. Guess what, Patek discontinued the Nautilus (5711) and I missed out on a great watch I could have had at MSRP.

Calatrava r · 16 April 2023, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by porschejeff

I did this a few years back with Patek Nautilus. I ordered a blue dial. A couple of weeks later the AD called and said they had a white dial I could buy if I wanted. I said let someone else have that I will wait if there are only 3 in front of me for a blue dial. Guess what, Patek discontinued the Nautilus (5711) and I missed out on a great watch I could have had at MSRP.

Ouch!

roleyattorney847 · 16 April 2023, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by porschejeff

I did this a few years back with Patek Nautilus. I ordered a blue dial. A couple of weeks later the AD called and said they had a white dial I could buy if I wanted. I said let someone else have that I will wait if there are only 3 in front of me for a blue dial. Guess what, Patek discontinued the Nautilus (5711) and I missed out on a great watch I could have had at MSRP.

This hurt me reading that story.

Guppydriver · 16 April 2023, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by porschejeff

I did this a few years back with Patek Nautilus. I ordered a blue dial. A couple of weeks later the AD called and said they had a white dial I could buy if I wanted. I said let someone else have that I will wait if there are only 3 in front of me for a blue dial. Guess what, Patek discontinued the Nautilus (5711) and I missed out on a great watch I could have had at MSRP.

Unfortunate, but a valuable anecdote.

A reference being discontinued is not something I really have thought about.

Obviously apples and oranges, but this is another reason for me to pick up the Air King I want as soon as it comes in. I was thinking of passing to see the new Exp40, but you never know what can happen.

fania123 · 15 April 2023, 09:59 PM

Buy it!

Iyellalot · 15 April 2023, 10:03 PM

I got get it in a heartbeat.

worldofoyster · 15 April 2023, 10:05 PM

same line but two different watches. if fund allows, get it

Xerxes77 · 15 April 2023, 10:11 PM

Get it…. It’s yours…. After that do what you feel

Marcjvr · 15 April 2023, 10:16 PM

Buy it. If you love it you love it if you don’t then sell it

1William · 15 April 2023, 10:16 PM

I would buy the watch, wear it and enjoy it. The BLRO is a great reference and one you may find being a real go to watch. What is the down side of buying it? If it does not work you can move it along. I enjoy mine.

skipstar · 15 April 2023, 10:22 PM

I am of the theory that if you want it then buy it, after all you did the right thing and got on the list for a watch you really wanted. However if you are going to buy it to just flip it then I say let the next person in line get it. That is my my humble opinion

DoricSpiker · 15 April 2023, 10:27 PM

No brainer. You know what to do.

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Parapraxis · 15 April 2023, 10:42 PM

I'll take it if you don't want it!

D_Rolex · 15 April 2023, 10:49 PM

100% buy it.

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Pw92676 · 15 April 2023, 11:04 PM

Buy and enjoy.

Robf52 · 8 May 2023, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pw92676

buy and enjoy.

+1.

ROLEX MAN · 15 April 2023, 11:11 PM

Enjoy the 16710, the 126710BLRO feels like a permanet "Handcuff"!

Law52 · 15 April 2023, 11:17 PM

It’s a definite buy. Wear it, admire it, enjoy it. If the time comes where it needs to have a new home then send it on it’s way.

Calatrava r · 15 April 2023, 11:18 PM

At least your being honest. For so many people the allure of the resale profit is just too much to keep the watch and off it goes to the used market. I would tell you to buy the watch and you may find you love it and will keep it long term. No guarantee, if you pass, that the next buyer on the list will not just buy the watch to quickly flip it. Do you and what makes you happy.

1lastone · 16 April 2023, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

At least your being honest. For so many people the allure of the resale profit is just too much to keep the watch and off it goes to the used market. I would tell you to buy the watch and you may find you love it and will keep it long term. No guarantee, if you pass, that the next buyer on the list will not just buy the watch to quickly flip it. Do you and what makes you happy.

Thanks all for the comments - helpful feedback from fellow WIS. And yes this crossed my mind, that the next guy on the list could be waiting for an instant flip anyway

FLx_ · 15 April 2023, 11:20 PM

If you have the money, buy it. Currently you can't lose a cent on that piece.

15 April 2023, 07:08 PM	#1
1lastone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: U Watch: El primero Posts: 147	Got the call, but Many years ago I got on a list for 126710BLRO, I was desperate to get a Pepsi at the time, and it was right at the start of the extended waitlist madness. Fast forward a couple of years, and I picked up a 16710, content with it hitting the spot, I totally forgot about being on a list. A couple of years on again, and without any contact, I’ve got the call from the AD that there’s a 126710blro for me. I’m aware of the grey market premium and whilst I would not want to flip it right away, the fact that I could enjoy it for a year or so and sell it on at a profit is on my mind if I’m being honest. WWYD?

15 April 2023, 07:33 PM	#5
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	It’s such a different watch that I would buy it. You might like it even more than your 16710, nice to have options __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

15 April 2023, 10:16 PM	#19
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,787	I would buy the watch, wear it and enjoy it. The BLRO is a great reference and one you may find being a real go to watch. What is the down side of buying it? If it does not work you can move it along. I enjoy mine. Attached Images

15 April 2023, 10:22 PM	#20
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	I am of the theory that if you want it then buy it, after all you did the right thing and got on the list for a watch you really wanted. However if you are going to buy it to just flip it then I say let the next person in line get it. That is my my humble opinion __________________ 116610LN \| 126610LV \| 126710 BLRO \| 116500LN \| 124300 Green, Wife’s \| 126334 Blue w/Diamonds, Wife’s \| 126710 BLNR Wife’s Tudor M79360N-0002 \| M79230B-006 Wife’s

15 April 2023, 11:11 PM	#26
ROLEX MAN 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: Home and Away Watch: you? "YES PLEASE"! Posts: 3,719	Enjoy the 16710, the 126710BLRO feels like a permanet "Handcuff"! __________________ *it's not just about telling the time...* *happy rolexing...* I'm just a man with a passion

15 April 2023, 07:13 PM	#2
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,681	I would remember something as significant as being on the list for a BLRO! I would buy it, wear it, enjoy the hell out of it and if applicable after a year or several, sell the one I liked the least if I could bear to part with it. The 126710BLRO is nothing like your 16. You potentially have two of the best Rolex Rolex have produced.

15 April 2023, 08:53 PM	#6
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I'd buy it and enjoy it. Great pairing with it's older sibling and one of the finest modern day references going.

15 April 2023, 07:15 PM	#9
2loaded "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: es watches Posts: 2,108	Leave it for the next in line.

15 April 2023, 09:59 PM	#14
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,726	Buy it!

15 April 2023, 10:03 PM	#15
Iyellalot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Location: Texas Watch: Sprite GMT Posts: 36	I got get it in a heartbeat.

15 April 2023, 10:05 PM	#16
worldofoyster "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vincent Location: 215 Watch: SS Sub Posts: 2,362	same line but two different watches. if fund allows, get it

15 April 2023, 10:11 PM	#17
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Get it…. It’s yours…. After that do what you feel

15 April 2023, 10:16 PM	#18
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,749	Buy it. If you love it you love it if you don’t then sell it

15 April 2023, 10:27 PM	#21
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,516	No brainer. You know what to do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 April 2023, 10:42 PM	#22
Parapraxis "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Toronto Posts: 717	I'll take it if you don't want it!

15 April 2023, 10:49 PM	#23
D_Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: US Posts: 296	100% buy it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 April 2023, 11:04 PM	#24
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,309	Buy and enjoy.

15 April 2023, 11:17 PM	#27
Law52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Texas Watch: Hmmmm Posts: 231	It’s a definite buy. Wear it, admire it, enjoy it. If the time comes where it needs to have a new home then send it on it’s way.

15 April 2023, 11:18 PM	#28
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,427	At least your being honest. For so many people the allure of the resale profit is just too much to keep the watch and off it goes to the used market. I would tell you to buy the watch and you may find you love it and will keep it long term. No guarantee, if you pass, that the next buyer on the list will not just buy the watch to quickly flip it. Do you and what makes you happy.

15 April 2023, 11:20 PM	#30
FLx_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hungary Watch: 126200 Posts: 77	If you have the money, buy it. Currently you can't lose a cent on that piece.

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