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Old 13 August 2018, 06:34 PM   #1
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Finally seen it in the Flesh BLRO!

Local grey dealer nearby got one in last night ive been dying to see one in the flesh so rushed over to check it out

The blue has definitely got a purpleish tint to it but didnt bother me

Absolutely confirmed to me that this is a watch I must have. Will have to wait as I wont pay the high price tag at this gray though



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Old 13 August 2018, 07:51 PM   #2
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I love it! Worthy of all the praise.
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:25 PM   #3
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Seems like you at Khaleds? Tell him Rick says Hi ;)
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:35 PM   #4
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Seems like you at Khaleds? Tell him Rick says Hi ;)
Not familiar with a khaled lol

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Old 13 August 2018, 08:44 PM   #5
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I bet that when they manage to fix the colors of the BLRO bezel, this version here will in the future be valuable because of the colors. Like those old red subs etc...
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:51 PM   #6
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Looks good. I have not seen one in the flesh yet but it could be added to the want list down the road when the prices adjust back closer to msrp.
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:54 PM   #7
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Looks great on you. Out of curiosity, what were they asking?
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:55 PM   #8
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Looks great on you. Out of curiosity, what were they asking?
About 21k USD

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Old 13 August 2018, 08:57 PM   #9
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Not familiar with a khaled lol

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Ok sorry my bad I thought you were at luxury souq office
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:58 PM   #10
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About 21k USD

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Oof...looks great on your wrist tho!
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Old 13 August 2018, 08:58 PM   #11
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Ok sorry my bad I thought you were at luxury souq office
Ah i know off that khaled but ive never visit his office

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Old 13 August 2018, 09:18 PM   #12
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Oof...looks great on your wrist tho!
Yea i know. Makes it so much harder to wait

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Old 13 August 2018, 09:34 PM   #13
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They messed up the color —- definitely a no go here
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Old 13 August 2018, 09:42 PM   #14
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They messed up the color —- definitely a no go here
Which means they will fix it in the next version and this "messed up" one will be collectible. If I know my Rolex history correct
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Old 13 August 2018, 10:32 PM   #15
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I still feel they ruined it for the WG pepsi owners

a different bracelet and a slight dial change doesn't do it for me anymore
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Old 13 August 2018, 10:32 PM   #16
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They messed up the color —- definitely a no go here
They sure did, and so many people are in freaking love with this horrid messed up colored bezel Rolex. Like myself, I would love to own it. People are so convinced that it's screwed up that the street value is double just to keep it out of reach of frightening children by accident.
I here the Apple watch has a black that is black, bet that's cool.
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Old 13 August 2018, 10:41 PM   #17
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They sure did, and so many people are in freaking love with this horrid messed up colored bezel Rolex. Like myself, I would love to own it. People are so convinced that it's screwed up that the street value is double just to keep it out of reach of frightening children by accident.
I here the Apple watch has a black that is black, bet that's cool.
Imagine, if you can, that Rolex HADN'T messed up the the colours.
What WOULD they be fetching!!!
The market would have been even hotter, and for a lot longer too.
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Old 13 August 2018, 10:41 PM   #18
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If you add GST (sales tax) that would be $31000 Au$.



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Old 13 August 2018, 10:45 PM   #19
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About 21k USD

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that's really a shame I picked mine up yesterday for MSRP at an AD
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Old 13 August 2018, 10:46 PM   #20
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that's really a shame I picked mine up yesterday for MSRP at an AD
Thanks for rubbing that in

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Old 13 August 2018, 10:48 PM   #21
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I was in the same boat over the weekend. Went to a AD and they just received their first shipment. Gone before I had a chance to pull out my wallet but got to try it on. Very nice piece but not going to pay over MSRP for it.

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Thanks for rubbing that in

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Glad to help!!

And certainly not my intention but to point out what grey market dealers are getting away with


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Old 13 August 2018, 10:50 PM   #23
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Indeed street price will rise if they change the color ! Imagine they issue a new one within the next year boom collectible worth $$$$
Which all about Rolex market makes me a bit sick - though a true admirer / lover of the Brand ... anyway to all owners kudos and wear them well
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Old 13 August 2018, 10:51 PM   #24
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Glad to help!!

And certainly not my intention but to point out what grey market dealers are getting away with


Colors look stunning in that pic. Ill patiently wait and twiddle my thumbs

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Old 13 August 2018, 10:52 PM   #25
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How does it wear compared to a GMT on the oyster bracelet?
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Old 13 August 2018, 10:55 PM   #26
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Old 13 August 2018, 10:57 PM   #27
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Are the bezel colors different on the WG version?

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Old 13 August 2018, 11:02 PM   #28
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Colors look stunning in that pic. Ill patiently wait and twiddle my thumbs

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hope you get one, it really is to me even better than I expected
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Old 13 August 2018, 11:14 PM   #29
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The same as far as I can tell.

Also the colours are not as bad as most think.

Artificial light does something nasty to the blue and indeed turn it 'blurple' sometimes.

In the flesh in natural light looks great IMO.

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The same as far as I can tell.

Also the colours are not as bad as most think.

Artificial light does something nasty to the blue and indeed turn it 'blurple' sometimes.

In the flesh in natural light looks great IMO.

Looks stunning especially with the blue dial.
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