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APguy · 19 October 2015, 05:07 AM

Hi guys,

Ill be picking my new BLNR up soon but when viewing it yesterday i did notice something that i haven't seen before.
The inside of the clasp where it says ROLEX with the scroll around it was all polished and wasn't a sand blasted with black rolex text. It was the brand new 2015 model so not sure if its a design update. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this ?

Cheers,

LazyDaniel · 19 October 2015, 05:10 AM

I've seen two different variations. One of them is sand blasted and the other is a polished version. Both authentic...

My BLNR is dated March 2015 and is sand blasted.

cop414 · 19 October 2015, 05:13 AM

Been discussed before, yours sounds like the "newer" finish. Here's a link. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...w+clasp+finish

Congratulations on the new GMT, how about a pic of that bad boy!

murph145 · 19 October 2015, 05:13 AM

Mine is polished with the rolex engraved

Psmith · 19 October 2015, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

Been discussed before, yours sounds like the "newer" finish. Here's a link. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...w+clasp+finish

Congratulations on the new GMT, how about a pic of that bad boy!

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APguy · 19 October 2015, 05:40 AM

Picking it up within the week so will do a unboxing thread soon ! i can't wait haha !

cop414 · 19 October 2015, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by APguy

Picking it up within the week so will do a unboxing thread soon ! i can't wait haha !

I bet that you're like a kid on Christmas Eve!

Bluside · 19 October 2015, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by cop414

I bet that you're like a kid on Christmas Eve!

Congrats on the new BLNR. Mine is polished.

Eric Chan · 19 October 2015, 06:01 AM

Congrats in advance!

APguy · 19 October 2015, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

I bet that you're like a kid on Christmas Eve!

Worse haha !!

brettpaul · 19 October 2015, 08:37 AM

Polished is the newer clasp - my 2013 BLNR is sand blasted....BLNR is plain awesome...sorry, had to be said!

whysleep · 19 October 2015, 09:45 AM

mine is polished... I had the same question. Thanks!

eonflux · 19 October 2015, 10:06 AM

The matte finish was a nice touch
Too bad Rolex changed it

Subc from early 2014
Blue DSSD mid 2015

Etschell · 19 October 2015, 10:27 AM

I prefer the blasted as it adds more depth.

godowning · 19 October 2015, 10:34 AM

October 2015, mine is polished.

beshannon · 19 October 2015, 10:40 AM

July 2015, blasted and I like it that way

traf · 19 October 2015, 12:29 PM

Another July 2015 BLNR - Blasted

Rashid.bk · 19 October 2015, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by beshannon

July 2015, blasted and I like it that way

Quote:

Originally Posted by traf

Another July 2015 BLNR - Blasted

Of course these are purchase dates which is different than assembly/build dates.
I bought mine new in a coffin which had just arrived to the AD in June 2015, I was the first person to to touch it as I requested when I ordered it, it is polished.

traf · 19 October 2015, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Of course these are purchase dates which is different than assembly/build dates.

I bought mine new in a coffin which had just arrived to the AD in June 2015, I was the first person to to touch it as I requested when I ordered it, it is polished.

Mine was the exact situation as yours. Brand new in the coffin... Had just come in the shipment that day!

You're definitely right about production vs sell dates, however I will say that this particular reference doesn't seem to be sitting around on the shelf for any amount of time...

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Numerouno · 20 October 2015, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by murph145

Mine is polished with the rolex engraved

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APguy · 20 October 2015, 07:00 AM

I preferred the older design but oh well, you rarely go to look at that anyway haha ;) cheers,

watchwatcher · 20 October 2015, 07:03 AM

I like the look and the texture of the blasted...but both are great.

19 October 2015, 05:07 AM	#1
APguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Olly Location: UK Watch: Omega PO 9300C Posts: 147	Rolex BLNR Clasp Inside Hi guys, Ill be picking my new BLNR up soon but when viewing it yesterday i did notice something that i haven't seen before. The inside of the clasp where it says ROLEX with the scroll around it was all polished and wasn't a sand blasted with black rolex text. It was the brand new 2015 model so not sure if its a design update. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this ? Cheers,

19 October 2015, 05:13 AM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,242	Been discussed before, yours sounds like the "newer" finish. Here's a link. http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...w+clasp+finish Congratulations on the new GMT, how about a pic of that bad boy! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

19 October 2015, 08:37 AM	#11
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	Polished is the newer clasp - my 2013 BLNR is sand blasted....BLNR is plain awesome...sorry, had to be said! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

19 October 2015, 10:06 AM	#13
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	The matte finish was a nice touch Too bad Rolex changed it Subc from early 2014 Blue DSSD mid 2015 Attached Images

19 October 2015, 10:34 AM	#15
godowning "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 514	October 2015, mine is polished. Last edited by godowning; 19 October 2015 at 10:47 AM.. Reason: Reply was for wrong post

19 October 2015, 05:10 AM	#2
LazyDaniel "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Daniel Location: New York City Watch: 116500LN Posts: 166	I've seen two different variations. One of them is sand blasted and the other is a polished version. Both authentic... My BLNR is dated March 2015 and is sand blasted.

19 October 2015, 05:13 AM	#4
murph145 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: CA Watch: Bluesy Posts: 382	Mine is polished with the rolex engraved

19 October 2015, 05:40 AM	#6
APguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Olly Location: UK Watch: Omega PO 9300C Posts: 147	Picking it up within the week so will do a unboxing thread soon ! i can't wait haha !

19 October 2015, 06:01 AM	#9
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Congrats in advance!

19 October 2015, 09:45 AM	#12
whysleep "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: california Watch: 116610LV/SD4000 Posts: 209	mine is polished... I had the same question. Thanks!

19 October 2015, 10:27 AM	#14
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	I prefer the blasted as it adds more depth.

19 October 2015, 10:40 AM	#16
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	July 2015, blasted and I like it that way __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

19 October 2015, 12:29 PM	#17
traf "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: dave Location: miami Watch: me ride bikes Posts: 1,938	Another July 2015 BLNR - Blasted

20 October 2015, 07:00 AM	#21
APguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Olly Location: UK Watch: Omega PO 9300C Posts: 147	I preferred the older design but oh well, you rarely go to look at that anyway haha ;) cheers,

20 October 2015, 07:03 AM	#22
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	I like the look and the texture of the blasted...but both are great.

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