Will the BLNR hype die down?

[faz]

I have seen BLNRs at varying times at various bay area ADs. By definition they would be sold for MSRP plus tax. I am not sure if there is a hype around them or not. Beautiful watch, worthy of the price.


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[lecorsaire]

No the BLNR hype will never die! The Batman is an instant classic. They're not available at all in Germany along with the Hulk and SubC ND. These 3 watches are all in extremely high demand. Actually here in Germany you only see TT and PM Rolex for sale with the exception of the Datejusts and DJ41. I didn't even see a damn 116610LN nor a 116710LN anywhere. In America they can be obtained within a month but in Europe I was told 3 years for the BLNR and similar times for the Hulk. The salesman actually told me the BLNR was a really smart purchase and that I did the right thing getting one as soon as I could. The 116500LNs are nowhere to be found. They are not taking any more names and it doesn't matter if you're a good customer who has bought PM watches from them. Rolex has the supply completely tightened down. I actually regret not buying a black dial one for $15k when I had the chance in the summer. Now the prices have gone back up.

[Bagman]

If you bought the watch to “flip” obviously you may loose $1000. If you bought the watch to wear, enjoy & pass on just enjoy

[ocwatching]

they are around and available at my AD...
but rolex deliveries for the year has ended and what you see is all you gonna get at the AD

[Bruins7]

It will not die down. It is a modern classic in the making

[Rajk76]

My local AD in 2015 here in UK gave me a 12 month wait, however, a chance call to a WOS branch approx 1.5hrs away said they had one in stock. Needless to say I put down a 10% deposit over the phone and picked one up at MSRP (£5995 at the time). Seeing the high prices and light year wait times, makes me feel that I made the right choice at the right time. Enjoy your purchase :)

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Rajk76

My local AD in 2015 here in UK gave me a 12 month wait, however, a chance call to a WOS branch approx 1.5hrs away said they had one in stock. Needless to say I put down a 10% deposit over the phone and picked one up at MSRP (£5995 at the time). Seeing the high prices and light year wait times, makes me feel that I made the right choice at the right time. Enjoy your purchase :)

List was actually £5,950 I think.
I bought mine Dec 2014 and actually blagged a discount too

Oh how times have changed.

[Syed117]

BLNR currently seems to be the go to watch for many buying their first Rolex.

Not sure if that's good or bad.

[Old Geezer]

If you like the piece and will enjoy it for many years to come, forget what you paid and enjoy it in good health. The hype and prices vary all over the world. You happen to be where they are still rare and coveted.
I decided to get one here in the USA and the first AD I contacted had one. I bought it at MSRP, no tax and haven't looked back.

[hsm]

if it makes you feel better, I was all set to get myself down to the westgate in oxford today as goldsmiths have re-located, I was told a couple of weeks ago that they may have a couple of specials for their grand opening, they did, namely a ss date sub, I had no chance, the first person in the queue saw to that, it sold instantly, and could have done 50 times,

you paid 1000 over but you own one, if you stick to retail you have to be lucky.

10 years time it will be 9 grand or more.

[Chronomatic]

I just bought it from an AD and I just can't stop looking at it. It is my first Rolex and I am in love!

[odoug]

Hello Guys,

New at the Rolex forum, I currently have a BLNR for Sale. Mint condition with box and papers.

If anyone interested PM me.

Thanks and looking forward to get to know more from you all.

Doug.

[Jenkinscc]

Don't think there is nearly as much hype as you say there is. I do think its a good looking watch though.

[Grace]

Paying over retail just encourages the grey dealers to keep buying and flipping for a profit. The AD probably gives them preferential treatment because they buy regularly. I don't agree with this model.
However, if you have to wait +12 months for the watch, as you do where I'm from, then paying an extra $1K can be justified.
It's a beautiful watch either way you buy it.

[codecow]

You will regret it if you have to sell it, otherwise no.

[tomchicago]

Not only will it "die down", but it will completely die once the Coke is announced at Basel.

[cdm765]

A coke would be a big hit on this model unless it was entirely discontinued first. More safety in the most traditional models (Sub, Daytona) but this is one hell of a nice looking watch!

[grimps]

Originally Posted by cdm765

A coke would be a big hit on this model unless it was entirely discontinued first. More safety in the most traditional models (Sub, Daytona) but this is one hell of a nice looking watch!

I think the Coke would only be more attractive than the BLNR to the likes of us Rolex addicts on here , I believe that the BLNR looks better than a Coke but we'd all be wanting the Coke due to its history , there is room for both in the market place but I doubt Rolex would have them both in production at the same time

[hart23]

congrats in advance, you don't need to bother about the hype... Just enjoy your watch.

[oldsalt]

If you got it...enjoy it... I did for a while but sort of fell out of love with it - so I just traded it for a Panerai 1305 at my AD... oh well...it was nice while it lasted.

cheers

[wuyeah]

You buy a watch or a design because you love it. Not because of hype. I bought my Milgauss GV when it was super hot. Now it is more available, the price drop, doesn't concern me.

[tomchicago]

Originally Posted by wuyeah

You buy a watch or a design because you love it. Not because of hype. I bought my Milgauss GV when it was super hot. Now it is more available, the price drop, doesn't concern me.

The Coke commeth!

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[Lawisme]

Originally Posted by Boothy84

Hi guys,

Got my BLNR arriving tomorrow and i'm super happy, although i have paid well over £RRP from a reputable "Pre-Owned' dealer. 2017 model unworn with stickers intact.

Now my worry is with me paying £1000 over sticker price, what if the so called "hype" dies off for the BLNR? What if supply starts to meet demand in the near future? Will i regret paying so much?

Obviously at the moment any SS sports models are extremely hard to come by at AD's, but how long will it be like this? I guess nobody really knows...

I honestly feel like the hype already died down even in the past month. I certainly would not have paid over MSRP for that watch. Sorry

[Highjinx]

You wait until after you pay ONE THOUSAND POUNDS more than sticker price to worry about resale. Sorry buddy, but you are more than likely to face a loss. Unless you don't wear it...

Originally Posted by Boothy84

Hi guys,

Got my BLNR arriving tomorrow and i'm super happy, although i have paid well over £RRP from a reputable "Pre-Owned' dealer. 2017 model unworn with stickers intact.

Now my worry is with me paying £1000 over sticker price, what if the so called "hype" dies off for the BLNR? What if supply starts to meet demand in the near future? Will i regret paying so much?

Obviously at the moment any SS sports models are extremely hard to come by at AD's, but how long will it be like this? I guess nobody really knows...

[kwingy]

Originally Posted by Highjinx

You wait until after you pay ONE THOUSAND POUNDS more than sticker price to worry about resale. Sorry buddy, but you are more than likely to face a loss. Unless you don't wear it...

Don't worry about the resale value - just enjoy it for what it is and if the price goes up its a bonus - if it goes down then its a watch you will enjoy to wear for years to come.

[skkali168]

Never. If anything, it keeps growing on people and myself included


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[RichardF]

Originally Posted by Boothy84

Hi guys,

Got my BLNR arriving tomorrow and i'm super happy, although i have paid well over £RRP from a reputable "Pre-Owned' dealer. 2017 model unworn with stickers intact.

Now my worry is with me paying £1000 over sticker price, what if the so called "hype" dies off for the BLNR? What if supply starts to meet demand in the near future? Will i regret paying so much?

Obviously at the moment any SS sports models are extremely hard to come by at AD's, but how long will it be like this? I guess nobody really knows...

I was in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace on October the 18th and the AD had one
in the case.

[jaydav2306]

Rolex send a lot of watches to Dubai, they seem to get deliveries every two weeks, I called ahead and said I would be holidaying there 3 weeks in advance and I had one waiting at the AD in my hotel when I arrived, used a card that doesn’t charge an I ternation fee and paid £6,025 after a discount, that was July this year. On the same day they had Hulk, DBlue, SD43 the lot. Wait time on ceramic Daytona was about 6 to 8 months that was the exception

[Rusty888]

Originally Posted by jaydav2306

Rolex send a lot of watches to Dubai, they seem to get deliveries every two weeks, I called ahead and said I would be holidaying there 3 weeks in advance and I had one waiting at the AD in my hotel when I arrived, used a card that doesn’t charge an I ternation fee and paid £6,025 after a discount, that was July this year. On the same day they had Hulk, DBlue, SD43 the lot. Wait time on ceramic Daytona was about 6 to 8 months that was the exception

Can you pm me the store. I’m very keen on an order here.


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[al1786]

Originally Posted by jaydav2306

Rolex send a lot of watches to Dubai, they seem to get deliveries every two weeks, I called ahead and said I would be holidaying there 3 weeks in advance and I had one waiting at the AD in my hotel when I arrived, used a card that doesn’t charge an I ternation fee and paid £6,025 after a discount, that was July this year. On the same day they had Hulk, DBlue, SD43 the lot. Wait time on ceramic Daytona was about 6 to 8 months that was the exception

I think availability of SS has changed, I contacted Seddiqi & Sons in September regarding a 116610LV. They advised that due to high demand their waiting list is temporary closed.


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