BLRO is reportedly discontinued as of today!

[yannis]

So had speculation not been speculation and it is true that the WG BLRO will be discontinued that means either of two things:
a. the value of the thing is going to sky-rocket
or
b. an iteration in SS comes out and it just slowly starts on rising in value due to the rarity factor.

Of course this is my own speculation, i may be wrong but i cannot see how current owners will not benefit from the watch being discontinued. It is a beautiful, highly desirable - albeit expensive for the average WIS like myself- watch.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Switch

But it probably has better production yields (lower failure/rejection rate), as apparently it is much easier to mix one colour with the black ceramic bezel as opposed to two different non-black colours.

It does but I think demand is stronger for the Pepsi than Coke, so I can't see the Coke displacing it, just added along side. Also Rolex will hopefully factor these costs into the new SS price if they go ahead, so it won't be priced like the BLNR, otherwise the hype will become absurd again.

[Xerxes77]

Maybe replace with a Coke Gmt

[vacano]

I always wonder why trusted sources never post on the forum as themselves...

[HL65]

Originally Posted by yannis

So had speculation not been speculation and it is true that the WG BLRO will be discontinued that means either of two things:
a. the value of the thing is going to sky-rocket
or
b. an iteration in SS comes out and it just slowly starts on rising in value due to the rarity factor.

Of course this is my own speculation, i may be wrong but i cannot see how current owners will not benefit from the watch being discontinued. It is a beautiful, highly desirable - albeit expensive for the average WIS like myself- watch.

I’d be surprised if price moved higher even if it is retired. Maybe it moves from its current value of $22k for dealers or $24k to buyers but doubt it will ever approach MSRP it’s though. It has not been a popular watch since release so outside of being discontinued not sure what would change dynamics of this watch.

[DoctorA]

Originally Posted by vacano

I always wonder why trusted sources never post on the forum as themselves...

Because they’re not trusted

[Raza_actual]

I'm getting ready to call my AD and have them put me on the list. If it happens, it'll probably be two years before I can get it anyway.

[ILikeTacos]

Originally Posted by Raza_actual

I'm getting ready to call my AD and have them put me on the list. If it happens, it'll probably be two years before I can get it anyway.

You can walk into most ADs and find one sitting in the case, no need to wait.

[Magwitch]

I never understood why they made it in WG in the first place. There are a lot of things that Rolex does that I don't comprehend, such as why can't I order a bracelet if I want one.

[rajurama]

None of the discontinued models due to low sales have had their prices shot up. Day Date2 , Datejust2 are the recent models that come in mind. Older variants for eg wg dd tridor or bark etc. I only see the prices dropping as white gold in general has been a slow mover for gmt ans sub.

[Sprta]

One would almost think the ADs start these rumors so people will buy these slow moving watches.
If I have learned one important lesson on TRF NEVER make a purchase/sell decision based on what you read here.

[amh]

Originally Posted by yannis

So had speculation not been speculation and it is true that the WG BLRO will be discontinued that means either of two things:
a. the value of the thing is going to sky-rocket
or
b. an iteration in SS comes out and it just slowly starts on rising in value due to the rarity factor.

Of course this is my own speculation, i may be wrong but i cannot see how current owners will not benefit from the watch being discontinued. It is a beautiful, highly desirable - albeit expensive for the average WIS like myself- watch.

Not necessarily the case on option 'a'. The BLRO is different from all others in these respects:
- The WG material itself has a certain pallor not present in other models
- The 'red' is pinkish

I guess those who want a BLRO will now find a way to get one, but I don't think the popularity or price will rise. The market is actually saturated already.

[1kw]

the BLNR is a me too watch that has a lot hype , had one sold it . Lots of other more interesting models in my opinion. No big deal if they stop making it , there will always be something else.

[yannis]

Originally Posted by HL65

I’d be surprised if price moved higher even if it is retired. Maybe it moves from its current value of $22k for dealers or $24k to buyers but doubt it will ever approach MSRP it’s though. It has not been a popular watch since release so outside of being discontinued not sure what would change dynamics of this watch.

Originally Posted by amh

Not necessarily the case on option 'a'. The BLRO is different from all others in these respects:
- The WG material itself has a certain pallor not present in other models
- The 'red' is pinkish

I guess those who want a BLRO will now find a way to get one, but I don't think the popularity or price will rise. The market is actually saturated already.

You both have valid points...my assessment is probably (emotionally) driven from the fact i like the BLRO.

Indirectly related to the thread, it is also striking that Rolex has made exact copies of the WG Sky Dweller in SS (a positive move by all means). That makes me think that maybe a red(black)(blue) SS GMT is more likely than ever before especially if the 116719 BLRO is discontinued.

[HL65]

Originally Posted by yannis

You both have valid points...my assessment is probably (emotionally) driven from the fact i like the BLRO.

Indirectly related to the thread, it is also striking that Rolex has made exact copies of the WG Sky Dweller in SS (a positive move by all means). That makes me think that maybe a red(black)(blue) SS GMT is more likely than ever before especially if the 116719 BLRO is discontinued.

Sure hope so!

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by rajurama

None of the discontinued models due to low sales have had their prices shot up. Day Date2 , Datejust2 are the recent models that come in mind. Older variants for eg wg dd tridor or bark etc. I only see the prices dropping as white gold in general has been a slow mover for gmt ans sub.

DJ2 no, but have you seen DD2 prices lately? Almost every one I see is either 30k or knocking on the door...nowhere near what they were selling for before discontinuation.

In the sports model line, which would be a fairer comparison, the sub, GMT, and Daytona discontinued models have already gone through the roof. Yes, I know we're talking steel vs. PM, but I would think prices would still trend upwards if the BLRO is discontinued. Now...not crazy money I wouldn't think, but maybe anywhere from 2-3k to DD2 money, somewhere in that range.

Just my thoughts. I'm nowhere near as much of an expert as most of the posters in this thread that already know it's going to be discontinued and what's being released at Basel this year.

[uncufunc]

the BLRO is a grail piece for me, but I don't anticipate the price to rise if discontinued since PM is out of the price range of the majority of buyers

[kilyung]

No skin off my back as I already have mine. If true, I imagine they’ll need a replacement WG GMT model. I do hope that it’d be a WG RONR (Coke).

[doboy007]

Originally Posted by 1kw

the BLNR is a me too watch that has a lot hype , had one sold it . Lots of other more interesting models in my opinion. No big deal if they stop making it , there will always be something else.

Don't know what this has to do with BLRO .

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by Sprta

One would almost think the ADs start these rumors so people will buy these slow moving watches.
If I have learned one important lesson on TRF NEVER make a purchase/sell decision based on what you read here.

Agreed, plus sometimes someone starts a new post about a 'rare or hot' model that's 'impossible' to find at dealers, and low and behold they just so happen to also have just posted one for sale on TRF.

[ALF61]

Originally Posted by amh

Not necessarily the case on option 'a'. The BLRO is different from all others in these respects:
- The WG material itself has a certain pallor not present in other models
- The 'red' is pinkish

I guess those who want a BLRO will now find a way to get one, but I don't think the popularity or price will rise. The market is actually saturated already.

Red is Pinkish and blue is purplish--never did like it the colors are nothing like the old coke.

Now, developing a really nice dark red by itself and turning it black would be very easy to do I think much like the BLNR. I really can´t wait for the RONR coke to come out in SS.

[GolfJunkie]

Originally Posted by Magwitch

I never understood why they made it in WG in the first place. There are a lot of things that Rolex does that I don't comprehend, such as why can't I order a bracelet if I want one.

According to my AD you can...

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by ALF61

Red is Pinkish and blue is purplish--never did like it the colors are nothing like the old coke.

I originally thought the same thing. However I’ve since changed my mind a little when someone pointed out that the BLRO colors are more comparable to the old Bakelite bezels of the 6542. While I’m not a vintage guy, the BLRO colors do look muted/aged. Besides, it’s the only WG GMT game in town so for a self-professed PM lover I’m all in.

[AS1]

Originally Posted by kilyung

I originally thought the same thing. However I’ve since changed my mind a little when someone pointed out that the BLRO colors are more comparable to the old Bakelite bevels of the 6542. While I’m not a vintage guy, the BLRO colors do look muted/aged. Besides, it’s the only WG GMT game in town so for a self-professed PM lover I’m all in.

indeed, true to the 6542 and personally i wouldn't want a brighter blue and red to wear with a suit, so for me the BLRO colors are perfect (everyone has their own preference of course).

anyway seems like there's a reasonable amount to back-up the rumor in this case, so will be interesting to see what Rolex comes up with!

[RHIII]

Originally Posted by kilyung

No skin off my back as I already have mine. If true, I imagine they’ll need a replacement WG GMT model. I do hope that it’d be a WG RONR (Coke).

Platinum RONR....may be time for another platinum professional model...just for you Mike.


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[jonnyz1245]

Originally Posted by vacano

I always wonder why trusted sources never post on the forum as themselves...

That is fairly easy to answer. They're not on TRF. I can't speak for all but I know a couple different AD's who have a no forum posting policy. They can look, and they do, but they can't post. I also know of at least one that is on here and does post occasionally but not as a representative as a dealer and you would never know he works for an AD.

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by RHIII

Platinum RONR....may be time for another platinum professional model...just for you Mike.

No disagreement here! I’d definitely get one. However not having seen a platinum sub, I’d be surprised to see a platinum gmt first. I also don’t imagine they’d sell as many platinum models vs WG.

[Raza_actual]

Originally Posted by ILikeTacos

You can walk into most ADs and find one sitting in the case, no need to wait.

I was unclear. I meant on the list for a steel Coke/Pepsi, if they make it. White gold isn’t for me; I would never buy a sports watch in precious metal.

[AK797]

Originally Posted by yannis

You both have valid points...my assessment is probably (emotionally) driven from the fact i like the BLRO.

Then stop ramping.

When the DD2 was discoed prices moved up a little, I sold mine and got a nicer price than I was expecting so I expect a bump on this too.

[WS9D]

Originally Posted by sensui

JustTom hacked Op's account.