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Old 31 January 2016, 03:03 AM   #1
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Blueberry GMT - 1970s version vs possible 2016 version?

Hey - Longtime lurker first time poster. When I first saw all the posts regarding a Blueberry GMT I took it with a grain of salt. Thought it was cool looking but figured Rolex would most likely bring back a colored/multi colored bezel that had already been done before in the past, albeit in aluminum, like the Coke or the Rootbeer.

But then I did some research and it seems in 1978 or so Rolex did produce a black dialed blue bezel Rolex GMT and called it the "Blueberry". They seem to be rare. Unless someone just created a frankenwatch in the 19703 with a non-rolex blue bezel?

But, the pictures on the internet when you enter "blueberry rolex gmt" bring up images of some rare vintage pieces.

I haven't seen anyone actually point this out in the posts....but wanted to put it out there that at least in the past...Rolex did produce the GMT with a blue bezel so producing a newer version in 2016 with multi colors of blue wouldn't seem so out of the ordinary even though they still have other color combos like Coke and Rootbeer to do modern versions of as well.

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Old 31 January 2016, 03:10 AM   #2
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There was a thread here about it last year by Danny...

Rare Blueberry GMT

And also a link to the original article on Forbes..

http://www.forbes.com/sites/lukerott.../#1ed13a3b166d

But yeah, seems like it's ultra rare. Btw, welcome to TRF, Jeffrey.

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Old 31 January 2016, 04:28 AM   #3
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I've seem a lot of guys on Instagram posting pictures of them lately.
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Old 31 January 2016, 04:31 AM   #4
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Funny I was looking it up myself last night and spent a few hours reading about the 1970s "blueberry" gmt. I don't see much in the way of homage, similarity, or even an appreciable nod between what is being rumored to be this new "blueberry" gmt and the one from the 70s (single colored bezel and red "gmt hand" vs monochromatic bezel and blue hand)

That notwithstanding, I've now contacted my local ad about being on a not yet created list for a not yet announced watch because it will be on my wrist post haste once released.
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Old 31 January 2016, 06:12 AM   #5
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You'll find that all-red GMT hands and blue inserts are like unicorns and fairys, you have to believe.

Personally, I think the commonly told stories about both are probably true.
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Old 31 January 2016, 06:20 AM   #6
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Ken has one. Maybe he will post a picture of it for us.
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Old 31 January 2016, 06:25 AM   #7
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Let's hope Ken will oblige us with a pic...

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Ken has one. Maybe he will post a picture of it for us.
I've asked Ken before...and I think he said,"it's a safe queen piece."

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Old 31 January 2016, 06:28 AM   #8
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Old 31 January 2016, 06:28 AM   #9
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Stunning piece Ken - I'll post one up Monday too I'm away this weekend
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Old 31 January 2016, 06:46 AM   #10
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Very nice Ken. You don't see that every day.
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Old 31 January 2016, 06:48 AM   #11
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Ken, you are the MAN when it comes to drool worthy watches! Your collection never ceases to amaze me, my friend!
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Old 31 January 2016, 07:01 AM   #12
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I like the new blueberry. I also love the sub with the sapphires.
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Old 31 January 2016, 07:05 AM   #13
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Awesome!....Ken's the man! Thank you sir.
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Old 31 January 2016, 07:18 AM   #14
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Beautiful piece Ken. Thank you for sharing.
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Old 31 January 2016, 07:45 AM   #15
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Ken has one. Maybe he will post a picture of it for us.
Ken is always the go-to guy when rare, vintage wrist shots are needed!
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Old 31 January 2016, 07:55 AM   #16
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While I think that speculation is nice..

I don't expect there to be any "new" GMT.. They just released the much anticipated red/blue insert GMT and so I would think that they will have something planned for a different model.
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Old 31 January 2016, 08:03 AM   #17
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That watch is so truly AMAZING. Thank you so much for sharing it my friend.
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Old 31 January 2016, 08:11 AM   #18
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What a beauty!
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Old 31 January 2016, 10:40 AM   #19
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Wow, never seen that before. Awesome watch!

Thanks!
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Old 31 January 2016, 02:52 PM   #20
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Very rare and very nice.
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Wow, haven't seen this, very nice ken!
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Old 31 January 2016, 06:35 PM   #22
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Incredible! From what year is it? Thanks for sharing, Ken.
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