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Old 7 August 2023, 06:16 AM   #31
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Those who are on the list for a Pepsi...

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why would they discontinue a very not model?

It’s grey market propaganda to prop up price. Dirty trick.


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Old 7 August 2023, 07:17 AM   #32
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Those who are on the list for a Pepsi...

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IF they discontinue it, and let's say they don't immediately replace it with a Coke. What would be your backup pick among the current GMT offerings, or would you ask for a non-GMT?

I already have the BLNR, also on the list for Pepsi. If I don't get it before discontinuing, I think I'll just move on to another GMT.

But if I didn't have the BLNR, I'd probably ask for that, or the CHNR or GRNR two tones. I guess I'm one of those weirdos that thinks the TT GNRN is really cool.
Don’t care if it’s discontinued, would move into something else, not necessarily Rolex …..

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Old 7 August 2023, 07:37 AM   #33
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Thought overthinken was only for my wife…
How about reading comprehension?
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Old 7 August 2023, 04:34 PM   #34
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It’s grey market propaganda to prop up price. Dirty trick.


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LMAO. Not been able to get one then?

BTW you can remove the dumb sig in the settings.
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Old 7 August 2023, 05:38 PM   #35
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I’d just keep wearing this:

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Old 7 August 2023, 06:45 PM   #36
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If you want one I would advise you to buy it right now while the market is cool. One thing is certain: if it does get discontinued the grey price will increase and you will kick yourself for not buying when they were $x. Seen it time and again...
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Old 7 August 2023, 07:17 PM   #37
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When it comes to GMTs, for me it's Pepsi or nothing. YMMV.
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Old 8 August 2023, 12:36 AM   #38
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If they discontinue, I’d go CHNR.

But, according to my guy, they’ve only seen one broken BLRO bezel over 4 stores and no slow down in deliveries.
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Old 7 July 2024, 04:11 PM   #39
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LMAO. Not been able to get one then?

BTW you can remove the dumb sig in the settings.

lol. You are correct.


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Old 7 July 2024, 04:17 PM   #40
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Explorer II…?
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Old 7 July 2024, 05:41 PM   #41
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Old 7 July 2024, 06:03 PM   #42
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It’s the only combination I would want
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Old 7 July 2024, 07:18 PM   #43
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+1 for going grey

I don’t see how it can get discontinued though.
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Old 7 July 2024, 08:17 PM   #44
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IF they discontinue it, and let's say they don't immediately replace it with a Coke. What would be your backup pick among the current GMT offerings, or would you ask for a non-GMT?
None. The BLRO is the GMT I've always wanted and no other combination interests me. I was offered a BLNR once by my AD and in the metal it really pops, but it wasn't what I really wanted. As far as the current Roplex catalogue goes I am fortunate in that they don't sell anything I want. It saves me a fortune!
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Old 7 July 2024, 09:26 PM   #45
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Pretty good questions…I’d be absolutely devastated! Not sure if I could bring myself to buy grey. If a red/black came out I’d request one of those. If not, I’d probably buy a green/black until the red/blue is reintroduced. I’d maybe buy a vintage too.
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Old 7 July 2024, 09:33 PM   #46
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I received one from my AD.
Honestly that’s a great reference
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Old 8 July 2024, 12:37 AM   #47
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They better not discontinue the Pepsi, I've been on the wait list for way too long and to have my dreams dashed now would be devastating. :)
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Old 8 July 2024, 02:06 AM   #48
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Here’s a few options for ballers…

1. Buy it at grey prices

2. Buy a white gold black dial version. Can be had for mid $20’s.

3. Buy the meteorite version.

4. Buy a vintage-y version. 16760 and before.



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IF they discontinue it, and let's say they don't immediately replace it with a Coke. What would be your backup pick among the current GMT offerings, or would you ask for a non-GMT?

I already have the BLNR, also on the list for Pepsi. If I don't get it before discontinuing, I think I'll just move on to another GMT.

But if I didn't have the BLNR, I'd probably ask for that, or the CHNR or GRNR two tones. I guess I'm one of those weirdos that thinks the TT GNRN is really cool.
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Old 8 July 2024, 02:51 AM   #49
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Don't know why there is still talk of discontinuation?

Has the GMT in a Pepsi configuration ever been discontinued since the 1st "bakelight" in red-blue came out?

If it discontinuation did happen just go grey
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Old 8 July 2024, 02:56 AM   #50
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Just checked.

There are over 861 available on chrono24; and every grey I have worked with has one available.
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Old 8 July 2024, 03:36 AM   #51
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I've requested one (it would be great but not a must have) and have the spend history to back it up at a few ADs but still no call for a few years.

I've moved onto the meteorite version for now but of course that's a wait as well.

If they discontinue all BLRO I'll get something else. The grey price for a discontinued BLRO wouldn't be worth it.
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Old 8 July 2024, 04:12 AM   #52
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Thanks. One of the favorites in my collection.
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Old 8 July 2024, 04:21 AM   #53
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GMT meteorite

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Here’s a few options for ballers…

1. Buy it at grey prices

2. Buy a white gold black dial version. Can be had for mid $20’s.

3. Buy the meteorite version.

4. Buy a vintage-y version. 16760 and before.

Agree with #3, any suggestions on where to procure a 126719 BLRO meteorite? The wait an ADs is 3-5 years or so I am told.
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Old 8 July 2024, 04:24 AM   #54
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I bet you get the BLNR. Market is getting better. Hold strong. No grey don’t feed the beast!
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Old 8 July 2024, 06:10 AM   #55
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If it get discontinued, I will have more reason to get it from the grey market, and even faster than from my AD
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Old 8 July 2024, 06:54 AM   #56
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I asked my friend today at lunch what he would do if they discontinued the Pepsi, and his response was classic- "wouldn't make any difference to me, I've never seen one available at a AD and probably never will anyways.. so, no change!".

He's been on a "list" at his AD for over 3 years now btw. He's convinced he's never getting one.
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Old 8 July 2024, 07:42 PM   #57
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The grey price for a discontinued BLRO wouldn't be worth it.
I don't think it is now. It's a great watch but not worth up to 2xMSRP. We will all draw the line in a different place I suppose.
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Old 8 July 2024, 07:48 PM   #58
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The rumours were all grey market propaganda. We've seen it before, fake letters from Rolex saying they are cutting production etc:



Grey dealers will do anything to prevent their bags from losing value too much. Watch the rumours swirl up again as we get closer to April 2025.
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Old 8 July 2024, 10:46 PM   #59
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The rumours were all grey market propaganda. We've seen it before, fake letters from Rolex saying they are cutting production etc:



Grey dealers will do anything to prevent their bags from losing value too much. Watch the rumours swirl up again as we get closer to April 2025.

Hype and Grey market dealers - 2 things that killed the hobby


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