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Old 19 July 2014, 04:29 AM   #31
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Never seen the word hideous used so much on so many great watches
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Old 19 July 2014, 04:50 AM   #32
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if you really want it, i say get it out of your system and get it.
Other wise you'd regret never getting it. lol i sweat nights when i don't get what i really wanted and could have and pass up on a great opportunity

exciting week for both of us I presume, are you heading out to your dealer to take another look at that BP ?

My Dealer just emailed me yesterday with a pic, saying I should grab it since it's something I've been asking them so much about lol.

I'm heading there tomorrow morning ASAP after work
Of course I'm getting it, it's at less than half the french retail price, and they told me it's 99%, really like new, not even 1 micro scratch, everything I found on the net about them when it comes to "like new" all buyers say they really got like new, the OP RO is easy to come by, there are many, maybe will get one later, this one at this price and in this condition is practically impossible, at the same time it's normal, BP makes very low annual quantities, less than 10.000, like I said with them it's 1 watchmaker who makes 1 watch from A to Z, don't know how many RO's AP make every year but I would say many.

Especially disturbing is my grey dealer telling me about their 25% return of new watches for defects, you don't expect this from such a brand…

Of course tomorrow will be heading to the BP boutique to take another look at it

You're heading for which one tomorrow? The BLNR? One advice get it, it's really a great watch, and this from a guy who doesn't like the normal GMT II.

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Old 19 July 2014, 04:52 AM   #33
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Never seen the word hideous used so much on so many great watches
LOL that's true, but I can understand because when I saw it the 1st time on pics I wouldn't have said hideous but not far
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Old 19 July 2014, 04:57 AM   #34
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Of course I'm getting it, it's at less than half the french retail price, and they told me it's 99%, really like new, not even 1 micro scratch, everything I found on the net about them when it comes to "like new" all buyers say they really got like new, the OP RO is easy to come by, there are many, maybe will get one later, this one at this price and in this condition is practically impossible, at the same time it's normal, BP makes very low annual quantities, less than 10.000, like I said with them it's 1 watchmaker who makes 1 watch from A to Z, don't know how many RO's AP make every year but I would say many.

Especially disturbing is my grey dealer telling me about their 25% return of new watches for defects, you don't expect this from such a brand…

Of course tomorrow will be heading to the BP boutique to take another look at it

You're heading for which one tomorrow? The BLNR? One advice get it, it's really a great watch, and this from a guy who doesn't like the normal GMT II.

Good for u buddy !
Make sure to take some pics while ure there so we can all share that exciting moment of trying it on

As for me, tomorrow will not be the BLNR
Its been giving me many sleepless nights lol debating for which to get next.. BLNR being among on the top of my list.

But here's a clue
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Old 19 July 2014, 04:59 AM   #35
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I am looking forward to seeing the photos, Arnaud. Good on you for getting what you really wanted.
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Old 19 July 2014, 07:06 AM   #36
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Just passed order for the wire transfer, thanks a bunch for the tip, as with shipment, VAT I am getting them for 2000 euros less than the one which was in Spain, if you hadn't given me the tip would have gone for the OP, for the TRF members' general satisfaction
Great news Arnaud, congrats. I am delighted that I not only helped save you some coin, but also helped push you to what you really wanted.

Always enjoy your posts, keep 'em coming.
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Old 19 July 2014, 07:32 AM   #37
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Good for u buddy !
Make sure to take some pics while ure there so we can all share that exciting moment of trying it on

As for me, tomorrow will not be the BLNR
Its been giving me many sleepless nights lol debating for which to get next.. BLNR being among on the top of my list.

But here's a clue
Nice the blue is amazing so I guess it's what is called if I'm not wrong the sunburst? TT sub with blue dial?
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Old 19 July 2014, 07:34 AM   #38
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Great news Arnaud, congrats. I am delighted that I not only helped save you some coin, but also helped push you to what you really wanted.

Always enjoy your posts, keep 'em coming.
Thanks Soho, you were a very big help on this one
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Old 19 July 2014, 07:34 AM   #39
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I am looking forward to seeing the photos, Arnaud. Good on you for getting what you really wanted.
Thanks Alex
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Old 19 July 2014, 07:35 AM   #40
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Nice the blue is amazing so I guess it's what is called if I'm not wrong the sunburst? TT sub with blue dial?
I sure am excited for it

it is the Yatch-Master Sunray Blue dial which is like the sunburst
something i've been eye balling since Ive always wanted a YM but the Platinum dial was just too dull for me
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I sure am excited for it

it is the Yatch-Master Sunray Blue dial which is like the sunburst
something i've been eye balling since Ive always wanted a YM but the Platinum dial was just too dull for me
Oh ok, I thought you were showing this one to give a hint about the one you were getting, didn't think it was the actual one yeah this dial of blue is really great, I too don't like very much the YM with the other dials, boring as you say, but this one really pops out, congrats
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Old 19 July 2014, 07:41 AM   #42
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When it comes to blue dials Rolex can make great ones, like the WG sub, the blue is also amazing...
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Old 19 July 2014, 07:42 AM   #43
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Oh ok, I thought you were showing this one to give a hint about the one you were getting, didn't think it was the actual one yeah this dial of blue is really great, I too don't like very much the YM with the other dials, boring as you say, but this one really pops out, congrats
lol thank you ! I was really getting into the BLNR but this came up first for me
so I suppose the BLNR will have to wait
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Old 19 July 2014, 07:59 AM   #44
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lol thank you ! I was really getting into the BLNR but this came up first for me
so I suppose the BLNR will have to wait
It's a very cool watch but I would have made it pass after the BLNR
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Old 19 July 2014, 08:25 AM   #45
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You didn't get it, the rolex is coming in for sure, but there's also either a BP or an AP, in all there will be 2 watches, the problem is between the BP and the AP, not with the sub
That went over my head I was still half asleep at 4:20am hahaha. Go with the AP
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Old 19 July 2014, 08:51 AM   #46
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That went over my head I was still half asleep at 4:20am hahaha. Go with the AP
went with the BP LOL, like new for less than 50% of the retail price in Europe, from a very reputable grey dealer in the US, couldn't miss out on such a deal
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It's a very cool watch but I would have made it pass after the BLNR
lol not helping with my addiction and desire for that BLNR
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Old 19 July 2014, 10:57 AM   #48
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lol not helping with my addiction and desire for that BLNR
GET IT, you clearly love it, and whilst you have an amazing collection, there a quite a few that I would flip in order to get that BLNR inside it's definitely my favorite of my Rolexes, even my favorite of all the watches I have,
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