The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX


Go Back   Rolex Forums - Rolex Forum > Rolex & Tudor Watch Topics > Rolex General Discussion

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 11 June 2017, 12:58 AM   #1
Bryces
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Australia
Posts: 8
First Rolex - What to do?

Waiting to purchase first rolex. Have been on a waiting list for BLNR for 6 months now and they still can't say when it will arrive. Should I opt for a 116710LN and not have to wait?
Bryces is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 01:00 AM   #2
Stargazer735
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: NY, USA
Posts: 130
If you ask me, these things are too much money for you not to be absolutely in love with everything about it.

Imagine a year from now... do you think there's any possibility of regret?

Sent from my SM-G928V using Tapatalk
Stargazer735 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 01:01 AM   #3
Rt0203
"TRF" Member
 
Rt0203's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Real Name: Ryan
Location: GA
Watch: the tide roll
Posts: 191
I'd wait.
Rt0203 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 01:07 AM   #4
Bryces
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Australia
Posts: 8
I think I prefer the BLNR. Although I do like the simplicity of the all black bezel. I have been saving up for over a year and now that that part is out of the way I am getting a bit impatient..
Bryces is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 01:22 AM   #5
T4ME
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: USA
Posts: 670
I read a study that said it takes the average person one year from the initial desire to finally purchase a Rolex. Waiting a year and still have no idea when the watch will be in stock....., expand your search radius to other ADs ...if that fails .... I agree that you absolutely will need to evaluate if you love everything about the 116710LN
T4ME is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 01:34 AM   #6
wrist_watcher
Banned
 
Join Date: May 2017
Real Name: Don
Location: United States
Watch: GMTII
Posts: 179
Contact DavidSW
wrist_watcher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 01:36 AM   #7
Snow-Dweller
2024 Pledge Member
 
Snow-Dweller's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2014
Real Name: Clive
Location: The Alps
Watch: collections change
Posts: 6,284
I'm much happier with the LN than I was when I had a BLNR.
__________________
.
The path from WIShood to WISdom can have many turnings...
———————————————————————————————————

.
16803. 16570. 18038. 114300. GMW-B5000D.
Snow-Dweller is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 01:37 AM   #8
Rolexbiker
"TRF" Member
 
Rolexbiker's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: CONUS
Watch: 116610LN
Posts: 301
Quote:
Originally Posted by wrist_watcher View Post
Contact DavidSW
+1
Rolexbiker is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 01:40 AM   #9
slide13
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Here
Posts: 1,003
Really comes down to what you want. I love the LN myself, dig the green accent color. The BLNR certainly has all the hype and I admit it does look pretty cool, but I think I'd eventually tire of the blue/black bezel as it's just never been a color scheme I've loved.

But it has to be what you really want and if that's the BLNR then I think you should investigate alternative means of getting one.
slide13 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 01:46 AM   #10
iliketime
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Real Name: Jack
Location: NYC
Watch: 16570, 16710
Posts: 1,535
if the BLNR is the one you want, you should wait for that one. also if you have no money down on deposit, go elsewhere.
iliketime is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 01:51 AM   #11
JRT
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Taiwan
Watch: Rolex BLNR
Posts: 2,308
Never choose the alternative because the most beloved one is always deeply imbedded in your mind. I believe you will find a good way to get a stunning BLNR sooner or later.
JRT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 03:30 AM   #12
SeaAndSky
"TRF" Member
 
SeaAndSky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Wild Blue Yonder
Watch: 116710 LN
Posts: 1,613
Quote:
Originally Posted by wrist_watcher View Post
Contact DavidSW
He has several on his site at this very moment.
SeaAndSky is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 03:40 AM   #13
Shaky
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 1,125
Don't buy something else just for ease. It will eat at you if you don't get the one you have set your mind on.

Try other AD in a much wider area. One will pop up for sure.

Good luck
Shaky is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 04:18 AM   #14
AZDJII
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Arizona
Watch: BLNR
Posts: 57
I would wait for the BLNR. It is a great watch and goes with everything.
AZDJII is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 04:18 AM   #15
kilyung
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
kilyung's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cave
Watch: Sundial
Posts: 33,940
Never settle. Ever.
kilyung is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 04:22 AM   #16
GradyPhilpott
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
GradyPhilpott's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New Mexico
Watch: Seiko #SRK050
Posts: 34,460
I agree with those who suggest you wait.
__________________
JJ

Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner
GradyPhilpott is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 04:24 AM   #17
mps354
2024 Pledge Member
 
mps354's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Real Name: Mike
Location: CT
Posts: 9,098
Definitely wait
mps354 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 04:24 AM   #18
TeeBoi
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
Posts: 107
I wouldn't settle because it's available now.

As others have suggested, increase your search radius.
TeeBoi is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 09:22 AM   #19
Yvette
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Real Name: JN
Location: Canada
Posts: 200
Get what you want if you buy brand new
Dont settle like everyone else said
Yvette is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 09:27 AM   #20
AK797
2024 Pledge Member
 
AK797's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Neil
Location: UK
Watch: ing ships roll in
Posts: 59,369
It's a tough one in Aus and UK as unless you put a deposit down with a time limit you don't know what the AD is really up to and when your name will be called. If you feel you can trust him and it will be a few more months then wait, if not I'd look elsewhere.
AK797 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 09:29 AM   #21
dhmrs
2024 Pledge Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: MI
Posts: 632
I would wait or buy the one you want off of here.
dhmrs is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 09:32 AM   #22
AboutTime
"TRF" Member
 
AboutTime's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: N California
Posts: 909
I've always been sorry when I settled for something other than the watch I really wanted.
AboutTime is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 09:43 AM   #23
DJ_Ambrose
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Real Name: David
Location: North Jersey
Watch: Blue Submariner
Posts: 51
My first Rolex...

I'm a retired cop. When I was a rookie, I got tired of breaking watches. I saved up for about a year and bought a Rolex Oyster (no date) at an AD in the Caribbean for 900 dollars. About seven years later I sold it for 400 dollars more than I paid for it. I was hooked. What other consumer product can you actually make money on after you've used it for seven years? I learned everything I could about Rolex and the other major brands. my everyday watch now is a blue Submariner. Now I always buy them pre-owned, but only from very reputable dealers or enthusiasts on this site. My advise would be to wait for the watch you want to become available, remember it's a jungle out there for used Rolexes, it's just not worth it letting a bad deal sour you on watch collecting. Hope I helped. David
DJ_Ambrose is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 09:59 AM   #24
NothingToSeeHere
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Texas
Posts: 159
BLNR looks better IMO but it's not as versatile. Rolex in general are upscale casual watches, but the batman is more casual than the standard GMT imo. If you want an all around sport watch that will look great in a tank top and flip flops and a suit, get the standard gmt.
NothingToSeeHere is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 10:43 AM   #25
TickTockChuck
"TRF" Member
 
TickTockChuck's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2016
Real Name: Chuck
Location: Canada
Watch: Rolex 116610LV
Posts: 2,270
Wait for the BLNR as it is what you have your heart already set on. You might try some dialogue with the AD to see where you stand and what could be done if anything. You don't want to be pushy or desperate, but if you play it in a polite diplomatic way then you might get it sooner. Also they may sense you could go to another AD, which you should do anyway to open up your options in a discreet manner. Good luck. Cheers!
TickTockChuck is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 11:01 AM   #26
TheRolexKingofLV
"TRF" Member
 
TheRolexKingofLV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Trace
Location: Vegas/Bay Area
Posts: 9,234
Call DavidSW and it will be on your doorstep!
__________________
Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018
Instagram @tracenunes
TheRolexKingofLV is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 04:26 PM   #27
Nairn1980
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: UK
Watch: GMT
Posts: 8,385
Blnr is always worth the wait
Nairn1980 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 09:21 PM   #28
Batman1
"TRF" Member
 
Batman1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Real Name: Sanj
Location: Toronto
Watch: GMT - Master 11
Posts: 121
I walked in and was able to buy the BLNR from the local AD in Toronto.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Batman1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 09:25 PM   #29
travisb
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
travisb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 33,486
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bryces View Post
Waiting to purchase first rolex. Have been on a waiting list for BLNR for 6 months now and they still can't say when it will arrive. Should I opt for a 116710LN and not have to wait?
Never settle.
travisb is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11 June 2017, 09:27 PM   #30
brandrea
2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
 
brandrea's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 78,076
I've owned both and actually preferred the LN. I realize I'm in the minority here.

It's whatever you prefer and as others have said, if your heart is set on the BLNR, you'd better stick with that.
brandrea is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

WatchesOff5th

DavidSW Watches

Takuya Watches

OCWatches

Asset Appeal

Wrist Aficionado

My Watch LLC


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.