BLNR Discontinued

[Rodrigo082]

Originally Posted by elcompa

I think we have to keep in mind that most people (normal folks, not watch enthusiasts), pick a watch based on overall appearence and not the details. I think our little niche of a community is far too focused on the details, measurements, models and parts that absolutely are transparent to most of the watch buying world. We project too much that they think like us. Most have no idea which model number they are wearing, when it came tomarket, which famouse person wore it, was ut used on the moon or in a race car...

So, my guess is that they will keep the BLNR on the website as long as there are some out there to sell, and use all parts in stock until they are gone. Eventually the new case will becme the BLNR case, they will add a "2" to the model number and keep the money making blue/black color combo. Rolex is first and foremost a corporation focused on revenue. As long as there is a healthy demand, they will produce a supply...perhaps not the exact case or movement, but a suppply with the black and blue combo.

This 1000Xx

[GradyPhilpott]

With the BLNR, Rolex created one of the most sought after watches ever in their line, after all the griping died down.

There's no reason for them to discontinue the watch, unless they just want to, if sales truly tank.

Either way, discontinuing it won't end the world and upgrading it won't be the salvation of the world.

I'd say that while it's still in the catalog, now is the time to get on the waiting lists, because the new BLNR is probably going to siphon off some of the old interest in the BLNR at the very least.

I'd just like to ask people who seem to be in a major meltdown over Basel, how much difference does this really make?

You know, one of the coolest looking watches I've seen lately was worn by a bowling buddy the other day. He paid $12 for it a Walmart.

[derklink]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

You know, one of the coolest looking watches I've seen lately was worn by a bowling buddy the other day. He paid $12 for it a Walmart.

Any pics or a link to the Wally website? Now I'm curious...

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by derklink

Any pics or a link to the Wally website? Now I'm curious...

The next time I see him, which be next week for sure, I'll try to get a picture of it.

The styling was nothing out of the ordinary.

It was more how the light caught it.

I was standing at the snack bar, when he walked up behind me.

I turned briefly to say hello and my eyes were dazzled by its glow.

I asked to take a look and he raised his arm and said, "I got it Walmart."

It's not the first "Walmart Special" that has caught my eye enough for me to ask for a closer look.

What can I say? I just love watches.

[derklink]

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

The next time I see him, which be next week for sure, I'll try to get a picture of it.

The styling was nothing out of the ordinary.

It was more how the light caught it.

I was standing at the snack bar, when he walked up behind me.

I turned briefly to say hello and my eyes were dazzled by its glow.

I asked to take a look and he raised his arm and said, "I got it Walmart."

It's not the first "Walmart Special" that has caught my eye enough for me to ask for a closer look.

What can I say? I just love watches.

Perhaps the Waltona?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Men-s-Cas...-Blue/51240741

[GradyPhilpott]

Originally Posted by derklink

Perhaps the Waltona?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Men-s-Cas...-Blue/51240741

It wasn't purple, but I'll check it out next week.

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[Navarino]

I haven't had enough "rodeos" of tracking successful reference lines so closely through the end of their lives.

Here is something that I think is interesting...Could someone provide any examples of references that were very successful and simply discontinued due to normal course of life? Have certain colors in the past had smashing successes but get discontinued when a new movement/model is introduced to the family?

I get why they wouldn't want to discontinue a very successful color combination. Demand will outpace supply of that model for the foreseeable future. However, this is Rolex. If they think a watch has had a good run, they may just wind down the supply when there is a logical point in time to launch something new (i.e. roll out the new movement and case design). I'm not saying there will come a day anytime soon where BLNRs are just sitting around display cases and can't be sold, but surely Rolex may end the party early to make sure something like that never happens.

If I had to guess, next year we will for sure get a LN GMT II with the new movement and case on an Oyster bracelet. Anything beyond that in steel is anyone's guess. Given the launch of the Pepsi this year, I highly doubt the Coke comes in to replace the BLNR in the near-term...just think about it, too much red. If that happened, your options for a SS GMT would be an all black bezel, a blue/red bezel, and a black/red bezel. I just don't see that happening.

[Locust]

The BLNR was in the display case in Basel next to the new watches. Highly doubt they'd display a discontinued watch.

[sager]

Originally Posted by Locust

The BLNR was in the display case in Basel next to the new watches. Highly doubt they'd display a discontinued watch.

Good point

[JRT]

Originally Posted by Todm

Bet it skyrockets in value from here.


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The price of BNIB BLNR has been quickly raised to $10,875 today from DavidSW website: https://davidsw.com/product/rolex-11...-master-ii-15/

Is it starting to skyrocket in value now?

[Jacobson]

Originally Posted by JRT

The price of BNIB BLNR has been quickly raised to $10,875 today from DavidSW website: https://davidsw.com/product/rolex-11...-master-ii-15/

Is it starting to skyrocket in value now?

That’s actually quite a good price compared to Europe.

[Sade]

Originally Posted by Jacobson

That’s actually quite a good price compared to Europe.

Here is the working link https://davidsw.com/product/rolex-11...-master-ii-15/

Also, what price was it before it got raised?

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[WS9D]

Originally Posted by JRT

The price of BNIB BLNR has been quickly raised to $10,875 today from DavidSW website: https://davidsw.com/product/rolex-11...-master-ii-15/

Is it starting to skyrocket in value now?

I follow his site daily. That one was posted at that price 3 days or so before Basel.

Two weeks ago he had one listed for $10,900. I know because I bought it with a very narrow negotiated margin. Some may call me dumb, fine. It ended up being $1k more than I would have paid at an AD with tax. My local AD had 7 paid deposits for the blnr. I was prob looking at a year wait. $1k divided by 12 months = $83/month. Well worth it for me not to wait. And you know what, I can’t take it off. The premium was worth it!!

If anything, Rolex will make a 126720BLNR with the Swiss “crown” Made just like the Deep Blue (which I also have). In that case, I am content to have Gen 1 of both. I don’t buy for future values, I buy for me.

As I said in another thread, if my Rolex collection goes up in value, my son will inherit some bad @$& watches. If they don’t, my son will still inherit some bad @$$ watches.

[Navarino]

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

As I said in another thread, if my Rolex collection goes up in value, my son will inherit some bad @$& watches. If they don’t, my son will still inherit some bad @$$ watches.

Well said!

I for one can't wait to pick up a BLNR. Should be happening in the next few weeks!!!

[BLNR Nairobi]

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

I follow his site daily. That one was posted at that price 3 days or so before Basel.

Two weeks ago he had one listed for $10,900. I know because I bought it with a very narrow negotiated margin. Some may call me dumb, fine. It ended up being $1k more than I would have paid at an AD with tax. My local AD had 7 paid deposits for the blnr. I was prob looking at a year wait. $1k divided by 12 months = $83/month. Well worth it for me not to wait. And you know what, I can’t take it off. The premium was worth it!!

If anything, Rolex will make a 126720BLNR with the Swiss “crown” Made just like the Deep Blue (which I also have). In that case, I am content to have Gen 1 of both. I don’t buy for future values, I buy for me.

As I said in another thread, if my Rolex collection goes up in value, my son will inherit some bad @$& watches. If they don’t, my son will still inherit some bad @$$ watches.

Perfect. I couldn’t have said it better.

[lucevan le stelle]

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

I follow his site daily. That one was posted at that price 3 days or so before Basel.

Two weeks ago he had one listed for $10,900. I know because I bought it with a very narrow negotiated margin. Some may call me dumb, fine. It ended up being $1k more than I would have paid at an AD with tax. My local AD had 7 paid deposits for the blnr. I was prob looking at a year wait. $1k divided by 12 months = $83/month. Well worth it for me not to wait. And you know what, I can’t take it off. The premium was worth it!!

If anything, Rolex will make a 126720BLNR with the Swiss “crown” Made just like the Deep Blue (which I also have). In that case, I am content to have Gen 1 of both. I don’t buy for future values, I buy for me.

As I said in another thread, if my Rolex collection goes up in value, my son will inherit some bad @$& watches. If they don’t, my son will still inherit some bad @$$ watches.

Nothing "dumb" about it whatsoever. They will discontinue it, maybe not the balance of this year, prices will rise, and you son will have a great legacy piece if he wants it. The watch is a modern classic, especially considering the consistent demand it has received since its introduction.

[Speed]

One mans sky rocket is another mans bottle rocket.

[PLNYC]

I remember back before I got my BLNR in late 2016, trusted sellers had it in the mid to high 8k

[lecorsaire]

No the BLNR is not discontinued and I wouldn’t be so sure it will get the new movement either. They may produce it as is for a couple of years and then replace it with another GMT. I also don’t think the Pepsi will have much impact on BLNR demand. Many people like myself will still want both. Others will prefer the BLNR since it’s more youthful and modern than the Pepsi on jubilee. The BLNR is also more versatile than the Pepsi bezel.

[StevenMichael]

What happens to all the older movement ones still in stores? Sent back to Rolex?

[lecorsaire]

Originally Posted by StevenMichael

What happens to all the older movement ones still in stores? Sent back to Rolex?

What do you mean? Nothing is going back. The 3285 doesn’t make the 3186 garbage. The 3186 is tried and true and one of the best GMT movements ever made. Look at the people paying crazy money for the last 16710s with a 3186. ADs were selling NOS DD2s and DJ2s long after being discontinued. They will sell all of it either to buyers or the GM.

[116710er]

Originally Posted by 904VT

I think you're right and I also, think the BLNR will continue to be in high demand. The black and blue bezel, really is the perfect Day/Night indicator. When viewed in hindsight, I think it will be very favorable.

World's first bi-color Ceramic bezel
First blue black combo in Rolex history
First bi-color Rolex ceramic bezel

Buy the BLNR now, or Pepsi later, but either way tough to go wrong.

+1. Makes the BLNR a winner all around.

[christopheran]

I’m lusting after the Pepsi, but the BLNR looks great in person. Love seeing it on my wrist, so sporty and versatile. Could easily be my one and only Rolex.

[Watchlovers]

My blnr is precise enough + 0,3 sec a day almost a quartz ,beautiful watch ,elegant...batman ! I will keep forever

[Sade]

Originally Posted by Todm

I don’t have enough posts for link but ablogtowatch says the BLNR is discontinued. If you read their “Hands on” article for the new Pepsi on jubilee you will see it. Hopefully someone else can post link.

Bet it skyrockets in value from here.


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It will, over the next year in anticipation of a D/C and also a price increase

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[Jacobson]

Rolex will probably use this year to evaluate demand for the BLNR against the SS BLRO.

The possible outcomes for the GMT line at Basel 2019
BLNR updated to a 126710 BLNR or BLNR discontinued
LN updated to 126710 LN but only available on Jubilee bracelet with the Oyster bracelet reserved exclusively for the PM GMT line for the next decade or so.

[Sade]

Originally Posted by Jacobson

Rolex will probably use this year to evaluate demand for the BLNR against the SS BLRO.

The possible outcomes for the GMT line at Basel 2019
BLNR updated to a 126710 BLNR or BLNR discontinued
LN updated to 126710 LN but only available on Jubilee bracelet with the Oyster bracelet reserved exclusively for the PM GMT line for the next decade or so.

I'd say D/C due to overcrowded GMT offerings. Pepsi, Rootbeer, Rosegold, and Black. Just a guess of course.

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[Investr]

Oh brother, and the Hulk and WG sub as well.......

[JacksonStone]

Originally Posted by Investr

Oh brother, and the Hulk and WG sub as well.......

It's fake news. (I hate that expression, but in this case it is apt.) Ariel was just talking out his arse. Even his amended copy is just supposition. His guess about a potential disco is no more authoritative than any of ours. If he had any integrity, he'd just remove that line altogether, since he has no clue.

[Todm]

"That also means the popular 'Batman' black and blue bezel Rolex GMT-Master II 116710BLNR is now very likely to soon be discontinued (or perhaps updated) even though Rolex claims it will live side-by-side with the new 126710 GMT-Master II models."



Everybody can breathe now.[/QUOTE]


Thanks for the update.




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