BLNR Wait

[Locust]

Originally Posted by Horatio

Something is not stacking up with your stories IMO. No offence!

Lol. Ok.

[Drake3287]

Just thinking about that other poor guy with the new dented Rolex. Hopefully your wife does a complete inspection, most wife's wouldn't know what to look for. (at least mine)

[Chilly Coconut]

I agree. If you’re a likeable person with decent social skills and a good manner about you, and you’re a naturally resourceful individual who is adept at networking and making things happen, it shouldn’t take more than a few months to buy a BLNR or LVc at MSRP.

Granted, that’s not going to include everyone on this Forum. In that case, it’s a good thing for the grey market and deep pockets!

[ZOOK]

Originally Posted by Locust

Update: regretted not picking the last one up so called back and begged to be on the list again in November. AD called today with the new one. Wife picked up for me and will be my solstice present. AD heard nothing about discontinued when I talked to them on Monday. Rolex guy there said he saw all the online stuff and doesn’t believe it. I’m very very lucky with my AD I guess, but I’d wait to hear something for sure before u drop 13k on a Preowned blnr based on a rumor.

Wow, you must have a special relationship with that AD.

[ZOOK]

Originally Posted by Chilly Coconut

I agree. If you’re a likeable person with decent social skills and a good manner about you, and you’re a naturally resourceful individual who is adept at networking and making things happen, it shouldn’t take more than a few months to buy a BLNR or LVc at MSRP.

Granted, that’s not going to include everyone on this Forum. In that case, it’s a good thing for the grey market and deep pockets!

Ok, I give up. I'm going back to wearing a Timex.

[Locust]

Originally Posted by Drake3287

Just thinking about that other poor guy with the new dented Rolex. Hopefully your wife does a complete inspection, most wife's wouldn't know what to look for. (at least mine)

I know! I thought the same thing!!!! And it’s gift wrapped so I can’t see it!!!! She said the bezel protector was on the watch and stickers. So hopefully all good.

[RolexNC82]

Please let me know where to look/call in the us. My ad cannot get one. Im willing to fly anywhere

[DoctorA]

Got mine about 8 months ago, walked into the AD no previous history with them

[42itus]

Originally Posted by Chilly Coconut

I agree. If you’re a likeable person with decent social skills and a good manner about you, and you’re a naturally resourceful individual who is adept at networking and making things happen, it shouldn’t take more than a few months to buy a BLNR or LVc at MSRP.

Granted, that’s not going to include everyone on this Forum. In that case, it’s a good thing for the grey market and deep pockets!

Haha, I check off a lot of the boxes except I'm not good at networking or making things happen. It's just not my thing. I've purchased 6 watches including PM but I can't get a 116500, BLNR, BLRO, CHNR, or LVC. Another member got a BLNR and BLRO with no sales history from same AD. I don't even bother asking my SA about it because I can't deal with the BS.

I'll pay a premium if/when I get tired of waiting.

[Bakko]

Where are you located ?


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[Blicky41]

I completely give up. Been calling over 40 AD's the past few months and trying to get the blnr. Same story everywhere.. no we cant add you to list (not local or no previous purchase), we dont do lists, ask your local AD that you purchased from before and so on. Well I did ask my AD and they cant even put me on list because there's so many people already on it. Sigh. This is just frustrating trying to find a watch I'd like. I dont think I can compromise with a different one, just wont feel right.

Sorry, maybe just venting.

Any advise ?

[scoobnoob1103]

Originally Posted by Blicky41

I completely give up. Been calling over 40 AD's the past few months and trying to get the blnr. Same story everywhere.. no we cant add you to list (not local or no previous purchase), we dont do lists, ask your local AD that you purchased from before and so on. Well I did ask my AD and they cant even put me on list because there's so many people already on it. Sigh. This is just frustrating trying to find a watch I'd like. I dont think I can compromise with a different one, just wont feel right.

Sorry, maybe just venting.

Any advise ?

Davidsw or takuya lol. At some point the premium will be worth your time spent waiting

[remrk]

Originally Posted by Chilly Coconut

I agree. If you’re a likeable person with decent social skills and a good manner about you, and you’re a naturally resourceful individual who is adept at networking and making things happen, it shouldn’t take more than a few months to buy a BLNR or LVc at MSRP.

Granted, that’s not going to include everyone on this Forum. In that case, it’s a good thing for the grey market and deep pockets!

I think it definitely helps. I got my BLNR from my AD with no previous relationship in 8 weeks then got my white DaytonaC 4 months later.

[remrk]

Originally Posted by Blicky41

I completely give up. Been calling over 40 AD's the past few months and trying to get the blnr. Same story everywhere.. no we cant add you to list (not local or no previous purchase), we dont do lists, ask your local AD that you purchased from before and so on. Well I did ask my AD and they cant even put me on list because there's so many people already on it. Sigh. This is just frustrating trying to find a watch I'd like. I dont think I can compromise with a different one, just wont feel right.

Sorry, maybe just venting.

Any advise ?

Don’t call. Go in person to as many ADs as you can. Chat them up for a bit then ask to be put on the list. They will be more willing to add someone they see as local rather than some random person calling.

[Blicky41]

Originally Posted by remrk

Don’t call. Go in person to as many ADs as you can. Chat them up for a bit then ask to be put on the list. They will be more willing to add someone they see as local rather than some random person calling.

Yeah, I have also tried this. Hopefully it's just a matter of waiting. Thanks :)

[Blicky41]

Some places require a deposit. Do you think that's acceptable? I'm going to a AD on Sunday to put $500 (their asking)

[Locust]

I think my AD just knows I’m really into watches. I’ve bought two seikos (sla019 and the shippo dial) and the Tudor gmt from them. Plus my wife redid her wedding band, and all that is just this year. When I go in I make sure to wear my hulk or Daytona and remind them I got them there as a subtle hint I don’t flip. Honestly I think the main thing is I started my relationship with them many years ago before all this craziness began. Go in to your local ad and at this point in time I’d go out of my way to mention you have zero plans to flip, you just want the watch. You’ll get nowhere calling I think.

[ace12]

I got my under 7 months.

[Nikrnic]

No wait for me, good timing, I never showed interest in a Blnr but I stopped in to my AD 2 mos. ago who is a WIS and collecter to show him 2 ads for older pepsi's. he just said "overpolished, get a batman". Two days later he called and said come take a look and bring your credit card. Sold. msrp tax incl. I do have history though, I bought 3 crowns from him earlier this year. Funny thing he said after was 'they' talked on who to call, maybe knowing I'm not a flipper helped too.

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[PepsiGMT]

Originally Posted by Locust

Hey all,
Public service announcement. Inquired about a BLNR a whopping 4 weeks ago and got a call today. I passed as I just want to wait for the pepsi, but the point is this, if you are in the U.S., don't pay over MSRP! They aren't that hard to get. That is all.

This is what I told people. If you have a relationship with an AD they will order one for you. You'll have to pay upfront and then wait about 4-6 weeks.

If you walk into an AD and they claim they "can't get it for you" it means that they don't want to sell it to you. It's up to them. They are on the look-out for people flipping them. But they tend to sell them to priority customers.

ADs can get them...but they are selective about who they sell them to. The average retail customer who walks in off the street will be told "can't get it for you" as I have said before.

[PepsiGMT]

Originally Posted by remrk

Don’t call. Go in person to as many ADs as you can. Chat them up for a bit then ask to be put on the list. They will be more willing to add someone they see as local rather than some random person calling.

If you call an AD they...will tell you no.

If you walk in off the street...they will tell you no.

If you are a priority/premier customer or spend money with them...they will feel you out that you are not going to flip the watch...they will allow you to order one if you pay in full up-front and are willing to wait 4-6 weeks.

[Basel_World]

Bucherer - world largest Rolex dealer - sent out E-Mails to clients this morning, that the waiting list for the BLNR has been cancelled as Rolex stopped the production. They won‘t receive any more watches.

[jaydav2306]

LOL here we go again!

[HappyFish]

Originally Posted by jaydav2306

LOL here we go again!

Brexit=You`re the last ones who will be informed! LOL!

[jsausley]

Originally Posted by Basel_World

Bucherer - world largest Rolex dealer - sent out E-Mails to clients this morning, that the waiting list for the BLNR has been cancelled as Rolex stopped the production. They won‘t receive any more watches.

Can you copy paste or screenshot the email?

[DESH]

Originally Posted by jsausley

Can you copy paste or screenshot the email?

+1
please post screenshot! BLNR still featured on Rolex website.

[jeffnnj]

They’re also discontinuing the Sub and the DD36. And the Datejust.


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[ALF61]

Originally Posted by NJRolexFan

Amazing how many people are "getting the call" in the US... Let's continue the trend!!

They are getting the call and passing how is that for lack of interest. He passed on a 9K watch being able to turn it into 12k instantly and he didn´t even let us know who the AD is so one of us could benefit. The gold advice of not pay MSRP they are not that hard to get is astounding.

[ALF61]

Originally Posted by Locust

Hey all,
Public service announcement. Inquired about a BLNR a whopping 4 weeks ago and got a call today. I passed as I just want to wait for the pepsi, but the point is this, if you are in the U.S., don't pay over MSRP! They aren't that hard to get. That is all.

Your post looks like

Being not enough for you, you come out with cinism with the public service thing, having provided absolutely no clue as to what AD this is now that may have been some public service. Just to let you know some of us are not fools here.

[Locust]

Wow, Angry