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johnk · 5 January 2014, 01:11 PM

Seems that a good price on a LNIB GMT BLNR (if you can even find one) is $1200+ more than a similar GMT-C while their list prices are what, $500 (??) apart. Any speculation on when the LNIB BLNR price premium will track more closely with the respective list prices of the two watches?

Silverfever · 5 January 2014, 01:14 PM

My speculation is that it will happen when purchasers are no longer willing to pay the $1200+ premium.

johnk · 5 January 2014, 01:17 PM

Well then that would be now because I'm not.

I try to only " buy high and sell low" on my stock portfolio.

apollo11 · 5 January 2014, 01:43 PM

So what would you like to pay for a LNIB BLNR?

Jsan20 · 5 January 2014, 01:45 PM

The list is a 1000.00 different
I think

jvo300 · 5 January 2014, 01:47 PM

The LN has been out since 2007. That's a lot of production out there in comparison to the BLNR. Unless a new bezel model is released at Basel, it may take years for the BLNR demand to be met such that BNIB prices converge closer to the retail difference.

threemonkeys · 5 January 2014, 01:49 PM

The LVc went through a period when it was the 'it' watch, too.

Chainring · 5 January 2014, 01:52 PM

This is a typical phenomena on new watches that are in demand. I would probably buy the BLNR right now if it was tracking within $500-800 of the LN in the secondary market. Eventually ADs will have some unsold in the store and they will be abundant in the secondary market. Only then will prices come down closer to that of the LN model. How long that takes is anyone's guess, but it will happen.

Nidal · 7 January 2014, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by threemonkeys

The LVc went through a period when it was the 'it' watch, too.

Agree. I'd say 3 years or so!

Nidal · 7 January 2014, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by apollo11

So what would you like to pay for a LNIB BLNR?

In this market, no more that 8k!

padi56 · 7 January 2014, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverfever

My speculation is that it will happen when purchasers are no longer willing to pay the $1200+ premium.

Anyone paying a premium price for any Rolex new watch must be sixpence short of a shilling IMHO period.

beshannon · 7 January 2014, 10:07 PM

When supply catches up with demand

dennywags · 8 January 2014, 02:14 AM

I would be willing to pay retail at an AD if I could find one but there is no way I would pay retail from a reseller.

TAKUYA · 8 January 2014, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dennywags

I would be willing to pay retail at an AD if I could find one but there is no way I would pay retail from a reseller.

so you just want your name and your info on the warranty

that's what you meant

or you meant used ones

KBM · 8 January 2014, 02:44 AM

Let's see if the new Basel releases calm thing down a bit... if not, after everyone that craves one has theirs, supply and demand should do the trick.

dennywags · 8 January 2014, 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by takuya

so you just want your name and your info on the warranty

that's what you meant

or you meant used ones

No offense was meant. But if there were no savings I would rather buy from an AD.

Trust me, I would buy the YM II you have for sale in a second if I could afford it.

phiberglass · 8 January 2014, 02:56 AM

Every AD I've been into is selling them for list, I would not pay over for one.

ARTISAN · 8 January 2014, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by phiberglass

Every AD I've been into is selling them for list, I would not pay over for one.

X2

what you should also consider ,, is ,, I would imagine ??? a price rise at some point ,,,,, thus paying the price now will be cheaper and waiting.

SLS · 8 January 2014, 05:34 AM

Never understood why someone would pay a premium when you can buy at MSRP from an AD.

T. Ferguson · 8 January 2014, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jsan20

The list is a 1000.00 different
I think

The difference is $500. $8,450 for the LN and $8,950 for the BLNR. Same premium as the SubLV enjoys.

SohAIS · 8 January 2014, 05:51 AM

No one knows when the prices will cool off on the BLNR but when they do the effects will be unforgiving for people who are paying premium (above retail) for buying a new one.

Jason71 · 8 January 2014, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phiberglass

Every AD I've been into is selling them for list, I would not pay over for one.

I got mine for 10% off at an AD in the Caribbean with a little Rolex knife as a gift.

I have bought from them several times before, so I'm sure that helped a little.

TAKUYA · 8 January 2014, 05:55 AM

Caribbean is good market for buying the watches……. but they won't ship it to US though

P.s Sorry, it looks like we are discussing about different story now. :off topic:

Jason71 · 8 January 2014, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by takuya

Caribbean is good market for buying the watches……. but they won't ship it to US though

P.s Sorry, it looks like we are discussing about different story now. :off topic:

Still pertinent to the conversation IMHO. The market for the BLNR is different in different regions. I see posted on TRF about waiting lists for the BLNR, and paying full price, and paying premiums......I've been a couple places where they had a BLNR in the case like the other models. In Grand Cayman they had 2 others besides the one they had in the safe for me. I'm sure its demand is high...especially in some markets, but not everywhere.

Like has already been stated, the price of the BLNR will come down after the market becomes a bit more saturated. It has only been in ADs 6-8 months. Give it a year and the price will be better IMHO.

Speedbird-1 · 8 January 2014, 06:08 AM

A new Coke or Pepsi at Basel would excite the market, THEN the BLNR would 'normalise' (if it really needs to). Sounds like you can get one at list if you apply 'due diligence'.

ChuckyP · 9 January 2014, 01:08 PM

This watch is restricted supply to AD. Only reason it is selling at a premium. Family member is AD. If everyone here said it was ugly it might be discounted!

xjeeunitx · 9 January 2014, 04:25 PM

My guess is.... a year or two.

Speedbird-1 · 10 January 2014, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckyP

This watch is restricted supply to AD. Only reason it is selling at a premium. Family member is AD. If everyone here said it was ugly it might be discounted!

I'll play..........
IT'S PIG UGLY!

ronricks · 10 January 2014, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by phiberglass

Every AD I've been into is selling them for list, I would not pay over for one.

X2 and they are available on here through Trusted Sellers for list or slightly lower BNIB.

kilyung · 10 January 2014, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Anyone paying a premium price for any Rolex new watch must be sixpence short of a shilling IMHO period.

I agree with Peter.

5 January 2014, 01:11 PM	#1
johnk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 314	When will GMT BLNR Price Normalize? Seems that a good price on a LNIB GMT BLNR (if you can even find one) is $1200+ more than a similar GMT-C while their list prices are what, $500 (??) apart. Any speculation on when the LNIB BLNR price premium will track more closely with the respective list prices of the two watches?

7 January 2014, 10:07 PM	#12
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	When supply catches up with demand __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

8 January 2014, 05:34 AM	#19
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Never understood why someone would pay a premium when you can buy at MSRP from an AD. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

8 January 2014, 05:55 AM	#23
TAKUYA ⭐⭐⭐⭐2024 SubLV41 sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Thanh Takuya Location: Dont mess w Texas Watch: AP/Rolex/PP Posts: 53,009	Caribbean is good market for buying the watches……. but they won't ship it to US though P.s Sorry, it looks like we are discussing about different story now. :off topic: __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Security Active Instagram @takuyawatches

9 January 2014, 01:08 PM	#26
ChuckyP "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 4	limited supply to AD This watch is restricted supply to AD. Only reason it is selling at a premium. Family member is AD. If everyone here said it was ugly it might be discounted!

5 January 2014, 01:14 PM	#2
Silverfever "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canada Posts: 321	My speculation is that it will happen when purchasers are no longer willing to pay the $1200+ premium.

5 January 2014, 01:17 PM	#3
johnk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 314	Well then that would be now because I'm not. I try to only " buy high and sell low" on my stock portfolio.

5 January 2014, 01:43 PM	#4
apollo11 Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CO Watch: BLNR Hotness Posts: 153	So what would you like to pay for a LNIB BLNR?

5 January 2014, 01:45 PM	#5
Jsan20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: 116613LB Posts: 861	The list is a 1000.00 different I think

5 January 2014, 01:47 PM	#6
jvo300 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 1,897	The LN has been out since 2007. That's a lot of production out there in comparison to the BLNR. Unless a new bezel model is released at Basel, it may take years for the BLNR demand to be met such that BNIB prices converge closer to the retail difference.

5 January 2014, 01:49 PM	#7
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	The LVc went through a period when it was the 'it' watch, too.

5 January 2014, 01:52 PM	#8
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	This is a typical phenomena on new watches that are in demand. I would probably buy the BLNR right now if it was tracking within $500-800 of the LN in the secondary market. Eventually ADs will have some unsold in the store and they will be abundant in the secondary market. Only then will prices come down closer to that of the LN model. How long that takes is anyone's guess, but it will happen.

8 January 2014, 02:14 AM	#13
dennywags "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: GMT BLNR Posts: 224	I would be willing to pay retail at an AD if I could find one but there is no way I would pay retail from a reseller.

8 January 2014, 02:44 AM	#15
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Let's see if the new Basel releases calm thing down a bit... if not, after everyone that craves one has theirs, supply and demand should do the trick.

8 January 2014, 02:56 AM	#17
phiberglass "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: SoCal Posts: 90	Every AD I've been into is selling them for list, I would not pay over for one.

8 January 2014, 05:51 AM	#21
SohAIS ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Aamir Location: Atlanta, Georgia Watch: Patek, Rolex Posts: 34,546	No one knows when the prices will cool off on the BLNR but when they do the effects will be unforgiving for people who are paying premium (above retail) for buying a new one.

8 January 2014, 06:08 AM	#25
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,474	A new Coke or Pepsi at Basel would excite the market, THEN the BLNR would 'normalise' (if it really needs to). Sounds like you can get one at list if you apply 'due diligence'.

9 January 2014, 04:25 PM	#27
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,533	My guess is.... a year or two.

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