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tough · 5 March 2015, 09:46 AM

Just curious as to how often this happens.
I am considering a BLNR however want to make sure that a new combination doesn't come sometime soon this year.
I am not sure if there will be any combination that would beat the blue black as I love it over any other that were produced in the past, but I am still curious.

I assume when a new color combination is launched, the blue black production will be stopped, and it will then become a rare classic, slowly harder to find.
Another reason that I am leaning towards the BLNR over the LN.
Well this and the fact that the blue just has a unique factor which I love.
Don't think I would get bored of it, though I can't be sure.

c.capt · 5 March 2015, 10:08 AM

Not necessarily. The LN and BLNR are both currently in production. If you want to wait until Basel, maybe a new combo will come out. Only Rolex knows for sure.

ippon20 · 5 March 2015, 11:02 AM

Could be a Coke in SS this year.

seand442 · 5 March 2015, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tough

Just curious as to how often this happens.
I am considering a BLNR however want to make sure that a new combination doesn't come sometime soon this year.
I am not sure if there will be any combination that would beat the blue black as I love it over any other that were produced in the past, but I am still curious.

I assume when a new color combination is launched, the blue black production will be stopped, and it will then become a rare classic, slowly harder to find.
Another reason that I am leaning towards the BLNR over the LN.
Well this and the fact that the blue just has a unique factor which I love.
Don't think I would get bored of it, though I can't be sure.

If you like the BLNR, then go with that. There is no guarantee they will release anything. Last year, they released the BLRO in white gold. Who's to say they won't make this years model in platinum? The BLNR isn't a limited edition, so they will continue making them for the foreseeable future. Lastly, if they do release a new model, it will be several months until it hits stores and will more than likely be fairly difficult to come by.

SUBversive · 5 March 2015, 12:38 PM

Buy an older gmt and get all three bezel inserts.

Daytona4130 · 5 March 2015, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SUBversive

Buy an older gmt and get all three bezel inserts.

I love this option.

JohnBaker3 · 5 March 2015, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Daytona4130

I love this option.

Why get just 3? My 16750 now has 5 !

JJL · 6 March 2015, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by JohnBaker3

Why get just 3? My 16750 now has 5 !

5?? Black, Pepsi, Coke, Blueberry (rare), Root Beer (two tone)?

fishingbear · 6 March 2015, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SUBversive

Buy an older gmt and get all three bezel inserts.

This sounds like the best option for you

Pedros · 6 March 2015, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by fishingbear

This sounds like the best option for you

GB-man · 5 March 2015, 12:40 PM

No the blnr will never be rare, nobody knows if Rolex will release a new gmt this year. They won't stop making blnrs for many years in all likelihood

c41006 · 5 March 2015, 01:01 PM

The BLNR is most likely here to stay and I don't think it will ever be a rare classic. Will Rolex release a new bezel? Who knows

707soldier · 5 March 2015, 01:10 PM

Wait for Baselworld if you can.

Dan Pierce · 5 March 2015, 01:43 PM

My bezel colors will change seasonally, back to pepsi when the time changes on Sunday. Gotta love the versatility of the classic GMT.
dP

LeslieC · 5 March 2015, 01:44 PM

Blnr?

LeslieC · 5 March 2015, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LeslieC

Blnr?

Never mind. I used the trusty Google.

707soldier · 5 March 2015, 02:37 PM

Pepsi

tkerrmd · 6 March 2015, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

My bezel colors will change seasonally, back to pepsi when the time changes on Sunday. Gotta love the versatility of the classic GMT.
dP

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Originally Posted by 707soldier

Pepsi

super nice guys!!

VICI · 5 March 2015, 02:54 PM

You'll find out soon enough

Fresh_1 · 5 March 2015, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tough

Just curious as to how often this happens.
I am considering a BLNR however want to make sure that a new combination doesn't come sometime soon this year.
I am not sure if there will be any combination that would beat the blue black as I love it over any other that were produced in the past, but I am still curious.

I assume when a new color combination is launched, the blue black production will be stopped, and it will then become a rare classic, slowly harder to find.
Another reason that I am leaning towards the BLNR over the LN.
Well this and the fact that the blue just has a unique factor which I love.
Don't think I would get bored of it, though I can't be sure.

BLNR might be the only dual color SS bezel, I highly doubt the Red/Black
Coke bezel will be in SS, most likely in WG since the Pepsi is WG, only makes
sense. If for any reason BLNR gets discontinued for any reason perhaps not to confuse the public non WIS crowd they either maybe make it available in WG it gold only not to confuse the WG models dual color bezels to average person since public will be paying 4X the $$ amount for WG compared to SS. The price you are right will sky rocket & it will be overnight not over time. That being said the BLNR is a beautiful piece but beauty is in the eye of the beholder & must be seen in person to appreciate from various distances & lighting conditions as it can look all black from a few feet away to a lighter blue & almost every hue of blue in between up close. I also like the straight up Black GMT LN very sharp & formal. BLNR more sporty & spunkier but can also play the formal part.
One AD I asked said if $$ were not an issue would he take BLNR or BLRO & he picked BLNR. Hopes my 2 cents helps.

AK797 · 5 March 2015, 09:41 PM

BLNRs are a great seller and not going anywhere and I like blue for day so it's a great choice.

p41nta · 5 March 2015, 11:22 PM

Even if the BLNR isn't rare, I've never seen anyone wearing one, which was a big factor in getting mine...

JJL · 6 March 2015, 12:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tough

Just curious as to how often this happens.
I am considering a BLNR however want to make sure that a new combination doesn't come sometime soon this year.
I am not sure if there will be any combination that would beat the blue black as I love it over any other that were produced in the past, but I am still curious.

I assume when a new color combination is launched, the blue black production will be stopped, and it will then become a rare classic, slowly harder to find.
Another reason that I am leaning towards the BLNR over the LN.
Well this and the fact that the blue just has a unique factor which I love.
Don't think I would get bored of it, though I can't be sure.

You don't have to worry about the BLNR becoming rare.

There will be new models announced at Basel in 3 weeks, maybe another GMT, who knows? If I were you, I'd at least just wait and see what will be offered before making my decision incase there is a cool new model that strikes your eye.

MzHammer · 6 March 2015, 03:52 AM

My rolex AD said he thinks the pepsi in WG might be going away because having a dual color ceramic bezel is very difficult when one color is as light as red. He heard from his rep that they are having a lot of difficulty getting a crisp transition between dark and light colors so they are having to make a lot of bezels to get one usable one - this WG is the only metal that it is profitable in. If that is truly the case I don't see a coke coming to SS any time soon.

yld2rob · 6 March 2015, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mzhammer

my rolex ad said he thinks the pepsi in wg might be going away because having a dual color ceramic bezel is very difficult when one color is as light as red. He heard from his rep that they are having a lot of difficulty getting a crisp transition between dark and light colors so they are having to make a lot of bezels to get one usable one - this wg is the only metal that it is profitable in. If that is truly the case i don't see a coke coming to ss any time soon.

x2!

mike · 6 March 2015, 04:07 AM

Rolex really doesn't change bezel combos. Rather they might on occasion add one or use one for a specific metal or TT version. The BLNR isn't going anywhere and with Bazel so close give it a couple weeks to see.

Hatman14 · 6 March 2015, 04:34 AM

With the BLNR only being out for a couple of years I can't see them releasing another dual coloured bezel gmt, with the BLNR being so popular releasing another colour could disrupt the popularity, alongside the bezels being so hard to make I think the LN & BLNR are your steel choices for the foreseeable, if you're worried hold out till Basel, I'm ordering mine next week so I'm confident they won't be, plus can't see anything beating the BLNR too, I think it looks better than the new Pepsi as the colours don't look great in it to me, both are too dull, and a ceramic coke wouldn't do much for me either

Bisquitlips · 6 March 2015, 09:41 AM

The GMT Master II is 12 watches in one. Jubilee band. Oyster band. 3 distinct bezel inserts. Combine by # and enjoy!

JohnAndrew · 7 March 2015, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bisquitlips

The GMT Master II is 12 watches in one. Jubilee band. Oyster band. 3 distinct bezel inserts. Combine by # and enjoy!

Gotta love that kinda versatility!

ippon20 · 6 March 2015, 10:37 AM

All I can say is wait for Basel. There are probably gonna be a couple surprises in the sport watches.

5 March 2015, 09:46 AM	#1
tough "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Everywhere Posts: 233	Every how often does the GMT bezel colors change? Just curious as to how often this happens. I am considering a BLNR however want to make sure that a new combination doesn't come sometime soon this year. I am not sure if there will be any combination that would beat the blue black as I love it over any other that were produced in the past, but I am still curious. I assume when a new color combination is launched, the blue black production will be stopped, and it will then become a rare classic, slowly harder to find. Another reason that I am leaning towards the BLNR over the LN. Well this and the fact that the blue just has a unique factor which I love. Don't think I would get bored of it, though I can't be sure.

5 March 2015, 10:08 AM	#2
c.capt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Hulk Sub Posts: 683	Not necessarily. The LN and BLNR are both currently in production. If you want to wait until Basel, maybe a new combo will come out. Only Rolex knows for sure. __________________ BALL EHC Airborne · EHC Black \| EBEL 1911 BTR Chrono \| GLASHÜTTE ORIGINAL Senator Navigator Panodate IWC Aquatimer 2000 \| OMEGA SMPc · SM PO 8500 · Speedmaster Apollo XI 35th · Speedmaster GSOTM ROLEX Datejust · Datejust II · Explorer II · Sea Dweller Ceramic 4000 · Submariner LVc \| TUDOR Black Shield

5 March 2015, 11:02 AM	#3
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	Could be a Coke in SS this year. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

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707soldier "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: 707soldier Location: California, USA Watch: ROLEX USA Posts: 522	Wait for Baselworld if you can. __________________

5 March 2015, 01:43 PM	#14
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,215	My bezel colors will change seasonally, back to pepsi when the time changes on Sunday. Gotta love the versatility of the classic GMT. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

5 March 2015, 12:38 PM	#5
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Buy an older gmt and get all three bezel inserts.

5 March 2015, 12:40 PM	#11
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	No the blnr will never be rare, nobody knows if Rolex will release a new gmt this year. They won't stop making blnrs for many years in all likelihood

5 March 2015, 01:01 PM	#12
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	The BLNR is most likely here to stay and I don't think it will ever be a rare classic. Will Rolex release a new bezel? Who knows

5 March 2015, 01:44 PM	#15
LeslieC "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Leslie Location: Canada Watch: 14000, 116710 Posts: 465	Blnr?

5 March 2015, 02:37 PM	#17
707soldier "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: 707soldier Location: California, USA Watch: ROLEX USA Posts: 522	Pepsi Attached Images __________________

5 March 2015, 02:54 PM	#19
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	You'll find out soon enough

5 March 2015, 09:41 PM	#21
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	BLNRs are a great seller and not going anywhere and I like blue for day so it's a great choice.

5 March 2015, 11:22 PM	#22
p41nta "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: London Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 57	Even if the BLNR isn't rare, I've never seen anyone wearing one, which was a big factor in getting mine...

6 March 2015, 03:52 AM	#24
MzHammer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: 14060 Posts: 26	My rolex AD said he thinks the pepsi in WG might be going away because having a dual color ceramic bezel is very difficult when one color is as light as red. He heard from his rep that they are having a lot of difficulty getting a crisp transition between dark and light colors so they are having to make a lot of bezels to get one usable one - this WG is the only metal that it is profitable in. If that is truly the case I don't see a coke coming to SS any time soon.

6 March 2015, 04:07 AM	#26
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Rolex really doesn't change bezel combos. Rather they might on occasion add one or use one for a specific metal or TT version. The BLNR isn't going anywhere and with Bazel so close give it a couple weeks to see.

6 March 2015, 04:34 AM	#27
Hatman14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 44	With the BLNR only being out for a couple of years I can't see them releasing another dual coloured bezel gmt, with the BLNR being so popular releasing another colour could disrupt the popularity, alongside the bezels being so hard to make I think the LN & BLNR are your steel choices for the foreseeable, if you're worried hold out till Basel, I'm ordering mine next week so I'm confident they won't be, plus can't see anything beating the BLNR too, I think it looks better than the new Pepsi as the colours don't look great in it to me, both are too dull, and a ceramic coke wouldn't do much for me either

6 March 2015, 09:41 AM	#28
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	The GMT Master II is 12 watches in one. Jubilee band. Oyster band. 3 distinct bezel inserts. Combine by # and enjoy! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

6 March 2015, 10:37 AM	#30
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	All I can say is wait for Basel. There are probably gonna be a couple surprises in the sport watches. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

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