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rushca01 · 11 October 2019, 12:29 AM

I want to pull the trigger on the 126710 BLRO to reward myself and I’m to the point where I just want to say screw it and pay the grey price...

Wife and I are headed to Maui next week and it would be a nice piece to take with me...agh..

Prices seem to be down a little bit but I still can’t get over paying over MSRP.

scubadds · 11 October 2019, 12:34 AM

Tough call, So $10k at an AD if you wait
Vs grey price.....Try a wanted add on the forum or call Bobs and see if they will take less than listed.
I got A BLRO a few weeks ago, thought about selling another watch I had; while on the phone they commented the had enough of them now and not buying BLRO's...

037 · 11 October 2019, 12:35 AM

Enjoy your vacation and time with your wife. That's more important. Wear a G-Shock and have a blast. It's not about the watch.

patrickjb · 11 October 2019, 12:36 AM

Buy the watch and never look back.

GovernorsGovernor · 11 October 2019, 12:37 AM

I just got my BLRO 2 weeks ago, after only having to wait a total of 2 weeks--and I love it. I paid retail, but as much as I love it, I don't feel like it's worth double retail... Just sayin'...

JParm · 11 October 2019, 12:42 AM

Take the Daytona with you!

Prices are obscene, in my opinion. I would never pay that much above retail.

VegasMilgauss · 11 October 2019, 12:46 AM

It comes down to if the cost above retail is worth the wait and time spent wanting instead of having.

rushca01 · 11 October 2019, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

Take the Daytona with you!

Prices are obscene, in my opinion. I would never pay that much above retail.

I think retail makes sense and to just wait.

I will likely take my 116610 with me and my 16710.

Blansky · 11 October 2019, 12:49 AM

Do what makes you happy.

It's only money.

In your lifetime you'll make many thousands and perhaps millions more.

Who really care what you pay as long as you can afford it.

V25V · 11 October 2019, 12:50 AM

Call some dealers in HI, tell them the story and maybe you will get lucky!

imbatman · 11 October 2019, 12:53 AM

For the love of god just have patience

Grnvette65 · 11 October 2019, 12:57 AM

You will love Maui, I think it’s the perfect watch for that trip. Great color and the gmt is priceless. Funny someone mentioned take the Daytona...that was the watch I took, better choice is a gmt. Go for it. Enjoy

rushca01 · 11 October 2019, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Grnvette65

You will love Maui, I think it’s the perfect watch for that trip. Great color and the gmt is priceless. Funny someone mentioned take the Daytona...that was the watch I took, better choice is a gmt. Go for it. Enjoy

This will be our 3rd time to Maui in 4 years, we LOVE going in October. I tried on a 116719 when we were there in 2017...I was a little tipsy and had I been any more drunk I likely would have bought it.

Fomenko · 11 October 2019, 01:17 AM

I'd never pay the kind of premium they are charging, but it's your money and if you feel throwing away a few thousands you may just do it...

LuminousMaximus · 11 October 2019, 01:37 AM

I expect to see an incoming thread within the next few hours!

rushca01 · 11 October 2019, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

I expect to see an incoming thread within the next few hours!

Lol, tempted but I’m going to persevere and be patient.

Chadsjones11 · 11 October 2019, 01:48 AM

If I were you, I'd buy a 116719 if you were leaning towards the grey market. Will cost a tiny bit more, but will be a grail watch forever since it had such a short production run. You can look at it as an investment or you can look at it as you owning a historical timepiece that only fellow hobbyist would appreciate. Either way I don't think you can go wrong here.

m j b · 11 October 2019, 01:49 AM

LOL if you really need to reward yourself, then do what makes you feel good.

Me personally, I'd never pay that premium. I'd be kicking myself later and would likely never enjoy the watch.

In-Cog-Neeto · 11 October 2019, 01:50 AM

Buy it

If you can afford it

rushca01 · 11 October 2019, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadsjones11

If I were you, I'd buy a 116719 if you were leaning towards the grey market. Will cost a tiny bit more, but will be a grail watch forever since it had such a short production run. You can look at it as an investment or you can look at it as you owning a historical timepiece that only fellow hobbyist would appreciate. Either way I don't think you can go wrong here.

I have often thought about stepping up to the 116719....trust me.

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Originally Posted by m j b

LOL if you really need to reward yourself, then do what makes you feel good.

Me personally, I'd never pay that premium. I'd be kicking myself later and would likely never enjoy the watch.

Agree, I can afford it but I would likely be disappointed for spending the premium.

I was just looking to reward myself for some hard work recently.

DoctorA · 11 October 2019, 01:55 AM

I’ve honestly done it both ways! Certain pieces I waited for and others I bit the bullet from grey, thinking life is short and there’s a price for my enjoyment of the watch for longer!

Only you (and your financial status) can answer that question but I’ve done it where I went grey then my AD called 6 months later with the same piece, I came out even at the end!! But got 6 more months of enjoying the watch!

Captain Lee · 11 October 2019, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by rushca01

Lol, tempted but I’m going to persevere and be patient.

I am in the same boat as you; waiting and wanting. No matter how badly I would like to have a BLRO, I simply refuse to contribute to the madness of the grey market by paying such a premium when I am confident I will get "the call" sooner or later from my AD. I'm looking at it as an exercise in patience

Rodrigo082 · 11 October 2019, 02:20 AM

Patience please - prices are coming down and soon you will be able to get good deal
Have some patience and enjoy your wife and vacations - it’s all that matter

5nit · 11 October 2019, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by patrickjb

Buy the watch and never look back.

It's just money. If you are even considering this then your financial house is in order... We overpay for almost everything we buy these days anyways...

joli160 · 11 October 2019, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 5nit

It's just money. If you are even considering this then your financial house is in order... We overpay for almost everything we buy these days anyways...

I do and immediately when it's on the wrist the money is forgotten.
Certainly I don't understand the SJW's trying to weed out the greys and wait and wait and than some more

Life is too short not to enjoy to the max right now.

EndlessEight · 11 October 2019, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by rushca01

This will be our 3rd time to Maui in 4 years, we LOVE going in October. I tried on a 116719 when we were there in 2017...I was a little tipsy and had I been any more drunk I likely would have bought it.

I'll be in Maui for the 4th time in 2020 and 5th time in 2021.

Absolute best place to rock an amazing watch like the BLRO

spursfannn · 11 October 2019, 03:11 AM

If you are in a position to go grey I'd say do it and start creating memories with the watch and enjoying it now! Life is short and we never know what may happen tomorrow

jarreola · 11 October 2019, 03:17 AM

If you care so much about watches you will regret paying $17k now and see them at $14.5k in two months... I think it would ruin your experience... at least i would see it that way.

there are ~250 BLRO's only in chrono24... there is a massive glut!... prices are coming down baby!!!

coaxial · 11 October 2019, 03:17 AM

Life is short; If you can afford it.. Buy the watch. If you are really self-conscious about not paying a dime over MSRP; Your wait will only be worth it because of the principal. A lot can change over your wait time at an AD. Good luck!

ReturningSon · 11 October 2019, 03:21 AM

If you cant get over paying MSRP then don't.

11 October 2019, 12:29 AM	#1
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,754	Patience..or just do it... I want to pull the trigger on the 126710 BLRO to reward myself and I’m to the point where I just want to say screw it and pay the grey price... Wife and I are headed to Maui next week and it would be a nice piece to take with me...agh.. Prices seem to be down a little bit but I still can’t get over paying over MSRP.

11 October 2019, 12:37 AM	#5
GovernorsGovernor "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Westland, MI Posts: 212	I just got my BLRO 2 weeks ago, after only having to wait a total of 2 weeks--and I love it. I paid retail, but as much as I love it, I don't feel like it's worth double retail... Just sayin'... Last edited by GovernorsGovernor; 11 October 2019 at 12:45 AM.. Reason: Clarification.

11 October 2019, 12:42 AM	#6
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,568	Take the Daytona with you! Prices are obscene, in my opinion. I would never pay that much above retail. __________________

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11 October 2019, 12:34 AM	#2
scubadds "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 125	Tough call, So $10k at an AD if you wait Vs grey price.....Try a wanted add on the forum or call Bobs and see if they will take less than listed. I got A BLRO a few weeks ago, thought about selling another watch I had; while on the phone they commented the had enough of them now and not buying BLRO's...

11 October 2019, 12:35 AM	#3
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,173	Enjoy your vacation and time with your wife. That's more important. Wear a G-Shock and have a blast. It's not about the watch.

11 October 2019, 12:36 AM	#4
patrickjb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Pat Location: Boston, MA Watch: 216570, 126600 Posts: 468	Buy the watch and never look back.

11 October 2019, 12:46 AM	#7
VegasMilgauss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: UK Posts: 1,030	It comes down to if the cost above retail is worth the wait and time spent wanting instead of having.

11 October 2019, 12:50 AM	#10
V25V 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 4,406	Call some dealers in HI, tell them the story and maybe you will get lucky!

11 October 2019, 12:53 AM	#11
imbatman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Riyadh Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 76	For the love of god just have patience

11 October 2019, 12:57 AM	#12
Grnvette65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 412	You will love Maui, I think it’s the perfect watch for that trip. Great color and the gmt is priceless. Funny someone mentioned take the Daytona...that was the watch I took, better choice is a gmt. Go for it. Enjoy

11 October 2019, 01:17 AM	#14
Fomenko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: EU Posts: 127	I'd never pay the kind of premium they are charging, but it's your money and if you feel throwing away a few thousands you may just do it...

11 October 2019, 01:48 AM	#17
Chadsjones11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Houston Posts: 4	If I were you, I'd buy a 116719 if you were leaning towards the grey market. Will cost a tiny bit more, but will be a grail watch forever since it had such a short production run. You can look at it as an investment or you can look at it as you owning a historical timepiece that only fellow hobbyist would appreciate. Either way I don't think you can go wrong here.

11 October 2019, 01:49 AM	#18
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,220	LOL if you really need to reward yourself, then do what makes you feel good. Me personally, I'd never pay that premium. I'd be kicking myself later and would likely never enjoy the watch. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

11 October 2019, 01:50 AM	#19
In-Cog-Neeto "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Around Posts: 1,124	Buy it If you can afford it __________________ That's what watches are for; not just for recording the time; but our own travel through that time. - Explorer Steve

11 October 2019, 01:55 AM	#21
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	I’ve honestly done it both ways! Certain pieces I waited for and others I bit the bullet from grey, thinking life is short and there’s a price for my enjoyment of the watch for longer! Only you (and your financial status) can answer that question but I’ve done it where I went grey then my AD called 6 months later with the same piece, I came out even at the end!! But got 6 more months of enjoying the watch! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

11 October 2019, 02:20 AM	#23
Rodrigo082 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Germany Posts: 616	Patience please - prices are coming down and soon you will be able to get good deal Have some patience and enjoy your wife and vacations - it’s all that matter

11 October 2019, 03:11 AM	#27
spursfannn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: London Posts: 21	If you are in a position to go grey I'd say do it and start creating memories with the watch and enjoying it now! Life is short and we never know what may happen tomorrow

11 October 2019, 03:17 AM	#28
jarreola "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 10	If you care so much about watches you will regret paying $17k now and see them at $14.5k in two months... I think it would ruin your experience... at least i would see it that way. there are ~250 BLRO's only in chrono24... there is a massive glut!... prices are coming down baby!!!

11 October 2019, 03:17 AM	#29
coaxial "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Naples, FL Watch: 5513, 116610LN Posts: 304	Life is short; If you can afford it.. Buy the watch. If you are really self-conscious about not paying a dime over MSRP; Your wait will only be worth it because of the principal. A lot can change over your wait time at an AD. Good luck! __________________ Watches: Rolex: 116610LN; 5513; 18238; 214270; 16613\| JLC: 3161.

11 October 2019, 03:21 AM	#30
ReturningSon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Sacremento Watch: ALS, Rolex, Seiko Posts: 158	If you cant get over paying MSRP then don't.

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