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StairLight530!! · 10 April 2023, 04:27 AM

I recently bought a BLNR on an oyster band from my authorized dealer (AD). While it's a great watch, I'm beginning to feel like it overlaps too much with my Sub 41 Date and black ceramic Daytona.

My realtor has expressed interest in buying the BLNR for $18,000. I'm considering selling it, recouping my money, and potentially getting the new Air-King for free with my AD's help within the next month. My friend has an Air-King, and I borrowed it for a few weeks and enjoyed it.

I understand the Rolex community may not be fond of these kinds of questions, but I'd appreciate some input. Would you make this move? Essentially, I'd be getting an Air-King for free with this decision.

My current collection includes a Sub 41 Date, a black ceramic Daytona, a Speedmaster 3861 Hesalite, and the BLNR on an oyster band.

What do you all think?

HogwldFLTR · 10 April 2023, 04:30 AM

If you like the deal than go for it!!!

Vivalas · 10 April 2023, 04:35 AM

I’d keep the BLNR unless you need to release cash.

Emiliomcol · 10 April 2023, 04:35 AM

If you really like the idea of the AK for free and will love it by all means, but keep in mind that once the dust settle on the deal you may find yourself wanting again the BLNR and then getting that one back may prove way more difficult.

Good luck with your choice!

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4 Aussies · 10 April 2023, 04:36 AM

If you're asking opinions, under no circumstances would I give up a BLNR for an AK and a few bucks. If you don't like the Batman that is another story. Sub Daytona and BLNR are the perfect trio. You do you!!

NachoNeal · 10 April 2023, 04:38 AM

Sounds like a good move for you!

jb335 · 10 April 2023, 04:38 AM

I totally support this.

18k is like full grey market price so you aren’t going to do better than that. Poor realtor….

Or maybe just get a jubilee for it and I doubt you would feel the overlap then

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Greenwood_ · 10 April 2023, 04:41 AM

Take the 18k and put it toward a BLRO on jubilee - less overlap there!

jb335 · 10 April 2023, 04:42 AM

Wait, is your Sub the LN? If so, move that for the AK.

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RogerOP · 10 April 2023, 04:43 AM

Sell the Sub, keep the GMT.

jb335 · 10 April 2023, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenwood_

Take the 18k and put it toward a BLRO on jubilee - less overlap there!

Now that’s a good plan!

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WatchOut4It · 10 April 2023, 04:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jb335

Or maybe just get a jubilee for it and I doubt you would feel the overlap then

The suggestion of getting a jubilee is a great one if you’re really just after some diversity in the rotation.

That said, if you’re looking to unload the BLNR this offer will be hard to beat. I’ve got a 116710BLNR that I’m just sitting on because I can’t justify selling at todays prices. I’d much rather turn it into another piece so you’re in a very enviable position. Just make sure you’re moving it for the right reasons and are unlikely to regret on the other side of the transaction.

noshame · 10 April 2023, 04:48 AM

OP, understand how you see the BLNR on Oyster overlapping with your SubDate41. If your BLNR was on jubilee, I think this wouldn't be an issue at all. Speaking from experience, as I have those two references (SubDate 11series), they look and wear completely different. Have you thought about ordering a jubilee from your AD?

If this is not something you want to do, then yes, I'd sell the BLNR if your SubDate is the keeper of the two. Good luck!

HHIslander · 10 April 2023, 05:40 AM

Take the 18k now and run, then figure out the rest later. That’s a great price and if you wanted to keep it you wouldn’t have made this post.

SS Oyster · 10 April 2023, 05:44 AM

And when your AD asks about how you like the BLNR …

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logo · 10 April 2023, 05:50 AM

The sub looks like the GMT from a few feet away
The GMT, sub and Daytona all have the same bracelet
The GMT, sub and Daytona all have black ceramic bezels, and the Speedmaster has a black aluminum bezel.
The GMT, sub, Daytona and Speedmaster All have black dials

My diagnosis: monotony

The Air King also has a black dial and same bracelet, but at least has a metal bezel.

You need a white/blue/green/champagne dial SS or TT datejust with fluted bezel and jubilee. That’ll fix your ailments.

Hulkhunter · 10 April 2023, 05:56 AM

Buy a jubilee bracelet for the BLNR to add variety

BMess · 10 April 2023, 05:57 AM

Jubilee bracelet for the BLNR. All problems solved.

joli160 · 10 April 2023, 06:18 AM

I never liked the BLNR so an easy call.
Sell and buy the AK, the new one is looking great, add the monetary aspect and you can only win

ltmgeller · 10 April 2023, 06:25 AM

I'd keep it, just my .02

Ruvv · 10 April 2023, 06:54 AM

Sounds like a deal i would go for

Dawgprint · 10 April 2023, 07:24 AM

U asked…… I’d say don’t. You may not have the opportunity for a long time. However, that is your quandary because It sounds like you’re not really taken with it.

For what it’s worth, I have heard from 2 AD’s, they won’t sell you a jubilee. “Rolex wants the watches to stay original. “

hutch300 · 10 April 2023, 07:33 AM

Did you even want the gmt? If you sell it I'd not feel good about taking his 18k and if you don't want it I'd hold off on any other purchases. Keep that money and spend it in the future on something else. You have lots of steel spots watches - the AK will be for sale after the honeymoon. I'd save up for something not rolex or PM.

Hulkhunter · 10 April 2023, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Dawgprint

U asked…… I’d say don’t. You may not have the opportunity for a long time. However, that is your quandary because It sounds like you’re not really taken with it.

For what it’s worth, I have heard from 2 AD’s, they won’t sell you a jubilee. “Rolex wants the watches to stay original. “

You can definitely buy a jubilee from an AD.

brandrea · 10 April 2023, 07:41 AM

If you want a GMT complication I’d sell the BLNR and use the money toward a BLRO on jubilee.

Nav01L · 10 April 2023, 07:46 AM

Doesn’t that realtor have the ability to get a BLNR from an AD at retail these days?

Jackie Daytona · 10 April 2023, 07:55 AM

If you are bored with it and feel it overlaps too much then I vote sell. AK is definitely different that what you have plus as it’s essentially free and you like it why not. It’s good to mix it up.

huncho · 10 April 2023, 07:58 AM

you'll get bored of the AK. it's just another black dial with the same bracelet as your sub. i'm guessing flipping the BLNR for essentially 18k is probably more appealing than getting the AK, nothing wrong with that but i definitely wouldn't use those extra funds on an AK with your collection, at least go for an OP with some kind of colored dial

moting · 10 April 2023, 01:16 PM

I would keep the BLNR and sell the Sub. It's useful to have a GMT complication in the collection and the Sub/GMT looks a bit similar and waterproof on the GMT is good enough even for diving.

Benzsiam · 10 April 2023, 07:30 PM

You have a perfect 3 watches (Land, Air and Sea), I would rather keep that collection.

You probably love the idea of free Air King.

Your watch your money, do whatever make you happy.

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10 April 2023, 04:27 AM	#1
StairLight530!! Banned Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: La Posts: 69	Thoughts on a potential trade I recently bought a BLNR on an oyster band from my authorized dealer (AD). While it's a great watch, I'm beginning to feel like it overlaps too much with my Sub 41 Date and black ceramic Daytona. My realtor has expressed interest in buying the BLNR for $18,000. I'm considering selling it, recouping my money, and potentially getting the new Air-King for free with my AD's help within the next month. My friend has an Air-King, and I borrowed it for a few weeks and enjoyed it. I understand the Rolex community may not be fond of these kinds of questions, but I'd appreciate some input. Would you make this move? Essentially, I'd be getting an Air-King for free with this decision. My current collection includes a Sub 41 Date, a black ceramic Daytona, a Speedmaster 3861 Hesalite, and the BLNR on an oyster band. What do you all think?

10 April 2023, 04:30 AM	#2
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,694	If you like the deal than go for it!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

10 April 2023, 04:38 AM	#6
NachoNeal "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Neal Location: Point Loma Watch: ing the river flow Posts: 2,856	Sounds like a good move for you! __________________ . Sub No Date (14060); Tudor Ranger; Explorer (124270); Day Date (18238) stolen by wife; CasiOak.

10 April 2023, 04:41 AM	#8
Greenwood_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: UK Posts: 231	Take the 18k and put it toward a BLRO on jubilee - less overlap there! __________________ ♛ GMT 126710BLRO ♛ Sub 126610LN Ω Speedy Pro 3570.50 Ω Speedy Pro Moon Phase 3575.20

10 April 2023, 04:35 AM	#3
Vivalas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Stephen Location: UK Watch: AP Posts: 2,646	I’d keep the BLNR unless you need to release cash.

10 April 2023, 04:35 AM	#4
Emiliomcol "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Miami Watch: Some Posts: 260	If you really like the idea of the AK for free and will love it by all means, but keep in mind that once the dust settle on the deal you may find yourself wanting again the BLNR and then getting that one back may prove way more difficult. Good luck with your choice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 April 2023, 04:36 AM	#5
4 Aussies 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Randy Location: Midwest USA Watch: Blue Sky Posts: 3,165	If you're asking opinions, under no circumstances would I give up a BLNR for an AK and a few bucks. If you don't like the Batman that is another story. Sub Daytona and BLNR are the perfect trio. You do you!!

10 April 2023, 04:38 AM	#7
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,464	I totally support this. 18k is like full grey market price so you aren’t going to do better than that. Poor realtor…. Or maybe just get a jubilee for it and I doubt you would feel the overlap then Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 April 2023, 04:42 AM	#9
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,464	Wait, is your Sub the LN? If so, move that for the AK. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 April 2023, 04:43 AM	#10
RogerOP Banned Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: London Posts: 557	Sell the Sub, keep the GMT.

10 April 2023, 04:48 AM	#13
noshame "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Alex Location: Canada Posts: 1,683	OP, understand how you see the BLNR on Oyster overlapping with your SubDate41. If your BLNR was on jubilee, I think this wouldn't be an issue at all. Speaking from experience, as I have those two references (SubDate 11series), they look and wear completely different. Have you thought about ordering a jubilee from your AD? If this is not something you want to do, then yes, I'd sell the BLNR if your SubDate is the keeper of the two. Good luck! __________________ Submariner Date 116610LN \| GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee \| Explorer Rolesor 124273 \| Submariner Date Bluesy 126613LB

10 April 2023, 05:40 AM	#14
HHIslander "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Henry Location: USA Posts: 4,288	Take the 18k now and run, then figure out the rest later. That’s a great price and if you wanted to keep it you wouldn’t have made this post.

10 April 2023, 05:44 AM	#15
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	And when your AD asks about how you like the BLNR … Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

10 April 2023, 05:50 AM	#16
logo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: North America Posts: 2,348	The sub looks like the GMT from a few feet away The GMT, sub and Daytona all have the same bracelet The GMT, sub and Daytona all have black ceramic bezels, and the Speedmaster has a black aluminum bezel. The GMT, sub, Daytona and Speedmaster All have black dials My diagnosis: monotony The Air King also has a black dial and same bracelet, but at least has a metal bezel. You need a white/blue/green/champagne dial SS or TT datejust with fluted bezel and jubilee. That’ll fix your ailments.

10 April 2023, 05:56 AM	#17
Hulkhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: UK Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 583	Buy a jubilee bracelet for the BLNR to add variety __________________ 126000 OP36Turquoise124300 OP41 Green 126720VTNR GMT II 126710BLRO GMT II126710BLNR GMT II 126518LN Daytona - Gold with black subs

10 April 2023, 05:57 AM	#18
BMess "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NYC Metro Posts: 674	Jubilee bracelet for the BLNR. All problems solved. __________________ @tickingthrutime on Instagram.

10 April 2023, 06:18 AM	#19
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	I never liked the BLNR so an easy call. Sell and buy the AK, the new one is looking great, add the monetary aspect and you can only win __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

10 April 2023, 06:25 AM	#20
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,580	I'd keep it, just my .02 __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

10 April 2023, 06:54 AM	#21
Ruvv Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Watch: 126710 Posts: 279	Sounds like a deal i would go for

10 April 2023, 07:24 AM	#22
Dawgprint "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2023 Location: Us Posts: 249	U asked…… I’d say don’t. You may not have the opportunity for a long time. However, that is your quandary because It sounds like you’re not really taken with it. For what it’s worth, I have heard from 2 AD’s, they won’t sell you a jubilee. “Rolex wants the watches to stay original. “

10 April 2023, 07:33 AM	#23
hutch300 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jeff Location: PNW Posts: 1,482	Did you even want the gmt? If you sell it I'd not feel good about taking his 18k and if you don't want it I'd hold off on any other purchases. Keep that money and spend it in the future on something else. You have lots of steel spots watches - the AK will be for sale after the honeymoon. I'd save up for something not rolex or PM.

10 April 2023, 07:41 AM	#25
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,106	If you want a GMT complication I’d sell the BLNR and use the money toward a BLRO on jubilee.

10 April 2023, 07:46 AM	#26
Nav01L "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Fred Location: Zurich Posts: 2,697	Doesn’t that realtor have the ability to get a BLNR from an AD at retail these days? __________________ Greetings from Switzerland Remember, the dignity you surrender at your AD‘s doorstep will never be recovered by wearing the watch he may get you.

10 April 2023, 07:55 AM	#27
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,622	If you are bored with it and feel it overlaps too much then I vote sell. AK is definitely different that what you have plus as it’s essentially free and you like it why not. It’s good to mix it up. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

10 April 2023, 07:58 AM	#28
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,720	you'll get bored of the AK. it's just another black dial with the same bracelet as your sub. i'm guessing flipping the BLNR for essentially 18k is probably more appealing than getting the AK, nothing wrong with that but i definitely wouldn't use those extra funds on an AK with your collection, at least go for an OP with some kind of colored dial

10 April 2023, 01:16 PM	#29
moting "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Watch: addict Posts: 334	I would keep the BLNR and sell the Sub. It's useful to have a GMT complication in the collection and the Sub/GMT looks a bit similar and waterproof on the GMT is good enough even for diving.

10 April 2023, 07:30 PM	#30
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	You have a perfect 3 watches (Land, Air and Sea), I would rather keep that collection. You probably love the idea of free Air King. Your watch your money, do whatever make you happy. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

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