Why not just re-release the original all-black bezel version šŸ¤”

Apr 16, 2024,18:19 PM
 

Since thatā€™s what they did before with the BLNR including an updated movement.

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Beauty or Disaster?

 
By: heighthorology : April 16th, 2024-16:45
Iā€™d be interested to hear your thoughts on this polarizing new release. Itā€™s the only steel watch we got from the five pointed crown and it seems to be loved or hated. I personally believe this was an easy one to predict, as many did. They already had the...  

Rolex is the Microsoft of watch brands

 
By: E in PA : April 16th, 2024-16:49
Iā€™m going to hate on Rolex here for a minute, so be forewarned Rolex fansā€¦..How many incremental changes can you make to sell basically the same thing again and again. I suppose changing a crown is a bold move in their world.

Not sure about this comparison ā€¦

 
By: Blue and White : April 16th, 2024-20:28
Rolex products donā€™t have bugs and donā€™t frustrate their owners as MS does šŸ˜‰

More like the iPhone.

 
By: gary_g : April 16th, 2024-22:41
Iā€™ve literally had just about every iteration of the iPhone and the difference between the new models versus the old models is getting smaller and smaller. However, in my opinion, itā€™s still the best product on the market. And thatā€™s Rolex. Consistently g... 

I don't think the release is polarizing, it is the Rolex strategy.

 
By: als1678 : April 16th, 2024-17:03
Great looking watch which simply makes sense. The shift to previous metals enabling even higher margins is somewhat of a new direction by Rolex. It makes sense - the market will probably easily absorb the supply at higher price point. AP, PP etc have been... 

Well its a Rolex!

 
By: MCG (Markus) : April 16th, 2024-17:04
So it is either a beauty or otherwise / because of it collectable, and sought after in the futureā€¦ šŸ¤ŖšŸ˜‰

How is this a Disaster?

 
By: Brandon Skinner : April 16th, 2024-17:10
It's a fine, less showy watch than all the soda inspired others. I could care less about Rolex and their choices but I can't help but shake my head when people feel personal "disappointment" when a company (any company) doesn't make what the collector wou... 

If someone is intoGMTIIā€™s itā€™s another option.

 
By: ZSHSZ : April 16th, 2024-18:48
To me personally itā€™s indifferent not ā€œdisappointmentā€. Otherwise, business as usual at Rolex, one strong year, two weak years, but Iā€™m sure thereā€™s plenty demand for this model! Now the Platinum 1908, itā€™s something I wanna seeā€¦

Iā€™m ambivalentā€¦

 
By: gregcarraram3 : April 16th, 2024-20:08
I think the all black bezel with the green hand looked betterā€¦this with the BLNR GMT hand may have looked better, much better to meā€¦with some blue writingā€¦but I look at the pics and Iā€™m likeā€¦ehā€¦maybe better on person but I wonā€™t be seeking it outā€¦not on m... 

I like it.

 
By: GWIS : April 16th, 2024-21:34
The full black bezel is a classic look but not very interesting. For me the half grey bezel and green GMT hand give a nice bit of subtle interest. Iā€™m sure it will look good in the metal. All the best, Jon

For me it is a disaster, but

 
By: hazzgard : April 16th, 2024-22:04
I think Rolex doesnā€™t give a shit about, whatever model of GMT, it will sell. They profit of this before releasing the very expected coke one day when peoole wonā€™t buy as much GMT and buy them on the second hand market. The green one with left crown was r... 

Itā€™s a perfect watch for those who didnā€™t want as much color as the Pepsi or Batman.

 
By: gary_g : April 16th, 2024-22:39
And we all know that Coke is coming out eventually. Iā€™m just happy I get to enjoy mine before the ceramic craze hits it ...  

I am neutral.

 
By: S F : April 17th, 2024-00:23
If one happens to be in the shop when I walk in, I will get it. It looks too similar to the previous 116710.

This is just a new iteration of the 116710.

 
By: MilDiver : April 17th, 2024-04:25
Wouldn't call it a disaster. Its a black GMT for those who prefer a GMT over a sub. black, sporty Rolex watch. thats it.

Champions are crowned

 
By: alexxelor : April 17th, 2024-08:01
Marketing has the power to put you on a leash, influencing your choices. Why comment on an "artificial" photo? I saw it live in Geneva, anonymous modern watch. If you focus on new productions, you will never grow, if you focus on the iconic watches of the...