How I Got my Rolex BLNR at Retail! + Watch Collecting Journey
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Hey watch fans! This is my story of how I got my Batman/Batgirl at retail as well as a brief summary of my watch collecting journey. Hope y’all enjoy!
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Great story. Beautiful watch. It’s great to see there are genuine watch enthusiasts out there. Congratulations, enjoy it.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend, I really appreciate it! Thanks for tuning in 📺
Good for you dude, congratulations and enjoy that awesome watch.
Great video. Comes across as very honest about yourself and the whole process. Thanks.
My dream watch is Rolex BLNR. One of these days, I will have mine.
Great video, and not a word about the ubiquitous Rolex Pepsi. Thank you!
Great watch, and a great story to go with it as well:) grats dude
Beautiful watch. I live in a small town mid minnesota. We had a rolex dealer, no longer exist, this was back in '17- '18. I held that watch in my hand, they also had a ceramic daytona and a Hulk, as well as an good assortment of many steel rolexes. I get sick of my stomach now knowing I could have bought them at retail. How times change. I remember thinking the ceramic daytona was too expensive, Rrrrg! I think the retail was < 14k. I ended up buying a lightly used, perfect condition Rolex GMT M2 with box and papers at a great price. It actually doubled in price since.. Love the watch but I always think what it could of been.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
It’s absolutely insane how much prices have skyrocketed! Can I have a time machine? Lol
thanks for sharing. I've got the bug myself. it all started for me with my my Tag Aquaracer...
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
A great timepiece! Do you still own it?
2:05 I'm wearing my first luxury watch - an Aquaracer 500M GMT from 2015 or so, and I just called my local AD about starting my journey to get a Batman. Congrats on all your watches so far!
@watchyourstyle
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Congrats on the Aquaracer - it's a solid good-looking piece. Best of luck on the Batman!
Love the batgirl it’s an awesome piece . I owned the new batman and explorer 39 , I would not give up the explorer , it’s the perfect timepiece that suits every occasion . Anyways you did well in obtaining the batgirl enjoy
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Great collection! Thanks for watching! :)
@HdHd-cg4nz
2 жыл бұрын
Great bruce wayne.
Lovely watch. Don't bother with the Daytona - this is a nicer watch with more presence and versatility. Like your style of video and wish you all the best in your watch collecting and KZread journey.
Congrats. It seems like a fair deal amd enjoy the timepiece!
New to your channel. I have been collecting Rolex, AP, PP, FPJ, and Omega for years. Your description of the trade seems way too good to be true. Your friend gave you a BLNR about $5k-6k below retail value at a minimum. I have a lot of friends who are into watch collection and they would never, ever gave such a huge discount. I really think you should have that watch authenticated by another dealer.
@teoabramian7365
2 жыл бұрын
Specifically since he arrived late to the AD, his friend was already there and the AD had already inspected the watch! Seems sketchy to me.
@yatinkheti2427
2 жыл бұрын
Where were you able to get FPJ?
@juliansmith1949
Жыл бұрын
Thinking this as well, I hope it is just cynicism and it’s all good.
You did very well. You got a great piece that will appreciate in value. 👏👏👏
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I love the piece and definitely got a great deal :)
Congratulations and welcome to the GMT family, I went for the jubilee bracelet too with my Pepsi and love it.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and congrats on an amazing piece as well! Is it your daily driver? 🙂
@martinrutkowskimd3709
2 жыл бұрын
@@watchyourstyle I’m lucky enough to have a sub for that!
Congrats and great video. Great watch, enjoy it every day.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Have an amazing day
Nice. I just got one on oyster for son birthday this month. In certain light it looks all black. Enjoy
Thanks for sharing your story on the batman 👍 Greetings from Denmark 🇩🇰
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Greetings! Thank you for tuning in 😊
Excellent pickup. Have the black-black gmt and it’s a great line.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
That’s another excellent watch!
Fantastic piece, worth the trade 👏🏻
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend! I appreciate you stopping by the channel 😊
Beautiful watch! Hoping I can get one some day!
Excellent trade. Congratulations!
Great watch. Also you did a good deal.
Congrats! Here is how I got my Bruce Wayne (BLNR on Jubilee). I visited an AD end of June (out of state, no purchase history) and got blown off. Couple days later I called the manager and explained my experience. He apologized and assured me that his people are not usually like that. We talked watches and he asked me what I was looking for. I told him the Z-Blue Milgauss and the Pepsi on jubilee. I got the call for the Milgauss from another out of state AD (also no purchase history) after a six week wait, so I called him and let him know so he wouldn't be trying to get me a watch I already had. Next time we talked was early August when I added the BLNR on jubilee to my list. Called him two weeks ago and told him I was going to visit the following weekend. Texted him last Thursday asking if he would be there Friday. He asked what time, I told him. He then told me he had a Batman for me. It can happen.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Crazy story! Did you ever end up getting the Pepsi?
@jimlittle5769
2 жыл бұрын
@@watchyourstyle No, and I told that manager that I didn't want the Pepsi anymore. I haven't yet let the other ADs I'm dealing with know I don't want it yet. To be honest, not sure how I will feel until I get the call, assuming one day it actually happens.
Looks quite similar to a Steinhart Ocean GMT 39. I can see where Rolex get their ideas from now.
@alexanderking3547
2 жыл бұрын
lol
Congratulations! You are blessed.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Nice! Got the Bruce Wayne and 41 Sub also but non-date Great combo
@edwardcernecca802
2 жыл бұрын
Great combo bro I love those watches. Personally I own a Rolex Datejust 126300 41mm with a gorgeous white dial.
Great story Keep the journey going
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ben!
Congratulations bro!! Many more to come going ahead !! Happy for you !
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! I appreciate all the support on the channel 👊🏼
Beautiful watch. Just curious, what is your wrist size? I really want this watch but I am afraid it might be too big for my small 6.25 inch wrist. Hope I can make this watch work with my small wrists.
Great video new subscriber. Love Batman with jubilee . Can you still buy this watch fromAD dealer?? And do you like the gmt Pepsi or Batman ?? Thx trying to make up my mind . Your Batman looks way better than Daytona 😀😀
Good video. You got the better of the deals. Best wishes.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! I really appreciate the kind words
The Batman on jubilee is a must in a Rolex collection . It makes it different enough than the sub to have both
You can get tool watches that resemble the E1 and it’s not possible to do that for the batgirl. Amazing amazing deal.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Great point!! I feel incredibly lucky!
Beautiful grail piece indeed and worth the trade tbh! Can you do a video next on how you got the Sub 41 date and the process you went through? Would appreciate it!
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely! I was actually thinking about that, thanks for the reminder!
Nice! I’m a fellow SoCal native. It’s so tough getting any traction with ADs here, especially on a watch like yours, so that seems like a pretty solid trade. Congrats!
Nice one ! ⌚️
HOLY Shiny watch Batman!!!!
why do you wear your watches below the wristbone?
Just came across your channel. New subscriber. Great story behind your watches. My dream is a 40mm Sub with date. Kind regards from Australia Rikki Dee
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in and welcome to the channel! 😊
Good on ya. I'm from NorCal and same deal here. Unless you are a high VIP at the AD, you are assed out on the GMTs. And VIP client means spending $150k-$200k at the AD to keep them happy so they allocate a piece to ya without having to wait for 5 years to get one. This is the reason why these are being sold for 100% net profit in the grey market.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
That’s insane! I can see why people are okay with paying grey market prices
@WestRC12
2 жыл бұрын
Where at in norcal I have a ad in roseville
Enjoy the watch love mine it’s in my rotation along with hulk and blusey I got my eye on panda Daytona next 🤞
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing rotation! When are you thinking about getting the panda?
@samkim8986
2 жыл бұрын
@@watchyourstyle hopefully this Christmas
Fun story video
Baller status lol love it my new catch phrase
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
🤑
I am curious if your BLNR has a lot of scratches when you traded it with your explore 39m. How do you feel about it?
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Very few scratches when I first picked it up. The scratches were a result of normal wear and tear :)
I picked up my Batman on a jubilee band last Christmas and couln't be happier.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats man! Enjoy it in good health 😊
wow why would anyone want an explorer over a batman?? crazy, you got lucky. I have the Batman on jubilee too, and a DSD JC, also waiting for my Pepsi to come in at the AD hopefully in new year...love the new BLNR
I sold my attention-grabbing smart watch for the same reason. Enjoy your bleu/noir 🙂
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent decision! 🙂 Thank you for the kind words
watching this video again after a long time, still a great decision to swap out !
@watchyourstyle
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your viewership and the support!!
im so glad you held the watch the whole time, i cant stop staring. my question is, how much did he flip that explorer for? just curious. did i mention im jealous af.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Not sure but I think he used it to partially fund a submariner 🙂
That’s the same reason why I started my luxury watch collection! Too much technology on me and I wanted good quality mechanical watches👌🏾
I was very lucky to pick up the Batman at the AD last weekend. I went to that particular AD two weeks earlier just to see how empty the case was. But then the SA came to me and I told him I was looking for Batman more than 2 years. He took my name down for Batman then he showed Tudor Back Bay GMT and Pelagos. I decided to buy Back Bay GMT from him. A week after I got a call from him that they allocated this Batman. I was very happy and I love this watch.
You are so lucky and that’s a good deal worth every dollar
Sorry to say, sounds too good to be true . This friend is your angel.
Such a great video and AMAZING watch! I seem to see more people using the Bruce Wayne name - why not add that into the title and not give into the trolls with the Batgirl name? You have the influence to make a positive change :)
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! You’re right! I might just start calling it the Bruce Wayne in my next vid 🤔 to me Batman still makes sense since it is just the same watch on a different bracelet. It’s weird how you don’t see any nicknames for the Pepsi! Haters lol
@watchguy8360
2 жыл бұрын
@@watchyourstyle yah it’s a Batman or Bruce Wayne :) both names work. The jubilee belongs on the Batman. It seems that the community is turning towards the jubilee now. KZread reviewers who are posting jubilee Batman videos within the last year seem to be loving the Batman on jubilee too and prefer it over the oyster 👍
Can you switch out the jubilee for the regular bracelet?
@Uffemedunderlivet
2 жыл бұрын
No
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Yes you can! You can swap it out for an oyster bracelet
@watchguy8360
2 жыл бұрын
Why would you do that lol! Jubilee makes this watch pop and separates it from the subs out there. Plus it is so much more comfortable snd more scratch resistant than oyster pcl
You talk of the Rolexes you have acquired. Were any bought from ADs?
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! My explorer and Datejust 41 were both AD sourced
Great video, would you say this watch is better than the Submariner?
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Each has its perks! Still like the sub more, but for my small wrist the Batman wears way better
That’s why it’s hard to get its an awesome looking watch and it’s not that expensive
GMT on Jubilee vs Oyster bracelet?
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Stay tuned! 🙏
Some called the jubeelee Bat woman and the older version Batman
I use to have that watch my self. But then one day I got pulled over. I was taken out out of the car and I told the cop that I didn’t leave anything on the seat. But in truth I left the Rolex on the seat before I got out. He let me go scott free, but I no longer owned the Rolex :( Have to say it was worth every penny.
Didn't you get the box and papers ?
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Yup! I did
The only thing is that I would like to be there when inspection started. What if the guy with Batman bribe the watch guy $1,000 and have him saying it’s all authentic? Nowadays those fake ones even have access to the real parts and use partial real and partial fake to make a fake watch. I will never ever buy anything from another person.
@lawrenceonyeagusi7464
Жыл бұрын
You ain’t lie my guy I would send it to rolex and have it serviced if it makes it back then I would agree it’s real. The trade makes no sense esp for the fact the guy is a flipper
Cool channel. Subscribed.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly!
So did you had it authenticated ?
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Yep! With my watchmaker at a Rolex AD
Good trade.
Congrats on your new piece! By the sound of it, your "friend" made a terrible deal haha
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
🤣 thanks! He’s aware of his predicament. Haha
Do you know anything about the watch company Athena the sell Rolex's on Facebook are they legit
Bro I’m in the market for buying my first stainless steel Rolex and I have no luck with AD I want a Batman hella bad or a date just 2 blue dial
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Persistence bro! You got this :) I believe the Datejust 2 is definitely attainable
I want this. I'm a Japanese Rolex fan! Subscribed😍cooool GMT
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Arigato! 😊
I just don't get that trade at all? Is the Batgirl stolen or something? Money laundering.....just doesn't make sense at all.
Who’s stupid enough to trade a batgirl for a explorer and 4K go to downtown La there all over the place ! . Don’t do crack kids
@closer71
2 жыл бұрын
Right? What an imbecile. I just bought a 2017 Mk. 2 dial less than a year ago from a guy on 6th and Hill for $7,700 - with box and papers.
@NEROROYAL
2 жыл бұрын
I don’t understand that trade, doesn’t make sense!! Enjoy the watch though.
I think you meant, “you took the batgirl home” the Batman come on the oyster bracelet. Beautiful watch though.
@cookingwithwatches
9 ай бұрын
He was correct, it’s a Batman on jubilee
Wow, you lucked out. Congrats
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊!
Nice trade!
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian! :)
Congratulations on the BLNR
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@KevinArcher100
2 жыл бұрын
@@watchyourstyle I just traded for one today. :)
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
@@KevinArcher100 Very nice! What was the trade?
@KevinArcher100
2 жыл бұрын
@@watchyourstyle Unfortunately, I didn't come out as good as you. I traded a 36mm Datejust, Omega Aqua Terra day/date, and a Breitling SuperOcean 46 along with some cash. I just wanted it. What can I say (no name card and box included)
The video starts at 5:00
Beautiful watch, but I hate the cyclops.
how lucky man
Sounds like you took advantage of your friend. Good job?
Get it fitted dude.
Great story 'Subscribe' DONE ✔
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and welcome to the channel!
this is the best watch anyone can have.. i have the pepsi :)
Very Cool! Lucky guy!
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave!!
Your story of your friend trading his batgirl and $4k for your explorer does not make much sense. I mean he could have sold the batgirl and buy an explorer on the grey market and still have some spare change.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks for stopping in. Totally understand and appreciate the concerns you have raised. Was super skeptical at first too. Firstly, I do have the utmost trust in my watchmaker as he was trained by Rolex and works at an actual Rolex AD. He also serviced my Explorer I last year and does outstanding work. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his craft. Additionally, I traced the purchase history back to the grey market dealer as well as the AD the watch was originally sourced from. Both parties confirmed that the watch was in their possession. The watch also has the performance, accuracy, build quality, and tactile elements I’ve come to expect with my experience handling Rolex watches. All three elements gave me the assurance I needed.
Congrats! Beautiful piece indeed. Love the story, ditch digital and get a Rolex instead.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot! Technology overload 🤪 it’s refreshing to own something not connected to the grid.
@niketd1
2 жыл бұрын
@@watchyourstyle this is exactly the same reason I got into mechanical watches!! So much of digital gadgets around us .. a nice mechanical watch is such a therapy .. I also am maintaining my Bimmer 3 series F 30 well enough as I want to keep it for years to come over all tech guided computer cars !
@jamiesieu801
2 жыл бұрын
@@watchyourstyle To be honest I have never got into digital gadgets... Still own an Iphone 6 after all these years, and never own any Apple or fashion watches either. Been holding on to just AP's and Rolexes the last 8 years. Btw, what was your friend thinking?
Sometime people get deals in life......
Let’s get this out of the way immediately a Apple Watch is garbage. It actually shouldn’t even be called a watch that thing is garbage. Now for your trade The Batman is a way better watch you made the right choice. I myself have one in my collection. And just so you know the New Batman the ones that came on the Jubilee you can buy an oyster bracelet from an AD in case you felt like swapping it out for a weekend. Not what I would do but that option is there. I actually made a video about it in Puerto Rico or Las Vegas I forget but any way No worries Beautiful 2 piece collection my friend 🐉
Hmmm your title is a bit misleading 🤔
That’s a batgirl not Batman
Please let me (only) lol…know if you ever wanna sell. I’m your girl. Your bat girl is my dream watch. Thank you for sharing and have a great day.
You sure it's a real one?
You’re wearing your watch way too low on your wrist lol. Above the wrist bone.
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
I do humbly apologize!
I believe that's the batgirl bud
@HdHd-cg4nz
2 жыл бұрын
No its called the bruce wayne. Its a mans watch girls have nothing to do with it.
You say you trust your friend yet have watch check out. That is little trust. If you are going to trust someone do it.
I don't understand why someone would offer you a watch which is $10,000 less than what it's worth? Something is fishy here🤔
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Me neither 🤷🏻♂️ that’s why I got it checked out just to be sure. Turns out he is just a serial flipper but I respect that!
@michaelriera6277
2 жыл бұрын
Doesn’t make sense. Something is suspect.
@torontothegood
2 жыл бұрын
@@watchyourstyle a serial flipper wouldn’t undercharge lol
Watch your style? Isn’t that a rip off line from Eric?
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
Inadvertently!
I thought you were getting it from AD with $150k spent to build up a relationship going 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@watchyourstyle
2 жыл бұрын
🤣 🤣
Batman batgirl who cares what it’s called. It’s a BLNR all the same using a different bracelet. Giving names to watches are for dorks.