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DoctorA · 2 June 2018, 07:40 PM

Two great watches that you can’t go wrong with either. Which one is a favorite will be a toss up here, and will depend on what you have in your arsenal besides those two.

I have both but I also have the subC which has a very special place in my heart so I end up wearing the blnr more than the SD43...... but the one that gets over 80% of my wrist time is my James Cameron!!

Boaters · 2 June 2018, 07:46 PM

Good info for the guy that wants one but has yet to try one on his 7.75 to 8 in wrist.

A.I. · 2 June 2018, 08:53 PM

Wears not too high up for me.

TeddyS · 2 June 2018, 09:03 PM

I have a 9inch wrist so for me there is only one choice out of these two pieces. BLNR is way to small

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brandrea · 2 June 2018, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

Here is where I’m wearing it today, based on TRF feedback. More comfortable in that it’s not crashing against my wrist bone. But it’s awfully high up my arm.

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Looks perfect IMO Roger

Yes we are cursed with those boney lean wrists, however as Scott and others have pointed out, wearing it a bit more on the snug side helps.

FYI, I chose to move the half link to the 12 o’clock side, so I have 5 1/2 kinks at 12 and 4 links at 6. I find having the clasp slightly off center (tilting toward 6 o’clock) helps to keep the watch head more centered on my wrist and off the bone. FWIW

ccaballero · 2 June 2018, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Roger Lococco

Here is where I’m wearing it today, based on TRF feedback. More comfortable in that it’s not crashing against my wrist bone. But it’s awfully high up my arm.

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This looks great.

Michigan_State · 2 June 2018, 11:54 PM

The SD43 is such a beautiful watch. I really miss mine. Yes, it‘s thick, but once you got used to it, SubC and the likes just feel shallow.

Michigan_State · 2 June 2018, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TeddyS

I have a 9inch wrist so for me there is only one choice out of these two pieces. BLNR is way to small

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Dude, perfect match! Nice watch, nice dog, nice car

mray6375 · 3 June 2018, 12:34 AM

BLNR for me. I love The SD43, its just a little too big for me.

TeddyS · 3 June 2018, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Michigan_State

Dude, perfect match! Nice watch, nice dog, nice car

Haha thanks mate. Your welcome to the dog, he’s impossible to train

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lcs77 · 4 June 2018, 02:47 AM

I have both, i prefer blnr

Devildog · 4 June 2018, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Looks perfect IMO Roger

Yes we are cursed with those boney lean wrists, however as Scott and others have pointed out, wearing it a bit more on the snug side helps.

FYI, I chose to move the half link to the 12 o’clock side, so I have 5 1/2 kinks at 12 and 4 links at 6. I find having the clasp slightly off center (tilting toward 6 o’clock) helps to keep the watch head more centered on my wrist and off the bone. FWIW

I was joust going to suggest moving the half link. Great minds and all that

Hramez · 4 June 2018, 05:26 AM

I own & love both , but the SD43 wins , an amazing piece
Wrist size 7.25-7.5 inches

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richard371 · 4 June 2018, 10:43 AM

This might be the best looking Rolex ever. Tapered lugs, 43mm, cyclops,updated movement.

rlx123 · 25 October 2018, 11:14 AM

I might get some heat for this, but I find the blnr looks more like a toy watch, i.e. not as refined as sd43.

yannis · 25 October 2018, 01:46 PM

They are both great watches.

Kenrocks · 25 October 2018, 03:45 PM

Sd43 if I have to choose between the two.

Don’t like the blue on the blnr bezel nor the pcl.

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Manu74 · 25 October 2018, 04:55 PM

Both great watches, but the SD43 is the winner for me.

Mick8moses · 25 October 2018, 10:35 PM

I do like the BLNR but I'm not a fan of PCLs. SD all day it really is a perfect sports Rolex.

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watchwatcher · 25 October 2018, 11:15 PM

I've had both, but never at the same time. SD is still with me, the BLNR is not.

marc2828 · 25 October 2018, 11:42 PM

Why is this the comparison? It seems to me that the better comparison is the SD43 vs the Black Sub C. Both have similar black look with brushed bracelets. I think the BLNR is colorful and has PCLs making it a different look...maybe more dressy and noticeable.
In comparing the SD43 and the Black Sub C, it really came down to size for me...I like the larger format 43mm case.

ckwong · 25 October 2018, 11:59 PM

Agree with Marc2828 on why compare these two? I have both and I like the BLNR due to the PCLs and I feel it's more dressy and wear that to work daily. SD43 is more sporty to me and I like the size so that is my weekend watch.

marc2828 · 26 October 2018, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ckwong

Agree with Marc2828 on why compare these two? I have both and I like the BLNR due to the PCLs and I feel it's more dressy and wear that to work daily. SD43 is more sporty to me and I like the size so that is my weekend watch.

thank you...first person all week to agree with me, including my wife. cheers.

Number3 · 26 October 2018, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by marc2828

thank you...first person all week to agree with me, including my wife. cheers.

TeddyS · 26 October 2018, 04:11 AM

For me the SD43 is the perfect SS sports model followed closely by the DSSD blue and the Skydweller. BLNR doesn’t even appear on my radar because it’s just to small for my wrist

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airpeace · 26 October 2018, 04:56 AM

tough choice. i would go with the BLNR

tmo8320 · 26 October 2018, 05:10 AM

Had the Sub C, BLNR, and SD43 as options. I thought my dream was going to be the BLNR...until it went on my wrist. At 7.75-8” wrist size, my wife simply felt the other two “looked puny on my wrist.”

I admit it hurt my feelings a little as I was pretty excited about the BLNR. I STILL like all. three. watches.

As you see below...a choice was made.

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2 June 2018, 07:40 PM	#31
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Two great watches that you can’t go wrong with either. Which one is a favorite will be a toss up here, and will depend on what you have in your arsenal besides those two. I have both but I also have the subC which has a very special place in my heart so I end up wearing the blnr more than the SD43...... but the one that gets over 80% of my wrist time is my James Cameron!! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

2 June 2018, 11:54 PM	#37
Michigan_State "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Vince Location: Michigan Posts: 547	The SD43 is such a beautiful watch. I really miss mine. Yes, it‘s thick, but once you got used to it, SubC and the likes just feel shallow. __________________ Have a nice day!

4 June 2018, 05:26 AM	#43
Hramez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: planet earth Watch: Patek Philippe Posts: 210	BLNR and SD43 owners - which do you love more? I own & love both , but the SD43 wins , an amazing piece Wrist size 7.25-7.5 inches Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

25 October 2018, 01:46 PM	#46
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	They are both great watches. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

2 June 2018, 07:46 PM	#32
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Good info for the guy that wants one but has yet to try one on his 7.75 to 8 in wrist.

2 June 2018, 09:03 PM	#34
TeddyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Teddy Location: London U.K. Watch: sea-dweller 126600 Posts: 670	I have a 9inch wrist so for me there is only one choice out of these two pieces. BLNR is way to small Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 June 2018, 12:34 AM	#39
mray6375 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Fort Worth, Texas Watch: BLNR, 116610LV Posts: 312	BLNR for me. I love The SD43, its just a little too big for me.

4 June 2018, 02:47 AM	#41
lcs77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 464	I have both, i prefer blnr

4 June 2018, 10:43 AM	#44
richard371 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sf Watch: 116500LN White Posts: 1,849	This might be the best looking Rolex ever. Tapered lugs, 43mm, cyclops,updated movement.

25 October 2018, 11:14 AM	#45
rlx123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: USA Posts: 698	I might get some heat for this, but I find the blnr looks more like a toy watch, i.e. not as refined as sd43.

25 October 2018, 03:45 PM	#47
Kenrocks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 350	Sd43 if I have to choose between the two. Don’t like the blue on the blnr bezel nor the pcl. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 October 2018, 04:55 PM	#48
Manu74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: Mark Location: Europe Watch: SD43 \| LVc \| SkyD Posts: 1,387	Both great watches, but the SD43 is the winner for me.

25 October 2018, 10:35 PM	#49
Mick8moses Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Mick Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,524	I do like the BLNR but I'm not a fan of PCLs. SD all day it really is a perfect sports Rolex. . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

25 October 2018, 11:15 PM	#50
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,604	I've had both, but never at the same time. SD is still with me, the BLNR is not.

25 October 2018, 11:42 PM	#51
marc2828 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Real Name: Marc Location: NJ Watch: AP,LV,SD43,PAMs Posts: 726	Why is this the comparison? It seems to me that the better comparison is the SD43 vs the Black Sub C. Both have similar black look with brushed bracelets. I think the BLNR is colorful and has PCLs making it a different look...maybe more dressy and noticeable. In comparing the SD43 and the Black Sub C, it really came down to size for me...I like the larger format 43mm case.

25 October 2018, 11:59 PM	#52
ckwong "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Brian Location: Somewhere Watch: BLNR, SD43, LVc Posts: 176	Agree with Marc2828 on why compare these two? I have both and I like the BLNR due to the PCLs and I feel it's more dressy and wear that to work daily. SD43 is more sporty to me and I like the size so that is my weekend watch.

26 October 2018, 04:11 AM	#55
TeddyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Teddy Location: London U.K. Watch: sea-dweller 126600 Posts: 670	For me the SD43 is the perfect SS sports model followed closely by the DSSD blue and the Skydweller. BLNR doesn’t even appear on my radar because it’s just to small for my wrist Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 October 2018, 04:56 AM	#56
airpeace Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Phila Posts: 393	tough choice. i would go with the BLNR

26 October 2018, 05:10 AM	#57
tmo8320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Washington DC Watch: 126600 Mark I dial Posts: 306	Had the Sub C, BLNR, and SD43 as options. I thought my dream was going to be the BLNR...until it went on my wrist. At 7.75-8” wrist size, my wife simply felt the other two “looked puny on my wrist.” I admit it hurt my feelings a little as I was pretty excited about the BLNR. I STILL like all. three. watches. As you see below...a choice was made. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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