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Sub King · 1 January 2018, 03:20 PM

The law of Rolex states: “if thou is unsure, Submariner is always the answer”

CRM114 · 1 January 2018, 04:26 PM

The BLRO. It faithfully represents the original 6542 GMT Master with it's Blue/Red colors, and someone from 1955 would immediately recognize it for what it is. It has a function you can use and it's current WR depth rating is as good as the original Sub's was.

This particular Sub, on the other hand, with it's cyclops (added in the late 60's), blue dial, and blue bezel occupies a completely different niche of Submariner development and aesthetics , very different from the original. You would have to explain to someone from 1955 what it is. 300m WR rating is more a theoretical advantage since even divers don't use them for diving that deep.

I'd go with the one that remains faithful to the aesthetics of icon even even though though it's made of WG.

Plus, being a grownup, you really, really don't want to have anyone refer to your watch as a "Smurf". Really.

justin81 · 1 January 2018, 04:54 PM

I personally love the WG Sub. Sounds like you have a really nice collection.

GFONG · 1 January 2018, 06:25 PM

I loved both and I asked the same question. End up I chose BLRO over Blue Sub because it is newer. It was introduced in 2014.

SearChart · 1 January 2018, 08:12 PM

Why not sell something and get a Platinum as your next addition?

gbpritf · 1 January 2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Sub King

The law of Rolex states: “if thou is unsure, Submariner is always the answer”

too funny!

Moolang · 1 January 2018, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sub King

The law of Rolex states: “if thou is unsure, Submariner is always the answer”

True that!

rmlovett1 · 1 January 2018, 09:52 PM

Given your collection, if your not giving up any SS piece....out of your two picks I’d say BLRO. But either watch is a spectacular choice!!

sgmgolf · 1 January 2018, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ahump76

you’re probably right about the day date that is the one I don’t have.

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Whoa....nice collection. My vote is WG Sub and a new watch box. You'll need another spot!

joli160 · 1 January 2018, 10:48 PM

Hard to choose, nice addition to your collection of Submariners is obviously ...

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1William · 1 January 2018, 11:14 PM

I considered the BLRO and the WG Submariner and went with the Smurf. I like the fit of the Submariner. Next time around I will try the BLRO as it is on my short list.

Devildog · 1 January 2018, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ahump76

I do like to hear other’s opinions . Lots of threads are similar . Half the fun

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BLRO. You’ve got green and blue covered off but no red in that box

rom33 · 1 January 2018, 11:53 PM

Hi,
Great collection. You have all sport watches why not go for the ultimate PM a Day-Date in YG?
Thanks for the great photos!

GolfPunk · 2 January 2018, 12:11 AM

I own 2 Rolex and both are white gold.

For yourself, I’d go for the BLRO, it is simply beautiful. I guarantee you’ll never wear your BLNR again.

GeeRam · 2 January 2018, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by CRM114

The BLRO. It faithfully represents the original 6542 GMT Master with it's Blue/Red colors, and someone from 1955 would immediately recognize it for what it is. It has a function you can use and it's current WR depth rating is as good as the original Sub's was.

This particular Sub, on the other hand, with it's cyclops (added in the late 60's), blue dial, and blue bezel occupies a completely different niche of Submariner development and aesthetics , very different from the original. You would have to explain to someone from 1955 what it is. 300m WR rating is more a theoretical advantage since even divers don't use them for diving that deep.

I'd go with the one that remains faithful to the aesthetics of icon even even though though it's made of WG.

Plus, being a grownup, you really, really don't want to have anyone refer to your watch as a "Smurf". Really.

I love the Sub, but I agree with this post, and for exactly the same reason I'd choose the BLRO as well. Would love one myself, although, if the blue wasn't so bright, and much more of a deeper dark blue, I'd likely go with the WG Sub.
However, as others have said, you have an impressive collection of SS sports, and I agree with a few others, I think for PM, I'd be going traditional YG (or even a WG) DD myself rather than a PM sports.
I could understand trading a significant number of your collection for a PM sports, but, not adding a PM sports to such a large collection of SS sports.

watchwatcher · 2 January 2018, 02:15 AM

In WG, I would go BLRO over Smurf. In YG, I would go sub over GMT.

Just my personal preference...you've got to go with yours.

AK797 · 2 January 2018, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Is both even an option

Indeed, if you sell one of each SS or some of your others.

Boaters · 2 January 2018, 05:43 AM

Beautiful collection I would think a Smurf would really complement your awesome collection.

yannis · 2 January 2018, 05:52 AM

A DD40 would be great as others have noted.

olc · 2 January 2018, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ahump76

you’re probably right about the day date that is the one I don’t have.

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Nice watch case. Mind sharing what brand/where you got it?

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dnpina · 2 January 2018, 06:46 AM

You've got a monster collection. Nice. My vote would be BLRO. Good luck

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christo4 · 2 January 2018, 06:56 AM

An amazing collection that I think is more impressive than the holdings of my local AD!

Vintage day date ....but you'll need a bigger attache'!!

Tangier11 · 2 January 2018, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

You have some great sports models. If you are going PM, go yellow, the actual colour of gold, and a grab a day date.

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X2

GB-man · 2 January 2018, 08:18 AM

BLRO would be my choice or DD40

Joemck · 2 January 2018, 11:34 AM

Tough choice. I like the BLRO better than the BLNR. The sub is worn a bit more because of glidelock & im a sub guy. Not really a photo guy.

Canefan1 · 2 January 2018, 11:47 AM

The whole White Gold thing makes no sense to me at all. It would be different if SS didn’t look like the same damn thing.

TitanCi · 2 January 2018, 11:49 AM

Honestly, if you have TWO SS subs, why get a smurf that "looks" like SS, you know what I mean? Might as well go YG Sub with blue dial. That's what I'd do; no point in getting WG if you have some SS subs already.

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fixinbones · 2 January 2018, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by atm08

Love the BLRO but would have to go Smurf!

I love the way the colors of the BLRO change in different lights. Smurf is almost boring to me

ahump76 · 2 January 2018, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by olc

Nice watch case. Mind sharing what brand/where you got it?

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Thank you! Sure. The salesman at AD gave it to me because I think he felt guilty that he was unable to give me any type of discounts on my last couple purchases . Not his fault though . It’s a solid box . Brand is Wolf .
Definitely nicer than the box I had before.

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dr35mm · 2 January 2018, 01:34 PM

Smurf is perfection in my books, but can't go wrong with either.

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1 January 2018, 10:48 PM	#40
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,355	Hard to choose, nice addition to your collection of Submariners is obviously ... L1000317.jpg __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

2 January 2018, 12:11 AM	#44
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,395	I own 2 Rolex and both are white gold. For yourself, I’d go for the BLRO, it is simply beautiful. I guarantee you’ll never wear your BLNR again. __________________ ♕ Rolex DateJust 1601 Buckley Birth Year 1972 ♕ Breitling Chronomat 47 mm GMT Limited

2 January 2018, 05:52 AM	#49
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	A DD40 would be great as others have noted. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

2 January 2018, 08:18 AM	#54
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,860	BLRO would be my choice or DD40 __________________

2 January 2018, 01:34 PM	#60
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Smurf is perfection in my books, but can't go wrong with either. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

1 January 2018, 03:20 PM	#31
Sub King "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 124060 Posts: 401	The law of Rolex states: “if thou is unsure, Submariner is always the answer”

1 January 2018, 04:26 PM	#32
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	The BLRO. It faithfully represents the original 6542 GMT Master with it's Blue/Red colors, and someone from 1955 would immediately recognize it for what it is. It has a function you can use and it's current WR depth rating is as good as the original Sub's was. This particular Sub, on the other hand, with it's cyclops (added in the late 60's), blue dial, and blue bezel occupies a completely different niche of Submariner development and aesthetics , very different from the original. You would have to explain to someone from 1955 what it is. 300m WR rating is more a theoretical advantage since even divers don't use them for diving that deep. I'd go with the one that remains faithful to the aesthetics of icon even even though though it's made of WG. Plus, being a grownup, you really, really don't want to have anyone refer to your watch as a "Smurf". Really.

1 January 2018, 04:54 PM	#33
justin81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Justin Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 211	I personally love the WG Sub. Sounds like you have a really nice collection.

1 January 2018, 06:25 PM	#34
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	I loved both and I asked the same question. End up I chose BLRO over Blue Sub because it is newer. It was introduced in 2014.

1 January 2018, 09:52 PM	#38
rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,506	Given your collection, if your not giving up any SS piece....out of your two picks I’d say BLRO. But either watch is a spectacular choice!!

1 January 2018, 11:14 PM	#41
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	I considered the BLRO and the WG Submariner and went with the Smurf. I like the fit of the Submariner. Next time around I will try the BLRO as it is on my short list.

1 January 2018, 11:53 PM	#43
rom33 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: In a Hotel Posts: 297	Hi, Great collection. You have all sport watches why not go for the ultimate PM a Day-Date in YG? Thanks for the great photos!

2 January 2018, 02:15 AM	#46
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,479	In WG, I would go BLRO over Smurf. In YG, I would go sub over GMT. Just my personal preference...you've got to go with yours.

2 January 2018, 05:43 AM	#48
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Beautiful collection I would think a Smurf would really complement your awesome collection.

2 January 2018, 06:46 AM	#51
dnpina Banned Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Watch: 126610 LV Posts: 1,529	You've got a monster collection. Nice. My vote would be BLRO. Good luck Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk

2 January 2018, 06:56 AM	#52
christo4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: kansas city Posts: 171	An amazing collection that I think is more impressive than the holdings of my local AD! Vintage day date ....but you'll need a bigger attache'!!

2 January 2018, 11:47 AM	#56
Canefan1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Homestead Posts: 1,247	The whole White Gold thing makes no sense to me at all. It would be different if SS didn’t look like the same damn thing.

2 January 2018, 11:49 AM	#57
TitanCi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: California Posts: 555	Honestly, if you have TWO SS subs, why get a smurf that "looks" like SS, you know what I mean? Might as well go YG Sub with blue dial. That's what I'd do; no point in getting WG if you have some SS subs already. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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