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Old 22 April 2018, 08:58 PM   #1
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116660 DSSD D-Blue vs 116710 GMT BLNR which one to keep?

Recently added the above two to the collection and realized that it too much blue now and somewhat redundant to the collection. Currently there is a 116660 DSSD Black MK1, three 5-digits GMTs in my collection.
If one needs to go which one would you choose?

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Old 22 April 2018, 09:02 PM   #2
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I have both and would not part with either but I guess if forced to the BLNR would have to go as the D-Blue is one special watch even if for weekends only. Again though wouldn't part with either!
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Old 22 April 2018, 09:05 PM   #3
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I’d personally keep the BLNR but the D-Blue in your current collection makes more sense.
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Old 22 April 2018, 09:11 PM   #4
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D-Blue would stay without a doubt. More unique and special in my eyes.
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Old 22 April 2018, 09:18 PM   #5
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Keep them both man!
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Old 22 April 2018, 09:21 PM   #6
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While I understand the fascination w the BLNR, the D -blue is more special.
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Old 22 April 2018, 09:45 PM   #7
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Tough decision. I would keep the BLNR
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Old 22 April 2018, 09:46 PM   #8
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I prefer the BLNR to the JC DSSD. If it was the new DSSD with the upgrades I would go there but it is not.
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Old 22 April 2018, 10:06 PM   #9
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Keep the 116660
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Old 22 April 2018, 10:08 PM   #10
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DBlue stays, BLNR
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Old 22 April 2018, 10:49 PM   #11
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the TRF default answer is both, but in this case, keep the DSSD
disclaimer: I am (very much) biased
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Old 22 April 2018, 10:53 PM   #12
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Keep the dblue!
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Old 22 April 2018, 10:55 PM   #13
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I own both and would hate to make that decision.
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Old 22 April 2018, 11:21 PM   #14
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The D-Blue has a unique presence especially both from a visual and wearability standpoint IMO. D-Blue is the keeper.
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Old 22 April 2018, 11:26 PM   #15
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I wouldn't ditch over too much blue, as very different watches. (3) 5-digit GMT seems redundant?
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Old 22 April 2018, 11:56 PM   #16
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Disagree about too much blue. Both are awesome!
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Old 23 April 2018, 12:28 AM   #17
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Old 23 April 2018, 12:33 AM   #18
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Wow. Touch decision! Which one sings to you the most? Which one do you find yourself staring at the most!? Then that’s your answer for the keeper.
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Old 23 April 2018, 12:39 AM   #19
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If you’ve got three 5 digit GMTs why not drop those? If not, drop the black Deepsea. If not that, then drop the BLNR.
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Old 23 April 2018, 12:46 AM   #20
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PS they are perfect together and nothing alike so keep them both!

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Old 23 April 2018, 12:50 AM   #21
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Dump plain black dssd
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Old 23 April 2018, 12:53 AM   #22
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Old 23 April 2018, 01:16 AM   #23
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Too blue? They're awesome keep them both
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Old 23 April 2018, 01:17 AM   #24
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I gotta say, that seems like a perfect two-piece combination to me.
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Old 23 April 2018, 02:26 AM   #25
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I have both as well as a bluesy. Def not too much blue for me. I would keep both and lose the mk I. If money is not an issue, I wouldn’t part with any of them. It’s weird how your heart can change towards an unworn piece after 6 months of not wearing. You strap it on and it’s like u found new love for it.

My vote, keep all.
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Old 23 April 2018, 05:28 AM   #26
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I love the heft of my D Blue it gets about 10x more wrist time than my BLNR, so it would have to be bye bye BLNR.
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Old 23 April 2018, 06:07 AM   #27
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Thanks everyone for your opinion. Looks like the majority of the folks prefer their D-Blue over BLNR!


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Old 23 April 2018, 06:13 AM   #28
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Ditch the D-blue in a heartbeat, IMHO.
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Old 23 April 2018, 06:15 AM   #29
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See ya BLNR
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Old 23 April 2018, 08:25 AM   #30
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I thought about selling my D-Blue, but its staying
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