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30 December 2015, 04:18 AM | #61 |
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30 December 2015, 04:24 AM | #62 |
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I own both so no help here. Sub looks great on your wrist shot. Happy hunting
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30 December 2015, 04:26 AM | #63 | |
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30 December 2015, 04:53 AM | #64 |
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Looks like all the BLNR fan boys are out trying to convince everybody that the Sub is not the iconic, simple, elegant, original and best Rolex steel sports that we all know it is.
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30 December 2015, 04:54 AM | #65 |
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30 December 2015, 05:34 AM | #66 |
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I keep on buying subs, not really interested in the gmt except for the pepsi's.
I am sure, given enough time, you will own both. The only way I would buy the bnlr is with the super jubilee. |
30 December 2015, 05:38 AM | #67 |
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30 December 2015, 05:40 AM | #68 | |
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I don't think you need to convince others that Sub is the "best" model or range in the Rolex world. Everyone has different needs and what is best to you may not be best to everyone else. To the OP, go with what's best for you. Savour the experience and either one is a good choice! |
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30 December 2015, 06:48 AM | #69 |
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I like the Submariner - but love the BLNR. Put the latter on a true GMT-bracelet (62510H "50" and 502T end links) - to differentiate the Submariner and the BLNR. Pick the one that appeals to you thereafter.
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30 December 2015, 09:45 AM | #70 |
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30 December 2015, 11:21 AM | #71 |
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Mark my words. Doesn't matter what you buy. You will end up buying both eventually.
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30 December 2015, 11:35 AM | #72 | |
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GMT's I favor over Subs in general, and always have because there's a functional and emotional tie-in with flying. It's what I do, and have always wanted to do. My childhood heroes were real-life test pilots and astronauts rather than fictional movie spies, and when I grew up Rolex's pilot watch was the shoo-in choice in the looks and functionality department. Rolex GMTs and Speedy Pros were easily the favoured watches in my peer group. In comparison, Submariners weren't even on the radar. Subs are Ok obviously and some like their plainer looks, but since I don't dive the extra WR rating for me over a GMT's already-great WR rating is entirely pointless, and if I wanted something more understated I'd re-aquire a GMT LN since not only is it more functional for me but doesn't have the big, blocky case the new Submariners have. GMT cases grew too but thankfully they didn't go that far overboard (this is my personal taste, opinions may vary). IMO, you can't go wrong with the BLNR (or any GMT) as your first Rolex. I own other Rolex GMTs (and Speedys, JLCs, Zeniths, and other brands) but my BLNR has become my everyday work watch, globe-trotting and doing it's job beautifully for over 18 months now, shrugging-off the knocks about the cockpit and elsewhere along the way. I'm admittedly biased towards GMTs but the BLNR was earned it's place even amongst those. |
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25 July 2017, 06:49 AM | #73 |
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I went in to buy the BLNR, and walked out with the Explorer II.....too much bling on the BLNR....but that's what makes horseracing.
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25 July 2017, 06:59 AM | #74 |
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I've got my deposit and name down for a Sub date from a UK AD who I've known for some time, coincidently the AD manager used to be my neighbour when I worked in the midlands!! Result! They reckon they can get me a Sub by latest end of October this year. No hurry as it's better than the crap I've been quoted For wait times in London.
As someone already said above - you're bound to get both eventually. But for now the type of job I have, Sub with the glidelock and the all brushed bracelet is the most practical. But will get a GMT LN eventually.....! |
25 July 2017, 07:00 AM | #75 |
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Sub for me.
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25 July 2017, 07:51 AM | #76 | |
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I wish the BLNR didn't have PCL's but I'd pick the BLNR over the Sub every day of the week, twice on Sundays. As iconic as the Sub is, the BLNR is just better in every way IMO (outside of the PCL's). Of course, everyone has an opinion.... |
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