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ikincooper · 4 June 2018, 02:52 AM

Hope everyone is having a lovely morning/afternoon/night all depending on where you reside.

I would appreciate some thoughts on the above scenario, so please fire away with your answers bearing in mind the below background/history...

I currently own both the SubC ND (first Rolex) and a BLNR (a birth month and year watch for my youngest) but could do with freeing up some funds. Do I sell one and if so which one? or do I sell both and get a SD4K which I feel gives me the best of both watches (adding a date to Sub and the uniqueness and strong residuals of the BLNR and also removing the sentimentality)?

In terms of selling one that I already have, letting the BLNR go with its meaning to me would be hard, although I feel that the SubC is a better one to keep if moving to a one watch collection.

Appreciate the forums insights...

Niki

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carruthersesq · 4 June 2018, 02:54 AM

I would keep the BLNR, it’s a gre looking watch and has sentimental value to you.

Cru Jones · 4 June 2018, 02:56 AM

Really personal decision... all 3 are great watches.

I'd say keep the BLNR since it has the most sentimental value.

Zakalwe · 4 June 2018, 02:57 AM

I’m biased as I own a BLNR and neither of the other two so I like it more. Despite that and removing the sentimentality from the equation as it’s subjective and personal to you, if I could only have one watch and it had to be one of those, it’d be the Sub. If having a date is hugely important to you, then SD would be next choice. BLNR is not perfect as a one and only.

viper · 4 June 2018, 03:00 AM

Tough call due to the sentimental reasons.

Of the 3, SD4K is my favorite by a long shot

GradyPhilpott · 4 June 2018, 03:04 AM

I'm quite happy with my BLNR. It's the most practical of the three listed in my humble judgement.

I also own a 14060M, so I'm not in the market for another diver.

JRT · 4 June 2018, 03:07 AM

If you can have only one watch, you need a date function with Cyclops on that watch, which is a typical Rolex symbol. From your current collection, you should keep the BLNR for sure.

superdog · 4 June 2018, 03:08 AM

Blnr.

I don’t love the other ones tho.

lcs77 · 4 June 2018, 03:12 AM

Easy, sd4k

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Nairn1980 · 4 June 2018, 03:19 AM

Blnr for me

HogwldFLTR · 4 June 2018, 03:20 AM

SD4K 4 me!!!

faz · 4 June 2018, 03:23 AM

BLNR.

Every time I wear mine I tell myself this would make a perfect one and only watch.

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Dompropat · 4 June 2018, 03:24 AM

Definitely BLNR

GeeRam · 4 June 2018, 03:26 AM

If you remove the sentiment, the SubC no date for me would just get the nod.

But, with the sentiment added in, the BLNR would be the one, for obvious reasons, and its still a great watch, and only half a rung below the Sub in terms of preference, so a no-brainer with the added sentiment.

chloebear · 4 June 2018, 03:30 AM

Really tough call....You can't go wrong with either. If pressed I would recommend the SD4K. It's the perfect size at 40mm, a little extra thickness is cool and it's a pretty unique model. The short production run is a bonus too.

subtona · 4 June 2018, 03:31 AM

Sdk4

Cool factor 100.

KeithP · 4 June 2018, 03:31 AM

I’d keep the BLNR. Most versatile of the 3 being considered, it has sentimental value, and you already own it. I think you lose a bit in any sell/ trade scenarios. It’s also such a special piece.

Rogdogg · 4 June 2018, 03:32 AM

I would pick the BLNR first from that list

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David cote · 4 June 2018, 03:35 AM

The Suc date 116610LN hands down!

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Nairn1980 · 4 June 2018, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by faz

BLNR.

Every time I wear mine I tell myself this would make a perfect one and only watch.

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I completely agree

SG56 · 4 June 2018, 03:39 AM

SD4K for me too. I'm biased though :)

kingSubTT · 4 June 2018, 03:40 AM

Sub got to go.

Blaner · 4 June 2018, 03:42 AM

I am a little confused about the sentimentality thing - the way you've written your query, it almost seems like you're suggesting that having watches without sentimentality is better? Because unless this is the case, I agree with those who say that spinning out of the BLNR is a mistake given that it has sentimental value.

lecorsaire · 4 June 2018, 03:44 AM

The answer is you choose the one you like the most regardless of what it’s worth and what other people think.

As for what I personally think. IMO the BLNR is a special watch. I doubt Rolex will use this combination again when production is finished. There will always be a Sub ND is production in one form or another.

dardeca · 4 June 2018, 03:45 AM

Sd4k

ikincooper · 4 June 2018, 03:50 AM

Thanks for all the replies coming through so thick and fast!

Looks like the BLNR is way ahead which is what I thought would be the case. I do love this watch for sure and the added sentimentality would make it hard to sell also. My only concern is how “flash” this piece is for a one and only, compared to either the SubC or SD.

In honesty selling either of my current watches would be tough, which is why I am contemplating selling both to get the SD4K (which seems to give me the best of both). Like you all tho, I think the sentimentality shines through...

Appreciate all the comments so far,

Niki

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Kigan · 4 June 2018, 03:51 AM

Blnr.

maizerage25 · 4 June 2018, 03:51 AM

BLNR is the best looking current production Rolex IMO

Art 1 · 4 June 2018, 03:52 AM

Sub

zjd168 · 4 June 2018, 03:53 AM

I would pick SD4k

4 June 2018, 02:52 AM	#1
ikincooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Niki Location: UK Watch: Too many Posts: 669	You can have only 1; BLNR, SubC ND or SD4K, what do you choose? Hope everyone is having a lovely morning/afternoon/night all depending on where you reside. I would appreciate some thoughts on the above scenario, so please fire away with your answers bearing in mind the below background/history... I currently own both the SubC ND (first Rolex) and a BLNR (a birth month and year watch for my youngest) but could do with freeing up some funds. Do I sell one and if so which one? or do I sell both and get a SD4K which I feel gives me the best of both watches (adding a date to Sub and the uniqueness and strong residuals of the BLNR and also removing the sentimentality)? In terms of selling one that I already have, letting the BLNR go with its meaning to me would be hard, although I feel that the SubC is a better one to keep if moving to a one watch collection. Appreciate the forums insights... Niki P.S. Here’s a quick photo just because it seems no post is complete without one! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 June 2018, 03:00 AM	#5
viper "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast Posts: 943	Tough call due to the sentimental reasons. Of the 3, SD4K is my favorite by a long shot __________________ 16610LV 16200 116600 116500

4 June 2018, 03:04 AM	#6
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	I'm quite happy with my BLNR. It's the most practical of the three listed in my humble judgement. I also own a 14060M, so I'm not in the market for another diver. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

4 June 2018, 03:08 AM	#8
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,699	Blnr. I don’t love the other ones tho. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

4 June 2018, 03:12 AM	#9
lcs77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 435	Easy, sd4k Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 116515LN - 116600 SD4K - 116710BLNR Batman - 116610LV Hulk - 16013 Datejust - 116500LN Black - 116500LN White - 126710BLRO Pepsi - 126610LV - 126711CHNR - 124300 Green - PAM 1223 - 226570 Black

4 June 2018, 02:54 AM	#2
carruthersesq "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Scotland Posts: 47	I would keep the BLNR, it’s a gre looking watch and has sentimental value to you.

4 June 2018, 02:56 AM	#3
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,502	Really personal decision... all 3 are great watches. I'd say keep the BLNR since it has the most sentimental value.

4 June 2018, 02:57 AM	#4
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	I’m biased as I own a BLNR and neither of the other two so I like it more. Despite that and removing the sentimentality from the equation as it’s subjective and personal to you, if I could only have one watch and it had to be one of those, it’d be the Sub. If having a date is hugely important to you, then SD would be next choice. BLNR is not perfect as a one and only.

4 June 2018, 03:07 AM	#7
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	If you can have only one watch, you need a date function with Cyclops on that watch, which is a typical Rolex symbol. From your current collection, you should keep the BLNR for sure.

4 June 2018, 03:19 AM	#10
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,254	Blnr for me

4 June 2018, 03:20 AM	#11
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	SD4K 4 me!!! __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

4 June 2018, 03:23 AM	#12
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,655	BLNR. Every time I wear mine I tell myself this would make a perfect one and only watch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

4 June 2018, 03:24 AM	#13
Dompropat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CT Watch: Sub Posts: 357	Definitely BLNR

4 June 2018, 03:26 AM	#14
GeeRam "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Berkshire, UK Watch: 16610, 16013 Posts: 362	If you remove the sentiment, the SubC no date for me would just get the nod. But, with the sentiment added in, the BLNR would be the one, for obvious reasons, and its still a great watch, and only half a rung below the Sub in terms of preference, so a no-brainer with the added sentiment. __________________ Plus, Tudor Black Bay 'Black Rose' Tutima 1941 Fliegerchronograph 18ct

4 June 2018, 03:30 AM	#15
chloebear Banned Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 2,902	Really tough call....You can't go wrong with either. If pressed I would recommend the SD4K. It's the perfect size at 40mm, a little extra thickness is cool and it's a pretty unique model. The short production run is a bonus too.

4 June 2018, 03:31 AM	#16
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,997	Sdk4 Cool factor 100. __________________

4 June 2018, 03:31 AM	#17
KeithP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Keith Location: NYC Watch: AK 126900/SM 300M Posts: 1,664	I’d keep the BLNR. Most versatile of the 3 being considered, it has sentimental value, and you already own it. I think you lose a bit in any sell/ trade scenarios. It’s also such a special piece.

4 June 2018, 03:32 AM	#18
Rogdogg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,117	I would pick the BLNR first from that list Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

4 June 2018, 03:35 AM	#19
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: USA 603 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,300	The Suc date 116610LN hands down! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 June 2018, 03:39 AM	#21
SG56 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Tampa Watch: SD4K Posts: 2,674	SD4K for me too. I'm biased though :) __________________ Sea-Dweller 116600 - the manly one GMT II 16710 - the manly one Daytona 116500 - the manly-womanly one Yacht-Master 268622 - the chick version Speedy Mitsukoshi <3 Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAF141C.BA0824 - the chick version Thank you logan5tx!!! Have to link it. Too long for the signature. https://www.rolexforums.com/showpost...0&postcount=14

4 June 2018, 03:40 AM	#22
kingSubTT "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Watch: SmurfDaytonaBLNR Posts: 682	Sub got to go. __________________ White Daytona 116520, Sub 116619LB, GMT II BLNR

4 June 2018, 03:42 AM	#23
Blaner "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NC, USA Watch: BLNR, 5513 Posts: 74	I am a little confused about the sentimentality thing - the way you've written your query, it almost seems like you're suggesting that having watches without sentimentality is better? Because unless this is the case, I agree with those who say that spinning out of the BLNR is a mistake given that it has sentimental value.

4 June 2018, 03:44 AM	#24
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	The answer is you choose the one you like the most regardless of what it’s worth and what other people think. As for what I personally think. IMO the BLNR is a special watch. I doubt Rolex will use this combination again when production is finished. There will always be a Sub ND is production in one form or another. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

4 June 2018, 03:45 AM	#25
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,446	Sd4k

4 June 2018, 03:50 AM	#26
ikincooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Real Name: Niki Location: UK Watch: Too many Posts: 669	Thanks for all the replies coming through so thick and fast! Looks like the BLNR is way ahead which is what I thought would be the case. I do love this watch for sure and the added sentimentality would make it hard to sell also. My only concern is how “flash” this piece is for a one and only, compared to either the SubC or SD. In honesty selling either of my current watches would be tough, which is why I am contemplating selling both to get the SD4K (which seems to give me the best of both). Like you all tho, I think the sentimentality shines through... Appreciate all the comments so far, Niki Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 June 2018, 03:51 AM	#27
Kigan "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: EU Watch: Blancpain AC01 Posts: 441	Blnr.

4 June 2018, 03:51 AM	#28
maizerage25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: Cleveland, OH Watch: 216570, 116710BLNR Posts: 137	BLNR is the best looking current production Rolex IMO

4 June 2018, 03:52 AM	#29
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Sub

4 June 2018, 03:53 AM	#30
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	I would pick SD4k

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