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Old 16 October 2017, 04:11 AM   #31
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116610LV or 116710 BLNR?

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Old 16 October 2017, 04:13 AM   #32
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I've got both and I suggest GMT first then Sub. That said, if you're getting from AD on waiting list, then it'll have to be whichever comes first!
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Old 16 October 2017, 04:15 AM   #33
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Old 16 October 2017, 04:17 AM   #34
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Both if you can but if I only could have one it would be BLNR
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Old 16 October 2017, 04:17 AM   #35
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116610LV or 116710 BLNR?

They are definitely both great — in their own ways.

I tend to find the BLNR a little more sporty/dress with the PCLs — but then again I’ll wear any of my watches with any style of attire!!

If either or — as I said earlier — Hulk.


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Old 16 October 2017, 04:19 AM   #36
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Old 16 October 2017, 04:49 AM   #37
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Between the 2, I would go for the BLNR. Simply cause green is just not my thing on watches.

You mentioned you don't travel to different time zones, so I am wondering what's the need for a BLNR or even GMT for that matter?

With that said, and against all odds, I would advise you to go with a timeless classic, a SubC LN. Don't pay into the hype for a feature you won't use and don't get an LV as your only Rolex.

That's my advise, but follow your heart.


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I really don't need the GMT function to be honest, i just think the watch is beautiful!

I have thought about the SubC LN, a timeless classic of course. But again you're paying a premium for a relatively new one. If i'm paying a premium i feel that i want to put it towards a notably "special" watch, so to speak.
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Old 16 October 2017, 04:54 AM   #38
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OP, there are numerous threads on this topic if you search around a bit. Having said that, I think BLNR works better as one watch. I just recently bought a BLNR and I plan to add LVc once I see one in person (never seen one in person before).
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Old 16 October 2017, 06:06 AM   #39
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I love both very much...but if I could only keep one it would be the Hulk. The hulk is my favorite watch by far out of my humble collection of 4....





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Old 16 October 2017, 06:12 AM   #40
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I had both. Though the Batman is more versatile (can be used in more conservative setting), if I had to pick one again, I'd do the Hulk. It seems to keep me interested way more than the Batman. I find myself looking at it all the time.
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Old 16 October 2017, 07:21 AM   #41
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I have both and love both, if the PCLs are not going to be an issue I say follow your heart and get the BLNR. I saw one in the wild today so had a chance to see it on someone else’s wrist. Amazing..!!!
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Old 16 October 2017, 09:58 AM   #42
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My wife said the numbers on Blnr on the bezel are too bold and big.
She liked the more balanced numbers on the Hulk bezel in addition to the green gold sunburst dial.

The black and blue combo is very very nice, though.
I agree with my wife.
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Old 16 October 2017, 11:29 AM   #43
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Keep your DJ and add the LV. You'll have a steel sporty/dressy combo that will take you through just about any situation life offers.

Save up and then add a BLRO for that extra special gold piece your collection will want.
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Old 16 October 2017, 11:33 AM   #44
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Can't go wrong either way.
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Old 16 October 2017, 12:09 PM   #45
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I’ve had both. I. Still have the LV. Both great watches but the Hulk is one of my all time favorites.


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Old 16 October 2017, 12:21 PM   #46
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BLNR

I love the Hulk, but the other is more universal to me.

I considered both too, but the all black GMT was it for me.
I felt the blue may be too sporty for suit/tie life.
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Old 16 October 2017, 01:24 PM   #47
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I like both if I'm honest. There is an occasion for either Hulk or Batman. BLNR would blend easier into most situations, while the LV stands out. I was at the same crossroads as you were a year ago; I reacquired the Hulk first, then later added the Batman. But if I had to keep just one, it would be green for me.

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Old 16 October 2017, 01:38 PM   #48
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Both watches are almost equally popular (BLNR 52.5% vs LVc 47.5%) as shown in the recent poll:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...Batman+vs+Hulk

It won't go wrong by following your heart to choose either one.
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Old 16 October 2017, 01:42 PM   #49
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No wrong answer, go with your heart.

For me though, it would have to be the Sub LV. I had a BLNR for almost three years but just couldn't bond with it so I eventually gave in and moved it on. However, the Sub always manages to sneak an extra week on my wrist when it's its turn in the rotation
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Old 16 October 2017, 01:50 PM   #50
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I've had them both and only one remains (The LVc.) Out of those two I would pick the LVc, however I would go 114060 over both

That said obviously pick whichever one YOU like the most. Both are great watches, just weigh the pros and con or flip a coin
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Old 16 October 2017, 10:40 PM   #51
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Appreciate the feedback guys.

It seems everybody is 50/50! i think i am going to purchase the BLNR Today.

Thanks for the help :)
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Old 17 October 2017, 02:27 AM   #52
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Both look good to me.
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Old 18 October 2017, 04:45 AM   #53
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Old 18 October 2017, 05:23 AM   #54
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They are both great watches. Here is a photo of both from the web that is one of my favorites.
who is the maker for this Timascus bolstered thing ? Allen ? on Lambert maybe ?
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Old 18 October 2017, 05:50 AM   #55
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If you chose one of them it will be hard to forget the other one, so it’s a matter of time until you own them both .


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Old 18 October 2017, 06:04 AM   #56
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Both look good to me.


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Old 20 October 2017, 11:04 PM   #57
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Still cant decide.
If one day will pull the trigger this may be LV.
So far still cant decide....

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Old 20 October 2017, 11:07 PM   #58
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who is the maker for this Timascus bolstered thing ? Allen ? on Lambert maybe ?
Hey Dennis! i don't know mate
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Old 20 October 2017, 11:12 PM   #59
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Old 21 October 2017, 12:13 AM   #60
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I say it depends on what you have in your collection already. I would not have the LV as my only watch. I bought both in the last 2 months, and I have to say the LV has the greater "wow" factor and is the better watch for me to wear with the brushed links and glidelock clasp. I don't use the GMT function as I rarely travel these days.
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