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Ruud Van Driver · 29 April 2015, 12:59 PM

You'll end up with both anyway so just buy whichever you can find first

Seriously though, depending on your attire of course, you might find the BLNR more versatile. Good luck.

SemperFi · 29 April 2015, 01:02 PM

I like the BLNR better.

luvsub · 29 April 2015, 01:04 PM

Ds

captainnice · 29 April 2015, 03:49 PM

Gmt

XZACM102 · 29 April 2015, 03:57 PM

As your first Rolex I would recommend BLNR. Having said that I don't own BLNR but I own D-Blue. Hope that make sense.

Degas · 29 April 2015, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5spdman

sea dweller 4k

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AASH · 29 April 2015, 04:13 PM

I don't think any in this thread has mentioned this; you might not like the way of setting the date in the GMT being as a non-quickset! You would have to turn the crown and rotate the hands over and over until you reach the correct date. You'll need to this every month where there is no 31!

As a first Rolex, I would say SubC, or SD4000; DSSD if you have a large wrist and watch weight isn't an issue, IMHO.

leechaz · 29 April 2015, 04:33 PM

Have both but I would go for the blue deepsea .

mike · 29 April 2015, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AASH

I don't think any in this thread has mentioned this; you might not like the way of setting the date in the GMT being as a non-quickset! You would have to turn the crown and rotate the hands over and over until you reach the correct date. You'll need to this every month where there is no 31!

As a first Rolex, I would say SubC, or SD4000; DSSD if you have a large wrist and watch weight isn't an issue, IMHO.

Well, the jump hour feature isn't as fast as a true quickset, but it's not as if the watch is like the older 1675.

nintendo · 29 April 2015, 06:10 PM

BLNR! But also because I own one and my puny 6" wrist simply cannot pull off a dssd. :p

kyledrum2002 · 29 April 2015, 06:30 PM

I like them both. I tried on the DSSD Blue a few weeks back and I found it to be beautiful and quite comfortable. I have a 6.5" wrist so I was expecting it to be huge on me but it wasn't too bad.

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brettpaul · 29 April 2015, 06:49 PM

BLNR if it will be your only piece as it more readily lends itself to daily wear with suits and casual wear on the weekends. I've had a couple of DSSD's and flipped them, recently acquiring a Deep Blue which is strictly a weekend watch.

I have the BLNR as my daily wear watch....although I also am not over-excited about the PCL's, so I put a 97200 (Sub C) bracelet on the watch and now it's the PERFECT watch IMHO.

Best of luck choosing mate - neither is the wrong choice as I'm sure you'll eventually have both!!

JRT · 29 April 2015, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AASH

I don't think any in this thread has mentioned this; you might not like the way of setting the date in the GMT being as a non-quickset! You would have to turn the crown and rotate the hands over and over until you reach the correct date. You'll need to this every month where there is no 31!

As a first Rolex, I would say SubC, or SD4000; DSSD if you have a large wrist and watch weight isn't an issue, IMHO.

There are only 5 months less than 31 days in a year. It is really fast (within 3 seconds) to turn the crown to move GMT hand over one round (24 hours). So I think it is not a burden (but a fun for me) to adjust it every other month. IMHO.

travisb · 29 April 2015, 09:04 PM

Blnr.

btinl · 29 April 2015, 09:42 PM

If it's your one and only Rolex, get the BLNR. Like another poster above, I own the D-blue and not the BLNR, but I own several other 40mm sports models, which I like as daily wearers.

vipergts · 29 April 2015, 11:09 PM

Dsb

Camel · 29 April 2015, 11:17 PM

I prefer the D Blue, but as a first Rolex would say BLNR.

Heu · 29 April 2015, 11:23 PM

batman

JD521 · 29 April 2015, 11:24 PM

lmcgbaj · 29 April 2015, 11:27 PM

BLNR mainly due to comfort. I am seeing lots of folks flipping DSSDs. However, my wrist is 6.75 inch so I would never attempt to even consider a DSSD. For me it would be too large and uncomfortable.

mile2424 · 30 April 2015, 02:21 AM

thanks for all the comments. I have a 7.5" wrist so don't think the fitment and weight of the Deep Sea is an issue. I am going to try and check one out this weekend and see it in person, and hopefully compare to the BLNR side by side.

fdm79 · 30 April 2015, 02:29 AM

BLNR

regnant · 30 April 2015, 06:28 PM

BLNR, DSDD D BLUE is great but first one is more versatile and suitable for daily usage. I have decided to nuy buy DEEP SEA because of no availability for polished center links

tommy91 · 30 April 2015, 06:38 PM

Deep sea

Spoonage · 30 April 2015, 08:37 PM

My first Rolex... BLNR. I got a discount from an AD on it as well...

Do you have a relationship with any particular AD? If not trusted sellers here are always a great option. Will be looking here for my next. I just wanted the AD experience for my first.

rick101 · 24 April 2016, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mar1177

Myself and James Cameron are waiting to welcome you to an exclusive club...

I love in this picture you look at the guy on right:

"I'm so happy to be here with J Cameron and I love my watch!"

the guy on the left (J Cameron):

"..They guy is holding the camera to the wrong angle and the lighting for this shot is off"

Gerardus · 24 April 2016, 01:04 AM

No brainer for me, go for comfort ;) .........GMT!

ppalasthira · 24 April 2016, 02:18 AM

Blnr

kchu221 · 24 April 2016, 02:26 AM

BLNR! im on my way to pick mine up right now!:)

doramas · 24 April 2016, 02:37 AM

Deep Blue Sea

29 April 2015, 12:59 PM	#31
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,924	You'll end up with both anyway so just buy whichever you can find first Seriously though, depending on your attire of course, you might find the BLNR more versatile. Good luck. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

29 April 2015, 06:49 PM	#42
brettpaul "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Brett Location: Bahrain, Dubai Watch: Rolex and AP Posts: 5,538	BLNR if it will be your only piece as it more readily lends itself to daily wear with suits and casual wear on the weekends. I've had a couple of DSSD's and flipped them, recently acquiring a Deep Blue which is strictly a weekend watch. I have the BLNR as my daily wear watch....although I also am not over-excited about the PCL's, so I put a 97200 (Sub C) bracelet on the watch and now it's the PERFECT watch IMHO. Best of luck choosing mate - neither is the wrong choice as I'm sure you'll eventually have both!! __________________ Photostream on Instagram brett_in_bahrain

29 April 2015, 11:17 PM	#47
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30 April 2015, 02:29 AM	#52
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30 April 2015, 06:28 PM	#53
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	BLNR, DSDD D BLUE is great but first one is more versatile and suitable for daily usage. I have decided to nuy buy DEEP SEA because of no availability for polished center links __________________

29 April 2015, 01:02 PM	#32
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I like the BLNR better.

29 April 2015, 01:04 PM	#33
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,179	Ds

29 April 2015, 03:49 PM	#34
captainnice Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Dennis Location: Aliso Viejo, Ca Watch: Timex Posts: 668	Gmt

29 April 2015, 03:57 PM	#35
XZACM102 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: CA Posts: 378	As your first Rolex I would recommend BLNR. Having said that I don't own BLNR but I own D-Blue. Hope that make sense.

29 April 2015, 04:13 PM	#37
AASH "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Earth's Blue Sky Watch: LOVE Posts: 308	I don't think any in this thread has mentioned this; you might not like the way of setting the date in the GMT being as a non-quickset! You would have to turn the crown and rotate the hands over and over until you reach the correct date. You'll need to this every month where there is no 31! As a first Rolex, I would say SubC, or SD4000; DSSD if you have a large wrist and watch weight isn't an issue, IMHO.

29 April 2015, 04:33 PM	#38
leechaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 25	Have both but I would go for the blue deepsea .

29 April 2015, 06:10 PM	#40
nintendo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Singapore Posts: 333	BLNR! But also because I own one and my puny 6" wrist simply cannot pull off a dssd. :p

29 April 2015, 06:30 PM	#41
kyledrum2002 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Kyle Location: NC Watch: DJ41 White Romans Posts: 414	I like them both. I tried on the DSSD Blue a few weeks back and I found it to be beautiful and quite comfortable. I have a 6.5" wrist so I was expecting it to be huge on me but it wasn't too bad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 April 2015, 09:04 PM	#44
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,192	Blnr.

29 April 2015, 09:42 PM	#45
btinl 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: . Watch: on my wrist Posts: 1,942	If it's your one and only Rolex, get the BLNR. Like another poster above, I own the D-blue and not the BLNR, but I own several other 40mm sports models, which I like as daily wearers.

29 April 2015, 11:09 PM	#46
vipergts "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: PA Posts: 243	Dsb

29 April 2015, 11:23 PM	#48
Heu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brasil Posts: 1,763	batman

29 April 2015, 11:27 PM	#50
lmcgbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: G Location: Canada Watch: es are FUN!!! Posts: 1,979	BLNR mainly due to comfort. I am seeing lots of folks flipping DSSDs. However, my wrist is 6.75 inch so I would never attempt to even consider a DSSD. For me it would be too large and uncomfortable.

30 April 2015, 02:21 AM	#51
mile2424 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: California Posts: 288	thanks for all the comments. I have a 7.5" wrist so don't think the fitment and weight of the Deep Sea is an issue. I am going to try and check one out this weekend and see it in person, and hopefully compare to the BLNR side by side.

30 April 2015, 06:38 PM	#54
tommy91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Posts: 1,343	Deep sea

30 April 2015, 08:37 PM	#55
Spoonage 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,061	My first Rolex... BLNR. I got a discount from an AD on it as well... Do you have a relationship with any particular AD? If not trusted sellers here are always a great option. Will be looking here for my next. I just wanted the AD experience for my first.

24 April 2016, 01:04 AM	#57
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: EU Watch: ♕ Posts: 11,859	No brainer for me, go for comfort ;) .........GMT! __________________ ♕16570 ♕126610 ♕126333

24 April 2016, 02:18 AM	#58
ppalasthira Banned Join Date: May 2007 Location: ASK Watch: SubC.5711.D500 Posts: 2,236	Blnr

24 April 2016, 02:26 AM	#59
kchu221 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: los ángeles Posts: 68	BLNR! im on my way to pick mine up right now!:)

24 April 2016, 02:37 AM	#60
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Deep Blue Sea

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