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Cloudchaser · 14 March 2018, 11:19 AM

Okay, so the Rolex that first brought me to the brand was not the first Rolex that I ended up buying. I was seeking a Sub ND but found and very much liked a BLNR. Like many a first-time buyer, I allowed myself to get distracted.

Long story short, the BLNR did not suit me well (the PCLs scratched easily and the extra "pop" worked better as an idea in the showroom than as a daily wearer in my everyday casual life) and I sold it a few months after buying it.

I was going to have that Sub ND!

But I couldn't find one easily, so I decided to wait for my AD to get one while biding my time by buying what I at first considered to be a "cheaper" alternative.

Damn, that "cheaper" alternative ended up suiting me so very well that when I finally did get the Sub ND (today!!) and returned home, I found myself realizing just how much I LOVE this damned "cheaper" alternative...this Pelagos in-house...

Of course, I will be taking those stickers and bezel protector off soon, I just know it. But this Pelagos ended up surprising me to such an extent that I can't help but wonder which will end up getting more wrist time.

I never imagined that the Pelagos would get any love after the Sub ND arrived. Hmmm.

I feel like I got everything backwards. But I am also STOKED to have, after so many distractions, landed the watch that I've wanted for quite some time.

Uh, yes, I'm still wearing the Pelagos as I type this.

RedLs3 · 14 March 2018, 11:56 AM

Hold out for sub date... and dump the two above.

Cloudchaser · 14 March 2018, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by RedLs3

Hold out for sub date... and dump the two above.

I tried them on side by side today; I am definitely one who prefers the ND.

But you know what? The Pelagos has a date but doesn't look like it does because it doesn't rely on the "cyclops" (which, blasphemy I know, is exactly what I don't like about the Sub date).

GreatScott · 14 March 2018, 12:02 PM

I felt the same way about the Pelagos, and it fits you very well. That was until I got he new SD43 with the larger case. Maybe check into that as well.

Cloudchaser · 14 March 2018, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GreatScott

I felt the same way about the Pelagos, and it fits you very well. That was until I got he new SD43 with the larger case. Maybe check into that as well.

You know, I read something here about all of us here being enablers...

abozz · 14 March 2018, 12:21 PM

Place the Rolex on your wrist and within a week you will understand why the Sub it is the archetype of the diver watch. The Pelagos is beautiful too.

4vCoupe · 14 March 2018, 12:24 PM

I think once you get the Sub ND on the wrist it will quickly take over the wrist time. The bezel and bracelet are amazing.

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c41006 · 14 March 2018, 12:28 PM

Two great watches! Nothing wrong with falling in love with a watch to a greater extent than you expected. Enjoy them!

Odie-r · 14 March 2018, 12:32 PM

Lovely looking pair. Congrats! I'm sure you'll be happy with the ND.

Thegr8one · 14 March 2018, 01:04 PM

Flip the black Pelagos for the blue so you don’t have 2 black dialed divers.

Cloudchaser · 14 March 2018, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Thegr8one

Flip the black Pelagos for the blue so you don’t have 2 black dialed divers.

This is a great idea!

Thegr8one · 14 March 2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloudchaser

This is a great idea!

We’re here to enable my friend....

DHISTORY · 14 March 2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Thegr8one

Flip the black Pelagos for the blue so you don’t have 2 black dialed divers.

This!

Navarino · 14 March 2018, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thegr8one

Flip the black Pelagos for the blue so you don’t have 2 black dialed divers.

I think this is a good idea!

OP - congrats on both watches btw!

DoctorA · 14 March 2018, 01:11 PM

Two beautiful watches! Sell the Pelagos and get a DJ silver or white dial to cover all bases!

lilsweetie · 14 March 2018, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by DoctorA

Two beautiful watches! Sell the Pelagos and get a DJ silver or white dial to cover all bases!

I like this idea!

PLNYC · 14 March 2018, 01:21 PM

I tried on the Pelagis for the first time last week and I was surprised at how great it felt on the wrist!

Ally9 · 14 March 2018, 01:24 PM

Apples and Oranges - keep THE Sub

Cloudchaser · 14 March 2018, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Ally9

Apples and Oranges - keep THE Sub

There is no question that I will be keeping the Sub!

henrylee · 14 March 2018, 01:33 PM

I third the idea of getting the Blue pelagos!

TheRolexKingofLV · 14 March 2018, 01:45 PM

Sub>Pelagos

drmizzou · 14 March 2018, 01:54 PM

Congrats on the ND sub!

Flstfirider · 14 March 2018, 01:57 PM

Congrat, and great choice in Watches! For me, my blue Pelagos gets far more wrist time than any of my Rolex.

MesaSean · 14 March 2018, 02:00 PM

Both great watches. I have been debating getting a Tudor when I caught the Rolex bug.

Personally I'd always want the Sub date as I just love the look of the cyclops and being able to easily read the date. But if you prefer no date.....I'd say keep both....but I bet a hundred bucks after wearing the sub for a bit....you'll dig it more than the Tudor. Give it a try!

yannis · 14 March 2018, 02:01 PM

Both great watches with a different "character" and looks. Enjoy the new Sub along with the Pelagos!

Jimbogigolo · 14 March 2018, 02:09 PM

Congrats

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14 March 2018, 11:19 AM	#1
Cloudchaser "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Wild Wild West Watch: Watching Posts: 1,755	Incoming & A Serious First World Problem Okay, so the Rolex that first brought me to the brand was not the first Rolex that I ended up buying. I was seeking a Sub ND but found and very much liked a BLNR. Like many a first-time buyer, I allowed myself to get distracted. Long story short, the BLNR did not suit me well (the PCLs scratched easily and the extra "pop" worked better as an idea in the showroom than as a daily wearer in my everyday casual life) and I sold it a few months after buying it. I was going to have that Sub ND! But I couldn't find one easily, so I decided to wait for my AD to get one while biding my time by buying what I at first considered to be a "cheaper" alternative. Damn, that "cheaper" alternative ended up suiting me so very well that when I finally did get the Sub ND (today!!) and returned home, I found myself realizing just how much I LOVE this damned "cheaper" alternative...this Pelagos in-house... Of course, I will be taking those stickers and bezel protector off soon, I just know it. But this Pelagos ended up surprising me to such an extent that I can't help but wonder which will end up getting more wrist time. I never imagined that the Pelagos would get any love after the Sub ND arrived. Hmmm. I feel like I got everything backwards. But I am also STOKED to have, after so many distractions, landed the watch that I've wanted for quite some time. Uh, yes, I'm still wearing the Pelagos as I type this. Attached Images

14 March 2018, 01:11 PM	#15
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,545	Two beautiful watches! Sell the Pelagos and get a DJ silver or white dial to cover all bases! __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

14 March 2018, 01:21 PM	#17
PLNYC "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Mars Posts: 1,683	I tried on the Pelagis for the first time last week and I was surprised at how great it felt on the wrist! __________________

14 March 2018, 01:33 PM	#20
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	I third the idea of getting the Blue pelagos! __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

14 March 2018, 01:45 PM	#21
TheRolexKingofLV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Trace Location: Vegas/Bay Area Posts: 9,234	Sub>Pelagos __________________ Official Host "The Penthouse Party" Las Vegas 2018 Instagram @tracenunes

14 March 2018, 11:56 AM	#2
RedLs3 Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 283	Hold out for sub date... and dump the two above.

14 March 2018, 12:02 PM	#4
GreatScott "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: In a house Posts: 845	I felt the same way about the Pelagos, and it fits you very well. That was until I got he new SD43 with the larger case. Maybe check into that as well.

14 March 2018, 12:21 PM	#6
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	Place the Rolex on your wrist and within a week you will understand why the Sub it is the archetype of the diver watch. The Pelagos is beautiful too.

14 March 2018, 12:24 PM	#7
4vCoupe "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: GMT Master 16750 Posts: 795	I think once you get the Sub ND on the wrist it will quickly take over the wrist time. The bezel and bracelet are amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

14 March 2018, 12:28 PM	#8
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	Two great watches! Nothing wrong with falling in love with a watch to a greater extent than you expected. Enjoy them!

14 March 2018, 12:32 PM	#9
Odie-r "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: London Posts: 4,452	Lovely looking pair. Congrats! I'm sure you'll be happy with the ND.

14 March 2018, 01:04 PM	#10
Thegr8one "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Watch: 79090 & 79180 Posts: 227	Flip the black Pelagos for the blue so you don’t have 2 black dialed divers.

14 March 2018, 01:24 PM	#18
Ally9 Banned Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: somewhere Posts: 169	Apples and Oranges - keep THE Sub

14 March 2018, 01:54 PM	#22
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	Congrats on the ND sub! __________________ HULK BLNR YG Daytona 116515 Pepsi GMT 126710BLRO White DaytonaC 116500 Omega Seamaster 50th Anniv Bond OHMSS Omega Seamaster Bond titanium

14 March 2018, 01:57 PM	#23
Flstfirider 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Auburn, AL Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,139	Congrat, and great choice in Watches! For me, my blue Pelagos gets far more wrist time than any of my Rolex.

14 March 2018, 02:00 PM	#24
MesaSean "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: NYC Watch: 126711CHNR Posts: 572	Both great watches. I have been debating getting a Tudor when I caught the Rolex bug. Personally I'd always want the Sub date as I just love the look of the cyclops and being able to easily read the date. But if you prefer no date.....I'd say keep both....but I bet a hundred bucks after wearing the sub for a bit....you'll dig it more than the Tudor. Give it a try!

14 March 2018, 02:01 PM	#25
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Both great watches with a different "character" and looks. Enjoy the new Sub along with the Pelagos! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

14 March 2018, 02:09 PM	#26
Jimbogigolo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: NJ Watch: Rolex Daytona W&B Posts: 1,539	Congrats Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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