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Old 16 December 2021, 09:05 AM   #1
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Another Hulk vs Pepsi...which for my collection?

I have a Sub 126610LN and Daytona 116500LN (Black Dial). The sub is my work watch and the Daytona has sentimental value, so both will stay. For one final special piece to round everything out, would you go with a Hulk or BLRO?

Based on my collection it seems like a wash. The hulk gets me 3 oysters (and 2 subs) in my collection, but a beautiful sunburst dial. The pepsi gets me a jubilee bracelet and a beautiful bezel, but 3 black dialed watches. I also don't use any of the functions on my watches.

I can't decide which one I like more, this changes too often, and I cant afford to have both.

Which one has more "Wow" factor, and is more special to you?
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Old 16 December 2021, 09:20 AM   #2
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Not the Hulk

So I guess the Pepsi on Jubilee for your collection.
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Old 16 December 2021, 09:21 AM   #3
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126710BLRO/Oyster.
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Old 17 December 2021, 10:54 AM   #4
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126710BLRO/Oyster.
+1 since you already have a sub. Add a GMT.
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Old 16 December 2021, 09:36 AM   #5
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I’ve owned both and the hulk is more wow/special to me
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Old 16 December 2021, 09:37 AM   #6
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HULK is the more fun watch of the two with the sunburst dial and the glide lock clasp
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Old 16 December 2021, 09:40 AM   #7
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Sold my Hulk - green was just too much.
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Old 17 December 2021, 03:51 AM   #8
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Sold my Hulk - green was just too much.
Bet you wish you kept it..
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Old 16 December 2021, 11:09 AM   #9
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Depends what you like. If you like them both equal, the hulk will be harder to get in the future as it is discontinued. The sunburst green dial is pretty amazing.

It is also unique and add some color. But, you have to like green.
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Old 16 December 2021, 11:21 AM   #10
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I’d vote Blro on jubilee.
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Old 16 December 2021, 12:23 PM   #11
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I have a Sub 126610LN and Daytona 116500LN (Black Dial). The sub is my work watch and the Daytona has sentimental value, so both will stay. For one final special piece to round everything out, would you go with a Hulk or BLRO?

Based on my collection it seems like a wash. The hulk gets me 3 oysters (and 2 subs) in my collection, but a beautiful sunburst dial. The pepsi gets me a jubilee bracelet and a beautiful bezel, but 3 black dialed watches. I also don't use any of the functions on my watches.

I can't decide which one I like more, this changes too often, and I cant afford to have both.

Which one has more "Wow" factor, and is more special to you?

Five days ago I received the new Kermit to complete my Rolex land-sea-air. More specifically, Daytona-Sub-GMT (BLNR on jubilee).

In your situation, I would choose the Pepsi on jubilee. That way you would have LSA plus enjoy every Rolex bracelet (like me) — oyster, oyster with PCL, and jubilee. I can’t tell you how satisfying it is to own these three models!






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Old 16 December 2021, 01:00 PM   #12
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I vote BLRO all day every day no question


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Old 16 December 2021, 01:23 PM   #13
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Since you already have a Sub, I say go for the GMT. Complete the land, air and sea theme.
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Old 16 December 2021, 01:24 PM   #14
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Not a fan of the hulk personally. I would go with the Pepsi.
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Old 16 December 2021, 01:30 PM   #15
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I like the Pepsi…
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Old 16 December 2021, 01:37 PM   #16
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I'll move your current sub and get the gmt + hulk and that'll make absolute sense. The lvc sunburst makes it a very interesting watch to me at least and wear the pepsi as a daily!


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Old 16 December 2021, 02:59 PM   #17
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BLRO! Rolex best watch in my opinion. Love mine!
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Old 16 December 2021, 04:10 PM   #18
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The obvious answer is both.
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Old 16 December 2021, 04:29 PM   #19
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If I had to choose, I would go hulk.
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Old 16 December 2021, 04:37 PM   #20
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Another vote for the Pepsi here
The red and blue provide a nice contrast
The Hulk just says "LOOK AT HOW GREEN I AM, YOU KNOW GREEN MEANS ROLEX, RIGHT!?"

But thats just me
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Old 16 December 2021, 05:39 PM   #21
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Hulk is the more special one now. Pepsi prices may soften, but Hulk will always rise. Hulk can't be got from AD now, Pepsi will be here for a long long time.
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Old 16 December 2021, 06:08 PM   #22
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Pepsi probably fits your collection better, but IMHO the 116610LV is the more special/unique watch. Good luck with your choice! You can't lose.
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Old 16 December 2021, 06:51 PM   #23
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You won't be disappointed with either and if you are building a collection you're probably heading for both.



Happily for me, I'm already there. A GMT is more useful to me so the BLRO comes in first in a perfect world. It actually happened the other way around for me due to availability and circumstances, but the end objective was both.
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Old 16 December 2021, 07:20 PM   #24
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Old 16 December 2021, 08:01 PM   #25
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BLRO on jubilee will add more diversity.

But why not replace the LN with LV?
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Old 16 December 2021, 10:32 PM   #26
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I own both and would keep the Pepsi if I had only one. I like the colors better and the Jubilee bracelet is strong.
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Old 16 December 2021, 10:41 PM   #27
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Blro more versatile. Me personally…while the Hulk is truly amazing too…I think I would get tired of the green.
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Old 16 December 2021, 10:42 PM   #28
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I am going to say the BLRO - it's classy and still has that pop with the bezel, and fitted on a jubilee makes it that much more special.
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Old 16 December 2021, 10:43 PM   #29
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Well it won’t surprise anyone here to hear me say BLRO.

Beyond the unique bezel colors (and GMT function which you won’t use), I’d also add that the jubilee provides for a very comfortable wearing experience and added benefit of showing less wear than the oysters.
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Old 16 December 2021, 11:44 PM   #30
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I’d stick with what you have an add a dress watch. Doesn’t make sense to have two subs. Blro is a great watch, but then you’ve got 3 black dials.
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