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Old 27 September 2013, 02:48 PM   #31
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Vote for GMT. More elegant more classy
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Old 27 September 2013, 10:31 PM   #32
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The new GMT blue and black # 1
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Old 27 September 2013, 10:36 PM   #33
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Old 27 September 2013, 10:46 PM   #34
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Everyone of us love the DSSD, but the BLNR is very special. Can't go wrong either way. I'd do GMT.
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Old 27 September 2013, 10:48 PM   #35
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I would go with the DSSD.
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Old 27 September 2013, 11:30 PM   #36
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Loved the DSSD until I tried it on. Very large and very high. Could have gotten a great deal from a disenfranchised AD, but stuck with my SubC.
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Old 27 September 2013, 11:42 PM   #37
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Old 27 September 2013, 11:48 PM   #38
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Old 27 September 2013, 11:51 PM   #39
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Old 27 September 2013, 11:55 PM   #40
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Both, but GMT first.
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Old 28 September 2013, 12:13 AM   #41
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Get the DSSD first. If you hate it it'll be an easy flip. You don't want the GMT, decide to get the DSSD, and then realize you prefer the GMT.
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Old 28 September 2013, 03:28 AM   #42
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Get the DSSD first. If you hate it it'll be an easy flip. You don't want the GMT, decide to get the DSSD, and then realize you prefer the GMT.
Hahah Great answer bro!!!
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Old 28 September 2013, 03:38 AM   #43
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Old 28 September 2013, 03:49 AM   #44
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GMT is a better bet as an 'only watch' IMHO, DSSD is a great 2nd or 3rd.....mine is my weekend and vacation watch
I agree with this 100%
What else do you have? That may help too.

I had a DSSD and wore as almost everyday watch.. after 1.5 years it really is an incredible watch....but the height became the issue. Bumping into things, doesn't fit well under dress shirt (and it shouldn't) but I tried.
FLipped for a GMTc (LN)....LOVE the GMT as a great all around watch work/play/dress.
.....BUT if I had the $$ I would get another DSSD for weekends etc...
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Old 28 September 2013, 04:02 AM   #45
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Old 28 September 2013, 06:47 AM   #46
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Both are great, personally DSSD for me :)
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Old 28 September 2013, 09:53 AM   #47
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Both are great but if you were going to have just one Rolex i believe the GMT is more versatile. With that said, if you are going to have more than one - the DSSD should be one of the more than one.
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Old 28 September 2013, 09:59 AM   #48
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Two very different pieces - buy one, then the other. You can always flip either if you decide you don't want to keep one or both.
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Old 28 September 2013, 10:16 AM   #49
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BLNR all day everyday and twice on Sunday.
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Old 28 September 2013, 10:30 AM   #50
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Both! ;)

They're both great watches, pick whichever suits you best!
Agreed, and what a fantastic comparison pic!
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Both a great choice- but the GMT wins for me. Just a fantastic all round watch

Knowing your collection (and it's habits ), I beg to differ.......as the DSSD is the only watch of yours to have been sold, and repurchased!!

Whether or not the black and blue GMT will be able say this after its passing( and I do for see it ), is yet to be seen!!! Remember the SS/TT GMT ceramics ??!!
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Old 28 September 2013, 11:12 AM   #51
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GMT! My arm grew tired carrying the heft of the DSSD (I'm wimpy since I also had trouble with some of the Panerai's and the new Omega's with the new 8500 and 9300 movements...).
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Old 28 September 2013, 11:39 AM   #52
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DSSD is my choice but I'm biased!
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Old 11 May 2014, 11:24 PM   #53
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I have both and enjoy wearing them equally. So it's a tie.
I have both also
Just got the blnr. How do i get used to feeling the blnr feeling so small
I love thenway it looks but it almost feels and looks like my wifes lady datejust38 in size
Any thougs on that?
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Old 11 May 2014, 11:38 PM   #54
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I have both also
Just got the blnr. How do i get used to feeling the blnr feeling so small
I love thenway it looks but it almost feels and looks like my wifes lady datejust38 in size
Any thougs on that?
This is why my next purchase will be a DSSD. I have big wrists and the BLNR does wear a little small. If I had it to do over again, I still would've bought the BLNR first, especially if I were planning on sticking with one watch.

Pick which one you like the most, first, OP but my vote is both! Also, think about the cyclops, because other than the larger size of the DSSD, I look forward to having a watch with no cyclops. Sometimes I'm just not in the mood to look down and see it.
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Old 12 May 2014, 01:14 AM   #55
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DSDD of these two...
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Old 12 May 2014, 01:19 AM   #56
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Old 12 May 2014, 01:42 AM   #57
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Old 12 May 2014, 02:24 AM   #58
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I'm a GMT guy so I'm biased. But it would be much easier to get your money out of the BLNR if the romance doesn't last than to go about it the other way around.

My real answer though is the same as for all these "either/or" threads: Don't buy either until you're clear on which one you really want.
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Old 12 May 2014, 02:34 AM   #59
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Old 12 May 2014, 02:42 AM   #60
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DSSD. The domed crystal, size, bracelet, and weight really makes this a special Rolex.
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