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Old 28 December 2016, 04:39 PM   #1
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My Sub date as my first Rolex

After researching for a while (mostly on here, thanks a lot guys!), I finally decided to get my first Rolex and it is Submariner Date! I picked this one because I want a watch that 1) is plain and black 2) goes well with everything - casual, dressy and sporty 3) has date on it (just my preference) 4) is durable 5) is classic. I was hesitating between GMTii BLNR and Sub Date. I feel like BLNR is dressier because of the PCL. But my wardrobe has more sport clothes and I don't want to worry about getting scratch easily on the PCL. I know that a lot people wear Sub, but I don't mind. It is my watch on my wrist.
There are a lot of people who decide between GMT BLNR and Sub. They both are beautiful. I know it is hard to decide but it'd be helpful if you consider about what you exactly want and without thinking what others would think about your wrist. Unless you can get both lol

PS. My first time seeing Sub was the time that I went to an AD and saw it in person and tried it on. It made my smile. It is a lot more beautiful than pictures on the internet.

here is my picture of my beautiful Subbie!
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Old 28 December 2016, 04:54 PM   #2
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Congrats the subc date was also my first Rolex. Then I got the BLNR. Why not have both? Lol
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Old 28 December 2016, 05:06 PM   #3
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Congrats! Beautiful watch, wear it in good health
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Old 28 December 2016, 05:35 PM   #4
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Congrats!! Great first Rolex. I remember when I got my SubC Date. Still brings a smile everytime I wear it. So versatile it's truly the ultimate Rolex!
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Old 28 December 2016, 05:48 PM   #5
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My first also. Congrats!
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Old 28 December 2016, 05:48 PM   #6
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Congratulations! You can't go wrong with that classic
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Old 28 December 2016, 06:55 PM   #7
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Old 28 December 2016, 07:02 PM   #8
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Congratulations, lovely watch. I had a similar dilemma a few months ago and went for the BLNR. I'm sure I'd have been just as happy with the one you went for... Enjoy!
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Old 28 December 2016, 07:10 PM   #9
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Good choice, enjoy!!
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Old 28 December 2016, 07:40 PM   #10
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Really great choice - enjoy!
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Old 28 December 2016, 07:51 PM   #11
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A legend.

Huge congrats
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Old 28 December 2016, 08:47 PM   #12
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Congrats. I had the same dilemma earlier this year and also chose the SubC date!
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Old 28 December 2016, 08:49 PM   #13
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Excellent choice, a wonderful watch
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Old 28 December 2016, 09:05 PM   #14
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I was tossing up between brand new ex 2 or used subc date. Sub won out and I couldn't be happier. Cheers

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Old 28 December 2016, 09:07 PM   #15
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Welcome to the forum and great choice! Congratulations
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Old 28 December 2016, 09:27 PM   #16
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Welcome to the forum.
Great choice of a classic model.
Congrats on your first
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Old 28 December 2016, 09:29 PM   #17
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Great watch. Congratulations and enjoy
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Old 28 December 2016, 09:50 PM   #18
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I had the same exact dilemma. I, too, went ahead and bought a Sub C with date for the exact same reason you outline. Awesome watch that looks great on you. Congrats.
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Old 28 December 2016, 09:53 PM   #19
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Old 28 December 2016, 10:06 PM   #20
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Congratulations. Great watch and a very good start with Rolex.
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Old 28 December 2016, 10:08 PM   #21
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Welcome! Beautiful choice!:)
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Old 28 December 2016, 10:19 PM   #22
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Welcome! A Sub is always a solid choice!
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Old 28 December 2016, 11:12 PM   #23
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Congrats, my first as well.
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Old 28 December 2016, 11:15 PM   #24
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Great choice. It was my first and although many have been flipped, the Sub always returns.

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Old 28 December 2016, 11:46 PM   #25
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Excellent choice and a beautiful watch! Enjoy!
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Old 28 December 2016, 11:59 PM   #26
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Very nice!
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Old 29 December 2016, 12:16 AM   #27
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Excellent choice! Submariner is a great watch for any and all occasions!
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Old 29 December 2016, 12:16 AM   #28
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My first and only so far. The modern day sub l agree looks much better in person than pictures.
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Old 29 December 2016, 12:31 AM   #29
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Old 29 December 2016, 12:32 AM   #30
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Congrats on your first Rolex. You made an excellent choice. Enjoy it!
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