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VOT · 2 January 2021, 08:32 PM

Dear colleagues, which one to choose? And why?
Pros and Cons?

Xerxes77 · 2 January 2021, 08:40 PM

I found my BLRO who I collect in December the most wearer friendly of all my Rolex , SkyDweller and Submariner 116613LN

Gerardus · 2 January 2021, 08:44 PM

Depends your lifestyle.

viktit88 · 2 January 2021, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Xerxes77

I found my BLRO who I collect in December the most wearer friendly of all my Rolex , SkyDweller and Submariner 116613LN

Why? Jubilee much more comfortable?

Xerxes77 · 2 January 2021, 08:49 PM

I don’t know.....I’m not a big fan of Jubilee bracelet but the watch is very good balance...... you can forget you have it on the wrist......

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jamescarter2a · 2 January 2021, 08:50 PM

Which GMT ?
IMO a BLNR is an "easier" daily driver than a BLRO...
And as Gerardus said, it depends on your lifestyle (work environment, dressing style, etc.)

viktit88 · 2 January 2021, 08:58 PM

New Sub is better, more comfortable bracelet, slimmer lugs, more balanced shape, am I right?

Harry-57 · 2 January 2021, 09:05 PM

I'd go GMT Master because I work with clients in different time zones and can also use the bezel as a timer. If I could have both, I would. Given that they are dissimilar in complications, case size and colours available, I imagine that one of them is pulling you more strongly? If not, you are probably destined to own both.

Max 66 · 2 January 2021, 09:14 PM

I would say both of them, though the driver watch should be a chrono, hence Daytona is the best one, IMHO.

1kw · 2 January 2021, 09:18 PM

I have both and the BLRO is the most comfortable. i have also had a BLNR , two tone GMT ceramic, stainless steel and precious metal Daytona’s (which are hard to read). If I could only own one watch it would be the BLRO. As far as a chronograph pick up a speedmaster saphire sandwhich, they are a classic vintage watch that you can still buy brand new , they are available, have a great story behind them and are about to go up in value.

Krash · 2 January 2021, 09:28 PM

In my case, I just don’t travel enough anymore to need a GMT. Having a GMT is pointless. I’d go with the Sub.

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VOT · 2 January 2021, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1kw

I have both and the BLRO is the most comfortable. i have also had a BLNR , two tone GMT ceramic, stainless steel and precious metal Daytona’s (which are hard to read). If I could only own one watch it would be the BLRO. As far as a chronograph pick up a speedmaster saphire sandwhich, they are a classic vintage watch that you can still buy brand new , they are available, have a great story behind them and are about to go up in value.

Have You tried the new Sub? Less comfortable than GMT?

brandrea · 2 January 2021, 11:15 PM

If you have a preferred function / complication I’d start there, otherwise all the opinions will be subjective.

IMO, the GMT on jubilee is more comfortable ... YMMV

IMO the diver bezel is more useful in my day to day ... YMMV

Good luck deciding. The best answer is usually both

Galaga167 · 2 January 2021, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by VOT

Have You tried the new Sub? Less comfortable than GMT?

The new sub has a clasp bigger than a matchbox car. Can’t see how.

Marcjvr · 2 January 2021, 11:19 PM

Explorer

MCO1 · 2 January 2021, 11:37 PM

I'd go with Sub, more brushing and less blingy. I am not a huge fan of the jubilee, I have on for my 16710 but rarely put it on, something about a brushed oyster bracelet for me.

craw4d · 2 January 2021, 11:42 PM

As much as I love my BLNR the Sub bezel would be more useful to me day to day than the GMT function but YMMV. The jubilee is the most comfortable bracelet I’ve worn to date though.

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1William · 2 January 2021, 11:45 PM

I have always gone with the Submariner but in the last year I acquired a BLNR and a BLRO and can say they are great watches. The comfort of the jubilee bracelet is amazing and if I had to choose right now I would go GMT over Submariner. I have so many cool divers from other brands that I have that covered right now.

mykii · 2 January 2021, 11:52 PM

I wear my BLRO daily. Simply the most comfortable, and best overall package in the modern lineup imo. Does it all.

Gilthoniel · 3 January 2021, 12:51 AM

They both work well
But the sub has the edge over the GMT coz of the glide lock clasp

Chester01 · 3 January 2021, 01:09 AM

I would choose a gmt as it’s the more versatile watch. That said, for me it’s my sub date (16610) gifted to me by my parents 20 some years ago. The gmt like the sub tells time, date, can measure elapsed time, and offers the second time zone.

Tanalasta · 3 January 2021, 01:48 AM

Whatever you can actually get your hands on first?

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Stan Cooper · 3 January 2021, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Chester01

I would choose a gmt as it’s the more versatile watch. That said, for me it’s my sub date (16610) gifted to me by my parents 20 some years ago. The gmt like the sub tells time, date, can measure elapsed time, and offers the second time zone.

This. In addition, the GMT can be used for diving to 300 feet. How many sub owners actually dive deeper than 300 feet?

m0butt · 3 January 2021, 04:34 AM

I daily my BLRO and I love it however the Sub may have been better, it’s less polished and thus can get banged up more. On days my employees don’t show up I might have to do something physical and the brushedness of the Sub may be better suited to that.

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Rollieo · 3 January 2021, 04:39 AM

Echo others - depends on lifestyle and functionality preference.

Any Rolex is pretty flashy, but the GMT is more so than the sub given the GMT has the jubilee and the sub with the oyster brushed bracelet.

The Sub is nice as a timer, but funny enough I actually use my Batman as a timer too. It just only has 2.5 minute increments. For me, I work with a lot of other time zones, so I prefer the GMT. Though I prefer the previous gen GMT with the oyster bracelet, I have the more recent Batman with jubilee that seems quite a bit more dressy.

georgekart · 3 January 2021, 09:41 PM

Jubilee is more comfortable. To me, usually, GMT is a more useful complication. Although I can understand how some would choose the Sub. Also, which Sub vs which GMT. Not a fan of BLNR, but do like the LV, so between the two I'd have to go LV. Or maybe even LN Sub. BLRO? Over anything.

Rolexatlast · 3 January 2021, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by m0butt

On days my employees don’t show up I might have to do something physical and the brushedness of the Sub may be better suited to that.

Running a sweatshop or brothel with illlegal immigrants???

garyk · 4 January 2021, 12:02 AM

Sub until you cross the international date line

SkyJuice · 4 January 2021, 12:39 AM

For me, it used to be an easy choice. GMT2 black (LN) always. If you can swap that bracelet to the glidelock, its the perfect combo. However now that have been discontinued, then SubC is the choice.

m0butt · 4 January 2021, 12:56 AM

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Running a sweatshop or brothel with illlegal immigrants???

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2 January 2021, 08:32 PM	#1
VOT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Saint-Petersburg Posts: 211	GMT2 SS vs Sub41 SS as daily driver? Dear colleagues, which one to choose? And why? Pros and Cons?

2 January 2021, 08:44 PM	#3
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Depends your lifestyle. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

2 January 2021, 11:45 PM	#18
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I have always gone with the Submariner but in the last year I acquired a BLNR and a BLRO and can say they are great watches. The comfort of the jubilee bracelet is amazing and if I had to choose right now I would go GMT over Submariner. I have so many cool divers from other brands that I have that covered right now. Attached Images

2 January 2021, 11:52 PM	#19
mykii "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East Watch: AP+FPJ+ PP+Rolex Posts: 1,776	I wear my BLRO daily. Simply the most comfortable, and best overall package in the modern lineup imo. Does it all. __________________

4 January 2021, 12:02 AM	#28
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,749	Sub until you cross the international date line __________________

2 January 2021, 08:40 PM	#2
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	I found my BLRO who I collect in December the most wearer friendly of all my Rolex , SkyDweller and Submariner 116613LN

2 January 2021, 08:49 PM	#5
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	I don’t know.....I’m not a big fan of Jubilee bracelet but the watch is very good balance...... you can forget you have it on the wrist...... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 January 2021, 08:50 PM	#6
jamescarter2a "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: Chris Tucker ? Location: Corsica Watch: Mostly Rolex Posts: 117	Which GMT ? IMO a BLNR is an "easier" daily driver than a BLRO... And as Gerardus said, it depends on your lifestyle (work environment, dressing style, etc.)

2 January 2021, 08:58 PM	#7
viktit88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Russia Posts: 51	New Sub is better, more comfortable bracelet, slimmer lugs, more balanced shape, am I right?

2 January 2021, 09:05 PM	#8
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,673	I'd go GMT Master because I work with clients in different time zones and can also use the bezel as a timer. If I could have both, I would. Given that they are dissimilar in complications, case size and colours available, I imagine that one of them is pulling you more strongly? If not, you are probably destined to own both.

2 January 2021, 09:14 PM	#9
Max 66 Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Real Name: Max66 Location: On Earth Posts: 302	I would say both of them, though the driver watch should be a chrono, hence Daytona is the best one, IMHO.

2 January 2021, 09:18 PM	#10
1kw "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: pa Posts: 313	I have both and the BLRO is the most comfortable. i have also had a BLNR , two tone GMT ceramic, stainless steel and precious metal Daytona’s (which are hard to read). If I could only own one watch it would be the BLRO. As far as a chronograph pick up a speedmaster saphire sandwhich, they are a classic vintage watch that you can still buy brand new , they are available, have a great story behind them and are about to go up in value.

2 January 2021, 09:28 PM	#11
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,262	In my case, I just don’t travel enough anymore to need a GMT. Having a GMT is pointless. I’d go with the Sub. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 January 2021, 11:15 PM	#13
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,097	If you have a preferred function / complication I’d start there, otherwise all the opinions will be subjective. IMO, the GMT on jubilee is more comfortable ... YMMV IMO the diver bezel is more useful in my day to day ... YMMV Good luck deciding. The best answer is usually both

2 January 2021, 11:19 PM	#15
Marcjvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 214270 Posts: 2,749	Explorer

2 January 2021, 11:37 PM	#16
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	I'd go with Sub, more brushing and less blingy. I am not a huge fan of the jubilee, I have on for my 16710 but rarely put it on, something about a brushed oyster bracelet for me.

2 January 2021, 11:42 PM	#17
craw4d "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Canada Posts: 15	As much as I love my BLNR the Sub bezel would be more useful to me day to day than the GMT function but YMMV. The jubilee is the most comfortable bracelet I’ve worn to date though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 January 2021, 12:51 AM	#20
Gilthoniel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Malaysia Posts: 36	They both work well But the sub has the edge over the GMT coz of the glide lock clasp

3 January 2021, 01:09 AM	#21
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	I would choose a gmt as it’s the more versatile watch. That said, for me it’s my sub date (16610) gifted to me by my parents 20 some years ago. The gmt like the sub tells time, date, can measure elapsed time, and offers the second time zone.

3 January 2021, 01:48 AM	#22
Tanalasta "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: . Posts: 602	Whatever you can actually get your hands on first? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 January 2021, 04:34 AM	#24
m0butt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: NYC Posts: 174	I daily my BLRO and I love it however the Sub may have been better, it’s less polished and thus can get banged up more. On days my employees don’t show up I might have to do something physical and the brushedness of the Sub may be better suited to that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 January 2021, 04:39 AM	#25
Rollieo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,186	Echo others - depends on lifestyle and functionality preference. Any Rolex is pretty flashy, but the GMT is more so than the sub given the GMT has the jubilee and the sub with the oyster brushed bracelet. The Sub is nice as a timer, but funny enough I actually use my Batman as a timer too. It just only has 2.5 minute increments. For me, I work with a lot of other time zones, so I prefer the GMT. Though I prefer the previous gen GMT with the oyster bracelet, I have the more recent Batman with jubilee that seems quite a bit more dressy.

3 January 2021, 09:41 PM	#26
georgekart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 1,550	Jubilee is more comfortable. To me, usually, GMT is a more useful complication. Although I can understand how some would choose the Sub. Also, which Sub vs which GMT. Not a fan of BLNR, but do like the LV, so between the two I'd have to go LV. Or maybe even LN Sub. BLRO? Over anything.

4 January 2021, 12:39 AM	#29
SkyJuice "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Land of OZ Posts: 1,411	For me, it used to be an easy choice. GMT2 black (LN) always. If you can swap that bracelet to the glidelock, its the perfect combo. However now that have been discontinued, then SubC is the choice.

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