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ericerica17 · 7 January 2017, 08:02 AM

Does anyone own a no date SUBc and a Batman? Is it redundant to have both of these in your collection? Which would you start with? Ultimately I think I'd like to own both but would love TRF opinion. Thank you!

Castiel · 7 January 2017, 08:25 AM

If these are your only 2 options, BLNR first. Sub ND next.

adawil2002 · 7 January 2017, 08:43 AM

BLNR is a great first watch.

Colin10101 · 7 January 2017, 08:44 AM

Im a GMT guy, so i would go for the blnr!

hallidc · 7 January 2017, 08:47 AM

BLNR

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natosub · 7 January 2017, 08:59 AM

I'll go against the tide. The 114060 would be a fabulous first Rolex. If you have obvious use for the GMT complication the BLNR is excellent as well, but the pure, no nonsense beauty of the Submariner is something to be admired.

Afghanvet · 7 January 2017, 09:00 AM

Coin flip, as both are great. My choice? Sub first.

Le Chef · 7 January 2017, 09:02 AM

I'd start by asking yourself what you mean by a collection and what its purpose is intended to be.

Some people start out randomly buying a watch and then just adding to it with no discernible pattern. Others have a fixation about "graduating" to Patek, Richard Mille and Lange, others a "vertical collection of historic Submariners.

In the long run figuring out this kind of stuff now saves you money (!), in the long run...

Yogi20 · 7 January 2017, 09:08 AM

Batman and Hulk?

rodneygt3 · 7 January 2017, 09:09 AM

BLNR first. Multi-purpose and looks great. It took me to my 3rd Rolex to realize that.

joe100 · 7 January 2017, 09:15 AM

The best way to start is not to go down the superhero nickname road. LV and BLNR will do just fine.

brandrea · 7 January 2017, 09:21 AM

Welcome to the forum.

To answer your question, no, owning both is not redundant. Either would be a fine choice. The Sub is iconic and the BLNR is one of the very best modern Rolex.

Personally, I would start with the Sub. Every collection should have one.

RPB · 7 January 2017, 09:23 AM

Now it would be the BLNR first, always.
For me it was 2009 and so I bought the GMT IIc LN. Awesome watch. I still love this now, just stunning.
Owning both is fine. I am close to adding a 116613LB to mine :)

darwin95 · 7 January 2017, 09:29 AM

I would go with Sub or GMT.. can't go wrong with either

rmlovett1 · 7 January 2017, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Welcome to the forum.

To answer your question, no, owning both is not redundant. Either would be a fine choice. The Sub is iconic and the BLNR is one of the very best modern Rolex.

Personally, I would start with the Sub. Every collection should have one.

⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ X2. Exactly this!

Ragna · 7 January 2017, 09:32 AM

First go No date sub.

Then take your time to choose the next one. It may be a blnr... could be a hulk too.

You may even never get a next one.

But whatever happens you got a pure submariner and thats a "im all set" situation.

droptopman · 7 January 2017, 09:32 AM

I really like both models. I do not think it is redundant to have both in a collection, even a 2 watch collection.

I am more of a Sub guy so I would start with a 114060.

captain_NEMO · 7 January 2017, 09:37 AM

IMHO - Unless you have a need for the extra date/gmt complication, I'd go with the original submariner and save the extra ~$3k for something else - like a gently loved Omega Speedy Pro. Then you'll have 2 iconic timepieces in one fell swoop!

But as others have alluded, any of the two you've mentioned would be a fantastic first watch. Good luck, welcome to the foum and enjoy the ride!!

Scapegoat · 7 January 2017, 09:37 AM

Definitely the 114060. Quintessential Rolex watch to start all collection.

gregmoeck · 7 January 2017, 09:40 AM

Sub no date

jamesreid978 · 7 January 2017, 09:43 AM

I own both a BLNR and Subc ND. Great combo and my only rolexes.

LBC4225 · 7 January 2017, 09:45 AM

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I was very fortunate to start my collection on Christmas Eve with this!

Justinmg · 7 January 2017, 09:46 AM

Depends on what fits your style better, both are great watches. If I was going to get a nd sub I would get a 14060 two liner. I don't like the inflated case of the 114060

Horology.life · 7 January 2017, 09:49 AM

I started with a gmt II such a great piece and extremely functional

Chadridv · 7 January 2017, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ragna

First go No date sub.

Then take your time to choose the next one. It may be a blnr... could be a hulk too.

You may even never get a next one.

But whatever happens you got a pure submariner and thats a "im all set" situation.

Hahahahaha

3ems · 7 January 2017, 10:04 AM

I considered both for my first Rolex and the subc won.

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encarter13 · 7 January 2017, 10:25 AM

My first was the Sub no date, and I just bought it about 6 weeks ago and I love it. Already added a DJII to dress it up a little. I was "bitten" by the bug instantly.

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AK797 · 7 January 2017, 10:27 AM

Both are good choices but if you really want variation then there are other watches to choose from.

joesephcho · 7 January 2017, 10:35 AM

yup...cant go wrong with either. I'm partial to the 14060.

toucan · 7 January 2017, 10:48 AM

BLNR is a great first Rolex.

7 January 2017, 08:02 AM	#1
ericerica17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Eric Location: Connecticut Posts: 14	What would you start a collection with? Does anyone own a no date SUBc and a Batman? Is it redundant to have both of these in your collection? Which would you start with? Ultimately I think I'd like to own both but would love TRF opinion. Thank you!

7 January 2017, 08:43 AM	#3
adawil2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andrew Wilson Location: Brunswick, Maine Watch: 16550 Explorer II Posts: 1,773	BLNR is a great first watch. __________________ 6284 SS, 16014 SS Jubilee silver stick, 16253 TT Blue Thunderbird, 16550 SS Exp II Cream, bought in 1986, 116400GV Z-blue Milgauss, 79260 Tudor, 116660 DSSD-Blue, 116500LV Daytona White, 116710 BLNR, 326934 Blue Skydweller

7 January 2017, 08:44 AM	#4
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	Im a GMT guy, so i would go for the blnr! __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

7 January 2017, 09:00 AM	#7
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	Coin flip, as both are great. My choice? Sub first. __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

7 January 2017, 09:15 AM	#11
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	The best way to start is not to go down the superhero nickname road. LV and BLNR will do just fine. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

7 January 2017, 08:25 AM	#2
Castiel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Jim Location: California Posts: 432	If these are your only 2 options, BLNR first. Sub ND next.

7 January 2017, 08:47 AM	#5
hallidc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Watch: GMTII / DaytonaC Posts: 252	BLNR Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 January 2017, 08:59 AM	#6
natosub "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: USA Watch: the tide roll in.. Posts: 1,138	I'll go against the tide. The 114060 would be a fabulous first Rolex. If you have obvious use for the GMT complication the BLNR is excellent as well, but the pure, no nonsense beauty of the Submariner is something to be admired.

7 January 2017, 09:02 AM	#8
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	I'd start by asking yourself what you mean by a collection and what its purpose is intended to be. Some people start out randomly buying a watch and then just adding to it with no discernible pattern. Others have a fixation about "graduating" to Patek, Richard Mille and Lange, others a "vertical collection of historic Submariners. In the long run figuring out this kind of stuff now saves you money (!), in the long run...

7 January 2017, 09:08 AM	#9
Yogi20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Carl Location: Nottingham Watch: Bi metal Sub Blue Posts: 222	Batman and Hulk?

7 January 2017, 09:09 AM	#10
rodneygt3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Rodney Location: CT Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 224	BLNR first. Multi-purpose and looks great. It took me to my 3rd Rolex to realize that.

7 January 2017, 09:21 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,126	Welcome to the forum. To answer your question, no, owning both is not redundant. Either would be a fine choice. The Sub is iconic and the BLNR is one of the very best modern Rolex. Personally, I would start with the Sub. Every collection should have one.

7 January 2017, 09:23 AM	#13
RPB "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: United Kingdom Watch: V Serial 116710LN Posts: 284	Now it would be the BLNR first, always. For me it was 2009 and so I bought the GMT IIc LN. Awesome watch. I still love this now, just stunning. Owning both is fine. I am close to adding a 116613LB to mine :) __________________ 2009 V serial GMT IIc 116710LN (serviced Dec' 2016) Wish list - BLRO; TT GMT.

7 January 2017, 09:29 AM	#14
darwin95 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northeast Watch: Yourself Posts: 1,020	I would go with Sub or GMT.. can't go wrong with either

7 January 2017, 09:32 AM	#16
Ragna Banned Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: The Matrix Posts: 1,070	What would you start a collection with? First go No date sub. Then take your time to choose the next one. It may be a blnr... could be a hulk too. You may even never get a next one. But whatever happens you got a pure submariner and thats a "im all set" situation.

7 January 2017, 09:32 AM	#17
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	I really like both models. I do not think it is redundant to have both in a collection, even a 2 watch collection. I am more of a Sub guy so I would start with a 114060.

7 January 2017, 09:37 AM	#18
captain_NEMO "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jansky Location: Midwest Watch: this! Hold my beer Posts: 610	IMHO - Unless you have a need for the extra date/gmt complication, I'd go with the original submariner and save the extra ~$3k for something else - like a gently loved Omega Speedy Pro. Then you'll have 2 iconic timepieces in one fell swoop! But as others have alluded, any of the two you've mentioned would be a fantastic first watch. Good luck, welcome to the foum and enjoy the ride!!

7 January 2017, 09:37 AM	#19
Scapegoat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Lee Location: South East Asia Watch: Tudor Pro Posts: 1,798	Definitely the 114060. Quintessential Rolex watch to start all collection.

7 January 2017, 09:40 AM	#20
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	Sub no date

7 January 2017, 09:43 AM	#21
jamesreid978 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: UK Posts: 70	I own both a BLNR and Subc ND. Great combo and my only rolexes.

7 January 2017, 09:45 AM	#22
LBC4225 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Middle Tennessee Watch: Daytona Ceramic Posts: 107	I was very fortunate to start my collection on Christmas Eve with this!

7 January 2017, 09:46 AM	#23
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO/EXPL Posts: 3,371	Depends on what fits your style better, both are great watches. If I was going to get a nd sub I would get a 14060 two liner. I don't like the inflated case of the 114060 __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

7 January 2017, 09:49 AM	#24
Horology.life "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: U.K Posts: 677	I started with a gmt II such a great piece and extremely functional __________________ Rolex/Tudor/AP/VC/Panerai

7 January 2017, 10:04 AM	#26
3ems 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Here Watch: Rolex 126300 Posts: 191	I considered both for my first Rolex and the subc won. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 January 2017, 10:25 AM	#27
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	My first was the Sub no date, and I just bought it about 6 weeks ago and I love it. Already added a DJII to dress it up a little. I was "bitten" by the bug instantly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

7 January 2017, 10:27 AM	#28
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Both are good choices but if you really want variation then there are other watches to choose from.

7 January 2017, 10:35 AM	#29
joesephcho "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Submariner ND Posts: 188	yup...cant go wrong with either. I'm partial to the 14060. __________________ 1)Sub ND 2)Speedy Pro 3)Chopard LUC Pro One GMT

7 January 2017, 10:48 AM	#30
toucan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 5970 Posts: 1,980	BLNR is a great first Rolex.

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