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Robbyman · 26 March 2017, 07:25 AM

Before reading, please think of this in the context of thin wrists at 6.75 inch and I am not a big guy.

I have had a SubC....it's gone. Not the watch I dreamt about and always wanted. To me it just does not look like a Sub should with those lugs. It wore much bigger than I hoped and I missed the classic Sub shape, as it was that shape that I really wanted.

I have a white dial DaytonaC.....totally in love, it comes out on special occasions. It will never be sold. This fits me perfectly.

I have just had purchased for me by my lovely wife a 2009 V serial sub date, new old stock at a very reasonable price, not yet arrived but I cannot wait.

I really should have bought a 5 digit straightaway. They fit me perfectly from the ones I have tried on before and it just the quintessential Rolex to me.

I have a BLNR, I really do like this watch. It is really special, but I find it wears too big, and the lugs still look too chunky to me.

Here is the deal, I have been offered a very good trade on my BLNR for a NOS SeaDweller 2009 V serial.

I will have,

DaytonaC - for best
2009 Sub Date - for everyday in the office etc
2009 Sea Dweller - the beater on NATO etc

My thoughts,

I love 5 digit Rolex
I have tried a whole bunch on and they fit me perfectly.
The 6 digit models just don't do it for me, as much as I like all the features and look on the BLNR I prefer pre Ceramic models.

Do you think i should do the trade on the BLNR.

Getting the nos SD is hard at the right price now, while I ca always get another BLNR.

japenney · 26 March 2017, 07:31 AM

The NOS SD is nice but I think it would make more sense to trade the blnr for a 16710 gmt. You already have a 5 digit sub and the SD is very similar. The trade valuation is spot on if the SD has stickers imo.

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omitohud · 26 March 2017, 07:51 AM

Have u tried on the SD? It's a much thicker n bulkier head than the gmt. If u only care that it's 5 digits, then there r many choices out there. The aforementioned 16700/16710, expy 2 polar, the Kermit comes to mind n fit ur collection nicely.

I blame it on the autoconnect.

nikesupremedunk · 26 March 2017, 08:14 AM

+1 on a 5 digit gmt. If I ever part with my blnr that's what I'd get. I don't see a point of having a subc and a sd.

Fleetlord · 26 March 2017, 08:18 AM

Why are you paying the NOS premium on the SD when you will be wearing it?

There are a bazillion quality pre-owned ones out there ready to wear that will put you in a positive CASH out on your BLNR trade...

SeaDweller50 · 26 March 2017, 08:27 AM

Agreed. Buying NOS for a daily beater is madness imo.

Fleetlord · 26 March 2017, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Airborne

Agreed. Buying NOS for a daily beater is madness imo.

Yeah, I mean why pay for the BIG premium that speculators and "collectors" are putting on these NOS watches, just to ruin the "reason" why you paid so much over fair pre-owned price...

gregmoeck · 26 March 2017, 09:50 AM

I would trade in a second

AK797 · 26 March 2017, 09:53 AM

Go ahead and trade, you clearly want to, BLNR is a nice watch and a firm forum fave but it's no sacred cow in your house.

Goin2drt · 26 March 2017, 09:55 AM

I would not

SubSensei · 26 March 2017, 09:57 AM

In a heartbeat

RolexNorth · 26 March 2017, 10:30 AM

LOL, now there will be a flood of used BLNR's in the market. Nice.

breitlings · 26 March 2017, 10:42 AM

16710!

mailman · 26 March 2017, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fleetlord

Why are you paying the NOS premium on the SD when you will be wearing it?

There are a bazillion quality pre-owned ones out there ready to wear that will put you in a positive CASH out on your BLNR trade...

Not many V serial 16600 out there which is what the OP is considering. Lots of BLNR and Rolex still makes them and for at least another year will. Easy enough to replace it.

OP I'd do it. If you don't like the SD, easy enough to get a BLNR back

Atleo · 26 March 2017, 11:59 AM

Does the V series and it being NOS matter? I'd imagine you can get a quality 16600 for significantly less than the NOS. finances aside, the 16600 is awesome. But a bit thicker than the BLNR.

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Investr · 26 March 2017, 01:00 PM

Nope

Bigsykedaddy · 26 March 2017, 01:06 PM

I see even used ones going for quite a bit more now. DavidSW had one last night for $8,675 and it was an older box / red tag, it was worn too it wasn't NOS. I saw a few on the forums here for around $7,500 but they get snatched up quickly.

I would try to find a used one in great condition and save the money over the NOS prices. I would also try on the SD if you haven't, because the BLNR is more comfortable (IMO) and the SD is pretty thick. If it wasn't so thick I would have bought it as well

sensui · 26 March 2017, 01:59 PM

I love the blnr but cannot deny the sd4k is a better fitting watch and the proportion is much better for guys like us (6.7 inch wrist guys). I'd still find it a rough trade since personally I love the way the blnr looks.

albmich · 26 March 2017, 02:01 PM

Do it for sure.

donut · 26 March 2017, 02:12 PM

I wouldn't trade BLNR for NOS SD.

Robbyman · 26 March 2017, 04:57 PM

Thanks guys, I get the GMT view and have considered this. The SD just wears a bit different to the Sub which is what I like.

Nairn1980 · 26 March 2017, 06:53 PM

I have considered this, but I'd say no....BLNR is special.

-Ally- · 26 March 2017, 06:54 PM

I have both and wouldn't make that swap if I could only have one. Not in a million years.

maton12 · 26 March 2017, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robbyman

The SD just wears a bit different to the Sub which is what I like.

You're giving up a lot with the BLNR but you have to wear it

Toivonen · 26 March 2017, 08:21 PM

16600 the BEST

harvey · 26 March 2017, 08:23 PM

Oh definitely make that swap! Without a doubt here...

mailman · 26 March 2017, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigsykedaddy

I see even used ones going for quite a bit more now. DavidSW had one last night for $8,675 and it was an older box / red tag, it was worn too it wasn't NOS. I saw a few on the forums here for around $7,500 but they get snatched up quickly.

I would try to find a used one in great condition and save the money over the NOS prices. I would also try on the SD if you haven't, because the BLNR is more comfortable (IMO) and the SD is pretty thick. If it wasn't so thick I would have bought it as well

OP is looking at 16600...not 116600

travisb · 26 March 2017, 09:04 PM

If flipping the BLNR for a 5 digit, I'd go Pepsi or Coke 16710 for greater variety. Personally though, I'd hang on to the BLNR. One of, if not the best all around SS Rolex produced today.

Token74 · 26 March 2017, 09:22 PM

I have similar sized wrists. I had a 16600 and found it wore well, although a little top heavy perhaps. However, it didn't work well on a Nato as the case is a little thick for such a thin strap.

Robbyman · 26 March 2017, 09:52 PM

Guys, thanks for the responses and great advice.

I think I am going to bed my Sub in, hang onto the BLNR.

In the meantime I am going to try the SD for fit and maybe get one not nos. Quite possibly I may go for a Pepsi/Coke GMT.

26 March 2017, 07:25 AM	#1
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Flip BLNR for a 2009 Sea Dweller Before reading, please think of this in the context of thin wrists at 6.75 inch and I am not a big guy. I have had a SubC....it's gone. Not the watch I dreamt about and always wanted. To me it just does not look like a Sub should with those lugs. It wore much bigger than I hoped and I missed the classic Sub shape, as it was that shape that I really wanted. I have a white dial DaytonaC.....totally in love, it comes out on special occasions. It will never be sold. This fits me perfectly. I have just had purchased for me by my lovely wife a 2009 V serial sub date, new old stock at a very reasonable price, not yet arrived but I cannot wait. I really should have bought a 5 digit straightaway. They fit me perfectly from the ones I have tried on before and it just the quintessential Rolex to me. I have a BLNR, I really do like this watch. It is really special, but I find it wears too big, and the lugs still look too chunky to me. Here is the deal, I have been offered a very good trade on my BLNR for a NOS SeaDweller 2009 V serial. I will have, DaytonaC - for best 2009 Sub Date - for everyday in the office etc 2009 Sea Dweller - the beater on NATO etc My thoughts, I love 5 digit Rolex I have tried a whole bunch on and they fit me perfectly. The 6 digit models just don't do it for me, as much as I like all the features and look on the BLNR I prefer pre Ceramic models. Do you think i should do the trade on the BLNR. Getting the nos SD is hard at the right price now, while I ca always get another BLNR.

26 March 2017, 07:31 AM	#2
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	The NOS SD is nice but I think it would make more sense to trade the blnr for a 16710 gmt. You already have a 5 digit sub and the SD is very similar. The trade valuation is spot on if the SD has stickers imo. Sent by my pet Gekko __________________ Follow me on Instagram to see my watch journey @Japenney

26 March 2017, 08:14 AM	#4
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	+1 on a 5 digit gmt. If I ever part with my blnr that's what I'd get. I don't see a point of having a subc and a sd. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

26 March 2017, 02:01 PM	#19
albmich "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: WI Watch: SD4k Posts: 1,333	Do it for sure. __________________ ♛ SD4k 116600 ♛ SD43 126600 Ω PloProf 224.32.55.21.01.001

26 March 2017, 08:21 PM	#25
Toivonen "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Vittorio Location: Italy Watch: SeaDweller Deepsea Posts: 1,001	16600 the BEST __________________ No HEV? No Party!!! If you LOVE the Sea Dweller... Join the "BDV" https://www.instagram.com/bandadellavalvola/ https://www.facebook.com/bandadellavalvola/ http://orologi.forumfree.it/?t=75294392

26 March 2017, 07:51 AM	#3
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	Have u tried on the SD? It's a much thicker n bulkier head than the gmt. If u only care that it's 5 digits, then there r many choices out there. The aforementioned 16700/16710, expy 2 polar, the Kermit comes to mind n fit ur collection nicely. I blame it on the autoconnect.

26 March 2017, 08:18 AM	#5
Fleetlord 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vain Posts: 6,023	Why are you paying the NOS premium on the SD when you will be wearing it? There are a bazillion quality pre-owned ones out there ready to wear that will put you in a positive CASH out on your BLNR trade...

26 March 2017, 08:27 AM	#6
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	Agreed. Buying NOS for a daily beater is madness imo.

26 March 2017, 09:50 AM	#8
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	I would trade in a second

26 March 2017, 09:53 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Go ahead and trade, you clearly want to, BLNR is a nice watch and a firm forum fave but it's no sacred cow in your house.

26 March 2017, 09:55 AM	#10
Goin2drt Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,307	I would not

26 March 2017, 09:57 AM	#11
SubSensei Banned Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: LA Posts: 40	In a heartbeat

26 March 2017, 10:30 AM	#12
RolexNorth Banned Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Toronto Watch: YM2SS,SD43,HULK Posts: 558	LOL, now there will be a flood of used BLNR's in the market. Nice.

26 March 2017, 10:42 AM	#13
breitlings Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Bethesda Watch: Apple TV Posts: 5,744	16710!

26 March 2017, 11:59 AM	#15
Atleo Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 190	Does the V series and it being NOS matter? I'd imagine you can get a quality 16600 for significantly less than the NOS. finances aside, the 16600 is awesome. But a bit thicker than the BLNR. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

26 March 2017, 01:00 PM	#16
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Nope

26 March 2017, 01:06 PM	#17
Bigsykedaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Anthony Location: Florida Watch: LVc \| SubC Posts: 2,285	I see even used ones going for quite a bit more now. DavidSW had one last night for $8,675 and it was an older box / red tag, it was worn too it wasn't NOS. I saw a few on the forums here for around $7,500 but they get snatched up quickly. I would try to find a used one in great condition and save the money over the NOS prices. I would also try on the SD if you haven't, because the BLNR is more comfortable (IMO) and the SD is pretty thick. If it wasn't so thick I would have bought it as well

26 March 2017, 01:59 PM	#18
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	I love the blnr but cannot deny the sd4k is a better fitting watch and the proportion is much better for guys like us (6.7 inch wrist guys). I'd still find it a rough trade since personally I love the way the blnr looks.

26 March 2017, 02:12 PM	#20
donut "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jerry Location: Unseen Thailand Watch: LN/LV/BLNR Posts: 543	I wouldn't trade BLNR for NOS SD.

26 March 2017, 04:57 PM	#21
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Thanks guys, I get the GMT view and have considered this. The SD just wears a bit different to the Sub which is what I like.

26 March 2017, 06:53 PM	#22
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	I have considered this, but I'd say no....BLNR is special.

26 March 2017, 06:54 PM	#23
-Ally- "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sunny Scotland Posts: 593	I have both and wouldn't make that swap if I could only have one. Not in a million years.

26 March 2017, 08:23 PM	#26
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,435	Oh definitely make that swap! Without a doubt here... __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

26 March 2017, 09:04 PM	#28
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	If flipping the BLNR for a 5 digit, I'd go Pepsi or Coke 16710 for greater variety. Personally though, I'd hang on to the BLNR. One of, if not the best all around SS Rolex produced today.

26 March 2017, 09:22 PM	#29
Token74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Vince Location: England Watch: Too many! Posts: 5,744	I have similar sized wrists. I had a 16600 and found it wore well, although a little top heavy perhaps. However, it didn't work well on a Nato as the case is a little thick for such a thin strap. __________________ Time is limited, make every second count. Patek Philippe Nautilus 5990 - AP Royal Oak 15300 - AP Royal Oak 15450 Blue - AP Royal Oak 15450 Silver - AP Royal Oak Offshore 26480 - Royal Oak Offshore 15710 - Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 - Rolex Daytona 116519 - Rolex GMT 126710 BLRO - Omega Speedmaster Reduced - JLC Reverso GMT Moonphase - TAG Microtimer - Dent Pocket Watch - JLC Atmos Phases de lune

26 March 2017, 09:52 PM	#30
Robbyman "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Blighty (England) Watch: Daytona/Pepsi/Sub Posts: 1,517	Guys, thanks for the responses and great advice. I think I am going to bed my Sub in, hang onto the BLNR. In the meantime I am going to try the SD for fit and maybe get one not nos. Quite possibly I may go for a Pepsi/Coke GMT.

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