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JRT · 6 April 2015, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by darwin95

sub gets my vote- no PCL, so no scratches

No PCL, but you still have some tiny dull scratches caught on the clasp.

JRT · 6 April 2015, 05:52 PM

I love GMT-C more than SUB-C because the former has one more useful complication for showing the times in 3 different time zones (two time zones directly from the dial and one more from rotaing the bezel). Moreover, BLNR has a (blue/black) two-colored ceramic bezel, which is very unique and fantastic appearance compared with the ubiquitous SUB-C LN.

regnant · 6 April 2015, 07:37 PM

BLNR for me, a great versatile watch with GMT function. You may not need GMT everyday but it's cool to know it's just there

ajas · 6 April 2015, 08:02 PM

Also had the same dilemma Gmt vs SubC about 3 years ago. Went with SubC and never looked back. This is classic watch which goes along with anything, from flip flops to suit. My initial worries were about durability of ceramic bezel but so far no issues and believe me I don't babysit it.
I travel a lot, changing time zones almost every week, but not having Gmt was never a problem to me. It is simple math as long as you remember how many hours ahead or back you are from home.

Overall superb watch highly recommended to everyone as first Rolex.

Cheers,
Will

Psmith · 6 April 2015, 11:56 PM

GMT for me - I like the extra complication

Tk421 · 7 April 2015, 12:13 AM

BLNR for the win!
If you do go the SubC I reckon go the no date. Classic, clean, perfect symmetry, versatile and understated. Would James Bond wear the date and cyclops... Never

Both beautiful and I had the same dilemma. My opinion ended up being that the BLNR could possibly be their best SS GMT ever released and will be a future classic / iconic rolex.

The SubC while amazing will unlikely be an iconic piece. The iconic Subs are vintage. With this logic I ordered the Brand New BLNR and picked up a 1971 vintage 5513 submariner.

Hope this helps. All I can say is you can't go wrong but whichever you choose you will long for the other. It is inevitable...

antbkny · 7 April 2015, 12:23 AM

SubC date. It's the iconic Rolex of today. It's the go everywhere, do anything watch. Little bit blingy while still remaining robust and masculine. But ultimately, you need one of each.

sco · 7 April 2015, 01:17 AM

If it's only one watch you are going to own, it has to be the Sub Date.

Mak2013 · 7 April 2015, 02:06 AM

I prefer subC. I gave BLNR a chance... THREE times

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awright102 · 7 April 2015, 04:44 AM

I have the SubC, SubC LV and BLNR and love them all.

I did cheat though and brought a SubC bracelet to go on the blnr. Had it three weeks now and it's not been off the wrist!

Andy

SeaAndSky · 7 April 2015, 04:47 AM

BLNR if only one.

fdm79 · 7 April 2015, 08:18 AM

I have both, LVc and BLNR.

BLNR wins

spineguy · 9 April 2015, 12:46 PM

What do all the BLNR owners say to the point that the pcl's are just too much of a pain in arse? Anyone have a pick of one that is 2 years old that has some wear? How bad can they get??

6 April 2015, 07:37 PM	#63
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	BLNR for me, a great versatile watch with GMT function. You may not need GMT everyday but it's cool to know it's just there __________________

6 April 2015, 11:56 PM	#65
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	GMT for me - I like the extra complication __________________

7 April 2015, 08:18 AM	#72
fdm79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Norway Posts: 931	I have both, LVc and BLNR. BLNR wins __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 126710 BLRO - Rolex Submariner 116610 LV - Breitling Navitimer 01 Pan-American Bronze Limited Edition AB0121C4/Q605-447A - Omega Speedmaster Moonwatch Professional 3861 (Sapphire) 310.30.42.50.01.002 - Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 41mm Ceramic (Blue) 212.30.41.20.03.001

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6 April 2015, 05:52 PM	#62
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	I love GMT-C more than SUB-C because the former has one more useful complication for showing the times in 3 different time zones (two time zones directly from the dial and one more from rotaing the bezel). Moreover, BLNR has a (blue/black) two-colored ceramic bezel, which is very unique and fantastic appearance compared with the ubiquitous SUB-C LN.

6 April 2015, 08:02 PM	#64
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	Also had the same dilemma Gmt vs SubC about 3 years ago. Went with SubC and never looked back. This is classic watch which goes along with anything, from flip flops to suit. My initial worries were about durability of ceramic bezel but so far no issues and believe me I don't babysit it. I travel a lot, changing time zones almost every week, but not having Gmt was never a problem to me. It is simple math as long as you remember how many hours ahead or back you are from home. Overall superb watch highly recommended to everyone as first Rolex. Cheers, Will

7 April 2015, 12:13 AM	#66
Tk421 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Perth, Australia Watch: MoonSub Posts: 86	BLNR for the win! If you do go the SubC I reckon go the no date. Classic, clean, perfect symmetry, versatile and understated. Would James Bond wear the date and cyclops... Never Both beautiful and I had the same dilemma. My opinion ended up being that the BLNR could possibly be their best SS GMT ever released and will be a future classic / iconic rolex. The SubC while amazing will unlikely be an iconic piece. The iconic Subs are vintage. With this logic I ordered the Brand New BLNR and picked up a 1971 vintage 5513 submariner. Hope this helps. All I can say is you can't go wrong but whichever you choose you will long for the other. It is inevitable...

7 April 2015, 12:23 AM	#67
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	SubC date. It's the iconic Rolex of today. It's the go everywhere, do anything watch. Little bit blingy while still remaining robust and masculine. But ultimately, you need one of each.

7 April 2015, 01:17 AM	#68
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	If it's only one watch you are going to own, it has to be the Sub Date.

7 April 2015, 02:06 AM	#69
Mak2013 Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Watch: Rolex 14060M Posts: 681	I prefer subC. I gave BLNR a chance... THREE times Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 April 2015, 04:44 AM	#70
awright102 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Andy Wright Location: UK Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 78	I have the SubC, SubC LV and BLNR and love them all. I did cheat though and brought a SubC bracelet to go on the blnr. Had it three weeks now and it's not been off the wrist! Andy

7 April 2015, 04:47 AM	#71
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	BLNR if only one.

9 April 2015, 12:46 PM	#73
spineguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fort Wayne, In Posts: 56	What do all the BLNR owners say to the point that the pcl's are just too much of a pain in arse? Anyone have a pick of one that is 2 years old that has some wear? How bad can they get??

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