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JasH · 4 December 2016, 06:55 AM

I've recently been thinking of buying a GMT or a Sub, and was curious why Subs seem to be more popular?

The most desirable Rolexes are often said to be the Daytona and Sub. Or am I simply mistaken?

The reasons I personally prefer the GMT to the sub are because:

- more useful complication
- 100m is enough for me, as I don't dive (or even swim with a watch)
- I like the black/blue of the BLNR, more than a plain black bezel (and I dislike the green in fact)
- marginally slimmer on wrist

In favour of the SUB:

- obvious choice for divers
- stronger in used resale value than the GMT?

What am I missing?

What are experienced collectors' thoughts please?

sco · 4 December 2016, 06:57 AM

Sounds like you want a BLNR. Go for it and enjoy.

Loevhagen · 4 December 2016, 07:00 AM

You have missed the perfect 16610LV (maxi dial and no maxi case),,,

rolexnub · 4 December 2016, 07:12 AM

Based on your post, you prefer and want the GMT more than the Sub. IMO, it's the most beautiful SS watch and has the date and GMT hand complications.

Go ahead and pull the trigger on the BLNR. I am sure you' re going to love wearing it.

Chewbacca · 4 December 2016, 07:14 AM

the gmt and sub are fairly comparable in the secondary market but per your post, i'd go gmt

locutus49 · 4 December 2016, 07:18 AM

Your heart wants what it wants. For you, GMT.

Nairn1980 · 4 December 2016, 07:21 AM

BLNR all day long!!!

JasH · 4 December 2016, 07:24 AM

Yes, I personally do prefer the GMT. And the BLNR in particular.

I was curious about the thoughts of experienced collectors here in comparing the two. Although, my own mind is set on the BLNR :)

Seems I may have been mistaken in believing the sub was generally favoured over the GMT though?

FXR · 4 December 2016, 07:24 AM

To me these are 2 different watches.
I own a GMTc and will buy shortly a Subc.
GMT is the right partner when travelling abroad.
Choose the one your heart goed for. Both are good choice to me.

brandrea · 4 December 2016, 07:43 AM

Either are great choices and daily wearers. It's hard to argue the practicality of either. I find the GMT complication useful for travel I lean towrd the GMT.

Zilla99 · 4 December 2016, 07:49 AM

GMT is a beauty for sure. Sub for me because I am not a fan of the date. All black, sleek and extremely versatile for any occasion.

tkerrmd · 4 December 2016, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasH

Yes, I personally do prefer the GMT. And the BLNR in particular.

I was curious about the thoughts of experienced collectors here in comparing the two. Although, my own mind is set on the BLNR :)

Seems I may have been mistaken in believing the sub was generally favoured over the GMT though?

main differences sub has glidelock clasp and GMT has second time zone

andrew_homer · 4 December 2016, 07:52 AM

I have a Sub ND and today picked up a BLNR! :) :) :)

I love them both. You should just buy what you like, and from your post that appears to be the BLNR - Enjoy.

Racerdj · 4 December 2016, 07:52 AM

The BLNR would be a great choice!

Loevhagen · 4 December 2016, 08:04 AM

Go Submariner - since the BLNR is boring.

johnjm · 4 December 2016, 08:30 AM

I had the same dilemma and opted for the BLNR. Still love the ND sub and will probably have both at some point.

lightguy · 4 December 2016, 10:00 AM

Sub or sea dweller are the only Rolexes that appeal to me.
Beefy !

superstarmar · 4 December 2016, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Go Submariner - since the BLNR is boring.

Your killing it Bjoern... !!!

Spectacular shot!!!

JRT · 4 December 2016, 10:29 AM

You have a preference in your mind, and now pull the trigger right away.

Twin1 · 4 December 2016, 10:31 AM

You can't go wrong either way.

Tools · 4 December 2016, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasH

. . .

What am I missing?

What are experienced collectors' thoughts please?

You're not missing anything. Get the watch that matches your lifestyle and is most useful to you, not what you think may be "more popular".

T. Ferguson · 4 December 2016, 10:34 AM

The Sub is more popular in that more people have the Sub. It is not more coveted or highly regarded than the GMT. Both are equally iconic. Both have rich history behind them. One could make the case that the GMT is more quintessentially Rolex because Rolex invented the complication. They did not invent the dive watch or diving bezel. Both hold value equally well.

As to why the Sub became so popular...Dr. No.

mrchrisx69 · 4 December 2016, 11:01 AM

Submariner is sooo common! That why I got the GMT. Got my eyes on the Sea Dweller next.

Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

Seaswirl · 4 December 2016, 11:08 AM

Sounds like you want the GMT so go for it. I personally prefer the Sub for the improved clasp and lack of PCLs.

Majin Buu · 4 December 2016, 11:12 AM

Since you are going to pay for it, always buy what you like ...
Like Moi, I bought the GMTc ...............
Then I bought a Sub c .... LOL I know, Im weak ....

Cheers

kilyung · 4 December 2016, 12:36 PM

The glidelock is a big advantage for the SubC models. Wish GMTs had them also.

Spartacus · 4 December 2016, 12:45 PM

I have a BLNR, picking up a Sea Dweller or Sub soon. I find the sub / SD to better fit my daily style.

toucan · 4 December 2016, 12:59 PM

I was lucky to have one of the first BLNR's in NYC! Love the watch can't go wrong. Picked up a SUBc last month. Couldn't resist. I think you'll eventually own both. Enjoy and go with your gut!
Image from that faithful day in 2013 seconds after leaving AD!

malnik · 4 December 2016, 04:04 PM

You should go for the GMT. Buy what you like, not for the resale value.

sickened1 · 4 December 2016, 04:11 PM

Meh, just get both. Problem solved!

4 December 2016, 06:55 AM	#1
JasH 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK Posts: 309	Submariner v GMT I've recently been thinking of buying a GMT or a Sub, and was curious why Subs seem to be more popular? The most desirable Rolexes are often said to be the Daytona and Sub. Or am I simply mistaken? The reasons I personally prefer the GMT to the sub are because: - more useful complication - 100m is enough for me, as I don't dive (or even swim with a watch) - I like the black/blue of the BLNR, more than a plain black bezel (and I dislike the green in fact) - marginally slimmer on wrist In favour of the SUB: - obvious choice for divers - stronger in used resale value than the GMT? What am I missing? What are experienced collectors' thoughts please?

4 December 2016, 07:21 AM	#7
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,385	Blnr :) BLNR all day long!!! Attached Images

4 December 2016, 07:52 AM	#14
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	The BLNR would be a great choice! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

4 December 2016, 08:30 AM	#16
johnjm "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Africa Posts: 1,152	I had the same dilemma and opted for the BLNR. Still love the ND sub and will probably have both at some point. __________________ 114300;116710;116500;114060;126710;5500;6084

4 December 2016, 10:34 AM	#22
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	The Sub is more popular in that more people have the Sub. It is not more coveted or highly regarded than the GMT. Both are equally iconic. Both have rich history behind them. One could make the case that the GMT is more quintessentially Rolex because Rolex invented the complication. They did not invent the dive watch or diving bezel. Both hold value equally well. As to why the Sub became so popular...Dr. No. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

4 December 2016, 06:57 AM	#2
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Sounds like you want a BLNR. Go for it and enjoy.

4 December 2016, 07:00 AM	#3
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	You have missed the perfect 16610LV (maxi dial and no maxi case),,,

4 December 2016, 07:12 AM	#4
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	Based on your post, you prefer and want the GMT more than the Sub. IMO, it's the most beautiful SS watch and has the date and GMT hand complications. Go ahead and pull the trigger on the BLNR. I am sure you' re going to love wearing it.

4 December 2016, 07:14 AM	#5
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	the gmt and sub are fairly comparable in the secondary market but per your post, i'd go gmt

4 December 2016, 07:18 AM	#6
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	Your heart wants what it wants. For you, GMT.

4 December 2016, 07:24 AM	#8
JasH 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: UK Posts: 309	Yes, I personally do prefer the GMT. And the BLNR in particular. I was curious about the thoughts of experienced collectors here in comparing the two. Although, my own mind is set on the BLNR :) Seems I may have been mistaken in believing the sub was generally favoured over the GMT though?

4 December 2016, 07:24 AM	#9
FXR "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Paris Watch: 5167 Posts: 52	To me these are 2 different watches. I own a GMTc and will buy shortly a Subc. GMT is the right partner when travelling abroad. Choose the one your heart goed for. Both are good choice to me.

4 December 2016, 07:43 AM	#10
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,091	Either are great choices and daily wearers. It's hard to argue the practicality of either. I find the GMT complication useful for travel I lean towrd the GMT.

4 December 2016, 07:49 AM	#11
Zilla99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: LD Location: USA Watch: 114060 Posts: 381	GMT is a beauty for sure. Sub for me because I am not a fan of the date. All black, sleek and extremely versatile for any occasion.

4 December 2016, 07:52 AM	#13
andrew_homer "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: UK Watch: Daytona 116500LN Posts: 13	I have a Sub ND and today picked up a BLNR! :) :) :) I love them both. You should just buy what you like, and from your post that appears to be the BLNR - Enjoy.

4 December 2016, 08:04 AM	#15
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	Go Submariner - since the BLNR is boring.

4 December 2016, 10:00 AM	#17
lightguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: David Location: DFW Posts: 26	Sub or sea dweller are the only Rolexes that appeal to me. Beefy !

4 December 2016, 10:29 AM	#19
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	You have a preference in your mind, and now pull the trigger right away.

4 December 2016, 10:31 AM	#20
Twin1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: Submariner Posts: 435	You can't go wrong either way.

4 December 2016, 11:01 AM	#23
mrchrisx69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego Posts: 189	Submariner is sooo common! That why I got the GMT. Got my eyes on the Sea Dweller next. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk

4 December 2016, 11:08 AM	#24
Seaswirl "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 1,761	Sounds like you want the GMT so go for it. I personally prefer the Sub for the improved clasp and lack of PCLs.

4 December 2016, 11:12 AM	#25
Majin Buu "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Joe Location: Planet Earth Watch: Datejust now Posts: 928	Since you are going to pay for it, always buy what you like ... Like Moi, I bought the GMTc ............... Then I bought a Sub c .... LOL I know, Im weak .... Cheers

4 December 2016, 12:36 PM	#26
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	The glidelock is a big advantage for the SubC models. Wish GMTs had them also.

4 December 2016, 12:45 PM	#27
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	I have a BLNR, picking up a Sea Dweller or Sub soon. I find the sub / SD to better fit my daily style.

4 December 2016, 12:59 PM	#28
toucan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 5970 Posts: 1,980	I was lucky to have one of the first BLNR's in NYC! Love the watch can't go wrong. Picked up a SUBc last month. Couldn't resist. I think you'll eventually own both. Enjoy and go with your gut! Image from that faithful day in 2013 seconds after leaving AD! Attached Images

4 December 2016, 04:04 PM	#29
malnik "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Sub-Date-C Posts: 240	You should go for the GMT. Buy what you like, not for the resale value.

4 December 2016, 04:11 PM	#30
sickened1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,054	Meh, just get both. Problem solved!

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