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Banks · 12 April 2021, 10:53 PM

Hope everyone is keeping well.

Quick question. While this decision will ultimately be my own and preference is of course subjective, I’m looking to hear the thoughts of others if faced with a decision between the Sub Date 126610 LV and the GMT 126710 BLRO (likely on oyster bracelet), two watches which I really like.

The purchase would be made on the grey market, but that discussion has been done to death so let’s just deal the watch choice as opposed to purchasing route.

For completeness, I already own a Sub 114060 and GMT 116710 BLNR. I know people will say why would you want effectively the same watch again but I simply just love the aesthetic and functionality of these references and diversity is not my key aim!

Thanks!

rambo99 · 12 April 2021, 10:55 PM

blro for sure, better history, more colour variations, and more bracelet options.

monsieur_z · 12 April 2021, 11:07 PM

BLRO for me. Never been a fan of the LV, but that's just my own opinion, many people here like it.

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CharlesN · 12 April 2021, 11:10 PM

For me its a Sub date 126610LN (BLACK) The green is a bit awkward sometimes with matching up.

(Yes I know it was not on your list).

Master_Grogu · 12 April 2021, 11:21 PM

Not a fan of the green, however I would also point out that the GMT bezel can act as a chronograph, just like the submariner bezel do. So in effect, GMT master can do everything a submariner can, complication-wise.

Francist · 13 April 2021, 12:28 AM

Green sub for me. Just ask urself which color u prefer. They both rock.

Banks · 13 April 2021, 02:08 AM

Thanks for the responses.

I think the determining factor for me will be getting a chance to try on the 41mm Sub in the flesh. Will hopefully do that in the near future at a grey dealer.

TimeAZ · 13 April 2021, 02:13 AM

get the BLRO on jubilee
adds a different bracelet to the mix

MrMercedes · 13 April 2021, 02:17 AM

get the BLRO only on jubilee!!

skipstar · 13 April 2021, 02:21 AM

I have both and if I had to choose one this is how I would decide. Everyday use I would do the LV, if you are an office worker or go out a lot than the BLRO for sure. Both great watches that fit and wear totally different. Hope that helps.

timegradient · 13 April 2021, 02:50 AM

BLRO only on jubilee

+1

IAN1 · 13 April 2021, 02:52 AM

both are amazing

SS Oyster · 13 April 2021, 03:13 AM

Both, but BLRO first if offered both.

Brich436 · 13 April 2021, 03:24 AM

I would go with the BLRO on Jubilee in your situation. You have 2 watches with oyster bands and there is something special about the Jubilee.

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TswaneNguni · 13 April 2021, 03:30 AM

BLRO on Oyster .How it should be .Jubilee is a fantastic bracelet ,but its a DJ Bracelet .

(I own the 124060,116610LN,116710BLNR and 126610LV amongst others ..but not the 126710BLRO,waiting forever on that one ..

Too bad )

So,between the choices presented :
126710BLRO Oyster over 126610LV ,by a very narrow margin .

The best would be the WG BLRO Meteorite .Have seen it in the metal,beautiful ,beautiful reference !!

kieselguhr · 13 April 2021, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master_Grogu

Not a fan of the green, however I would also point out that the GMT bezel can act as a chronograph, just like the submariner bezel do. So in effect, GMT master can do everything a submariner can, complication-wise.

For the old GMT Masters with 120 click (16760 to 16710) this is true. However, the 6 digits (116710 and up) have a 24 “click” ball bearing bezel which would not allow you to position reliably/accurately and use it as a timer.

B2 Stealth · 13 April 2021, 04:08 AM

BLRO on jubilee--spectacular! My grail watch. Was worth the 3 year wait.

Kiddodoc · 13 April 2021, 05:37 AM

both great but the BLRO is special.

Wrist Watcher · 13 April 2021, 05:50 AM

Blro

imsayingthough · 13 April 2021, 06:11 AM

BLRO and i own the LV.

zaak · 13 April 2021, 06:13 AM

For me it is the BLRO.

aka Mac · 13 April 2021, 06:35 AM

126710BLRO, simply because not a fan at all of the green on 126610LV. If you had said 126710BLRO or 126610LN, then I'd say 126610LN.

Joearch · 13 April 2021, 06:50 AM

BLRO is more of a classic Rolex to me over the Sub LV Hulk which seems to green to me.

Pattyb69 · 13 April 2021, 06:51 AM

Grab the BLRO on Jubilee and buy 1.8mm spring bars so that you can swap bracelets between all 3: BLRO on glidelock, BLNR on Jubilee, BLRO on your BLNR easy link bracelet, etc.

Frank McKay · 13 April 2021, 07:07 AM

Lv > blnr

blro > lv

enjoythemusic · 13 April 2021, 07:08 AM

Get what you love. But since your asking... I'd get something different than what you already have.

12 April 2021, 10:53 PM	#1
Banks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 276	Sub Date 126610LV vs GMT 126710BLRO Hope everyone is keeping well. Quick question. While this decision will ultimately be my own and preference is of course subjective, I’m looking to hear the thoughts of others if faced with a decision between the Sub Date 126610 LV and the GMT 126710 BLRO (likely on oyster bracelet), two watches which I really like. The purchase would be made on the grey market, but that discussion has been done to death so let’s just deal the watch choice as opposed to purchasing route. For completeness, I already own a Sub 114060 and GMT 116710 BLNR. I know people will say why would you want effectively the same watch again but I simply just love the aesthetic and functionality of these references and diversity is not my key aim! Thanks!

12 April 2021, 11:10 PM	#4
CharlesN "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The UK Watch: I love them all. Posts: 1,860	For me its a Sub date 126610LN (BLACK) The green is a bit awkward sometimes with matching up. (Yes I know it was not on your list). __________________ Regards, CharlesN Member of the IWJG.

13 April 2021, 03:24 AM	#14
Brich436 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Brian Location: East Coast Watch: 124270 Posts: 984	I would go with the BLRO on Jubilee in your situation. You have 2 watches with oyster bands and there is something special about the Jubilee. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ROLEX: 16234-Datejust / 16570-Explorer 2 / 116610LN-Submariner / 124270-Explorer 1 / 126710BLNR-GMT-Master 2 TUDOR: M79030-B Black Bay 58 / M25717N-1 Pelagos FXD

13 April 2021, 05:50 AM	#19
Wrist Watcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 1,447	Blro __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV (Hulk) Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO (Pepsi) Rolex Daytona 116500LN (White)

13 April 2021, 07:08 AM	#26
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12 April 2021, 10:55 PM	#2
rambo99 Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Tokyo Watch: SD43,PAM1616,Hulk Posts: 3,567	blro for sure, better history, more colour variations, and more bracelet options.

12 April 2021, 11:07 PM	#3
monsieur_z 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Singapore Posts: 388	BLRO for me. Never been a fan of the LV, but that's just my own opinion, many people here like it. Sent from my Pixel 4a using Tapatalk

12 April 2021, 11:21 PM	#5
Master_Grogu Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Tokyo Posts: 969	Not a fan of the green, however I would also point out that the GMT bezel can act as a chronograph, just like the submariner bezel do. So in effect, GMT master can do everything a submariner can, complication-wise.

13 April 2021, 12:28 AM	#6
Francist Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Singapore Watch: 116500LN Posts: 370	Green sub for me. Just ask urself which color u prefer. They both rock.

13 April 2021, 02:08 AM	#7
Banks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 276	Thanks for the responses. I think the determining factor for me will be getting a chance to try on the 41mm Sub in the flesh. Will hopefully do that in the near future at a grey dealer.

13 April 2021, 02:13 AM	#8
TimeAZ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 2,240	get the BLRO on jubilee adds a different bracelet to the mix

13 April 2021, 02:17 AM	#9
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,588	get the BLRO only on jubilee!!

13 April 2021, 02:21 AM	#10
skipstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2020 Real Name: Kevin Location: Northeast Watch: My first, Sub Date Posts: 1,941	I have both and if I had to choose one this is how I would decide. Everyday use I would do the LV, if you are an office worker or go out a lot than the BLRO for sure. Both great watches that fit and wear totally different. Hope that helps.

13 April 2021, 02:50 AM	#11
timegradient Banned Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Posts: 119	BLRO only on jubilee +1

13 April 2021, 02:52 AM	#12
IAN1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: California Watch: A Rolex of course. Posts: 1,067	both are amazing

13 April 2021, 03:13 AM	#13
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,218	Both, but BLRO first if offered both.

13 April 2021, 03:30 AM	#15
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	BLRO on Oyster .How it should be .Jubilee is a fantastic bracelet ,but its a DJ Bracelet . (I own the 124060,116610LN,116710BLNR and 126610LV amongst others ..but not the 126710BLRO,waiting forever on that one .. Too bad ) So,between the choices presented : 126710BLRO Oyster over 126610LV ,by a very narrow margin . The best would be the WG BLRO Meteorite .Have seen it in the metal,beautiful ,beautiful reference !!

13 April 2021, 04:08 AM	#17
B2 Stealth "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,719	BLRO on jubilee--spectacular! My grail watch. Was worth the 3 year wait.

13 April 2021, 05:37 AM	#18
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	both great but the BLRO is special.

13 April 2021, 06:11 AM	#20
imsayingthough "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: New York Posts: 761	BLRO and i own the LV.

13 April 2021, 06:13 AM	#21
zaak Banned Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA Watch: 114060 Posts: 82	For me it is the BLRO.

13 April 2021, 06:35 AM	#22
aka Mac "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: USA Posts: 44	126710BLRO, simply because not a fan at all of the green on 126610LV. If you had said 126710BLRO or 126610LN, then I'd say 126610LN.

13 April 2021, 06:50 AM	#23
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	BLRO is more of a classic Rolex to me over the Sub LV Hulk which seems to green to me.

13 April 2021, 06:51 AM	#24
Pattyb69 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: CT Watch: BLNR\|LVC\|PAM 911 Posts: 1,085	Grab the BLRO on Jubilee and buy 1.8mm spring bars so that you can swap bracelets between all 3: BLRO on glidelock, BLNR on Jubilee, BLRO on your BLNR easy link bracelet, etc.

13 April 2021, 07:07 AM	#25
Frank McKay "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,650	Lv > blnr blro > lv

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