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Vdub1776 · 29 March 2015, 09:43 AM

I am in the market to purchase my first Rolex. Have been looking at the 116610LV and the GMT II BLNR. Any advice for me for a watch I would wear daily to enjoy. Ideally I would like to have both, but can only financially swing one for now. What are some things for me to consider?

luvsub · 29 March 2015, 09:49 AM

Between these two, GMT first.

mike · 29 March 2015, 10:22 AM

Get the one you like.

watchwatcher · 29 March 2015, 10:28 AM

Hmm...for me, it would be which one pulls at your heart the most. If that's a dead heat, then does one of them have a function that is more useful to you? Do you need a diver or a GMT?

JD521 · 29 March 2015, 10:30 AM

My vote...

crfsocal · 29 March 2015, 10:33 AM

Between the two...BLNR

Kneecough · 29 March 2015, 10:35 AM

You will see most respond BLNR... Get what you like and compliments what you wear.

Invictus Maneo · 29 March 2015, 10:40 AM

Have you tried them both on? If not, I strongly suggest you do so. If you have and it's still a tie just know that you can't go wrong with either watch. They are both beautiful and classic, the Sub probably being more "classic" but that only due to the BLNR's relatively new bezel colors. If you travel a lot, the GMT might serve your needs better. In any case, you've picked a winner no matter which way you go! You can always get the other one later, right?

RichM · 29 March 2015, 10:45 AM

I bought the GMT first and then the Submariner.

AF_Rob · 29 March 2015, 10:46 AM

GMT as a first.

kilyung · 29 March 2015, 10:57 AM

As a daily I'd always get a Sub first unless you need the GMT function

Urosfan · 29 March 2015, 11:03 AM

I'm biased ,I pick the hulk

AK797 · 29 March 2015, 11:09 AM

Both very popular here but LVc would be my first choice, out in the sun it is rather spectacular I found.

WAK4 · 29 March 2015, 11:14 AM

Would you wear a green watch everyday? Many say no and blue is a better fit and more practical...but only you know if that's true for you

After all, many people would say $8k for any watch is not practical. ..

Afghanvet · 29 March 2015, 11:21 AM

Both are exceptional... what do you want to do with it? That should help drive your decision...

MattyL147 · 29 March 2015, 11:21 AM

Blnr.

bdex75 · 29 March 2015, 11:42 AM

Since I wear a lot of navy suits and blue shirts I say blnr. But if I was going to buy one right now with my current watch lineup I would go Hulk.

But first one and only one, BLNR.

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regnant · 29 March 2015, 08:39 PM

BLNR gets my appreciation

Minimalist · 29 March 2015, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WAK4

Would you wear a green watch everyday? Many say no and blue is a better fit and more practical...but only you know if that's true for you

After all, many people would say $8k for any watch is not practical. ..

Since I got my LVc I've been wearing it everyday and looks great. And blue being my favourite colour I agree, but the green does look pretty special.

My vote goes to the LVc, I too was in the position of which to get and I went LVc. The blnr had polished centre links, which you might want to take into consideration.

Good luck with your choice.

grrr · 29 March 2015, 08:50 PM

The GMT is perfect.

Jim P · 29 March 2015, 08:53 PM

The Sub was my first. No complaints. You (probably) won't regret either choice. Flip a coin!

Ageing Orphan · 29 March 2015, 08:57 PM

That is a common question but only one that you have the true answer for. I suggest a visit to your local AD, try on both watches and spend some time with them. You'll know which one 'sings' to you the loudest. The watch will answer your question for you.

And congratulations on what ever you choose, they are both fine watches !!

doc.kool · 29 March 2015, 09:18 PM

Agree with most of above

If you have young kids, like I do, tugging at your watch and doing what young kids do, then get the Sub. Swirls and scratches are more noticeable on the PCL's of the BLNR

Good luck

travisb · 29 March 2015, 11:40 PM

Diver vs GMT. Brushed vs PCLs. Glidelock vs Easylink clasp.
Can't go wrong. Pick one and don't look back.

Exclusivewatches · 29 March 2015, 11:46 PM

Any other GMT, 116610 is your choice. But BLNR is among the SS-tops imo, so thats the watch you should get!

Roller07 · 30 March 2015, 01:09 AM

116610LV

Joearch · 30 March 2015, 01:11 AM

GMT II

StevePirates · 30 March 2015, 01:15 AM

The BLNr is more versatile

GradyPhilpott · 30 March 2015, 02:25 AM

The GMTII is such a versatile watch and has the same great styling cues as the Sub.

I used to advise those who were interested in my opinion to go with a Sub first, since they'll probably wind up buying one anyway, but that was before I bought my BLNR.

GMTII's aren't quite as common as the Subs, so you do have that going for you, if that counts in your book.

From my own perspective, the LV is not a watch I desire, so in giving my opinion, I might advise going with the GMTII first and then by the time you're ready to buy a Sub, you'll be sure that an LV is what you want, rather than the LN, or any one of the other Rolex diver's watches.

29 March 2015, 09:43 AM	#1
Vdub1776 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 54	Need trigger advice I am in the market to purchase my first Rolex. Have been looking at the 116610LV and the GMT II BLNR. Any advice for me for a watch I would wear daily to enjoy. Ideally I would like to have both, but can only financially swing one for now. What are some things for me to consider?

29 March 2015, 10:30 AM	#5
JD521 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: John Location: The Bay Posts: 1,055	My vote... Attached Images

29 March 2015, 11:21 AM	#15
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	Both are exceptional... what do you want to do with it? That should help drive your decision... __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

29 March 2015, 08:39 PM	#18
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	BLNR gets my appreciation __________________

30 March 2015, 01:09 AM	#26
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	116610LV __________________

29 March 2015, 09:49 AM	#2
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	Between these two, GMT first.

29 March 2015, 10:22 AM	#3
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Get the one you like.

29 March 2015, 10:28 AM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Hmm...for me, it would be which one pulls at your heart the most. If that's a dead heat, then does one of them have a function that is more useful to you? Do you need a diver or a GMT?

29 March 2015, 10:33 AM	#6
crfsocal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 690	Between the two...BLNR

29 March 2015, 10:35 AM	#7
Kneecough "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,792	You will see most respond BLNR... Get what you like and compliments what you wear.

29 March 2015, 10:40 AM	#8
Invictus Maneo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: GMT -5 Watch: 16610 Posts: 1,842	Have you tried them both on? If not, I strongly suggest you do so. If you have and it's still a tie just know that you can't go wrong with either watch. They are both beautiful and classic, the Sub probably being more "classic" but that only due to the BLNR's relatively new bezel colors. If you travel a lot, the GMT might serve your needs better. In any case, you've picked a winner no matter which way you go! You can always get the other one later, right?

29 March 2015, 10:45 AM	#9
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,753	I bought the GMT first and then the Submariner.

29 March 2015, 10:46 AM	#10
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,671	GMT as a first.

29 March 2015, 10:57 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	As a daily I'd always get a Sub first unless you need the GMT function

29 March 2015, 11:03 AM	#12
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	I'm biased ,I pick the hulk

29 March 2015, 11:09 AM	#13
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Both very popular here but LVc would be my first choice, out in the sun it is rather spectacular I found.

29 March 2015, 11:14 AM	#14
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	Would you wear a green watch everyday? Many say no and blue is a better fit and more practical...but only you know if that's true for you After all, many people would say $8k for any watch is not practical. ..

29 March 2015, 11:21 AM	#16
MattyL147 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 1,207	Blnr.

29 March 2015, 11:42 AM	#17
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Since I wear a lot of navy suits and blue shirts I say blnr. But if I was going to buy one right now with my current watch lineup I would go Hulk. But first one and only one, BLNR. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 March 2015, 08:50 PM	#20
grrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 382	The GMT is perfect.

29 March 2015, 08:53 PM	#21
Jim P "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Jim Location: Long Island, NY Watch: Sub,Exp1&2,YM,Milg Posts: 429	The Sub was my first. No complaints. You (probably) won't regret either choice. Flip a coin!

29 March 2015, 08:57 PM	#22
Ageing Orphan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: U.K The Midlands Posts: 237	That is a common question but only one that you have the true answer for. I suggest a visit to your local AD, try on both watches and spend some time with them. You'll know which one 'sings' to you the loudest. The watch will answer your question for you. And congratulations on what ever you choose, they are both fine watches !!

29 March 2015, 09:18 PM	#23
doc.kool "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 610	Agree with most of above If you have young kids, like I do, tugging at your watch and doing what young kids do, then get the Sub. Swirls and scratches are more noticeable on the PCL's of the BLNR Good luck

29 March 2015, 11:40 PM	#24
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	Diver vs GMT. Brushed vs PCLs. Glidelock vs Easylink clasp. Can't go wrong. Pick one and don't look back.

29 March 2015, 11:46 PM	#25
Exclusivewatches Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: Antwerpen Watch: ING MY WIFE Posts: 734	Any other GMT, 116610 is your choice. But BLNR is among the SS-tops imo, so thats the watch you should get!

30 March 2015, 01:11 AM	#27
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	GMT II

30 March 2015, 01:15 AM	#28
StevePirates "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 204	The BLNr is more versatile

30 March 2015, 02:25 AM	#29
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,460	The GMTII is such a versatile watch and has the same great styling cues as the Sub. I used to advise those who were interested in my opinion to go with a Sub first, since they'll probably wind up buying one anyway, but that was before I bought my BLNR. GMTII's aren't quite as common as the Subs, so you do have that going for you, if that counts in your book. From my own perspective, the LV is not a watch I desire, so in giving my opinion, I might advise going with the GMTII first and then by the time you're ready to buy a Sub, you'll be sure that an LV is what you want, rather than the LN, or any one of the other Rolex diver's watches. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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