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Mystro · 17 March 2017, 12:04 AM

I'm curious to those that own both Sub and GMT if you were taking a family vacation to the beach, what watch would you wear? The Sub seems like the obvious choice but does the 100WR of the BLNR really effect you swimming in the surf or pool with your family?? So what watch goes with you???? Sub could include SS, TT, or PM.

beshannon · 17 March 2017, 12:05 AM

I take my BLNR since I rarely go more than 3 meters under the water.

samson66 · 17 March 2017, 12:06 AM

Sub for the brushed center links - works a little better in casual wear

arcadelt · 17 March 2017, 12:09 AM

Sub, because I don't own a BLNR

Suboc · 17 March 2017, 12:13 AM

Sigh-

Mystro · 17 March 2017, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Suboc

Sigh-

Before you think if this is a "is it safe thread"..it isn't .. It is more of what owners of both find appropriate or would prefer to take on such a vacation. I'm also trying to find out from owners how much both of these watches overlap themselves in how they are used and preferred.

TimeRookie · 17 March 2017, 12:19 AM

Danny83 · 17 March 2017, 12:19 AM

Gmt

Star Ferry · 17 March 2017, 12:26 AM

I guess the sand could scratch the PCLs... but I would still take the BLNR

superstarmar · 17 March 2017, 12:38 AM

Depends which sub , but it really shouldn't matter as
all Rolex sport watches are robust . That being said, one should
use common sense ... I have both the BLNR and Bluesy Sub C.
I'd probably take my Sub as Blue dials and Sunshine are a
perfect fit... Hand in glove if you will ...

nick c · 17 March 2017, 12:48 AM

Sub all the way

RobearH · 17 March 2017, 12:51 AM

The beach is no place for PCL's and next to the Explorer a Sub is a perfect all around vacation Rolex IMO.

Maxy · 17 March 2017, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by RobearH

The beach is no place for PCL's and next to the Explorer a Sub is a perfect all around vacation Rolex IMO.

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Bmorelli11 · 17 March 2017, 12:53 AM

I vote sub, perfect for the beach!

brandxbrand · 17 March 2017, 01:00 AM

The only watch that goes with me to the beach is a brushed steel Mondaine on nato.

Waterproofness at shore isn't going to be an issue on really any modern Rolex (sans Celini) just looking at the sand will give any polished surface some really nasty hairline scratches which for me is a pain.

mjclark32 · 17 March 2017, 01:01 AM

Bring both. Sub for the beach, BLNR for everything else

r8t3d_M · 17 March 2017, 01:09 AM

I'd take both with me but if you can only take one then go with the Submariner..

rmlovett1 · 17 March 2017, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

Bring both. Sub for the beach, BLNR for everything else

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Askewww · 17 March 2017, 01:15 AM

Easy.

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watchwatcher · 17 March 2017, 01:18 AM

Personally, I would go sub unless crossing a time zone, and if so, GMT.

Boaters · 17 March 2017, 01:24 AM

Water is not the issue it would be the sand PCL's probably won't fair as well as brushed but hey it is a watch you can wear pretty much anywhere.

VicLeChic · 17 March 2017, 01:48 AM

I would not wear a luxury watch or any kind of jewelry at the beach. A cheap water resistant watch will do.

toucan · 17 March 2017, 01:53 AM

Making the same choice and right now it's looking like my sub. However, the d-blue is gaining momentum.
Such choices!

goldfixer21 · 17 March 2017, 01:54 AM

ugh....

Undefeatable · 17 March 2017, 01:55 AM

I am going to Hawaii in May and will be wearing my Sub 114060 the whole time. For some reason on vacation, I tend to never take my watch off even when I sleep.

Steve36Efc · 17 March 2017, 01:57 AM

Beach holiday = Sub for me. Sightseeing = BLNR
Enjoy the break, I will be catching some rays my self by the end of next week.

Chewbacca · 17 March 2017, 01:57 AM

depends which beach and how long the insurance form fine print is for the travel medical.

mr.president1 · 17 March 2017, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

Before you think if this is a "is it safe thread"..it isn't .. It is more of what owners of both find appropriate or would prefer to take on such a vacation. I'm also trying to find out from owners how much both of these watches overlap themselves in how they are used and preferred.

Mystro, it's a submariner. It's meant for the sea. You are going to the sea. Since both of those watches are fine in either condition (assuming you don't go diving), I'd assume you're thinking of what is more appropriate as you stated. The submariner is the obvious choice. Or be daring and rotate both

beshannon · 17 March 2017, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobearH

The beach is no place for PCL's and next to the Explorer a Sub is a perfect all around vacation Rolex IMO.

Gotcha!

helson · 17 March 2017, 02:18 AM

Sub.

BLNR if the beach is in different time zone.

17 March 2017, 12:04 AM	#1
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,515	If you were going to the beach on a family vacation would you wear a Sub or BLNR? I'm curious to those that own both Sub and GMT if you were taking a family vacation to the beach, what watch would you wear? The Sub seems like the obvious choice but does the 100WR of the BLNR really effect you swimming in the surf or pool with your family?? So what watch goes with you???? Sub could include SS, TT, or PM. __________________

17 March 2017, 12:05 AM	#2
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	I take my BLNR since I rarely go more than 3 meters under the water. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

17 March 2017, 12:19 AM	#7
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,205	Attached Images __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

17 March 2017, 12:38 AM	#10
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Depends which sub , but it really shouldn't matter as all Rolex sport watches are robust . That being said, one should use common sense ... I have both the BLNR and Bluesy Sub C. I'd probably take my Sub as Blue dials and Sunshine are a perfect fit... Hand in glove if you will ... Attached Images

17 March 2017, 12:48 AM	#11
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Sub all the way Attached Images

17 March 2017, 12:06 AM	#3
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,795	Sub for the brushed center links - works a little better in casual wear

17 March 2017, 12:09 AM	#4
arcadelt "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Monaro, NSW Posts: 846	Sub, because I don't own a BLNR

17 March 2017, 12:13 AM	#5
Suboc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: At my forge Posts: 494	Sigh-

17 March 2017, 12:19 AM	#8
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,314	Gmt

17 March 2017, 12:26 AM	#9
Star Ferry Banned Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: down by the river Posts: 4,926	I guess the sand could scratch the PCLs... but I would still take the BLNR

17 March 2017, 12:51 AM	#12
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	The beach is no place for PCL's and next to the Explorer a Sub is a perfect all around vacation Rolex IMO.

17 March 2017, 12:53 AM	#14
Bmorelli11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 94	I vote sub, perfect for the beach!

17 March 2017, 01:00 AM	#15
brandxbrand "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: Concord, Ma Watch: your back Posts: 422	The only watch that goes with me to the beach is a brushed steel Mondaine on nato. Waterproofness at shore isn't going to be an issue on really any modern Rolex (sans Celini) just looking at the sand will give any polished surface some really nasty hairline scratches which for me is a pain.

17 March 2017, 01:01 AM	#16
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Bring both. Sub for the beach, BLNR for everything else __________________

17 March 2017, 01:09 AM	#17
r8t3d_M "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Felipe Location: NYC Watch: Me ;) Posts: 2,894	I'd take both with me but if you can only take one then go with the Submariner..

17 March 2017, 01:15 AM	#19
Askewww "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: ND Posts: 511	Easy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 March 2017, 01:18 AM	#20
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	Personally, I would go sub unless crossing a time zone, and if so, GMT.

17 March 2017, 01:24 AM	#21
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Water is not the issue it would be the sand PCL's probably won't fair as well as brushed but hey it is a watch you can wear pretty much anywhere.

17 March 2017, 01:48 AM	#22
VicLeChic Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Victor Location: Spain Watch: YM 116622 - SD43 Posts: 2,598	I would not wear a luxury watch or any kind of jewelry at the beach. A cheap water resistant watch will do.

17 March 2017, 01:53 AM	#23
toucan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 5970 Posts: 1,980	Making the same choice and right now it's looking like my sub. However, the d-blue is gaining momentum. Such choices!

17 March 2017, 01:54 AM	#24
goldfixer21 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 807	ugh....

17 March 2017, 01:55 AM	#25
Undefeatable "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Kevin Location: Irvine, CA Watch: 124060 Posts: 496	I am going to Hawaii in May and will be wearing my Sub 114060 the whole time. For some reason on vacation, I tend to never take my watch off even when I sleep.

17 March 2017, 01:57 AM	#26
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	Beach holiday = Sub for me. Sightseeing = BLNR Enjoy the break, I will be catching some rays my self by the end of next week.

17 March 2017, 01:57 AM	#27
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	depends which beach and how long the insurance form fine print is for the travel medical.

17 March 2017, 02:18 AM	#30
helson "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 213	Sub. BLNR if the beach is in different time zone.

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