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silkroaded · 19 March 2017, 07:30 PM

Thanks again for all the responses. I thought it would be a landslide for the BLNR but a lot of votes for keeping the sub. Kinda wish I could afford to keep both but sadly not an option.

Nairn1980 · 19 March 2017, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by silkroaded

Thanks again for all the responses. I thought it would be a landslide for the BLNR but a lot of votes for keeping the sub. Kinda wish I could afford to keep both but sadly not an option.

Try the Blnr on and all will become clear

Psmith · 19 March 2017, 07:35 PM

BLNR no doubt

harvey · 19 March 2017, 07:59 PM

...if you're asking the question, you know the answer!

post some pics of the blnr soon! :)

Mick P · 19 March 2017, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by silkroaded

Hi There,

I am looking for some thoughts from the knowledgeable folks here around a trade I am considering. I own a G serial 16610 and around six months ago added myself to the waiting list for a BLNR in my local AD in the U.K. I received a call today from the AD to say they had a BLNR in stock and I was next on the list.

Unfortunately I would not be able to afford to keep my sub if I purchase the BLNR and would have to sell it on.

My question is whether the BLNR is a good every day one and only watch and whether you would do this trade. I do really like my sub. It also really lust after the GMT.

I don't often where suits nor do I dive and I mostly wear smart casual attire in the office.

Thanks for any thoughts / opinions in advance

There is no one on this planet who can give you advice on this, it has to be your choice alone.

First question, if the BLNR did not exist, would you keep and enjoy your 16610, if your answer is no, then trade up, if your answer is yes it denotes that you are happy with what you have got, so why not stick with it.

Really I think in your frame of mind your best bet is to walk into the dealer with your wife/partner at your side and try on both watches and then go with your heart as to which one looks best on you. I prefer the 16610 on grounds of appearance but that is just me and my visual opinion is worthless to you. If you and your partner come to a consensual decision, then go with it.

Sorry but you have to go to the dealer and make the decision there and then and finally live with it.

It is dead easy to buy a watch, the hard bit is not to analyse whether or not you did the right thing.

Good luck.

Regards

Mick

superstarmar · 19 March 2017, 08:29 PM

What it comes down to is personal preference...
I have the BLNR and a new Ceramic Bluesy Sub!!!
I also have a 5 digit sub TT Black dial ...
All that being said, the 5 digit seems a little more dressy
to me . The BLNR I'd say is the most versatile piece in my
collection.... If only only one? It'd be a tough call between
My BLNR and Bluesy Sub C.... but that's only because I've loved
the Bluesy since my teens ... I think it's my soul watch ...
The 2 make an exceptional duo ....and I wouldn't want to part with
either ...

Rolex.c6 · 19 March 2017, 09:01 PM

I don't neither one but I would go for the BLNR. Just think it's a bit more special.

yannis · 20 March 2017, 12:21 AM

I would get the BLNR if i was ever torn between the two.

Etschell · 20 March 2017, 01:00 AM

What numbers you talking here? If the money is right I'd say do it, you won't regret it.

silkroaded · 20 March 2017, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

What numbers you talking here? If the money is right I'd say do it, you won't regret it.

Full MSRP on the BLNR and I would then sell the sub on for around 4.5 k

Etschell · 20 March 2017, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by silkroaded

Full MSRP on the BLNR and I would then sell the sub on for around 4.5 k

I would do it then. If your sub is a complete set you'd get more for it. So if you are comfortable at those numbers anything else is cream on top.

Here is another option, keep the sub and get a used 116710ln. Comes out nearly the same and you have two watches.

Lastly basel is 3 days away if you have any desire for a coke bezel modern gmt I'd hold off until it's know.

silkroaded · 20 March 2017, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

I would do it then. If your sub is a complete set you'd get more for it. So if you are comfortable at those numbers anything else is cream on top.

Here is another option, keep the sub and get a used 116710ln. Comes out nearly the same and you have two watches.

Lastly basel is 3 days away if you have any desire for a coke bezel modern gmt I'd hold off until it's know.

You're making a lot of sense. I guess part of the attraction is that I have a BLNR with my name on it and in the UK that is a fortunate decision to be in right now.

My heart wants the BLNR but my head is telling me I'd be crazy to let go of the sub! Decisions decisions!

Etschell · 20 March 2017, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by silkroaded

You're making a lot of sense. I guess part of the attraction is that I have a BLNR with my name on it and in the UK that is a fortunate decision to be in right now.

My heart wants the BLNR but my head is telling me I'd be crazy to let go of the sub! Decisions decisions!

Yep.

The Libertine · 20 March 2017, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Etschell

Lastly basel is 3 days away if you have any desire for a coke bezel modern gmt I'd hold off until it's know.

Good point - at least wait until Basel.

doramas · 20 March 2017, 03:37 AM

I prefer the Submariner 16610

Yurigs · 20 March 2017, 03:56 AM

Keep the sub. New BBW hands and lugs on the new models turn me away

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dodober · 20 March 2017, 04:23 AM

BLNR all the way:

and then this:

FTX I · 20 March 2017, 04:31 AM

Once you sell your old friend Sub there's no turning back. The fact that you started this thread means you're not sure about it, and you never even tried the BLNR, so IMHO you shouldn't do it.

Greg5512 · 20 March 2017, 08:32 AM

I had the blnr for a. Month couldn't bond with it

Now wearing 114060 with glide lock much happier

brandrea · 20 March 2017, 08:41 AM

From what we continually hear on this forum, if you're in the UK they're next to impossible to obtain.

If you have a chance to but one, jump,on it.

Rags · 20 March 2017, 09:23 AM

Sub. You never ever part with a submariner!!!!

Evad3 · 20 March 2017, 10:48 AM

I'd pick up the BLNR! Been on waiting lists for almost a year now

gregmoeck · 20 March 2017, 11:50 AM

16610

Hard_Six · 20 March 2017, 11:54 AM

I own both. And love both. But if only one was possible, I say go Batman all day and don't look back.

datejust24 · 20 March 2017, 01:55 PM

I say go sea Dweller

mondo74 · 21 March 2017, 04:13 PM

If it's an everyday watch, blnr. If you have the means to keep both then even better, but a one watch collection needs to be as new as you can get I reckon.
Vintage watches for special occasions or times when you know it won't get wrecked.

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19 March 2017, 07:35 PM	#3
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	BLNR no doubt __________________

19 March 2017, 07:59 PM	#4
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,435	...if you're asking the question, you know the answer! post some pics of the blnr soon! :) __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

19 March 2017, 09:01 PM	#7
Rolex.c6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Netherlands/Spain Watch: Sea-Dweller 116600 Posts: 1,030	I don't neither one but I would go for the BLNR. Just think it's a bit more special. __________________ Rolex.c6 Sea-Dweller 4000 SD4K Ref. 116600

20 March 2017, 12:21 AM	#8
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	I would get the BLNR if i was ever torn between the two. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

20 March 2017, 01:00 AM	#9
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	What numbers you talking here? If the money is right I'd say do it, you won't regret it. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

19 March 2017, 07:30 PM	#1
silkroaded "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: UK Posts: 235	Thanks again for all the responses. I thought it would be a landslide for the BLNR but a lot of votes for keeping the sub. Kinda wish I could afford to keep both but sadly not an option.

19 March 2017, 08:29 PM	#6
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	What it comes down to is personal preference... I have the BLNR and a new Ceramic Bluesy Sub!!! I also have a 5 digit sub TT Black dial ... All that being said, the 5 digit seems a little more dressy to me . The BLNR I'd say is the most versatile piece in my collection.... If only only one? It'd be a tough call between My BLNR and Bluesy Sub C.... but that's only because I've loved the Bluesy since my teens ... I think it's my soul watch ... The 2 make an exceptional duo ....and I wouldn't want to part with either ...

20 March 2017, 03:37 AM	#15
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	I prefer the Submariner 16610

20 March 2017, 03:56 AM	#16
Yurigs "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: bay area Posts: 264	Keep the sub. New BBW hands and lugs on the new models turn me away Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 March 2017, 04:23 AM	#17
dodober "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Madrid, Spain Watch: SUBc LV, BLNR Posts: 61	BLNR all the way: and then this:

20 March 2017, 04:31 AM	#18
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Once you sell your old friend Sub there's no turning back. The fact that you started this thread means you're not sure about it, and you never even tried the BLNR, so IMHO you shouldn't do it.

20 March 2017, 08:32 AM	#19
Greg5512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Real Name: Greg Location: Rhode Island Watch: Tudor Big Block Posts: 527	I had the blnr for a. Month couldn't bond with it Now wearing 114060 with glide lock much happier

20 March 2017, 08:41 AM	#20
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,079	From what we continually hear on this forum, if you're in the UK they're next to impossible to obtain. If you have a chance to but one, jump,on it.

20 March 2017, 09:23 AM	#21
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	Sub. You never ever part with a submariner!!!! __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

20 March 2017, 10:48 AM	#22
Evad3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Dave Location: Portsmouth, UK Watch: 14060m/216570 Posts: 773	I'd pick up the BLNR! Been on waiting lists for almost a year now __________________ Current: NOS 14060m , 216570 Polar Previous: 116710BLNR, 114060, 2x NOS 14060m

20 March 2017, 11:50 AM	#23
gregmoeck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maui Watch: Patek Posts: 2,032	16610

20 March 2017, 11:54 AM	#24
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	I own both. And love both. But if only one was possible, I say go Batman all day and don't look back.

20 March 2017, 01:55 PM	#25
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	I say go sea Dweller

21 March 2017, 04:13 PM	#26
mondo74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: sydney Posts: 226	If it's an everyday watch, blnr. If you have the means to keep both then even better, but a one watch collection needs to be as new as you can get I reckon. Vintage watches for special occasions or times when you know it won't get wrecked. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

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