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Spec C · 29 March 2017, 10:25 AM

Hey all, I am looking for opinions on this swap. I have a NIB BLNR and am thinking of swapping it for one of the above. I had planned to just add one of the above but also have a HULK which kind of fills my SS Rolex.

Only thing is I can not seem to find a 44mm ROO locally to try on so I would be taking a big leap on that one. Downside to the Elephant is the SS bezel. I have OCD issues, so the thought of that getting scratched up makes me nervous to go that route. :)

I was originally wanting to go with a 15300 or 15202 but I think I would like something a bit more bold.

Any thoughts?

Thanks
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Manofsteelpt · 29 March 2017, 10:28 AM

I'd trade both of them Subs for either AP.

AK797 · 29 March 2017, 10:44 AM

I don't find the 44 wears that much bigger than the 42, the pushers are the biggest difference but they go across your wrist so not that big an issue as long overhanging lugs imho. Still best to try to find one to try on first, but if your wrist is 7 inches or 6.5 and flat you should be fine.

Islatate · 29 March 2017, 11:06 AM

As Neil mentioned, if you have a flat wrist, the 44mm ROOs do have better looking dials than the 42mm ROOs. Not to mention they come with ceramic bezels which are virtually scratch proof.

I have 7" wrists but they are narrow so the 44mm looks rather large on me. I currently own three 42mm ROOs, and I am very happy with them. Good luck.

Manofsteelpt · 29 March 2017, 11:15 AM

I'm not sure on wrist sizes and shapes, but I def think my 44 wears a lot larger than my 42.

ezinhk · 29 March 2017, 12:03 PM

44mm AP on 6.5 wrist

Spec C · 29 March 2017, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

I'd trade both of them Subs for either AP.

No need to trade both. I'd like to keep the hulk.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

I don't find the 44 wears that much bigger than the 42, the pushers are the biggest difference but they go across your wrist so not that big an issue as long overhanging lugs imho. Still best to try to find one to try on first, but if your wrist is 7 inches or 6.5 and flat you should be fine.

Hmm I might have to take a leap of faith and go 44.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Islatate

As Neil mentioned, if you have a flat wrist, the 44mm ROOs do have better looking dials than the 42mm ROOs. Not to mention they come with ceramic bezels which are virtually scratch proof.

I have 7" wrists but they are narrow so the 44mm looks rather large on me. I currently own three 42mm ROOs, and I am very happy with them. Good luck.

Thanks.

I'm kinda torn between 26400SO and the new ti/Ceramic. Almost the same price for nib.

Hairdude1 · 29 March 2017, 02:59 PM

44 all day!!

GB-man · 29 March 2017, 03:00 PM

Go for the new Ti. I feel prices on the SO are too high given where the Ti is priced.

alexlt730512 · 29 March 2017, 04:08 PM

AP is much better and i'd do the trade

csi-n · 29 March 2017, 10:18 PM

Given your "OCD issues" regarding the bezel, I would definitely recommend a model with ceramic bezel. So, consider some of the 44mm ROOs.

AK797 · 29 March 2017, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ezinhk

44mm AP on 6.5 wrist

Looks good, I believe Ben and Mike Kilyung both have flat 6.5 wrists too.

OP, try them all on and post pics please as the models are new to us too.

Manofsteelpt · 29 March 2017, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spec C

No need to trade both. I'd like to keep the hulk

It was more of a point that absolutely I would trade for one of those APs.

gummy · 30 March 2017, 01:05 AM

44mm All Day!

44mm is very comfortable - Begin trading.

Spec C · 30 March 2017, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Go for the new Ti. I feel prices on the SO are too high given where the Ti is priced.

I agree. Seems like it's only going to cost me 2k more going ti. If I can find one that is lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by AK797

OP, try them all on and post pics please as the models are new to us too.

This is the problem. I can't find any of them locally to try on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manofsteelpt

It was more of a point that absolutely I would trade for one of those APs.

Point received :)

AK797 · 30 March 2017, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spec C

I agree. Seems like it's only going to cost me 2k more going ti. If I can find one that is lol

This is the problem. I can't find any of them locally to try on.

Point received :)

One idea is to contact a trusted seller like Davidsw or Takuya and buy it but tell him you may return after a few days in exactly the same condition as you've never seen one before. Should all be smooth.

29 March 2017, 10:25 AM	#1
Spec C "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: AZ Posts: 20	Thinking of trading BLNR for Elephant or 26400SO Hey all, I am looking for opinions on this swap. I have a NIB BLNR and am thinking of swapping it for one of the above. I had planned to just add one of the above but also have a HULK which kind of fills my SS Rolex. Only thing is I can not seem to find a 44mm ROO locally to try on so I would be taking a big leap on that one. Downside to the Elephant is the SS bezel. I have OCD issues, so the thought of that getting scratched up makes me nervous to go that route. :) I was originally wanting to go with a 15300 or 15202 but I think I would like something a bit more bold. Any thoughts? Thanks D

29 March 2017, 10:28 AM	#2
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	I'd trade both of them Subs for either AP. __________________ "Best to stay silent and have the world think you're a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." SMD

29 March 2017, 11:06 AM	#4
Islatate "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ken Location: North of 49th Watch: 5980/1R-001 Posts: 1,083	As Neil mentioned, if you have a flat wrist, the 44mm ROOs do have better looking dials than the 42mm ROOs. Not to mention they come with ceramic bezels which are virtually scratch proof. I have 7" wrists but they are narrow so the 44mm looks rather large on me. I currently own three 42mm ROOs, and I am very happy with them. Good luck. __________________ PP 5980/1R-001 PP 5146/1R-001 PP 5396/1G-001 AP 25940ok Rolex 116520

29 March 2017, 11:15 AM	#5
Manofsteelpt "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,971	I'm not sure on wrist sizes and shapes, but I def think my 44 wears a lot larger than my 42. __________________ "Best to stay silent and have the world think you're a fool than to speak and remove all doubt." SMD

29 March 2017, 12:03 PM	#6
ezinhk "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: hk Posts: 691	44mm AP on 6.5 wrist Attached Images

29 March 2017, 10:44 AM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I don't find the 44 wears that much bigger than the 42, the pushers are the biggest difference but they go across your wrist so not that big an issue as long overhanging lugs imho. Still best to try to find one to try on first, but if your wrist is 7 inches or 6.5 and flat you should be fine.

29 March 2017, 02:59 PM	#8
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	44 all day!! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

29 March 2017, 03:00 PM	#9
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Go for the new Ti. I feel prices on the SO are too high given where the Ti is priced.

29 March 2017, 04:08 PM	#10
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,248	AP is much better and i'd do the trade

29 March 2017, 10:18 PM	#11
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	Given your "OCD issues" regarding the bezel, I would definitely recommend a model with ceramic bezel. So, consider some of the 44mm ROOs.

30 March 2017, 01:05 AM	#14
gummy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: Midwest USA Watch: AP PP Rolex Posts: 3,348	44mm All Day! 44mm is very comfortable - Begin trading.

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