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Teetime71 · 16 July 2018, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank McKay

Both watches are in pristine condition. The offer is the BLNR + 1k cash for my SubC date. I’ve never even considered getting rid of my sub but I really do love the BLNR. Not sure if it’s a temp crush but I am considering this! good or bad move?

A subC LN can be had from AD fairly easily at retail or even a discount. BLNR not so. On paper - I would make that trade in a heartbeat from your side. That said follow your heart.

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dafuture · 16 July 2018, 12:28 PM

I'd go for it. You can source another Sub later on if you're unhappy.

Dpop24 · 16 July 2018, 12:40 PM

Wait, who is getting the $1000? The cousin gets $1000 and the Sub, or the other way around?

If he gives up the BLNR and cash, he’s getting fleeced. You could offer a straight up trade watch for watch and still come out on top.

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desertyank · 16 July 2018, 01:17 PM

He's your cousin........ Trade him straight across (BLNR being worth a bit more) but with the option of: if either party wants their original watch back (assuming no damage, etc) you both trade back.

Be aware this could go horribly wrong...........

nikesupremedunk · 16 July 2018, 01:30 PM

I’m confused who’s getting the $1k also. It should be sub+$1k for blnr not the other way around.

Frank McKay · 16 July 2018, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nikesupremedunk

I’m confused who’s getting the $1k also. It should be sub+$1k for blnr not the other way around.

The offer is my Sub + 1k Cash in exchange for his BLNR.

omitohud · 16 July 2018, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank McKay

The offer is my Sub + 1k Cash in exchange for his BLNR.

That makes more sense. I would do the trade if conditions of both watches the same.

I blame it on autoconnect.

BLNR Nairobi · 16 July 2018, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank McKay

The offer is my Sub + 1k Cash in exchange for his BLNR.

Ah.

I just saw this. That makes more sense. I would have asked for your cousin’s number I do that deal 😄

Andrejb · 16 July 2018, 01:41 PM

Dude BLNR brings higher value AND he’s even offering $ on top. Up to you, but if you’re a fan of the BLNR it’s a no brainer deal

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BLNR Nairobi · 16 July 2018, 03:00 PM

I am assuming that (a) your cousin has a genuine BLNR and (b) your SubC doesn’t have a genie that pops out if you rub the bezel three times.

Because it is a very confusing deal. He is offering a (i) harder to find reference plus (ii) $1,000 extra for a reference that, while a classic, is the most ubiquitous professional Rolex in the world. It makes no logical sense. Absolutely none, unless there’s something wrong with his watch (damaged or missing box/papers or maybe a bit wonky in terms of provenance), or your SubC comes with its own personal genie.

I personally wouldn’t do that trade! Why? Because you’d be fleecing your cousin, and that would not be right.

A BLNR in most cases is a fair-even trade for an LVc, and vice versa. With no cash changing hands. Those two watches are peers, which is why many people with a BLNR have a LVc.

But for a SubC LN? The black sub? No. Especially if an extra $1,000 is going to the SubC. Unless one is in the UK, those are easy to get. Your cousin could probably sell his BLNR (unless it’s fake or damaged) for more money than a brand new SubC LN ...even if he’d bought his BLNR in 2013 when they came out! For him to offer to trade his for a SubC LN, and add a K on top, is really truly off.

Either your cousin knows something about his watch, or your SubC has mystical properties, or you’re going to be fleecing family.

That’s a bad deal for fam. If it was a stranger it’s an easy deal - flip the BLNR for even more profit and get a newer SubC with change, but family is not to be taken advantage of.

Andrejb · 16 July 2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BLNR Nairobi

I am assuming that (a) your cousin has a genuine BLNR and (b) your SubC doesn’t have a genie that pops out if you rub the bezel three times.

Because it is a very confusing deal. He is offering a (i) harder to find reference plus (ii) $1,000 extra for a reference that, while a classic, is the most ubiquitous professional Rolex in the world. It makes no logical sense. Absolutely none, unless there’s something wrong with his watch (damaged or missing box/papers or maybe a bit wonky in terms of provenance), or your SubC comes with its own personal genie.

I personally wouldn’t do that trade! Why? Because you’d be fleecing your cousin, and that would not be right.

A BLNR in most cases is a far even trade for an LVc, and vice versa. With no cash changing hands.

But for a SubC LN? No. Especially if an extra $1,000 is going to the SubC.

Either your cousin knows something about his watch, or your SubC has mystical properties, or you’re going to be fleecing family.

That’s a bad deal for fam. If it was a stranger it’s an easy deal - flip the BLNR for even more profit and get a newer SubC with change, but family is not to be taken advantage of.

I think he corrected the fact that it was 1k to his cousin plus his sub. Original post wasn’t accurate

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American Jedi · 16 July 2018, 04:10 PM

If it’s the 11660ln 8550 MSRP, BLNR 8950 MSRP. Pretty even trade. If Rolex values the product that way ignoring the hype probably isn’t a bad of an idea.

Do an even trade.

Frank McKay · 16 July 2018, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by American Jedi

If it’s the 11660ln 8550 MSRP, BLNR 8950 MSRP. Pretty even trade. If Rolex values the product that way ignoring the hype probably isn’t a bad of an idea.

Do an even trade.

This is correct.

Flier · 16 July 2018, 05:10 PM

BLNR is in right now , might be not in in a couple of years
The Sub is been in for more than half a century
Keep the Sub , cant go wrong

lecorsaire · 26 July 2018, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Flier

BLNR is in right now , might be not in in a couple of years
The Sub is been in for more than half a century
Keep the Sub , cant go wrong

The BLNR has been in since it was released. I don't see its popularity dying down. It is almost guaranteed to never be viewed as a "dog" like the original platinum dial Yachtmaster, Explorer II and Milgauss. A future classic even more so if for some reason Rolex decides to keep it limited to this generation.

JRT · 26 July 2018, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lecorsaire

The BLNR has been in since it was released. I don't see its popularity dying down. It is almost guaranteed to never be viewed as a "dog" like the original platinum dial Yachtmaster, Explorer II and Milgauss. A future classic even more so if for some reason Rolex decides to keep it limited to this generation.

dubins930 · 16 July 2018, 05:20 PM

I would take that trade all day...both are classic watches. The BLNR will more than likely always have a bit more street value than the sub. Plus it might be a nice change

sensui · 16 July 2018, 05:21 PM

Killer trade...

YachtMaster22 · 16 July 2018, 05:36 PM

I originally posted about him paying you the $1,000 plus giving the BLNR, but I see you've corrected it. A black Sub and $1,000 in exchange for the BLNR is fair. Go for it if you want to.

lhawli · 16 July 2018, 05:51 PM

Your sub + $1k for his BLNR is a fair deal. I would even say your still coming out on top. It’s a matter of taste here.

Yes the SubC LN is timeless, bus common and basic. Which is why I have owned both the SubC Date and GMT II is LN and sold both for the BLNR and LV.

It’s a killer trade for you and I would definitely do it.

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Quailhunter · 16 July 2018, 07:20 PM

The only way I’d do this is to have both watches serviced by Rolex, get the watches assessed for current value, and do the swap so that both parties come out as even as possible. Otherwise, this could end up as Family Feud II.

beshannon · 16 July 2018, 09:40 PM

My question would be "why"?

GRabens · 16 July 2018, 09:50 PM

Keep your Sub. Your cousin should flip his blnr to a trusted dealer for a sub unless of course you want the blnr more than your sub. You did pick out the sub originally over a blnr, right?

eco8gator · 16 July 2018, 09:57 PM

Trade...

af_schulten · 26 July 2018, 03:44 AM

Trade it. BLNR is way less common than a Sub (Date or not), costs more retail, costs way more grey market, and if there are lineups longer than others they are definitely for the BLNR...if there even are lineups for the Sub.

...but I'm bias ;)

lecorsaire · 26 July 2018, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank McKay

Both watches are in pristine condition. The offer is the BLNR + 1k cash for my SubC date. I’ve never even considered getting rid of my sub but I really do love the BLNR. Not sure if it’s a temp crush but I am considering this! good or bad move?

Do it! BLNR is much cooler than SubC Date imo! It's really crazy how much of a difference a touch of that blue makes! Now if you go diving often I wouldn't do it even though you can dive with a GMT trip lock.

fskywalker · 26 July 2018, 03:52 AM

Even trade

tyler1980 · 26 July 2018, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank McKay

The offer is the BLNR + 1k cash for my SubC date. ?

Obviously take the BLNR+ the money... flip the BLNR and buy another sub. Then you are back where you started plus with money in your pocket

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JRT · 26 July 2018, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler1980

Obviously take the BLNR+ the money... flip the BLNR and buy another sub. Then you are back where you started plus with money in your pocket

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You knew he made a typo and corrected it later, right?

2nastie · 26 July 2018, 04:23 AM

Hell yeah. Sounds like a fair friends and family type of deal. I won't flip it though. Just enjoy the BLNR for a while for first.

16 July 2018, 12:28 PM	#2
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	I'd go for it. You can source another Sub later on if you're unhappy. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

16 July 2018, 01:17 PM	#4
desertyank 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: LAX Watch: out! Posts: 241	He's your cousin........ Trade him straight across (BLNR being worth a bit more) but with the option of: if either party wants their original watch back (assuming no damage, etc) you both trade back. Be aware this could go horribly wrong........... __________________ 'Only the dead have seen the end of war' - George Santayana 2019 WIS CON survivor

16 July 2018, 01:30 PM	#5
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	I’m confused who’s getting the $1k also. It should be sub+$1k for blnr not the other way around. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

16 July 2018, 05:51 PM	#20
lhawli "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal, QC Posts: 1,256	Need help: Cousin is offering to trade his BLNR for my SubC Your sub + $1k for his BLNR is a fair deal. I would even say your still coming out on top. It’s a matter of taste here. Yes the SubC LN is timeless, bus common and basic. Which is why I have owned both the SubC Date and GMT II is LN and sold both for the BLNR and LV. It’s a killer trade for you and I would definitely do it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ AP Royal Oak [15400ST.01] Rolex DateJust 41 [126334] Rolex Submariner Date [116610LV] Rolex GMT Master II [116710BLNR] Rolex Cosmograph Daytona [116500LN]

16 July 2018, 09:40 PM	#22
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	My question would be "why"? __________________ 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

16 July 2018, 12:40 PM	#3
Dpop24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: California Posts: 348	Wait, who is getting the $1000? The cousin gets $1000 and the Sub, or the other way around? If he gives up the BLNR and cash, he’s getting fleeced. You could offer a straight up trade watch for watch and still come out on top. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2018, 01:41 PM	#9
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	Dude BLNR brings higher value AND he’s even offering $ on top. Up to you, but if you’re a fan of the BLNR it’s a no brainer deal Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 July 2018, 03:00 PM	#10
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,141	I am assuming that (a) your cousin has a genuine BLNR and (b) your SubC doesn’t have a genie that pops out if you rub the bezel three times. Because it is a very confusing deal. He is offering a (i) harder to find reference plus (ii) $1,000 extra for a reference that, while a classic, is the most ubiquitous professional Rolex in the world. It makes no logical sense. Absolutely none, unless there’s something wrong with his watch (damaged or missing box/papers or maybe a bit wonky in terms of provenance), or your SubC comes with its own personal genie. I personally wouldn’t do that trade! Why? Because you’d be fleecing your cousin, and that would not be right. A BLNR in most cases is a fair-even trade for an LVc, and vice versa. With no cash changing hands. Those two watches are peers, which is why many people with a BLNR have a LVc. But for a SubC LN? The black sub? No. Especially if an extra $1,000 is going to the SubC. Unless one is in the UK, those are easy to get. Your cousin could probably sell his BLNR (unless it’s fake or damaged) for more money than a brand new SubC LN ...even if he’d bought his BLNR in 2013 when they came out! For him to offer to trade his for a SubC LN, and add a K on top, is really truly off. Either your cousin knows something about his watch, or your SubC has mystical properties, or you’re going to be fleecing family. That’s a bad deal for fam. If it was a stranger it’s an easy deal - flip the BLNR for even more profit and get a newer SubC with change, but family is not to be taken advantage of.

16 July 2018, 04:10 PM	#12
American Jedi Banned Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: HMFIC Location: Ubiquitous Watch: Rollie’s and JLC Posts: 415	If it’s the 11660ln 8550 MSRP, BLNR 8950 MSRP. Pretty even trade. If Rolex values the product that way ignoring the hype probably isn’t a bad of an idea. Do an even trade.

16 July 2018, 05:10 PM	#14
Flier Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Cy Watch: ROLEX Posts: 516	BLNR is in right now , might be not in in a couple of years The Sub is been in for more than half a century Keep the Sub , cant go wrong

16 July 2018, 05:20 PM	#17
dubins930 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Aaron Location: WA Posts: 840	I would take that trade all day...both are classic watches. The BLNR will more than likely always have a bit more street value than the sub. Plus it might be a nice change

16 July 2018, 05:21 PM	#18
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Killer trade...

16 July 2018, 05:36 PM	#19
YachtMaster22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 49	I originally posted about him paying you the $1,000 plus giving the BLNR, but I see you've corrected it. A black Sub and $1,000 in exchange for the BLNR is fair. Go for it if you want to.

16 July 2018, 07:20 PM	#21
Quailhunter "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Doug Location: Georgia USA Watch: Rolex President Posts: 1,348	The only way I’d do this is to have both watches serviced by Rolex, get the watches assessed for current value, and do the swap so that both parties come out as even as possible. Otherwise, this could end up as Family Feud II.

16 July 2018, 09:50 PM	#23
GRabens "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: FL Watch: Too Many Rolex! Posts: 593	Keep your Sub. Your cousin should flip his blnr to a trusted dealer for a sub unless of course you want the blnr more than your sub. You did pick out the sub originally over a blnr, right?

16 July 2018, 09:57 PM	#24
eco8gator "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Florida Watch: 5060/a Posts: 1,119	Trade...

26 July 2018, 03:44 AM	#25
af_schulten "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Real Name: Günther Location: Brampton ON Watch: '62 Constellation Posts: 73	Trade it. BLNR is way less common than a Sub (Date or not), costs more retail, costs way more grey market, and if there are lineups longer than others they are definitely for the BLNR...if there even are lineups for the Sub. ...but I'm bias ;) __________________ Celebrity Crushes: BREITLING Chronomat Blackbird A44359 \| ULYSSE NARDIN Maxi Marine Diver 263-61 \| ZRC Grands Fonds 300 38mm (Fall 2022) Most Bittersweet Breakup: ROLEX GMT-Master II 116710 BLNR

26 July 2018, 03:52 AM	#27
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,180	Even trade __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

26 July 2018, 04:23 AM	#30
2nastie "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: YVR Watch: Time Only Posts: 2,332	Hell yeah. Sounds like a fair friends and family type of deal. I won't flip it though. Just enjoy the BLNR for a while for first.

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