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Flywheel · 18 March 2017, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

Gotcha!

Jost Van dyke?

ejvette · 18 March 2017, 08:38 PM

Would never take a watch with PCL's to the beach I'm too OCD

Savitr · 18 March 2017, 08:40 PM

Sub all the way

submorstua · 19 March 2017, 08:50 PM

Sub for sure.

Racerdj · 19 March 2017, 08:51 PM

Either will work fine.

Andad · 19 March 2017, 09:17 PM

I was going to say that a sub/subdate/SD would be preferable at the beach because of the brushed bracelet on the sand but my SD links have polished sides - go figure.

On my last few trips I took my TT GMTc, SD, SS Daytona and my Apple Watch.

At the end of the day choose the watches you want to wear.

HogwldFLTR · 19 March 2017, 09:53 PM

I'd take which ever one I like wearing the most. If I wanted to remain under the radar I'd wear an Exp II. No worries about any of the mix as far as durability is concerned.

Silly WIS, watches are for wrists.

Daytonaman799 · 19 March 2017, 09:59 PM

easy...BOTH! Why limit your options...you are on vacation. Enjoy yourself and have optionality to fit your mood! ;-)

Rebel · 19 March 2017, 10:04 PM

Submariner for most. BNLR for some. Casio Illuminator for me.

jagwap · 19 March 2017, 10:05 PM

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.

No, but there are almost identical watches, both of which will survive sport diving.

Take your favourite, or both.

DRKBC · 20 March 2017, 12:56 AM

I have taken both, the one advantage of the sub is the bracelet is the lack of PCL`s if it is a real beach vacation and it flies it little more under the radar. The advantage with the GMT is the GMT function, when I am away I still like to know the time at home and sometimes other places depending on what I am involved with at the time. If I am spending a lot of time at the ocean with the BLNR I am a little more aware of sand but its never been a problem either way. I think I mentioned before I used to always take my 16623. As it was a TT I was a little more careful with it, i.e. I wasn`t building sand castles with it on. I must admit I was also a little more aware of it looking like a fishing lure as it glittered away under the oceans surface. Man looses left arm and Rolex to shark type of thoughts did go through my head from time to time :-)

denmanproject · 20 March 2017, 01:09 AM

Out of those 2 I'd pick the Sub but another option is pick up a fun beach watch and not have to worry!

I'm heading to Maui this Sunday, leaving my BLNR in the safe and bringing this

TimeRookie · 20 March 2017, 01:20 AM

Mine has survived the beach several times. Don't worry just wear it.

brucethemanlee · 20 March 2017, 01:54 AM

Both fine from water perspective but I'd go with sub becaur brushed bracelet

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sea-dweller · 20 March 2017, 02:37 AM

I would wear the Sub.

Xerxes77 · 20 March 2017, 03:05 AM

Sub

rushca01 · 20 March 2017, 03:08 AM

What are you guys doing in the sand to cause so much abrasion to the PCLs? ��

lecorsaire · 20 March 2017, 03:19 AM

^ I completely agree. If you're going abroad the BLNR is the way to go unless you'll be including some diving during the vacation. The BLNR can handle reasonable depths (triplock after all) but the Sub is of course best suited to that sort of activity. I would just be careful with sand and the PCLs with the GMT. Keep it away from sand and rinse it off immediately if you happen to get some on it.

strafer_kid · 20 March 2017, 05:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flywheel

Jost Van dyke?

Very nice shot!

mikeps2006 · 20 March 2017, 05:17 AM

sub

Spartacus · 20 March 2017, 05:29 AM

I would buy a D-Blue to break the tie.

beshannon · 20 March 2017, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flywheel

Jost Van dyke?

Yes of course!

R0bertb00th · 20 March 2017, 08:08 AM

Blnr for me the blue tends to pop in the sun

mrhy · 20 March 2017, 08:43 AM

Either one is great

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WatchinMD · 20 March 2017, 08:49 AM

BLNR! The blue looks great

tomilg · 20 March 2017, 09:13 AM

Well, I live in Mexico at the beach and I went today. I don't have the BLNR, but I do have a 16710 Pepsi and I have an SD4K, but I was in the mood for vintage 5513 Sub, so that one went with me.

Most any Rolex is good for the beach. For Christ's sake, these are some of the finest dive watches that have ever been built, why lock it in the safe when you go to the beach....I just don't understand!

Dismount · 20 March 2017, 09:17 AM

G Shock.

Hairdude1 · 20 March 2017, 10:04 AM

Sub

Wcdhtwn · 20 March 2017, 11:33 AM

I just got back from puerta Vallarta and took my GMT. I don't have a Sub but opted for the GMT over my Seamaster. Perhaps Rolex should make a Sub w/ a GMT function for those of us in such a quandary?

Nah, probably not.

Mikegp · 20 March 2017, 12:23 PM

Sub. That's what's it for is it not? Wouldn't want the sand scratching the PCLs on the blnr

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18 March 2017, 08:38 PM	#62
ejvette 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: East Hampton NY Watch: me break clays.. Posts: 7,516	Would never take a watch with PCL's to the beach I'm too OCD __________________ Rolex•Omega•Breitling•Grand Seiko•Tudor "No one on their death bed ever said I wish I worked more" My Grandma * Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons *

19 March 2017, 08:51 PM	#65
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	Either will work fine. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

19 March 2017, 09:17 PM	#66
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	I was going to say that a sub/subdate/SD would be preferable at the beach because of the brushed bracelet on the sand but my SD links have polished sides - go figure. On my last few trips I took my TT GMTc, SD, SS Daytona and my Apple Watch. At the end of the day choose the watches you want to wear. __________________ E

19 March 2017, 09:53 PM	#67
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	I'd take which ever one I like wearing the most. If I wanted to remain under the radar I'd wear an Exp II. No worries about any of the mix as far as durability is concerned. Silly WIS, watches are for wrists. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

19 March 2017, 10:04 PM	#69
Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Dr Mark R Nail Location: New Albany Watch: Tudor Sub 75090 Posts: 8,254	Submariner for most. BNLR for some. Casio Illuminator for me. __________________ ------------------------------- Member of the Nylon Nation

18 March 2017, 08:40 PM	#63
Savitr Banned Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Juan Location: U.S.A Watch: Only Rolex Posts: 219	Sub all the way

19 March 2017, 08:50 PM	#64
submorstua "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Glasgow, UK Posts: 60	Sub for sure.

19 March 2017, 09:59 PM	#68
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	easy...BOTH! Why limit your options...you are on vacation. Enjoy yourself and have optionality to fit your mood! ;-)

20 March 2017, 12:56 AM	#71
DRKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Watch: 114060, BLNR Posts: 739	I have taken both, the one advantage of the sub is the bracelet is the lack of PCL`s if it is a real beach vacation and it flies it little more under the radar. The advantage with the GMT is the GMT function, when I am away I still like to know the time at home and sometimes other places depending on what I am involved with at the time. If I am spending a lot of time at the ocean with the BLNR I am a little more aware of sand but its never been a problem either way. I think I mentioned before I used to always take my 16623. As it was a TT I was a little more careful with it, i.e. I wasn`t building sand castles with it on. I must admit I was also a little more aware of it looking like a fishing lure as it glittered away under the oceans surface. Man looses left arm and Rolex to shark type of thoughts did go through my head from time to time :-)

20 March 2017, 01:09 AM	#72
denmanproject "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Wayne Location: Canada Posts: 4,407	Out of those 2 I'd pick the Sub but another option is pick up a fun beach watch and not have to worry! I'm heading to Maui this Sunday, leaving my BLNR in the safe and bringing this

20 March 2017, 01:20 AM	#73
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,204	Mine has survived the beach several times. Don't worry just wear it. Attached Images __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

20 March 2017, 01:54 AM	#74
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	Both fine from water perspective but I'd go with sub becaur brushed bracelet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

20 March 2017, 02:37 AM	#75
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I would wear the Sub. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 March 2017, 03:05 AM	#76
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Sub

20 March 2017, 03:08 AM	#77
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,754	What are you guys doing in the sand to cause so much abrasion to the PCLs? ��

20 March 2017, 03:19 AM	#78
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	^ I completely agree. If you're going abroad the BLNR is the way to go unless you'll be including some diving during the vacation. The BLNR can handle reasonable depths (triplock after all) but the Sub is of course best suited to that sort of activity. I would just be careful with sand and the PCLs with the GMT. Keep it away from sand and rinse it off immediately if you happen to get some on it. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

20 March 2017, 05:17 AM	#80
mikeps2006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: United States Posts: 875	sub

20 March 2017, 05:29 AM	#81
Spartacus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DC Watch: Daytona Posts: 2,745	I would buy a D-Blue to break the tie.

20 March 2017, 08:08 AM	#83
R0bertb00th "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 22	Blnr for me the blue tends to pop in the sun

20 March 2017, 08:43 AM	#84
mrhy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: new york Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,383	Either one is great Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

20 March 2017, 08:49 AM	#85
WatchinMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Larry Location: Maryland Watch: Saxonia Moonphase Posts: 3,428	BLNR! The blue looks great Attached Images

20 March 2017, 09:13 AM	#86
tomilg "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Tom Location: Sarasota, FL Watch: 5513, SD4K Posts: 462	Well, I live in Mexico at the beach and I went today. I don't have the BLNR, but I do have a 16710 Pepsi and I have an SD4K, but I was in the mood for vintage 5513 Sub, so that one went with me. Most any Rolex is good for the beach. For Christ's sake, these are some of the finest dive watches that have ever been built, why lock it in the safe when you go to the beach....I just don't understand!

20 March 2017, 09:17 AM	#87
Dismount "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: California Posts: 126	G Shock.

20 March 2017, 10:04 AM	#88
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Sub __________________ 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

20 March 2017, 11:33 AM	#89
Wcdhtwn "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Houston Watch: SkyD, SD43, GMT2 Posts: 5,061	I just got back from puerta Vallarta and took my GMT. I don't have a Sub but opted for the GMT over my Seamaster. Perhaps Rolex should make a Sub w/ a GMT function for those of us in such a quandary? Nah, probably not.

20 March 2017, 12:23 PM	#90
Mikegp "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Unites States Posts: 790	If you were going to the beach on a family vacation would you wear a Sub or BLNR? Sub. That's what's it for is it not? Wouldn't want the sand scratching the PCLs on the blnr Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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