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Old 30 January 2014, 11:58 PM   #1
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Two-watch Combo

Hi TRF, first post here. If given a scenario of having/keeping two rolex watches (stainless steel only) which would you choose and why:

a. subc black with date and gmt2c blnr
b. subc hulk and gmt2c blnr
c. subc hulk and gmt2c black

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Old 31 January 2014, 12:02 AM   #2
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I say either B or C for more diversity. I would probably go with C though. The all black makes a great watch for any situation, and the Hulk is an awesome weekend watch.

I will preface this though with saying I bought a Hulk as part of a two watch rotation, and I was sick of the green within 90 days.
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Old 31 January 2014, 12:03 AM   #3
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A...classic Sub and fun, but not too crazy BLNR.
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Old 31 January 2014, 12:03 AM   #4
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Given your options I'd do A.
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Old 31 January 2014, 12:12 AM   #5
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I'd pick C.

The Hulk is amazing, and the 116710 is very versatile.
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Old 31 January 2014, 12:32 AM   #6
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C is the most thoughtful.
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Old 31 January 2014, 12:35 AM   #7
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I prefer some excitement in a collection so the Hulk and BLNR are my choice.
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Old 31 January 2014, 12:51 AM   #8
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I like A, nothing beats a classic black Sub.
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Old 31 January 2014, 12:55 AM   #9
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I like A but three very similar watches.

I would keep the BLNR and look to add something else
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Old 31 January 2014, 12:56 AM   #10
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Option A for me
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Old 31 January 2014, 12:56 AM   #11
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With the options that you have given I'd go with "A".
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Old 31 January 2014, 12:59 AM   #12
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I'd pick C.

The Hulk is amazing, and the 116710 is very versatile.


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Old 31 January 2014, 01:00 AM   #13
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A...classic Sub and fun, but not too crazy BLNR.
This. The LVc is too flashy for my tastes.
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Old 31 January 2014, 01:03 AM   #14
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Nice selection! My choices...





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Old 31 January 2014, 01:05 AM   #15
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Hulk and BNLR... Or Option "B"
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Old 31 January 2014, 01:13 AM   #16
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I'd pick C.

The Hulk is amazing, and the 116710 is very versatile.
Agree, but really not much in any of them.
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Old 31 January 2014, 01:18 AM   #17
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I would go option A.
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Old 31 January 2014, 01:21 AM   #18
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Old 31 January 2014, 01:35 AM   #19
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Either B or C!
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Old 31 January 2014, 01:39 AM   #20
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I'd go A as I prefer the versatility of those colors
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Old 31 January 2014, 01:51 AM   #21
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b. subc hulk and gmt2c blnr
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Old 31 January 2014, 02:33 AM   #22
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Old 31 January 2014, 02:38 AM   #23
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Old 31 January 2014, 02:45 AM   #24
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I went with option B personally. My two favorite in the entire Rolex lineup. I traded my LVC for a JLC Master Calendar though. I miss it but don't regret the trade.

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Old 31 January 2014, 02:45 AM   #25
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Welcome, A would be my choice as well
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Old 31 January 2014, 02:46 AM   #26
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I would go A. While I like looking at the Hulk in photos, I don't think I would want a green watch as part of a 2 watch rotation. Maybe if it was a 3rd option.
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Old 31 January 2014, 03:09 AM   #27
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I really like "B"…

I still find myself swapping the bracelet from the Sub to the BLNR.
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Old 31 January 2014, 03:10 AM   #28
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A for me.
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Old 31 January 2014, 03:26 AM   #29
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GMT BLNR and an Explorer 1, OP or DJ.
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Old 31 January 2014, 03:32 AM   #30
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I chose this combo and could not be happier: Sub-C 114060 & Sub-C Date 116610LN.
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