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nyc2la · 12 March 2015, 06:12 AM

If you could have one of these at no cost (I know, unlikely, but play along), which would you prefer?

116619LB

116719BLRO

DCheeta · 12 March 2015, 06:15 AM

Tough call. I'd have to go with the BLRO, I think.

jthop · 12 March 2015, 06:15 AM

I've been thinking about this alot myself. Right now I'd lean towards the 116619LB. It's a tough call though!

diracpoint · 12 March 2015, 06:24 AM

interesting question. I sometimes wonder that myself. I am a fan of the GMT function, which I often use. But, on the other hand, blue in that sub is so gorgeous.

But again on another hand

they both use movements that are available in SS models. At that price point I would prefer something more horologically exclusive.

So, while I really like both, I would vote neither.

Adding couple of AD wristshots for discussion ...

nyc2la · 12 March 2015, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diracpoint

interesting question. I sometimes wonder that myself. I am a fan of the GMT function, which I often use. But, on the other hand, blue in that sub is so gorgeous.

But again on another hand

they both use movements that are available in SS models. At that price point I would prefer something more horologically exclusive.

So, while I really like both, I would vote neither.

Adding couple of AD wristshots for discussion ...

Ha! Well, you're not playing along!

luvsub · 12 March 2015, 06:41 AM

hard to choose, i like this combo, 718+smurf

jthop · 12 March 2015, 06:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diracpoint

WOW! Look at the date magnification on that BLRO. I would be unhappy if I paid ~ $40k for that watch.

superdog · 12 March 2015, 06:47 AM

tough call.

both sick.

surprised that the blro is winning by so much right now. i will look forward to checking this thread later on and seeing what happens.

nick c · 12 March 2015, 06:48 AM

Buy both if possible

AK797 · 12 March 2015, 07:05 AM

BLRO plus Blue Sunburst Subc would be my choices.

c41006 · 12 March 2015, 07:14 AM

116619LB for me!

AF_Rob · 12 March 2015, 07:23 AM

I voted blue Sub, but they are both great! Diracpoint raises a good point about the movements at that price point. Then again, when service time comes around, your wallet won't suffer.

Eric Chan · 12 March 2015, 07:25 AM

Blro.

TimeOnHand · 12 March 2015, 07:27 AM

jjnd08 · 12 March 2015, 07:34 AM

LB for me.

But since I really am not a fan of rotating bezels, I would take the BLRO, since it is more expensive, and sell it!

Afghanvet · 12 March 2015, 10:30 AM

The LB!

Minimalist · 12 March 2015, 10:40 AM

I vote 116619LB! One day I'll own this watch lol

grrr · 12 March 2015, 11:29 AM

LB if sunburst.
BLRO otherwise.

jack81 · 12 March 2015, 11:38 AM

I would say blro but if basel upgrade the smurf to sunburst that would be different story.

tkerrmd · 12 March 2015, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick c

Buy both if possible

Agree....

I did vote for the BLRO....

But love this one as well.....

Kneecough · 12 March 2015, 11:50 AM

Sub for me

vitalsignsrn · 12 March 2015, 11:55 AM

Blue Sub. :-)

** please reduce the BLRO # by 1. LOL Poll #'s are not in the same order as they are written in your post. I voted for the wrong one ( & too fast to click).

watchwatcher · 12 March 2015, 11:56 AM

BLRO for me...GMT function more useful and the secondary value is a little higher.

vitalsignsrn · 12 March 2015, 11:59 AM

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Punishher7 · 12 March 2015, 12:32 PM

Lb

lapince · 12 March 2015, 12:42 PM

LB more beautiful IMO even though the other is a beauty also, but not for me, since I wear Patek I like light and thin watches, that's why with the money to buy both watches you inquire about I got myself 2 SS Patek but of course with complications, one with annual calendar, moon phase and 24h display, the other with power reserve, moon phase.

They are a real pleasure to wear like no other of my previous watches, really and they're so classy, plus prices go up not bad, got both at prices not long ago that would be almost impossible to find now

lapince · 12 March 2015, 12:46 PM

If you get one of these 2 be sure to buy it right or you will loose 40% of the value as soon as you have it, so 25% discount minimum is indispensable IMO for a precious metal Rolex or from other brands, the only precious metal pieces that practically don't loose money are Patek, I got 25% off on my Daytona 116515 so only lost 2K when I flipped it, can imagine if I had bought at retail price

Mastergreenhand · 12 March 2015, 12:51 PM

I voted LB. I'm not sold on the shade of red used on the BLRO. I like the blue of the smurf however.

T01 · 12 March 2015, 04:10 PM

I give the slight edge to the blro.

Rogdogg · 12 March 2015, 04:19 PM

I have voted LB because I absolutely love the colour blue. That's what it would come down to with me if I ever had the chance to decide between the two. Both are amazing pieces.

View Poll Results: Which one, if you could have one for free (I know, unlikely, but play along)?
116719BLRO	99	55.31%
116619LB	80	44.69%
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12 March 2015, 06:12 AM	#1
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,424	Which one? If you could have one of these at no cost (I know, unlikely, but play along), which would you prefer? 116619LB 116719BLRO

12 March 2015, 06:15 AM	#3
jthop "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Jamie Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 224	I've been thinking about this alot myself. Right now I'd lean towards the 116619LB. It's a tough call though! __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LN Rolex GMT 116710BLNR Rolex Daytona 116520 (White Dial)

12 March 2015, 06:47 AM	#8
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	tough call. both sick. surprised that the blro is winning by so much right now. i will look forward to checking this thread later on and seeing what happens. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

12 March 2015, 07:25 AM	#13
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Blro. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

12 March 2015, 06:15 AM	#2
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Tough call. I'd have to go with the BLRO, I think.

12 March 2015, 06:24 AM	#4
diracpoint 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 1,386	interesting question. I sometimes wonder that myself. I am a fan of the GMT function, which I often use. But, on the other hand, blue in that sub is so gorgeous. But again on another hand they both use movements that are available in SS models. At that price point I would prefer something more horologically exclusive. So, while I really like both, I would vote neither. Adding couple of AD wristshots for discussion ...

12 March 2015, 06:41 AM	#6
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,222	hard to choose, i like this combo, 718+smurf

12 March 2015, 06:48 AM	#9
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Buy both if possible

12 March 2015, 07:05 AM	#10
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	BLRO plus Blue Sunburst Subc would be my choices.

12 March 2015, 07:14 AM	#11
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	116619LB for me!

12 March 2015, 07:23 AM	#12
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,671	I voted blue Sub, but they are both great! Diracpoint raises a good point about the movements at that price point. Then again, when service time comes around, your wallet won't suffer.

12 March 2015, 07:27 AM	#14
TimeOnHand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Hong Kong Watch: Rolex Air-King Posts: 4,468	__________________ Instagram: timeonhand1010

12 March 2015, 07:34 AM	#15
jjnd08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: United States Posts: 8,615	LB for me. But since I really am not a fan of rotating bezels, I would take the BLRO, since it is more expensive, and sell it!

12 March 2015, 10:30 AM	#16
Afghanvet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Virginia Watch: Subs, SD4K Posts: 2,272	The LB! __________________ Subaholics Anonymous

12 March 2015, 10:40 AM	#17
Minimalist "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: London Posts: 1,221	I vote 116619LB! One day I'll own this watch lol

12 March 2015, 11:29 AM	#18
grrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 382	LB if sunburst. BLRO otherwise.

12 March 2015, 11:38 AM	#19
jack81 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: planet rolex Posts: 1,728	I would say blro but if basel upgrade the smurf to sunburst that would be different story.

12 March 2015, 11:50 AM	#21
Kneecough "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 1,792	Sub for me

12 March 2015, 11:55 AM	#22
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Blue Sub. :-) ** please reduce the BLRO # by 1. LOL Poll #'s are not in the same order as they are written in your post. I voted for the wrong one ( & too fast to click).

12 March 2015, 11:56 AM	#23
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	BLRO for me...GMT function more useful and the secondary value is a little higher.

12 March 2015, 11:59 AM	#24
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	.

12 March 2015, 12:32 PM	#25
Punishher7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: WA Watch: SubC/Pelagos Posts: 512	Lb

12 March 2015, 12:42 PM	#26
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	LB more beautiful IMO even though the other is a beauty also, but not for me, since I wear Patek I like light and thin watches, that's why with the money to buy both watches you inquire about I got myself 2 SS Patek but of course with complications, one with annual calendar, moon phase and 24h display, the other with power reserve, moon phase. They are a real pleasure to wear like no other of my previous watches, really and they're so classy, plus prices go up not bad, got both at prices not long ago that would be almost impossible to find now

12 March 2015, 12:46 PM	#27
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	If you get one of these 2 be sure to buy it right or you will loose 40% of the value as soon as you have it, so 25% discount minimum is indispensable IMO for a precious metal Rolex or from other brands, the only precious metal pieces that practically don't loose money are Patek, I got 25% off on my Daytona 116515 so only lost 2K when I flipped it, can imagine if I had bought at retail price

12 March 2015, 12:51 PM	#28
Mastergreenhand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Tony Location: Chi-town Watch: Starbucks, Panerai Posts: 1,188	I voted LB. I'm not sold on the shade of red used on the BLRO. I like the blue of the smurf however. __________________ Starbucks, Speedmaster Professional, PAM 212

12 March 2015, 04:10 PM	#29
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	I give the slight edge to the blro.

12 March 2015, 04:19 PM	#30
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I have voted LB because I absolutely love the colour blue. That's what it would come down to with me if I ever had the chance to decide between the two. Both are amazing pieces. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

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