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DanielWatson · 9 February 2018, 02:39 AM

Hello all i hope you are well, i was just wondering, I've got a June 2017 116610LN sub date black, and at the time i was elated with my purchase as it was the one i always wanted.

half a year on and im so so bored of it! so plain and standard! but still obviously legendary and iconic. I am thinking of selling it to buy a BLNR gmt 2 batman, what i would like to know is who would keep and who would sell? Maybe some of you think i should keep it and buy a batman anyway if i can or maybe a different piece?

LET ME KNOW, I NEED HELP!!!

thanks all

Daniel Watson

Andrejb · 9 February 2018, 02:44 AM

If you’re a one watch guy. I suggest keeping the Sub. The BLNR is my #1 favourite watch and I’ve debated this same swap many times. But the BLNR without a sub just lacks versatility for me personally. I can’t justify it as an every day watch. It’s a bit too loud and blingy for an every day watch. The sub checks all boxes for any occasion and IMO is a staple. I plan on adding the BLNR for my 30th bday in 2019

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Hramez · 9 February 2018, 02:45 AM

The sub is iconic, also for me the GMT is iconic , i would have said keep it , & add the BLNR - lovely piece - , but if u are so bored of the sub , then sell it & get the BLNR ..

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yannis · 9 February 2018, 02:48 AM

Ideally, after much consideration and flips i think 116610LV and 116710BLNR are complimenting one another nicely...this is not to say that 116610LN and 116710BLNR do not make a killer combo.
If only one it is a tough one.

Wrist Watcher · 9 February 2018, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrejb

If you’re a one watch guy. I suggest keeping the Sub. The BLNR is my #1 favourite watch and I’ve debated this same swap many times. But the BLNR without a sub just lacks versatility for me personally. I can’t justify it as an every day watch. It’s a bit too loud and blingy for an every day watch. The sub checks all boxes for any occasion and IMO is a staple. I plan on adding the BLNR for my 30th bday in 2019

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This. I have (or have had) both and love both, but I would go with the Sub for my only watch.

Steve36Efc · 9 February 2018, 02:52 AM

You can’t go wrong with a Sub and BLNR duo, I would add rather than sell.

duc888 · 9 February 2018, 02:58 AM

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and im so so bored of it!

...enough said. I don´t think that you´ll be happy with you sub after this.
But you should think about it wisely...if things go wrong we will read the same at the end of 2018 with a BLNR

A short note at the end....I do not consider the BLNR as "loud". For me it is just the opposite, the black and blue colors are very "quiet". And depending on how the light hits the bezel it just looks dark but I admit that the bracelet is a little bit shiny

ferrissteve11 · 9 February 2018, 03:00 AM

If you're concerned about the BLNR being overly blingy you could always get the center links brushed.

kilyung · 9 February 2018, 03:01 AM

Just save for it. Everyone needs a spare.

Chunky · 9 February 2018, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonTC

This. I have (or have had) both and love both, but I would go with the Sub for my only watch.

x 2

junamuan · 9 February 2018, 03:09 AM

I have both and they're different. Sooner or later, you'll get bored, regardless. So better to add and keep them both.

brandrea · 9 February 2018, 03:20 AM

Obviously it’s your call and many here would agree with your idea.

I owned the BLNR and although it’s a great piece, ultimately I felt the same way about it as you do now about your Sub.

904VT · 9 February 2018, 03:24 AM

I think the 116610LN is the best watch Rolex makes. Add another Rolex later when ready.

amh · 9 February 2018, 03:25 AM

Here's a foolproof way of figuring it out:
1. Buy the BLNR
2. After a while, sell the one you like less if you're a "one watch guy"
3. Else, keep both

/thread

henrylee · 9 February 2018, 03:26 AM

Although I have both. I would sell for the BLNR

jrs146 · 9 February 2018, 03:41 AM

Having owned both. If I had to keep just one and have no other watches, I'd go for the BLNR. I use the GMT function more.

mobster600 · 9 February 2018, 03:43 AM

I would keep the Sub and if you want a more dynamic piece I would add rather then flip

Calatrava r · 9 February 2018, 03:44 AM

At some point get the black GMT, it is far more understated and way more versatile. The Batman has too much bling for everyday wear as someone said.

watchwatcher · 9 February 2018, 03:47 AM

Yeah...black dials can be a little on the boring side. But don't be hasty, the sub is such a good all around watch, I wouldn't nix it just yet.

Try a SD43 or a bluesy. And if you can, add don't flip.

NA5AR · 9 February 2018, 03:48 AM

The sub is a classic!

I would Add the BLNR then trade the sub for the LV.

Perfect two Rolex combo

doboy007 · 9 February 2018, 03:50 AM

That’s why I went with BLNR cause LN seemed little boring to me. Then I added LV

I would personally trade LN for BLNR then add LV down the road. Or trade sub date for no date then add the BLNR and LV

AK797 · 9 February 2018, 03:52 AM

I too found the all black a little sedate after a while, I have a LVc now and other watches to keep my interest up. I'm not a one watch everyday guy at all.

Xerxes77 · 9 February 2018, 03:52 AM

Sub for me with any doubt !
Like say and another guys for one watch Sub!

faz · 9 February 2018, 03:55 AM

I had my BLNR on for about a month during Christmas / holiday season, and was thinking to myself: this is a perfect watch for a one-watch-guy kind of a person.

Similar in shape to SubC, it is thinner and more comfortable to wear on a daily basis. The GMT functionality is an added bonus. The blue/black bezel is entertaining. The PCL adds some bling to it (making it easier to dress up). I gladly wear it with shorts and Tshirt too, but then again I did that with my 16613LB for 10 years and enjoyed it.

Both great and beautiful watches, but you can't go wrong with a BLNR.

Sportwatchmania · 9 February 2018, 04:24 AM

I have both and wear my SubC 95% of the time.

Hard_Six · 9 February 2018, 04:26 AM

If I were you, I’d go for the BLNR.

EmilA · 9 February 2018, 04:28 AM

BLNR over SubC date

ap1 · 9 February 2018, 04:33 AM

Blnr for me, sell

rkim11 · 9 February 2018, 05:00 AM

The very reason many love the Sub is the reason some get bored with it. Its the quintessential Rolex, the one many think of when they think of the brand. So theres alot of them out there and the image of this watch will forever be in the minds of all. The BLNR however is different and has that splash of blue..

chazadams · 9 February 2018, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrejb

If you’re a one watch guy. I suggest keeping the Sub. The BLNR is my #1 favourite watch and I’ve debated this same swap many times. But the BLNR without a sub just lacks versatility for me personally. I can’t justify it as an every day watch. It’s a bit too loud and blingy for an every day watch. The sub checks all boxes for any occasion and IMO is a staple. I plan on adding the BLNR for my 30th bday in 2019

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Nailed it!

9 February 2018, 02:48 AM	#4
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Ideally, after much consideration and flips i think 116610LV and 116710BLNR are complimenting one another nicely...this is not to say that 116610LN and 116710BLNR do not make a killer combo. If only one it is a tough one. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

9 February 2018, 02:52 AM	#6
Steve36Efc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Watch: 126603 Posts: 2,606	You can’t go wrong with a Sub and BLNR duo, I would add rather than sell. __________________ 126711 CHNR 126603 Sea-Dweller 126600 Sea-Dweller Omega Seamaster 300

9 February 2018, 03:26 AM	#15
henrylee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Socal/LA Watch: 116610LN Ceramic Posts: 3,223	Although I have both. I would sell for the BLNR __________________ ♛ Sub 116610LN 2011 ♛ GMT 126710BLNR 2021 ♛ GMT 126711CHNR 2020 ♛ Datejust 16233 X-series 1993 Ω Speedmaster Mitsukoshi 2019 č Cartier Tank w5200025 2021

9 February 2018, 03:41 AM	#16
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Having owned both. If I had to keep just one and have no other watches, I'd go for the BLNR. I use the GMT function more. __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

9 February 2018, 03:50 AM	#21
doboy007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: SD, CA Watch: BLNR/LVc/SkyD/ND41 Posts: 2,519	Sell my sub date for batman? That’s why I went with BLNR cause LN seemed little boring to me. Then I added LV I would personally trade LN for BLNR then add LV down the road. Or trade sub date for no date then add the BLNR and LV

9 February 2018, 02:39 AM	#1
DanielWatson "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: Daniel Watson Location: UK Watch: 16610LN Posts: 111	Sell my sub date for batman? Hello all i hope you are well, i was just wondering, I've got a June 2017 116610LN sub date black, and at the time i was elated with my purchase as it was the one i always wanted. half a year on and im so so bored of it! so plain and standard! but still obviously legendary and iconic. I am thinking of selling it to buy a BLNR gmt 2 batman, what i would like to know is who would keep and who would sell? Maybe some of you think i should keep it and buy a batman anyway if i can or maybe a different piece? LET ME KNOW, I NEED HELP!!! thanks all Daniel Watson

9 February 2018, 02:44 AM	#2
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	If you’re a one watch guy. I suggest keeping the Sub. The BLNR is my #1 favourite watch and I’ve debated this same swap many times. But the BLNR without a sub just lacks versatility for me personally. I can’t justify it as an every day watch. It’s a bit too loud and blingy for an every day watch. The sub checks all boxes for any occasion and IMO is a staple. I plan on adding the BLNR for my 30th bday in 2019 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 February 2018, 02:45 AM	#3
Hramez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: planet earth Watch: Patek Philippe Posts: 210	The sub is iconic, also for me the GMT is iconic , i would have said keep it , & add the BLNR - lovely piece - , but if u are so bored of the sub , then sell it & get the BLNR .. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 February 2018, 03:00 AM	#8
ferrissteve11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 1,116	If you're concerned about the BLNR being overly blingy you could always get the center links brushed.

9 February 2018, 03:01 AM	#9
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Just save for it. Everyone needs a spare.

9 February 2018, 03:09 AM	#11
junamuan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Jun Location: Vancouver, BC Watch: BLNR Posts: 672	I have both and they're different. Sooner or later, you'll get bored, regardless. So better to add and keep them both.

9 February 2018, 03:20 AM	#12
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,080	Obviously it’s your call and many here would agree with your idea. I owned the BLNR and although it’s a great piece, ultimately I felt the same way about it as you do now about your Sub.

9 February 2018, 03:24 AM	#13
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 7,024	I think the 116610LN is the best watch Rolex makes. Add another Rolex later when ready.

9 February 2018, 03:25 AM	#14
amh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: Various Posts: 5,082	Here's a foolproof way of figuring it out: 1. Buy the BLNR 2. After a while, sell the one you like less if you're a "one watch guy" 3. Else, keep both /thread

9 February 2018, 03:43 AM	#17
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,509	I would keep the Sub and if you want a more dynamic piece I would add rather then flip

9 February 2018, 03:44 AM	#18
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,417	At some point get the black GMT, it is far more understated and way more versatile. The Batman has too much bling for everyday wear as someone said.

9 February 2018, 03:47 AM	#19
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Yeah...black dials can be a little on the boring side. But don't be hasty, the sub is such a good all around watch, I wouldn't nix it just yet. Try a SD43 or a bluesy. And if you can, add don't flip.

9 February 2018, 03:48 AM	#20
NA5AR "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: London Posts: 96	The sub is a classic! I would Add the BLNR then trade the sub for the LV. Perfect two Rolex combo

9 February 2018, 03:52 AM	#22
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I too found the all black a little sedate after a while, I have a LVc now and other watches to keep my interest up. I'm not a one watch everyday guy at all.

9 February 2018, 03:52 AM	#23
Xerxes77 Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Home! Posts: 3,307	Sub for me with any doubt ! Like say and another guys for one watch Sub!

9 February 2018, 03:55 AM	#24
faz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Faz Location: California Watch: like'em all Posts: 4,689	I had my BLNR on for about a month during Christmas / holiday season, and was thinking to myself: this is a perfect watch for a one-watch-guy kind of a person. Similar in shape to SubC, it is thinner and more comfortable to wear on a daily basis. The GMT functionality is an added bonus. The blue/black bezel is entertaining. The PCL adds some bling to it (making it easier to dress up). I gladly wear it with shorts and Tshirt too, but then again I did that with my 16613LB for 10 years and enjoyed it. Both great and beautiful watches, but you can't go wrong with a BLNR. __________________ -Faz Instagram @fazmoto

9 February 2018, 04:24 AM	#25
Sportwatchmania "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Dennis Location: Netherlands Watch: ♛ Posts: 552	I have both and wear my SubC 95% of the time. __________________ ♛ 116610LN - 116710BLNR - 116500LN White - 116500LN Black Instagram: @sportwatchmania https://instagram.com/sportwatchmania/

9 February 2018, 04:26 AM	#26
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	If I were you, I’d go for the BLNR.

9 February 2018, 04:28 AM	#27
EmilA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: UK Posts: 251	BLNR over SubC date

9 February 2018, 04:33 AM	#28
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,536	Blnr for me, sell

9 February 2018, 05:00 AM	#29
rkim11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Baltimore Watch: 16610LV Posts: 311	The very reason many love the Sub is the reason some get bored with it. Its the quintessential Rolex, the one many think of when they think of the brand. So theres alot of them out there and the image of this watch will forever be in the minds of all. The BLNR however is different and has that splash of blue..

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