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Old 1 August 2024, 10:02 PM   #31
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I have both the Submariner ND and the BLNR on Jubilee. I have more than a few watches so it does not impact me to add or delete but the Submariner ND is the base of my collection and all others would go before it. With that said, the BLNR and the BLRO are two that I do enjoy but they get about 1/10th the wear of the 124060.
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Old 1 August 2024, 11:46 PM   #32
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Well, I think it just boils down to the vibe you're going for...a little bling-ier for the GMT, and a little more toned down with the sub.

Ideally, I think they would complement each other really well in a collection. You just can't beat a sub for daily wear and the usefulness of the diver's bezel. But, for those times you want something a little snazzier, (or heaven forbid you actually need to cross a time zone lol) then the GMT is just about darn near perfect for that niche.

So...of course I'm gonna say both. But, if that's not your option, then you're just going to have to decide on the vibe you want. Good luck,
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Old 2 August 2024, 12:00 AM   #33
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ND Sub gets my vote
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Old 2 August 2024, 12:42 AM   #34
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Sub is very nice… but is boring and is everywhere. BLNR jubilee a perfect only Rolex if there ever was one.
Why is it boring?
I have a 16710 GMT with all three bezels.
If I have the BLRO on it for too long, I get “bored.”

Can’t get much more exciting than BLRO
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Old 2 August 2024, 01:23 AM   #35
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I had the sub but after a couple of months the all black did get a bit boring. I didn't realize how much I liked color until the BLNR.
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Old 2 August 2024, 04:08 AM   #36
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I have a Batman and a Sub and I can honestly say I wear them both equally.
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Old 2 August 2024, 05:18 AM   #37
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Ha looks great on the blue strap. Was thinking of doing something similar.

I guess yeah I've bought/sold subs a bunch, but I think it is also a signal I should just own a sub lol
So get both. See, that was easy
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Old 2 August 2024, 05:38 AM   #38
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Sub first (I endorse the LV as some others have).
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Old 2 August 2024, 06:33 AM   #39
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Sub first, it works in any situation…
Batman / girl for extra colours and GMT function.


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Old 2 August 2024, 07:11 AM   #40
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Batgirl…
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Old 2 August 2024, 08:13 AM   #41
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Love the BLNR! In a lot of lighting conditions it is tough to see the blue on the bezel so it looks very similar to the Sub. It is just different enough, as there are too many homages out there of the Sub!
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Old 2 August 2024, 11:46 AM   #42
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Well, I think it just boils down to the vibe you're going for...a little bling-ier for the GMT, and a little more toned down with the sub.

Ideally, I think they would complement each other really well in a collection. You just can't beat a sub for daily wear and the usefulness of the diver's bezel. But, for those times you want something a little snazzier, (or heaven forbid you actually need to cross a time zone lol) then the GMT is just about darn near perfect for that niche.

So...of course I'm gonna say both. But, if that's not your option, then you're just going to have to decide on the vibe you want. Good luck,
This is perfect
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Old 4 August 2024, 04:36 AM   #43
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I have thew sub no date and got a Pepsi on jubilee a few days. The thing that annoys me about the Pepsi compared to the sub is the lack of the glidelock - the sub fits absolutely perfectly but I can't get the Pepsi to fit right - too tight with another link out, sometimes too loose with it in and the easy link extension is just too big to be useful when your wrist swells in my opinion.

Otherwise I was say the GMT wears a LOT smaller than the sub.
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Old 4 August 2024, 05:01 AM   #44
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BLNR the jubilee is awesome!
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Old 4 August 2024, 05:40 AM   #45
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@rianosha

I feel the same, I’ve had subs previously and could always get the perfect fit with the glidelock but on GMT jubilee BLNR that I have now it’s normally slightly too tight or too loose hard to get bang on perfect.

Do you think you will stick with the Pepsi or it will annoy you too much on sizing?
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Old 4 August 2024, 05:48 AM   #46
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Learn how to use the GMT function and these two are iconic.
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Old 4 August 2024, 08:14 AM   #47
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I have BLNR (oyster), Sub 124060, and Sub 126610LV. I love the no-date sub, and it gets the most wrist time. The LV is next. I like the BLNR, but it’s third among three for me.

The 124060 is a classic, balanced, beautiful, functional, and ultimately cool watch.


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Old 4 August 2024, 01:23 PM   #48
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I’d go sub. Your write up leans more towards the blnr though..

Get the one you like better.

I also agree that you’ll end up with both anyway.
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Old 4 August 2024, 01:40 PM   #49
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I love no date subs and have had a couple (modern and 5 digit), but if you want that pop of colour, another endorsement for a current gen LV

The BLNR is also incredible, but sounds like you are more of a sub guy




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Old 4 August 2024, 08:38 PM   #50
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BLNR for me.
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Old 5 August 2024, 01:57 AM   #51
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I have a 12 series Sub Date and love it, and it is currently my only nice watch. I keep cycling through different watches that I would like as my second nice watch, and I keep coming back to the BLNR on jubilee. So I guess I'm like a few others on here in the "both" camp.
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Old 5 August 2024, 02:03 AM   #52
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I have both and both are great and have different character. The Sub ND is more of a serious watch, iiconic, and fits all occasions.
The Batgirl, is a fun watch, blingy, more useful with Gmt and date complications.

Both wear and look great on the wrist.
Same. The GMT is more dressy/business friendly, but a sub works there, too
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Old 5 August 2024, 02:11 AM   #53
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I’ve had both the BLNR and Sub LN. Both on oyster. In lower light conditions they actually appear very similar from a distance. Obviously, when you take them outside or in bright light the stunning blue bezel of the BLNR stands out. I ended up parting with the BLNR though as I sometimes felt the numbers on the bezel were just too large and almost cartoonish. To me, it made the watch less suitable for formal occasions despite the PCLs. Kept the Sub and while I definitely miss the BLNR at times the sub is a more versatile watch for my lifestyle.
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Old 5 August 2024, 11:03 AM   #54
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I keep it classic.

Black SS Submariner Date.
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Old 27 August 2024, 05:35 PM   #55
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Decided to get both. They should be here before February. :-)

I think I’ll just sell the one I wear less.
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Old 27 August 2024, 05:48 PM   #56
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The Sub ND is THE perfect everyday watch IMO. It's a timeless classic. Gets the job done, has class and style, but not all the flash of a colored bezel / two-tone watch.
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Old 27 August 2024, 10:41 PM   #57
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Decided to get both. They should be here before February. :-)

I think I’ll just sell the one I wear less.
Nice.
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Old 27 August 2024, 11:39 PM   #58
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Old 28 August 2024, 01:15 AM   #59
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I have both the BLNR (oyster) and Sub. I'll say GMT > Sub 99% of the time for me. Only thing the Sub has over the BLNR is the clasp and lack of cyclops / date for me... I'll never utilize the 300m WR and multi timezones are more important than the timing bezel in my everyday life.
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