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watchmework · 3 July 2017, 11:44 AM

SubC gets my vote, it's a watch you build a collection around...in my opinion at least.

That said, I also like the BLNR..just not as much as my 114060.

JWE77 · 3 July 2017, 11:48 AM

I just purchased the Sub as a 40th gift to myself as well. Love the watch...a classic piece that I've wanted since I was a kid.

I think it'll compliment my 16710 nicely.

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scarlet knight · 3 July 2017, 11:51 AM

I am fortunate enough to own both! Get one now, the other when you can.

Jaycnyp · 3 July 2017, 11:57 AM

Personally, I would pick the sub, but BLNR is AMAZING!

JRT · 3 July 2017, 12:11 PM

The stunning BLNR gets my vote.

Rocco21 · 3 July 2017, 12:30 PM

114060

meganfox17 · 3 July 2017, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starbuck77

Sub no date..GMT Batman..longest timeSub.. REALLY falling in love with Batman ...love timeless looks of the sub...it's history...not flashy...all class.. Specifically no-date..GMT good looking watch...also calling out to me looks amazing classic sub..batman..Will it stand the test of time?

Scoreboard :
Sub Ref 14060M : 8
GMT Masters II Ref 116710 : 3 -1 = 2
( negative for doubts )

Who would you marry ?
Your compatible High School Sweetheart, "Submarina"

or "Batgirl", the mysterious woman you just met at Starbucks?

TimeRookie · 3 July 2017, 12:37 PM

I chose the BLNR. I have others but rarely wear them. I've worn this watch every day since I got it a year and a half ago. If I didn't like watches so much, I'd sell the rest and just keep the BLNR. As far as dress goes, I wear jeans or shorts and a t-shirt every day. Good luck with your decision!

sutats · 3 July 2017, 12:50 PM

No. No. It doesn't matter whether it does or not.

Get married, have some children, buy the 114060 and the 116710BLNR. Get married, have some children, buy the 114060 and the 116710BLNR.

Chrono_lando · 3 July 2017, 01:01 PM

BLNR. Have both. BLNR is the best all around

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Iloreyix · 3 July 2017, 01:09 PM

Please know that you will have both at some point. Not something to sweat at all.

watchmework · 3 July 2017, 01:18 PM

SubC gets my vote, it's a watch you build a collection around...in my opinion at least.

That said, I also like the BLNR..just not as much as my 114060.

BLNR Nairobi · 3 July 2017, 01:23 PM

They are both great watches, and either would be a good buy. For me - BLNR.

starbuck77 · 3 July 2017, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meganfox17

Scoreboard :
Sub Ref 14060M : 8
GMT Masters II Ref 116710 : 3 -1 = 2
( negative for doubts )

Who would you marry ?
Your compatible High School Sweetheart, "Submarina"

or "Batgirl", the mysterious woman you just met at Starbucks?

unfortunately I'm attracted to trouble...

kauffee · 3 July 2017, 01:30 PM

Look, dozens of people can tell you what they'd do. What matters is what you want. And from reading your post it really sounds like as much you're trying to love the Sub, you really want that BLNR. So go for it.

Psmith · 3 July 2017, 01:35 PM

GMT and done

Ucsd626 · 3 July 2017, 01:43 PM

At one point I had both a BLNR and a Subc and felt that they were too similar so sold the submariner. But right away I missed the clean symmetrical no-date design and will be picking one up in the coming weeks. If you are debating now, you will eventually get both. They are both amazing watches.

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Bigsykedaddy · 3 July 2017, 01:49 PM

Tough choice, both are great watches. I had both at the same time and the Sub ND is the one that stuck around. Many in this thread will choose the BLNR over the 114060 however for me it would be the opposite. I think the 114060 is as close as you can get to a perfect watch

I'm sure you'll have both eventually so the question is which one do you want first

nikesupremedunk · 3 July 2017, 01:50 PM

I have the BLNR but recommend the ND. I'm going to guess you will be wearing the watch every day and the ND is the better daily than the BLNR. I love mine but to me it's a bit too special to wear every day w/ the PCL's and the bi color bezel. I love throwing it on on the weekends though, it brings back that first time feeling every time. If you are going to be wearing it on the weekends and special occasions get the BLNR but if not get the ND or even the sub date. The sub is a lot more versatile because you can literally wear it with anything.

I think you will eventually end up with both, that's what I'm looking to do. They work so well hand in hand. Whatever you choose first you can't go wrong!

meganfox17 · 3 July 2017, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by starbuck77

My only other decent watch is an Omega Speedmaster MOTM

Off topic.You watch his YouTube channel regularly, dont you?He's the only 0ne that refers to the Moonwatch as MOTFM...

Hard_Six · 3 July 2017, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by meganfox17

Off topic.You watch his YouTube channel regularly, dont you?He's the only 0ne that refers to the Moonwatch as MOTFM...

...or her

Just kidding of course

DCheeta · 3 July 2017, 02:41 PM

Man, tough choice.

First of all, you have a Speedmaster Pro. The Speedy and the Sub are the all-time classic pair, in my opinion.

Then again, the Speedy is an all-business tool watch. No shine, no color, no date. Pairing it with the BLNR would give you 2 watches that would suit you in any occasion - one for when you want a splash of color and shine, and one for when you want a utilitarian work horse.

The decision is so difficult to make that I have all three - Sub, BLNR, Speedy - as I suspect many of us here do.

Whatever you decide, make sure you follow your heart, NOT your head.

Stevec14 · 3 July 2017, 04:04 PM

You could meet in the middle. 116710LN.

Yvette · 3 July 2017, 04:17 PM

cant go wrong either one but my vote blnr

wb55 · 3 July 2017, 05:42 PM

Can't go wrong with either. Both watches IMHO are the very best that Rolex offer. A lot of people here are correct in saying you will end up with both so go for the more expensive model so that the cheaper one is easier to get later. This is coming from someone with a BLNR who is saving for a Sub.

Eric88 · 3 July 2017, 06:01 PM

One thing no one has mentioned is that the BLNR wears lighter than the Sub, if that matters.

I have the Sub as my only watch for five years now, but the BLNR is next on my list.

Nairn1980 · 3 July 2017, 07:07 PM

BLNR - it's special

ras47 · 3 July 2017, 10:19 PM

I will always choose a watch with a date window over one without it. And I do so love the GMT2 line. I'm a Pepsi guy myself.

baymax · 3 July 2017, 11:34 PM

I prefer the no date sub. I almost bought the BLNR, but I just don't care for the polished center links.

dardeca · 3 July 2017, 11:40 PM

BLNR...no question...much more versatile watch in my opinion!

3 July 2017, 12:37 PM	#38
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,190	I chose the BLNR. I have others but rarely wear them. I've worn this watch every day since I got it a year and a half ago. If I didn't like watches so much, I'd sell the rest and just keep the BLNR. As far as dress goes, I wear jeans or shorts and a t-shirt every day. Good luck with your decision! __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

3 July 2017, 12:50 PM	#39
sutats "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: London Posts: 1,225	No. No. It doesn't matter whether it does or not. Get married, have some children, buy the 114060 and the 116710BLNR. Get married, have some children, buy the 114060 and the 116710BLNR. __________________ There's no such thing as a Submariner No Date, it's simply Submariner. You don't call a Porsche 911 Turbo, a Porsche 911 Turbo No S. www.instagram.com/sutatshorology Post Your Rolex/Tudor Watch Weight (PYRTWW)

3 July 2017, 01:35 PM	#46
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	GMT and done __________________

3 July 2017, 01:50 PM	#49
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	I have the BLNR but recommend the ND. I'm going to guess you will be wearing the watch every day and the ND is the better daily than the BLNR. I love mine but to me it's a bit too special to wear every day w/ the PCL's and the bi color bezel. I love throwing it on on the weekends though, it brings back that first time feeling every time. If you are going to be wearing it on the weekends and special occasions get the BLNR but if not get the ND or even the sub date. The sub is a lot more versatile because you can literally wear it with anything. I think you will eventually end up with both, that's what I'm looking to do. They work so well hand in hand. Whatever you choose first you can't go wrong! __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

3 July 2017, 10:19 PM	#58
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	I will always choose a watch with a date window over one without it. And I do so love the GMT2 line. I'm a Pepsi guy myself. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

3 July 2017, 11:44 AM	#31
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	SubC gets my vote, it's a watch you build a collection around...in my opinion at least. That said, I also like the BLNR..just not as much as my 114060.

3 July 2017, 11:48 AM	#32
JWE77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Southeast Watch: 16710 114060 Posts: 83	I just purchased the Sub as a 40th gift to myself as well. Love the watch...a classic piece that I've wanted since I was a kid. I think it'll compliment my 16710 nicely. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 July 2017, 11:51 AM	#33
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,347	I am fortunate enough to own both! Get one now, the other when you can.

3 July 2017, 11:57 AM	#34
Jaycnyp "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Jay Location: Classified Watch: Addict Posts: 1,122	Personally, I would pick the sub, but BLNR is AMAZING!

3 July 2017, 12:11 PM	#35
JRT "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taiwan Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 2,308	The stunning BLNR gets my vote.

3 July 2017, 12:30 PM	#36
Rocco21 Banned Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Cape Cod Watch: 126660,126600 Posts: 1,324	114060

3 July 2017, 01:01 PM	#40
Chrono_lando "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta Posts: 138	BLNR. Have both. BLNR is the best all around Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 July 2017, 01:09 PM	#41
Iloreyix "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 114060 Sub-C Posts: 513	Please know that you will have both at some point. Not something to sweat at all.

3 July 2017, 01:18 PM	#42
watchmework "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: DC Watch: 126710BLRO, 116600 Posts: 7,869	SubC gets my vote, it's a watch you build a collection around...in my opinion at least. That said, I also like the BLNR..just not as much as my 114060.

3 July 2017, 01:23 PM	#43
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,136	They are both great watches, and either would be a good buy. For me - BLNR.

3 July 2017, 01:30 PM	#45
kauffee 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Portland, OR Watch: 116610LN, 116500LN Posts: 1,380	Look, dozens of people can tell you what they'd do. What matters is what you want. And from reading your post it really sounds like as much you're trying to love the Sub, you really want that BLNR. So go for it.

3 July 2017, 01:43 PM	#47
Ucsd626 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: California Posts: 108	At one point I had both a BLNR and a Subc and felt that they were too similar so sold the submariner. But right away I missed the clean symmetrical no-date design and will be picking one up in the coming weeks. If you are debating now, you will eventually get both. They are both amazing watches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 July 2017, 01:49 PM	#48
Bigsykedaddy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Anthony Location: Florida Watch: LVc \| SubC Posts: 2,285	Tough choice, both are great watches. I had both at the same time and the Sub ND is the one that stuck around. Many in this thread will choose the BLNR over the 114060 however for me it would be the opposite. I think the 114060 is as close as you can get to a perfect watch I'm sure you'll have both eventually so the question is which one do you want first

3 July 2017, 02:41 PM	#52
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Man, tough choice. First of all, you have a Speedmaster Pro. The Speedy and the Sub are the all-time classic pair, in my opinion. Then again, the Speedy is an all-business tool watch. No shine, no color, no date. Pairing it with the BLNR would give you 2 watches that would suit you in any occasion - one for when you want a splash of color and shine, and one for when you want a utilitarian work horse. The decision is so difficult to make that I have all three - Sub, BLNR, Speedy - as I suspect many of us here do. Whatever you decide, make sure you follow your heart, NOT your head.

3 July 2017, 04:04 PM	#53
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,404	You could meet in the middle. 116710LN.

3 July 2017, 04:17 PM	#54
Yvette "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: JN Location: Canada Posts: 200	cant go wrong either one but my vote blnr

3 July 2017, 05:42 PM	#55
wb55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: - Posts: 988	Can't go wrong with either. Both watches IMHO are the very best that Rolex offer. A lot of people here are correct in saying you will end up with both so go for the more expensive model so that the cheaper one is easier to get later. This is coming from someone with a BLNR who is saving for a Sub.

3 July 2017, 06:01 PM	#56
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,239	One thing no one has mentioned is that the BLNR wears lighter than the Sub, if that matters. I have the Sub as my only watch for five years now, but the BLNR is next on my list.

3 July 2017, 07:07 PM	#57
Nairn1980 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 8,352	BLNR - it's special

3 July 2017, 11:34 PM	#59
baymax "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: california Posts: 100	I prefer the no date sub. I almost bought the BLNR, but I just don't care for the polished center links.

3 July 2017, 11:40 PM	#60
dardeca 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: US Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 2,470	BLNR...no question...much more versatile watch in my opinion!

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