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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Chicago
Watch: SubC, GMT, Daytona
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My Sub date as my first Rolex
After researching for a while (mostly on here, thanks a lot guys!), I finally decided to get my first Rolex and it is Submariner Date! I picked this one because I want a watch that 1) is plain and black 2) goes well with everything - casual, dressy and sporty 3) has date on it (just my preference) 4) is durable 5) is classic. I was hesitating between GMTii BLNR and Sub Date. I feel like BLNR is dressier because of the PCL. But my wardrobe has more sport clothes and I don't want to worry about getting scratch easily on the PCL. I know that a lot people wear Sub, but I don't mind. It is my watch on my wrist.
There are a lot of people who decide between GMT BLNR and Sub. They both are beautiful. I know it is hard to decide but it'd be helpful if you consider about what you exactly want and without thinking what others would think about your wrist. Unless you can get both lol ![]() PS. My first time seeing Sub was the time that I went to an AD and saw it in person and tried it on. It made my smile. It is a lot more beautiful than pictures on the internet. here is my picture of my beautiful Subbie! |
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#2 |
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Socal/LA
Watch: 116610LN Ceramic
Posts: 3,244
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Congrats the subc date was also my first Rolex. Then I got the BLNR. Why not have both? Lol
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#3 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2016
Real Name: Anthony
Location: Florida
Watch: LVc | SubC
Posts: 2,285
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Congrats! Beautiful watch, wear it in good health
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#4 |
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Real Name: Khanh
Location: California
Watch: Rolex & Omega
Posts: 103
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Congrats!! Great first Rolex.
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#5 |
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Calipornia
Watch: 116610LN & 311.006
Posts: 586
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My first also. Congrats!
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#6 |
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Paul
Location: San Diego
Watch: 126619LB
Posts: 21,831
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Congratulations!
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,855
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Welcome and congrats
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#8 |
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: London, UK
Watch: BLNR
Posts: 87
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Congratulations, lovely watch. I had a similar dilemma a few months ago and went for the BLNR. I'm sure I'd have been just as happy with the one you went for... Enjoy!
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Real Name: Chris
Location: London
Watch: this Space [ ]
Posts: 1,830
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Good choice, enjoy!!
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#10 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Real Name: Kenny
Location: northern ireland
Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs
Posts: 5,150
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Really great choice - enjoy!
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#11 |
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Join Date: May 2013
Real Name: James
Location: UK
Watch: Rolex & Omega
Posts: 6,678
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A legend.
Huge congrats |
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#12 |
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Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: U.S.A.
Watch: Always!
Posts: 557
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Congrats. I had the same dilemma earlier this year and also chose the SubC date!
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#13 |
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Italy EU
Watch: Rolex Panerai
Posts: 7,877
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Excellent choice, a wonderful watch
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#14 |
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Brisbane
Watch: 126618LB
Posts: 588
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I was tossing up between brand new ex 2 or used subc date. Sub won out and I couldn't be happier. Cheers
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#15 |
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Indianapolis
Watch: Patek-Philippe
Posts: 16,832
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Welcome to the forum and great choice! Congratulations
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#16 |
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Real Name: Mark
Location: Washington State
Watch: SUBS and GMT's!
Posts: 9,663
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Welcome to the forum.
Great choice of a classic model. Congrats on your first ![]()
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#17 |
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: .
Watch: BLNR
Posts: 35,638
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Great watch. Congratulations and enjoy
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#18 |
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: New York City
Posts: 156
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I had the same exact dilemma. I, too, went ahead and bought a Sub C with date for the exact same reason you outline. Awesome watch that looks great on you. Congrats.
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Real Name: Brian (TBone)
Location: canada
Watch: es make me smile
Posts: 82,754
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Congratulations and welcome
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#20 |
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: North Carolina
Watch: Rolex/Others
Posts: 50,888
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Congratulations. Great watch and a very good start with Rolex.
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
Watch: YTBD
Posts: 24,334
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Welcome! Beautiful choice!:)
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#22 |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 34,589
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Welcome! A Sub is always a solid choice!
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#23 |
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 2,307
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Congrats, my first as well.
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#24 |
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Real Name: Carlos.
Location: MIA - MDE
Watch: the time go by.
Posts: 3,792
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Great choice. It was my first and although many have been flipped, the Sub always returns.
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#25 |
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: USA
Watch: the tide roll in..
Posts: 1,138
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Excellent choice and a beautiful watch! Enjoy!
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#26 |
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Real Name: Don
Location: Canada
Watch: 116710BLNR
Posts: 2,229
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Very nice!
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#27 |
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Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: Mike
Location: BOS
Watch: 16710;14060;214270
Posts: 6,375
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Excellent choice! Submariner is a great watch for any and all occasions!
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#28 |
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Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: usa
Posts: 73
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My first and only so far. The modern day sub l agree looks much better in person than pictures.
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#29 |
"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 42,163
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum!
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#30 |
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Real Name: Russ
Location: Southern NJ
Posts: 5,760
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Congrats on your first Rolex. You made an excellent choice. Enjoy it!
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