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jack81 · 30 December 2014, 04:15 AM

I dont know if there has been a pool about this, but curious to know, for everyone here, which would you choose if you were to pick one of these beauty assuming you dont have one.

And for lucky guy who happened to have both, which would you choose between these two if you have to own only one WG. Thanks in advance for participating

GolfPunk · 30 December 2014, 04:16 AM

You haven't added a poll

jack81 · 30 December 2014, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfPunk

You haven't added a poll

Hehe sorry about that, this is my first time creating a poll

Bulldog21 · 30 December 2014, 04:30 AM

Doctor Tom has both I believe.

I vote GMT

tkerrmd · 30 December 2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog21

Doctor Tom has both I believe.

I vote GMT

Very tough call, I got them both when they first came out so have had the Smurf for years but ....

I really love them both, but just like if a one and only I usually go GMT over sub cause of the added time zone feature.

So no way can I choose one or the other on looks or feel as both amazing, I would go GMT, cause honestly has the extra time zone and may be a little more versatile color wise than the very blue Smurf

APRolex · 30 December 2014, 04:20 AM

Smurf

rolexnub · 30 December 2014, 04:29 AM

I voted for BLRO because it has the useful time zone functionality and IMO it can easily be match with with different colours of clothes due to it's black dial and red & blue bezel.

Rogdogg · 30 December 2014, 04:24 AM

WG Sub for me if I could (I don't have either one)

Rolexbiker · 30 December 2014, 04:30 AM

Smurf....With Blue Deployment leather band

captkevin · 30 December 2014, 04:34 AM

Sub

bardm · 30 December 2014, 04:50 AM

I voted GMT because the black dial makes it easier to wear in formal settings

domrusso10 · 30 December 2014, 04:52 AM

Go for the sub

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sunnyd · 30 December 2014, 04:53 AM

I prefer the green on the hulk vs. the blue on the smurf. Therefore, I'd get the BLRO.

busytimmy · 30 December 2014, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by sunnyd

I prefer the green on the hulk vs. the blue on the smurf. Therefore, I'd get the BLRO.

I tend to agree with this. Although, purely between the BLRO and the 169 I'd pick the Smurf

otisc · 30 December 2014, 05:34 AM

The blue Smurf is really dazzling in person, while the BLRO kinda has a purple hue to the bezel that I don't care for.

asmfa5 · 30 December 2014, 05:36 AM

SUB due to the awesome clasp

Keith1 · 30 December 2014, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by asmfa5

SUB due to the awesome clasp

+1. Plus the blue dial/bezel is just beautiful!

Fiery · 30 December 2014, 05:57 AM

Smurf. I still can't get myself to like the purplish tone of the PepC bezel under certain lighting. It's very sad, since I wanted to like that watch so badly...

AK797 · 30 December 2014, 06:30 AM

BLRO for me as I have the blue YG and the wonderful sunburst dial.

www777 · 30 December 2014, 06:32 AM

I have both but if I had to keep just one it would be the smurf.

Watcheroo · 30 December 2014, 06:36 AM

I'd get the sub

Face4 · 30 December 2014, 06:38 AM

Smurf sub!

HL65 · 30 December 2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Face4

Smurf sub!

Hey your signature line says a watch defines who you are so you are a fake!

subtona · 30 December 2014, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Hey your signature line says a watch defines who you are so you are a fake!

Randy · 30 December 2014, 11:45 AM

Blue sub all the way!!

Catyack · 30 December 2014, 11:53 AM

BLRO of course and by a mile.

To me, the subdued colors of the new bezel harkens back to the 6542 Pussy Galore's bakelite so while it may be PM, since it's WG visually it's a modern rendition of the original icon from 1954. Same colors, same date/cyclops, same 24-hour hand. It's no more showy to the average eye than the original especially if you consider they could come with blingier Jubilee bracelets, and if you time-traveled back to the 1950's with a BLRO manufactured 60 years later in 2014 it would immediately be recognized as a GMT.

The Smurf, on the other hand, is obviously "Look at me" showpiece jewelry. If you took one back to the 1950's, with its date/cyclops and startling bright blue color you'd have to actually explain that it's a Sub to anyone not reading the fine print on the dial. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but aesthetically it's really only a nod to itself and not in any way "classic".

Between the 2, the GMT is in-keeping with the original icon in terms of looks and bling-factor, whereas the Smurf's change of both is radical and nothing like its original. That difference (plus the BLRO's aviation heritage and functionality) makes the choice a very easy one for me.

TheMethod · 30 December 2014, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HL65

Hey your signature line says a watch defines who you are so you are a fake!

That bezel font and crown...

Bangel · 30 December 2014, 12:23 PM

WG Sub for me.

I like divers more than GMTs.

To me, the WG version of the Sub is also more "unique" in that there is no SS "equivalent" Sub that comes with a blue face.

AK797 · 30 December 2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMethod

That bezel font and crown...

T01 · 30 December 2014, 01:34 PM

Gmt

View Poll Results: Which WG would you choose?
WG blue Sub (Smurf)	136	45.48%
WG BLRO Gmt (PepC)	163	54.52%
Voters: 299. You may not vote on this poll

30 December 2014, 04:15 AM	#1
jack81 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: planet rolex Posts: 1,728	Which WG would you choose? WG blue Sub VS WG PepC Gmt I dont know if there has been a pool about this, but curious to know, for everyone here, which would you choose if you were to pick one of these beauty assuming you dont have one. And for lucky guy who happened to have both, which would you choose between these two if you have to own only one WG. Thanks in advance for participating

30 December 2014, 04:16 AM	#2
GolfPunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: UK Watch: WG Daytona Posts: 4,398	You haven't added a poll __________________ ♕ Rolex Daytona White Gold 116509 (Ghost) ♕

30 December 2014, 04:24 AM	#8
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	WG Sub for me if I could (I don't have either one) __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

30 December 2014, 04:50 AM	#11
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	I voted GMT because the black dial makes it easier to wear in formal settings __________________ Bård

30 December 2014, 04:30 AM	#4
Bulldog21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: Frisco, Tx Watch: Daytona/BLRO/SkyD Posts: 471	Doctor Tom has both I believe. I vote GMT

30 December 2014, 04:20 AM	#6
APRolex Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Sam Location: NYC Watch: AP Perp Skeleton Posts: 1,071	Smurf

30 December 2014, 04:29 AM	#7
rolexnub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Me & Papa Location: Echo Watch: ing TRF Posts: 3,428	I voted for BLRO because it has the useful time zone functionality and IMO it can easily be match with with different colours of clothes due to it's black dial and red & blue bezel.

30 December 2014, 04:30 AM	#9
Rolexbiker "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: CONUS Watch: 116610LN Posts: 301	Smurf....With Blue Deployment leather band

30 December 2014, 04:34 AM	#10
captkevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Watch: Subs Posts: 689	Sub

30 December 2014, 04:52 AM	#12
domrusso10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: new york Watch: 116334 & 116610 Posts: 1,310	Go for the sub Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 December 2014, 04:53 AM	#13
sunnyd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: CA Watch: me watch you Posts: 461	I prefer the green on the hulk vs. the blue on the smurf. Therefore, I'd get the BLRO. __________________ 116610LVc 1803 Wideboy 1680 Red MKIV

30 December 2014, 05:34 AM	#15
otisc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116610LV HULK Posts: 637	The blue Smurf is really dazzling in person, while the BLRO kinda has a purple hue to the bezel that I don't care for.

30 December 2014, 05:36 AM	#16
asmfa5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Here Watch: 116610LN Posts: 137	SUB due to the awesome clasp

30 December 2014, 05:57 AM	#18
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	Smurf. I still can't get myself to like the purplish tone of the PepC bezel under certain lighting. It's very sad, since I wanted to like that watch so badly... __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

30 December 2014, 06:30 AM	#19
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,368	BLRO for me as I have the blue YG and the wonderful sunburst dial.

30 December 2014, 06:32 AM	#20
www777 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At Home Posts: 1,284	I have both but if I had to keep just one it would be the smurf.

30 December 2014, 06:36 AM	#21
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,926	I'd get the sub

30 December 2014, 06:38 AM	#22
Face4 Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Netherlands Watch: and learn Posts: 294	Smurf sub!

30 December 2014, 11:45 AM	#25
Randy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Randy Location: Ohio Watch: AP, Rolex, Panerai Posts: 1,241	Blue sub all the way!!

30 December 2014, 11:53 AM	#26
Catyack Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Gone Posts: 217	BLRO of course and by a mile. To me, the subdued colors of the new bezel harkens back to the 6542 Pussy Galore's bakelite so while it may be PM, since it's WG visually it's a modern rendition of the original icon from 1954. Same colors, same date/cyclops, same 24-hour hand. It's no more showy to the average eye than the original especially if you consider they could come with blingier Jubilee bracelets, and if you time-traveled back to the 1950's with a BLRO manufactured 60 years later in 2014 it would immediately be recognized as a GMT. The Smurf, on the other hand, is obviously "Look at me" showpiece jewelry. If you took one back to the 1950's, with its date/cyclops and startling bright blue color you'd have to actually explain that it's a Sub to anyone not reading the fine print on the dial. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but aesthetically it's really only a nod to itself and not in any way "classic". Between the 2, the GMT is in-keeping with the original icon in terms of looks and bling-factor, whereas the Smurf's change of both is radical and nothing like its original. That difference (plus the BLRO's aviation heritage and functionality) makes the choice a very easy one for me.

30 December 2014, 12:23 PM	#28
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	WG Sub for me. I like divers more than GMTs. To me, the WG version of the Sub is also more "unique" in that there is no SS "equivalent" Sub that comes with a blue face.

30 December 2014, 01:34 PM	#30
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Gmt

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