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DandyAnt · 25 March 2016, 01:37 AM

Hi again.

Help please as I have a new dilemma.

I have in the last month purchased both the EXP 2 Polar and BLNR to join my SubC.

3 beautiful watches!!
I am in love with the BLNR and have always loved my Sub (replaced by insurance co in 2014 after 13 year old Sub was stolen). I may however sell the Polar as not sure it will get any wrist time now (but that's a different story).

That all said, I am now in a position to sell all 3 and instead have 1 grail watch of either WG Sub Smurf or WG BLRO! Both are Grail watches for me and I'd love the extra grunt/weight these hold and the fact they are gold is a big plus to me.

I will likely enjoy the BLNR for the summer and decide later in the year but I'm already itching and tempted.

Any thoughts? Would you sell 2 or 3 SS watches for one PM? If so would you choose a Smurf or a BLRO??

All thoughts and insights/comments (and of course photos) welcomed.

I asked wifey and she said 'do what you want, just buy me shoes and I'm happy' so kinda no help but you Gotta love that response! :)

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FTX I · 25 March 2016, 01:42 AM

I'd not do it but that's just me. You said you just bought them, and I think you had a good reason to do so because it's a wonderful trio right there.

SaddleSC · 25 March 2016, 01:47 AM

Rather than trading, I bought the Smurf outright and then ended up selling off a few SS because they weren't getting any wrist time. I would make that trade in a heartbeat because I prefer simplicity. The 116619LB is so special it just rendered many of my others a little underwhelming by comparison. (I did keep my Hulk LV...love that one too...you can never have too many Subs)

Bulldog21 · 25 March 2016, 01:54 AM

A few months back, I went through almost the same scenario... After much back and forth I ended up keeping my two SS and not purchasing the WG. I personally enjoy the versatility of multiple choices, but that is just me. However, I spent much time at the AD trying on both the WG sub and gmt and the SUB is the direction I would have gone. Just MO

m j b · 25 March 2016, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

...you can never have too many Subs)

Amen to that, brother.

I vote for adding to the collection, not consolidating. The WG smurf is stunning (I tried one on once and loved the weight too) but I don't know about having just one watch...

First world problems, right?

tkerrmd · 25 March 2016, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

Rather than trading, I bought the Smurf outright and then ended up selling off a few SS because they weren't getting any wrist time. I would make that trade in a heartbeat because I prefer simplicity. The 116619LB is so special it just rendered many of my others a little underwhelming by comparison. (I did keep my Hulk LV...love that one too...you can never have too many Subs)

Stunning Charles, nice to see you posting!

busytimmy · 25 March 2016, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Stunning Charles, nice to see you posting!

+1

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texex91 · 25 March 2016, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

Rather than trading, I bought the Smurf outright and then ended up selling off

Agree with you Charles...nice to see you my friend

DandyAnt · 26 March 2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

Rather than trading, I bought the Smurf outright and then ended up selling off a few SS because they weren't getting any wrist time. I would make that trade in a heartbeat because I prefer simplicity. The 116619LB is so special it just rendered many of my others a little underwhelming by comparison. (I did keep my Hulk LV...love that one too...you can never have too many Subs)

Gorgeous!!

JayJ · 25 March 2016, 01:50 AM

Trade them, get a BLRO, especially if 2 of your watches aren't getting wrist time. Pick up another sub later if you want it.
Btw you have a great trio.

antbkny · 25 March 2016, 01:51 AM

No way!

RichM · 25 March 2016, 01:57 AM

IMHO Keep the BLRN. I think you just got it? Flip the other two and add cash.

If cash flow is a problem, look for 116619 used. That's how I got mine. Just 6 months young. Just something to think about. Good Luck and keep us posted mate

427_Monster · 25 March 2016, 01:56 AM

You said WG Sub/GMT are your grail watches...so go for it...

Hodog16 · 25 March 2016, 02:02 AM

I say go for it. Whenever you are wearing one watch two are just collecting dust. If you truly have grails with the WG options get it and enjoy it now then reacquire the SS watches down the road. They aren't grails so they can wait!

Between the two I like the 116619 due to simplicity and the glidelock. Can't go wrong either way.

bardm · 25 March 2016, 02:14 AM

I would rather have one I love than three I like

Snow-Dweller · 25 March 2016, 02:12 AM

On the one hand, you only just got what you have.....

On the other hand, my SS pieces haven't been out since this arrived...

jrs146 · 25 March 2016, 02:15 AM

I would absolutely not! 3 for 1 trades are saddled with regret (for me). But if you're the kind of person who can flip those beauties and never look back - go for it!

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RMC12 · 25 March 2016, 02:16 AM

I sold my Explorer as it wan't getting the wrist time once I bought the BLNR. I then flipped my BLNR to help fund my Smurf. I would not have sold all my SS watches to do so though. I still wear my hulk a fair chunk of the time.

rmlovett1 · 25 March 2016, 02:17 AM

I'd trade two, get your grail..... Keep one SS just to have something different and be your "knock around " watch.

Depewja · 25 March 2016, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Richris1

I'd trade two, get your grail..... Keep one SS just to have something different and be your "knock around " watch.

x2 if this is your grail and really what you want.

That said if these two were my options I wouldn't do a deal for either of them as I'm not a huge fan of either watch, plus my fiancee dislikes both!

watchwatcher · 25 March 2016, 02:29 AM

I would keep the sub and trade the BLNR and the Polar for the BLRO. Seems like the polar is not going to get much wrist time, and if you've got the BLRO, no need for a BLNR.

Or, if you want the WG sub, trade the sub and the polar for the smurf.

I would leave myself one SS model with the PM...either way, you would have a killer combo left.

japenney · 25 March 2016, 02:37 AM

I recently traded 3 for 1 for a BLRO that will be here in a couple of months so I'm biased. I do recommend keeping a SS piece as a beater but it does not have to be Rolex. Grab a Tudor black bay or something less expensive if you need the funds from all 3 watches.

AK797 · 25 March 2016, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I would keep the sub and trade the BLNR and the Polar for the BLRO. Seems like the polar is not going to get much wrist time, and if you've got the BLRO, no need for a BLNR.

Or, if you want the WG sub, trade the sub and the polar for the smurf.

I would leave myself one SS model with the PM...either way, you would have a killer combo left.

I would do the same, BLRO and Subc is the perfect pair here. If not possible then sell all 3 for BLRO.

brandrea · 25 March 2016, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I would keep the sub and trade the BLNR and the Polar for the BLRO. Seems like the polar is not going to get much wrist time, and if you've got the BLRO, no need for a BLNR.

Or, if you want the WG sub, trade the sub and the polar for the smurf.

I would leave myself one SS model with the PM...either way, you would have a killer combo left.

Solid advice here

avilhena · 26 March 2016, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I would keep the sub and trade the BLNR and the Polar for the BLRO. Seems like the polar is not going to get much wrist time, and if you've got the BLRO, no need for a BLNR.

Or, if you want the WG sub, trade the sub and the polar for the smurf.

I would leave myself one SS model with the PM...either way, you would have a killer combo left.

I couldnt agree more!!!

Also, I would buy pre owned, so one dont take the hit of the devaluation.

Etschell · 25 March 2016, 02:46 AM

blro > smurf. just my 2 cents.

Ru4scuba · 25 March 2016, 03:15 AM

Yeah no...variety is the spice of life here bro!

You'll miss that BLNR and ExpII when they're gone...and all you'll have is a pretty blue face to look back at you.

japenney · 25 March 2016, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ru4scuba

Yeah no...variety is the spice of life here bro!

You'll miss that BLNR and ExpII when they're gone...and all you'll have is a pretty blue face to look back at you.

He said exp 2 gets no wrist time and smurf blue face is same as BLNR except there is more of it , lol

gwalker · 25 March 2016, 03:34 AM

I'd get a PM for those 3. I love the BLRO and Smurf a lot

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CRM114 · 25 March 2016, 03:37 AM

Yes trade 3 for the BLRO. If you can, keep the BLNR as well. If not, add it again later. You can never have too many GMTs.

25 March 2016, 01:37 AM	#1
DandyAnt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 490	Help! 3 X SS's for A Smurf or BLRO Hi again. Help please as I have a new dilemma. I have in the last month purchased both the EXP 2 Polar and BLNR to join my SubC. 3 beautiful watches!! I am in love with the BLNR and have always loved my Sub (replaced by insurance co in 2014 after 13 year old Sub was stolen). I may however sell the Polar as not sure it will get any wrist time now (but that's a different story). That all said, I am now in a position to sell all 3 and instead have 1 grail watch of either WG Sub Smurf or WG BLRO! Both are Grail watches for me and I'd love the extra grunt/weight these hold and the fact they are gold is a big plus to me. I will likely enjoy the BLNR for the summer and decide later in the year but I'm already itching and tempted. Any thoughts? Would you sell 2 or 3 SS watches for one PM? If so would you choose a Smurf or a BLRO?? All thoughts and insights/comments (and of course photos) welcomed. I asked wifey and she said 'do what you want, just buy me shoes and I'm happy' so kinda no help but you Gotta love that response! :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 March 2016, 01:47 AM	#3
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	Rather than trading, I bought the Smurf outright and then ended up selling off a few SS because they weren't getting any wrist time. I would make that trade in a heartbeat because I prefer simplicity. The 116619LB is so special it just rendered many of my others a little underwhelming by comparison. (I did keep my Hulk LV...love that one too...you can never have too many Subs) __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

25 March 2016, 02:14 AM	#15
bardm "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Bård Location: Oslo - Norway Watch: None Posts: 1,014	I would rather have one I love than three I like __________________ Bård

25 March 2016, 02:15 AM	#17
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	I would absolutely not! 3 for 1 trades are saddled with regret (for me). But if you're the kind of person who can flip those beauties and never look back - go for it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

25 March 2016, 02:46 AM	#26
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	blro > smurf. just my 2 cents. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

25 March 2016, 01:42 AM	#2
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I'd not do it but that's just me. You said you just bought them, and I think you had a good reason to do so because it's a wonderful trio right there.

25 March 2016, 01:54 AM	#4
Bulldog21 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Matt Location: Frisco, Tx Watch: Daytona/BLRO/SkyD Posts: 471	A few months back, I went through almost the same scenario... After much back and forth I ended up keeping my two SS and not purchasing the WG. I personally enjoy the versatility of multiple choices, but that is just me. However, I spent much time at the AD trying on both the WG sub and gmt and the SUB is the direction I would have gone. Just MO

25 March 2016, 01:50 AM	#10
JayJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 248	Trade them, get a BLRO, especially if 2 of your watches aren't getting wrist time. Pick up another sub later if you want it. Btw you have a great trio.

25 March 2016, 01:51 AM	#11
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	No way!

25 March 2016, 01:56 AM	#13
427_Monster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 169	You said WG Sub/GMT are your grail watches...so go for it...

25 March 2016, 02:02 AM	#14
Hodog16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NC Watch: RG Olive DD40 Posts: 1,795	I say go for it. Whenever you are wearing one watch two are just collecting dust. If you truly have grails with the WG options get it and enjoy it now then reacquire the SS watches down the road. They aren't grails so they can wait! Between the two I like the 116619 due to simplicity and the glidelock. Can't go wrong either way.

25 March 2016, 02:16 AM	#18
RMC12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Watch: Smurf/Hulk/1680 Posts: 2,920	I sold my Explorer as it wan't getting the wrist time once I bought the BLNR. I then flipped my BLNR to help fund my Smurf. I would not have sold all my SS watches to do so though. I still wear my hulk a fair chunk of the time.

25 March 2016, 02:17 AM	#19
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,473	I'd trade two, get your grail..... Keep one SS just to have something different and be your "knock around " watch.

25 March 2016, 02:29 AM	#21
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,011	I would keep the sub and trade the BLNR and the Polar for the BLRO. Seems like the polar is not going to get much wrist time, and if you've got the BLRO, no need for a BLNR. Or, if you want the WG sub, trade the sub and the polar for the smurf. I would leave myself one SS model with the PM...either way, you would have a killer combo left.

25 March 2016, 02:37 AM	#22
japenney "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Josh Location: Canada Watch: undecided Posts: 4,777	I recently traded 3 for 1 for a BLRO that will be here in a couple of months so I'm biased. I do recommend keeping a SS piece as a beater but it does not have to be Rolex. Grab a Tudor black bay or something less expensive if you need the funds from all 3 watches.

25 March 2016, 03:15 AM	#27
Ru4scuba "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: NCR Watch: Today's watch Posts: 736	Yeah no...variety is the spice of life here bro! You'll miss that BLNR and ExpII when they're gone...and all you'll have is a pretty blue face to look back at you.

25 March 2016, 03:34 AM	#29
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I'd get a PM for those 3. I love the BLRO and Smurf a lot Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 March 2016, 03:37 AM	#30
CRM114 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: HK & USA Watch: GMTs,1803, 16610LV Posts: 2,001	Yes trade 3 for the BLRO. If you can, keep the BLNR as well. If not, add it again later. You can never have too many GMTs.

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