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Andrejb · 13 January 2018, 04:28 AM

Trying to decide between the SubC or BLNR as a daily

Absolutely love the BLNR. And love the SubC. Both for completely different reasons

BLNR is beautiful, one of my favourite SS to exist. love the colours and overall appearance. But the centre links make it look a little too flashy for my daily style. And I’ve always found the bezel a little busy (I do not own this watch)

SubC is my only sub at this point. I have an explorer II for GMT hand. It’s a little less loud / more tool watch and suits my style a little more than the BLNR. But it is a little more common and do like BLNR overall look just a tad more although it doesn’t suit me as much.

I’d have to offload the SubC for the BLNR

What do you all think?

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rushca01 · 13 January 2018, 04:44 AM

Alternate every other day! They both stay wound and you get to enjoy both. I rotate my watches almost daily and reserve my speedy for Tuesday’s. What is annoying though is when you wear a watch one day with a date function and the next day without.

tng11 · 13 January 2018, 04:46 AM

SubC - PCLs are not for OCD people like me.

You're on a roll lately! Flicking between a lot of pieces as of late!

Andrejb · 13 January 2018, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by rushca01

Alternate every other day! They both stay wound and you get to enjoy both. I rotate my watches almost daily and reserve my speedy for Tuesday’s. What is annoying though is when you wear a watch one day with a date function and the next day without.

Great idea!

I should have mentioned though, to get the BLNR I’d have to offload the sub

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Pmt2 · 13 January 2018, 04:46 AM

I just made that same decision. I LOVE this watch!

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jddssc121 · 13 January 2018, 04:47 AM

I agonized over the same two watches for months. I eventually went with the SubC, as I worried about the PCLs getting beat up w/ daily wear.

Spoonage · 13 January 2018, 04:48 AM

I have both... Put the SubC bracelet on the BLNR and call it a day...

F308gt4 · 13 January 2018, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Spoonage

I have both... Put the SubC bracelet on the BLNR and call it a day...

Yep. I sold the sub watch head, kept the bracelet and put it on the BLNR. Best of both worlds.

Chadridv · 13 January 2018, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by F308gt4

Yep. I sold the sub watch head, kept the bracelet and put it on the BLNR. Best of both worlds.

That's the ticket!

hn4rolex · 13 January 2018, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by F308gt4

Yep. I sold the sub watch head, kept the bracelet and put it on the BLNR. Best of both worlds.

Wow. This looks great!

The only thing I didn't like about the BLNR was the PCL.

00devo · 14 January 2018, 10:54 AM

I vote BLNR because the blue gives it a litte edge and uniqueness and the SubC is EVERYWHERE.

Brainh18 · 13 January 2018, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoonage

I have both... Put the SubC bracelet on the BLNR and call it a day...

Bingo. That’s what I did. Love em both.

watchwatcher · 13 January 2018, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrejb

Absolutely love the BLNR. And love the SubC. Both for completely different reasons

I’d have to offload the SubC for the BLNR

What do you all think?

Your answer lies within your post. You love them both, for different reasons. Each one is going to fulfill a part of your need. So...you probably will end up with both.

So...don't offload the sub as you'll just eventually buy it back and you'll lose money. Just save up for the BLNR.

Andrejb · 13 January 2018, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Your answer lies within your post. You love them both, for different reasons. Each one is going to fulfill a part of your need. So...you probably will end up with both.

So...don't offload the sub as you'll just eventually buy it back and you'll lose money. Just save up for the BLNR.

Do you believe as time goes on, it will be more difficult to obtain a BLNR?

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brandrea · 13 January 2018, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Your answer lies within your post. You love them both, for different reasons. Each one is going to fulfill a part of your need. So...you probably will end up with both.

So...don't offload the sub as you'll just eventually buy it back and you'll lose money. Just save up for the BLNR.

Words of wisdom grasshopper

Mrcoach32 · 14 January 2018, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Your answer lies within your post. You love them both, for different reasons. Each one is going to fulfill a part of your need. So...you probably will end up with both.

So...don't offload the sub as you'll just eventually buy it back and you'll lose money. Just save up for the BLNR.

I agree! IMO, the Sub is the icon of icons. I would save for the BLNR and either switch out the bracelets and/or purchase a 97200 bracelet specifically for it. I have both pieces, as well as a 97200 bracelet. I realize I could swap out my SubC bracelet, but I'm weird like that and want to keep my original bracelet on my SubC and not get it disproportionately more beat than my Sub case. I think selling your Sub has future flip regret written all over it. In my case, any value lost will be minimal, if any. I'll easily be able to sell my 97200 at or close to what I purchased it at because they're not easy to come by since Rolex won't piece them out. Just my two cents.

nikesupremedunk · 13 January 2018, 04:55 AM

Also have both and I vote sub for daily. Actually the reason I got the sub was because I wanted a better daily than the blnr. Not that it can’t be done, but sub makes a much better daily with the brushed bracelet and you can’t get tired of the all black. However, the blnr feels much more special on the wrist.

Both blnr and sub make a great combo. You said you had an exp2, I’d upgrade that to the blnr and keep the sub as a daily.

Andrejb · 13 January 2018, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by nikesupremedunk

Also have both and I vote sub for daily. Actually the reason I got the sub was because I wanted a better daily than the blnr. Not that it can’t be done, but sub makes a much better daily with the brushed bracelet and you can’t get tired of the all black. However, the blnr feels much more special on the wrist.

Both blnr and sub make a great combo. You said you had an exp2, I’d upgrade that to the blnr and keep the sub as a daily.

The EXP II is my birth year. It would be very difficult to give up.

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nikesupremedunk · 13 January 2018, 05:47 AM

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The EXP II is my birth year. It would be very difficult to give up.

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I don't blame you, I thought it was a modern Exp 2.

Tough choice you have there. I would easily give up the Sub and keep my BLNR but wouldn't be able to daily it like I used to with the Sub. Maybe you can buy the BLNR first, then decide which you want to keep? It's really hard to tell what kind of bond you will have with a watch until you have it on your wrist for a while.

antbkny · 13 January 2018, 04:55 AM

I prefer the sub

yannis · 13 January 2018, 05:18 AM

For one only perhaps the Sub. But the BLNR is a must have in a collection.

Wrist Watcher · 13 January 2018, 05:19 AM

Both, but if you have to choose I would go with the Sub although a year ago I would have said BLNR. I wore both a lot this past year, and the reasons I would go with the Sub (no date) are the following: (1) brushed ss bracelet, (2) much cleaner bezel, (3) glidelock system, and (4) cleaner and more symmetrical dial. I do love the punch of blue in the BLNR though. Both are fantastic.

Sublovin · 13 January 2018, 05:28 AM

Sub is the cornerstone of any Rolex collection. Keep it

watchwatcher · 13 January 2018, 05:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrejb

Do you believe as time goes on, it will be more difficult to obtain a BLNR?

Hard to say. I don't think so...at least in the short term. At any rate, I doubt that there will ever be a point in time where there isn't some "hot" GMT in the line up. There might even be something that comes along that blows up your skirt more than the BLNR.

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

Sub is the cornerstone of any Rolex collection. Keep it

Agreed...well said.

Kneecough · 13 January 2018, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

Sub is the cornerstone of any Rolex collection. Keep it

Agreed.

CRM114 · 13 January 2018, 12:31 PM

BLNR is a great daily wearer. Dump the Sub and get it (never mind the overblown bracelet PCL-scratch phobia, it's like being afraid of little bugs).

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Originally Posted by Sublovin

Sub is the cornerstone of any Rolex collection.

False. A Sub is certainly not essential to any Rolex collection, never mind being "The Cornerstone" of them all

Perhaps you're confusing your own preferences with the Rolex-collecting world at large?

sawhornsoff · 13 January 2018, 05:34 AM

I’d go BLNR

Mystro · 13 January 2018, 05:36 AM

Sub is the everyday watch for me. I have a Rolex with PCL and no way could I handle it taking every day abuse. To me PCL are a upscale look. There is a reason all the divers are purposely brushed SS.

Chadridv · 13 January 2018, 05:36 AM

You wouldn't consider offloading your explorer 2 instead of your Sub to help cover the bLNR? you'd have your second time zone right back in the mix!

That's the route I would take even if it meant saving/spending a little more.

SeaDweller50 · 13 January 2018, 05:41 AM

I’d keep the Sub. I had the BLNR but I never saw it as a daily wearer. The Sub looks great on you. However, if you do decide to go the BLNR route then you could always get the PCL’s brushed by a decent watchmaker.

13 January 2018, 04:28 AM	#1
Andrejb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dre Location: Canada Posts: 1,689	SubC or BLNR as a daily Trying to decide between the SubC or BLNR as a daily Absolutely love the BLNR. And love the SubC. Both for completely different reasons BLNR is beautiful, one of my favourite SS to exist. love the colours and overall appearance. But the centre links make it look a little too flashy for my daily style. And I’ve always found the bezel a little busy (I do not own this watch) SubC is my only sub at this point. I have an explorer II for GMT hand. It’s a little less loud / more tool watch and suits my style a little more than the BLNR. But it is a little more common and do like BLNR overall look just a tad more although it doesn’t suit me as much. I’d have to offload the SubC for the BLNR What do you all think? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 January 2018, 04:55 AM	#17
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	Also have both and I vote sub for daily. Actually the reason I got the sub was because I wanted a better daily than the blnr. Not that it can’t be done, but sub makes a much better daily with the brushed bracelet and you can’t get tired of the all black. However, the blnr feels much more special on the wrist. Both blnr and sub make a great combo. You said you had an exp2, I’d upgrade that to the blnr and keep the sub as a daily. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

13 January 2018, 05:18 AM	#21
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	For one only perhaps the Sub. But the BLNR is a must have in a collection. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

13 January 2018, 05:19 AM	#22
Wrist Watcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 1,447	Both, but if you have to choose I would go with the Sub although a year ago I would have said BLNR. I wore both a lot this past year, and the reasons I would go with the Sub (no date) are the following: (1) brushed ss bracelet, (2) much cleaner bezel, (3) glidelock system, and (4) cleaner and more symmetrical dial. I do love the punch of blue in the BLNR though. Both are fantastic. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV (Hulk) Rolex GMT Master II 126710BLRO (Pepsi) Rolex Daytona 116500LN (White)

13 January 2018, 05:36 AM	#28
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,467	Sub is the everyday watch for me. I have a Rolex with PCL and no way could I handle it taking every day abuse. To me PCL are a upscale look. There is a reason all the divers are purposely brushed SS. __________________

13 January 2018, 04:44 AM	#2
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,750	Alternate every other day! They both stay wound and you get to enjoy both. I rotate my watches almost daily and reserve my speedy for Tuesday’s. What is annoying though is when you wear a watch one day with a date function and the next day without.

13 January 2018, 04:46 AM	#3
tng11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: N/A Posts: 3,634	SubC - PCLs are not for OCD people like me. You're on a roll lately! Flicking between a lot of pieces as of late!

13 January 2018, 04:46 AM	#5
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	I just made that same decision. I LOVE this watch! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 January 2018, 04:47 AM	#6
jddssc121 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Earth Posts: 24	I agonized over the same two watches for months. I eventually went with the SubC, as I worried about the PCLs getting beat up w/ daily wear.

13 January 2018, 04:48 AM	#7
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,132	I have both... Put the SubC bracelet on the BLNR and call it a day...

14 January 2018, 10:54 AM	#11
00devo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 161	I vote BLNR because the blue gives it a litte edge and uniqueness and the SubC is EVERYWHERE.

13 January 2018, 04:55 AM	#20
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	I prefer the sub

13 January 2018, 05:28 AM	#23
Sublovin 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Watch: Lots Posts: 4,593	Sub is the cornerstone of any Rolex collection. Keep it

13 January 2018, 05:34 AM	#27
sawhornsoff 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 508	I’d go BLNR

13 January 2018, 05:36 AM	#29
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	You wouldn't consider offloading your explorer 2 instead of your Sub to help cover the bLNR? you'd have your second time zone right back in the mix! That's the route I would take even if it meant saving/spending a little more. __________________ - i͞n͟s͞t͟a͞g͞r͟a͞m͞ @ⓒⓄⓁⒹⓒⒶⓈⒺⓦⒶⒶⓉⒸⒽⒺⓈ

13 January 2018, 05:41 AM	#30
SeaDweller50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Sandy Location: England. Watch: 14060M 2 liner Posts: 3,204	I’d keep the Sub. I had the BLNR but I never saw it as a daily wearer. The Sub looks great on you. However, if you do decide to go the BLNR route then you could always get the PCL’s brushed by a decent watchmaker.

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