Submariner LV or ND

[dba]

I would try to find a 11610 LV. That is my next Rolex. The new ones don't hold a candle to the original with the aluminum bezel. Good luck.

[OG1982]

Originally Posted by Nads786

BLNR is by favorite watch in a head to head it crushes the LV for me.

But the question comes down to if I love the blue bezel would I love the green just as much? My favorite color is green but if there was a SS sub in blue bezel I would take it 100% over green.

Ask yourself, why are you considering buying an LV in a situation where your current watch 'crushes the LV'? Makes no sense at all.

Sounds like you are buying watches for the sake of it.

[Kostas]

All of the above

[travisb]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

With a BLNR, I would go 124060 for sure. Classic black Sub to pair with the colorful bezel of the GMT.

Or I would flip the BLNR for the 126610LV.

This

[Gerry62]

Originally Posted by dba

I would try to find a 11610 LV. That is my next Rolex. The new ones don't hold a candle to the original with the aluminum bezel. Good luck.

16610LV Great advice, I agree.

[1William]

The 124060 for me. The dial is so well balanced and clean.

[Ravager135]

For what it is worth, I own the 126710BLNR, 126610LV, and the 124060...

If I could only choose one to have forever it would be the 124060.

I think the BLNR and LV are a perfect pair and do find the 124060 redundant with the other two watches. It's just not different enough, but on its own, it's the best sports watch Rolex makes if that makes any sense.

I know some people like having multiple examples of the same watch, but I'm struggling with two Submariners and will likely sell the 124060 and replace it with something else.

[JRell]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

For what it is worth, I own the 126710BLNR, 126610LV, and the 124060...

If I could only choose one to have forever it would be the 124060.

I think the BLNR and LV are a perfect pair and do find the 124060 redundant with the other two watches. It's just not different enough, but on its own, it's the best sports watch Rolex makes if that makes any sense.

I know some people like having multiple examples of the same watch, but I'm struggling with two Submariners and will likely sell the 124060 and replace it with something else.

Well said! Exactly how I feel. My goal is after the BLNR and LV is to add the Daytona black. To me that is the best three watch collection. I really like the 124060 but feels to close to the BLNR and 2 subs in a small collection I am not sure about.

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by JRell

Well said! Exactly how I feel. My goal is after the BLNR and LV is to add the Daytona black. To me that is the best three watch collection. I really like the 124060 but feels to close to the BLNR and 2 subs in a small collection I am not sure about.

I am on the waitlist for a steel Daytona. I have a good relationship with my AD, but I am sure many others do as well. So who knows if it will happen. But that would be my next addition as well. I told them I would take either dial as I have both white and dial watches already in my collection.

[Nads786]

Originally Posted by JRell

Well said! Exactly how I feel. My goal is after the BLNR and LV is to add the Daytona black. To me that is the best three watch collection. I really like the 124060 but feels to close to the BLNR and 2 subs in a small collection I am not sure about.

I was looking in the mirror with my BLNR this morning and started seeing your point of view in low light it really is nearly black.

[Nads786]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

For what it is worth, I own the 126710BLNR, 126610LV, and the 124060...

If I could only choose one to have forever it would be the 124060.

I think the BLNR and LV are a perfect pair and do find the 124060 redundant with the other two watches. It's just not different enough, but on its own, it's the best sports watch Rolex makes if that makes any sense.

I know some people like having multiple examples of the same watch, but I'm struggling with two Submariners and will likely sell the 124060 and replace it with something else.

I’m really after a two watch Rolex collection so this information helps. I couldn’t imagine having two SS submariners.

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by Nads786

I’m really after a two watch Rolex collection so this information helps. I couldn’t imagine having two SS submariners.

I love the Submariner in all it's options. I have had nearly every stainless steel and two tone option. The 124060 is the best all around for sure, but having a larger collection the 126610LV makes more sense. The problem, for me at least, with having multiple Submariners is when I get the itch to wear one I have to pick one and then when I get sick of it I don't really want to wear the other one.

I also recently picked up a black dial 116400GV and that's sort of scratched my "no date" itch and is different from everything else I own that it can stand apart for the remainder of my collection.

[Nads786]

Went to try some watches on in NYC during a conference break - yeah the LV clearly wins.

Also first time trying on a SS Daytona I was blown away at how comfortable it was and it’s stunning.

[JRell]

Originally Posted by Nads786

Went to try some watches on in NYC during a conference break - yeah the LV clearly wins.

Also first time trying on a SS Daytona I was blown away at how comfortable it was and it’s stunning.

Thanks for sharing! The LV looks great. The Daytona looks perfect for your arm! Have a great conference.

[spinnaker226]

that would really be a tough call for me. if i were to only pick one, id go with the LV hands down, but since i have other watches with date functions i opted for the ND 124060 since it's something a little different.
i have a love/hate relationship with date functions-i can never get them right and typically second guess myself most of the time. i might make peoples eyes roll with this statement, but i also could see a date complication as something that could potentially fail under hard use. 99% of people will never experience this, but i have broken the crystal on a watch and a small shard of sapphire made it into the date window. as the parts continued to move the shard continued to move with them, causing additional damage and cost to repair was increased. again, that was a very unique situation and youre more likely to be struck by lightning several times than ever having that happen.

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by Nads786

Went to try some watches on in NYC during a conference break - yeah the LV clearly wins.

Also first time trying on a SS Daytona I was blown away at how comfortable it was and it’s stunning.

The Daytona is well……a Daytona and will spoil your wrist.

[Gwai]

Originally Posted by Nads786

Went to try some watches on in NYC during a conference break - yeah the LV clearly wins.

Also first time trying on a SS Daytona I was blown away at how comfortable it was and it’s stunning.

You, sir, may well have been born to wear a black dial Daytona!
Cheers
Marc

[Nads786]

Originally Posted by Gwai

You, sir, may well have been born to wear a black dial Daytona!
Cheers
Marc

Thank you! Hopefully the ADs feel the same way.

[Ebearius]

I have the BLNR and the LV Mkii. Those are pretty much my daily wears. One, or the other, will go with almost any attire. I also own a Coke (16760 no-date dial) that I’ve owned for decades.
I purchased the LV thinking it would complete my color choices of red, blue, and green.
However, truth be told, the Coke doesn’t see much wrist time these days.

[Marciano]

I’ve owned both the BLNR on Oyster and the new LV. The LV is now gone, and I still have the BLNR with both bracelets. I completely understand your desire for something more under the radar and low-key. The reason I sold the LV—and a potential issue you might face—is that the two watches are just too similar. Both have Oyster bracelets, black dials, and cyclops lenses; the main difference is the bezel color. Which isn't really a big difference. But hey at the end of the day it is your money so go for it

[Nads786]

Originally Posted by Marciano

I’ve owned both the BLNR on Oyster and the new LV. The LV is now gone, and I still have the BLNR with both bracelets. I completely understand your desire for something more under the radar and low-key. The reason I sold the LV—and a potential issue you might face—is that the two watches are just too similar. Both have Oyster bracelets, black dials, and cyclops lenses; the main difference is the bezel color. Which isn't really a big difference. But hey at the end of the day it is your money so go for it

This is a really good point. I’m waiting on my Jubliee bracelet and that might give me the change up I desire.

This black Daytona is making me considering scraping the green sub completely and build a plan to get the Daytona grey in 26.

[Marciano]

Have you considered a Green OP 41? I bought one as an under the radar daily beater but ended up mistakenly selling it and really regret it. Perfect watch that flies under the radar and put still gives you that pop of green

Originally Posted by Nads786

This is a really good point. I’m waiting on my Jubliee bracelet and that might give me the change up I desire.

This black Daytona is making me considering scraping the green sub completely and build a plan to get the Daytona grey in 26.

[Nads786]

Originally Posted by Marciano

Have you considered a Green OP 41? I bought one as an under the radar daily beater but ended up mistakenly selling it and really regret it. Perfect watch that flies under the radar and put still gives you that pop of green

Just didn’t scratch the itch. I think after trying on the Daytona I’ve totally scrapped my plans for a green sub and focusing on acquiring the black Daytona.

I have the funds it’s just a matter of convincing the Wife.

[inadeje]

The LV would get my vote in that shootout.