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28 April 2016, 12:15 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Douglas
Location: London, UK & USA
Watch: Submariner 16610
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After struggling between the SubC Date and BLNR, this is what I chose
I ended up choosing the SubC Date for a couple of reasons:
1) GLIDELOCK 2) No PCLs (I dislike scratches) 3) The BLNR is roughly $2k more expensive than the SubC Date. 4) I have a more or less 1-watch collection, and I feel that the Sub is a bit more timeless than the GMT. 5) LUME on the SubC bezel (pearl). In the end, I was a bit torn because the BLNR is an extremely beautiful watch, but as a single watch, I felt the SubC date was the better choice. Has anyone out there ever had to make this decision? Which model did you choose, and why? 
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28 April 2016, 12:18 AM
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Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
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A modern classic, congrats!
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28 April 2016, 12:20 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Real Name: Tom
Location: Sarasota, FL
Watch: 5513, SD4K
Posts: 462
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As much as I love look of the BLNR, I would have made the same choice!
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28 April 2016, 12:24 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Real Name: @rolexing24_7
Location: Miami
Watch: DAYTONAS
Posts: 492
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Great choice 👍 congrats
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28 April 2016, 12:25 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Ed
Location: SoCal
Watch: ugiveiswatchuget
Posts: 9,051
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An excellent choice.
 You just can't beat an iconic watch.
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28 April 2016, 12:27 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: US
Posts: 1,999
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I picked BLNR over the Hulk. It was also a tough choice, my family member has the SubC and the glidelock is much more comfortable than the micro adjustment clasp of the BLNR, but I wanted the newer watch.
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28 April 2016, 12:28 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2014
Location: USA
Watch: AP
Posts: 583
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Wear it in the best of health
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28 April 2016, 12:28 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Chicago
Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO
Posts: 3,646
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Looks great, wearing mine right now! This watch is the total package
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28 April 2016, 12:34 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: USA
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Sub C. The BLNR is beautiful but unless you have a need to know the time for two (or more) time zones the 24 hour hand is pretty much useless and the Sub bezel is better as a timer which I find very useful. And, not to be overlooked, the glidelock on the Sub C is hands down the better bracelet.
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28 April 2016, 12:37 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Seattle, WA
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great choice, I made the exact same decision when I bought my sub c date.
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28 April 2016, 12:39 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Real Name: Douglas
Location: London, UK & USA
Watch: Submariner 16610
Posts: 723
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28 April 2016, 12:46 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: massachusetts
Watch: Explorer
Posts: 1,692
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I own the Sub C ND and IMO, you made the right choice. I like the blue of the BLNR...but the busyness of the bezel on the BLNR ( too many numbers and large font) give it a too sporty/crowded feel. Less timeless IMO. Obviously, the BLNR is very popular on the forum. I just prefer the old 16710s--smaller numbers on the bezel.
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28 April 2016, 12:58 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Real Name: Ben
Location: Bath, UK
Watch: the watch watchers
Posts: 158
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When there can be only one...
 ...you made the right choice!
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28 April 2016, 01:10 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: CA, USA
Watch: Out!!!
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I too was turned off by the PCL's.
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28 April 2016, 01:15 AM
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Real Name: Galen
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Awesome! Congrats!
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28 April 2016, 01:16 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Canada
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Great choice, congrats!
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28 April 2016, 01:17 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Scotland
Watch: 116710BLNR
Posts: 292
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You can't go wrong with any of them
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28 April 2016, 01:17 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2015
Real Name: Aaron
Location: portland, or
Watch: 126610LN
Posts: 531
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Awesome, great choice!
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28 April 2016, 01:23 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: Cab
Location: A small world
Watch: es
Posts: 776
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I had both and the subc stayed with me the longest, but I sold the subc for my SDC eventually. Blnr is a beautiful watch nonetheless, the blue bezel does add some vibrancy.
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28 April 2016, 01:24 AM
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Congrats!
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28 April 2016, 01:25 AM
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Real Name: Douglas
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28 April 2016, 01:33 AM
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Great choice. Congrats.
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28 April 2016, 01:34 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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I think you made the right choice! Congrat's
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28 April 2016, 01:36 AM
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Location: Connecticut
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Welcome to the club
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28 April 2016, 01:38 AM
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Congrats
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28 April 2016, 01:40 AM
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28 April 2016, 01:41 AM
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Posts: 211
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No wrong answer here.. any of the two is gorgeous and could pass as only one watch
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28 April 2016, 01:42 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Real Name: Angelo
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Watch: Rolex Submariner
Posts: 42,164
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Excellent choice Douglas. Big congrats!
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28 April 2016, 01:44 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: In Motion
Watch: my wrist presence
Posts: 7,436
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Either one is a stellar watch !!! Depending on your use ...
Congrats and wear it in good health !!!
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28 April 2016, 01:44 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
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Watch: Yachtmaster
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Huge congrats, enjoy
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