Feedback from those who have put SubC bracelet on BLNR?

[travisb]

I know there are several out there who have done this. I'm considering it myself as I think that the SubC bracelet with glidelock is the best out there. I'm not rough on my watches but thinking of making the BLNR my daily and the BCLs would obviously show less wear and the glidelock is so useful to tweak the fit when you're on the go.
Interested in hearing opinions, pics etc. Thanks!

[fdm79]

Ok, Travis, I've been wearing my BLNR since last July, when I got it brand new. I'm without a doubt, an extreme cautious person... totally above average I'd say... And this goes for all the things I have. With my car for example, I'm even sick... lol

In my opinion and obviously, based on the way I use my BLNR, I think it's slightly exaggerated the issue with the PCL's. My bracelets are still pretty much the same as when I bought it. Maybe tiny little scratches but almost not possible to notice.
In addition, I have to admit that I like better the Sub's bracelet but after a while using the the original GMT II bracelet's, I learned to love them a lot and would never change the original. Instead, what I want to do is to get a Sub LV with the BCL's as well. With the PCL's you can after a while, polish and have it like new again.

Summing up, I wouldn't do it but if you really feel that the BLNR has to be your everyday tool watch and really need to preserve the original PCL's, go for the BCL's. I haven't even mentioned the Glidelock because it's not a big deal to me since my BLNR fits my wrist perfectly !

[ec51]

Could you brush the PCLs and source a glidelock...? Maybe a cheaper alternative.

[travisb]

Originally Posted by fdm79

Ok, Travis, I've been wearing my BLNR since last July, when I got it brand new. I'm without a doubt, an extreme cautious person... totally above average I'd say... And this goes for all the things I have. With my car for example, I'm even sick... lol

In my opinion and obviously, based on the way I use my BLNR, I think it's slightly exaggerated the issue with the PCL's. My bracelets are still pretty much the same as when I bought it. Maybe tiny little scratches but almost not possible to notice.
In addition, I have to admit that I like better the Sub's bracelet but after a while using the the original GMT II bracelet's, I learned to love them a lot and would never change the original. Instead, what I want to do is to get a Sub LV with the BCL's as well. With the PCL's you can after a while, polish and have it like new again.

Summing up, I wouldn't do it but if you really feel that the BLNR has to be your everyday tool watch and really need to preserve the original PCL's, go for the BCL's. I haven't even mentioned the Glidelock because it's not a big deal to me since my BLNR fits my wrist perfectly !

Thanks! Useful feedback. Still on the fence.

[travisb]

Originally Posted by ec51

Could you brush the PCLs and source a glidelock...? Maybe a cheaper alternative.

Thought about this as well. Would be roughly half the price but I'd prefer to keep the stock bracelet original in case I wanted to switch back.

[FTX I]

If you're a fan of mods, I think you will love it. On the other hand, if you prefer original watches, like I do, it may be nice for some time but you will bring it back to the original condition sooner or later. My2c. Cheers

[travisb]

Originally Posted by FTX I

If you're a fan of mods, I think you will love it. On the other hand, if you prefer original watches, like I do, it may be nice for some time but you will bring it back to the original condition sooner or later. My2c. Cheers

I've actually never modded a watch and this has crossed my mind.