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Goughie · 13 April 2015, 01:06 AM

Good afternoon,

I promise this is the last of my, which should I get first before I finally pull the trigger. It's going to be my only watch. I've gone though just about all of them now and whittled it down to these two.

The hulk was love at first sight, it's fought off all the other watches I've looked at up until today. I finally found a BLNR to try on. Now I'm not sure.

What is everyone's opinion one these two, it'll be my daily watch, and I want it to hold its value over the next few years as best as possible

FTX I · 13 April 2015, 01:09 AM

I prefer Subs, but I think the BLNR will be more versatile as the only one.

Urosfan · 13 April 2015, 01:09 AM

I would say hulk cause I love mine but if it's gonna be your only watch I'd say blnr

c41006 · 13 April 2015, 01:10 AM

I'd go with the hulk. Really tough choice between those two.

Goughie · 13 April 2015, 01:10 AM

It's going to be my only watch....... For now, I'm sure there will be another in around 6 months time

T. Ferguson · 13 April 2015, 01:13 AM

My honest opinion is don't buy either...yet. I don't think you're ready. Look, members are going to come on here and recommend one or the other depending on which one they own or like better. What does that have to do with you? It just sounds like right now no matter which one you get you'll have second thoughts.

You need to figure out which one you like...for sure. Unless of course the money isn't a factor, in which case buy both and problem solved.

HL65 · 13 April 2015, 01:14 AM

Blnr

lmcgbaj · 13 April 2015, 01:17 AM

Both of course would be best. But if only one, I would get the Sub.

Caribbeanliving · 13 April 2015, 01:18 AM

I have both. I would go with the BLNR if its going to be your only watch....to me it is more versatile. Then you can pick up the Hulk in 6 months

SemperFi · 13 April 2015, 01:19 AM

BLNR, since I'm not a fan of the Hulk.

tomcorkery · 13 April 2015, 01:21 AM

well you want the hulk, thats for sure. If you buy the blnr its not going to be your only watch. Your still going to want the hulk and eventually get one. I do have the hulk and really enjoy it.

Ruud Van Driver · 13 April 2015, 01:22 AM

I have both and if one had to go it would be the BLNR. They're both awesome watches but the Glidelock makes the Sub a lot more comfortable.

As has been said above though, it's going to be your watch and it is going to have to cater to your needs and meet your demands. Do you travel overseas with any frequency? If so, the GMT function might be more appropriate to what you want/need. What do you do for a living? The polished centre links of the BLNR might take a beating as a daily wear, depending on what it is you do.

I think Mr. Ferguson has a point and you might be better sitting on your bank balance for a while to allow you to think things through.

Good luck whatever you choose and be sure to post some pictures.

crfsocal · 13 April 2015, 01:24 AM

If not sure... wait.

If you must... between the 2: BLNR, imho its more versatile

CHRONOLEX · 13 April 2015, 01:28 AM

Yeah maybe chill just a bit. But if you're ready BLNR.

EmpireCity · 13 April 2015, 01:33 AM

All stainless steel sports models hold their value. Anyhow, would you rather wear the watch that you love, or the one that "holds" a little more value?

JayJ · 13 April 2015, 01:35 AM

I think Subs are better, but the BLNR would be more versatile than the HULK.
I would go with the sub since that's was what you had your eyes on orginally. BUT you travel a lot the BLNR is a no brainer.
Both are great watches!

tkerrmd · 13 April 2015, 01:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FTX I

I prefer Subs, but I think the BLNR will be more versatile as the only one.

Exactly what I would say!

RichM · 13 April 2015, 01:54 AM

I did eventually wind up with both, a Sub and a GMT. From a practical standpoint if you travel then get the GMT, if you dive, the Sub.

I travel so getting the GMT first was a no brainer for me. I bought it and used it the very next day on a trip to another time zone. I bought a TT Sub strictly for its looks.

Take your time, think about it and pull the trigger. Either way, you'll have a winner.

Eric Chan · 13 April 2015, 01:58 AM

Two excellent choices. These two are probably the best pair of stainless steel sport watches currently available from Rolex. In terms of an all around watch, I would give the nod to the BLNR. However, based on what you said about love at first site for the LV, you may already have your answer there. For me, I would get the BLNR. My BLNR and LV say hello.

rollee1 · 13 April 2015, 01:59 AM

Watch for watch, neck to neck being indifferent.
As a man usually wears blue, black, whites and darker neutral colours.
The BLNR with be easier to better blend in.

Not every day is St Paddys

Slider817 · 13 April 2015, 02:00 AM

1 watch probably the BLNR, more versatile in terms of matching to different clothing.

grrr · 13 April 2015, 02:02 AM

Both

mikelcch · 13 April 2015, 02:03 AM

As a daily watch, go with the BLNR.

Then you can switch to Nato strap during the weekends..

yld2rob · 13 April 2015, 02:57 AM

I have both. I purchased the Hulk first and then the BLNR. I prefer the bracelet on the Sub over the GMT because of the PCL's and adjustment. IMHO the sub is the perfect watch and the Hulk is my favorite and worn the most in my collection.

Roll the Lex · 13 April 2015, 03:10 AM

This is my opinion:

mikhaelj · 13 April 2015, 03:16 AM

Look no one is saying its an easy decision. Hulk is the watch to set you off from others and it take b@lls to rock a green watch. I love mine and do not listen to others that say mismatch with clothing. I'm in finance, in a suite every day and I rock it more than I rock my diamond dial DJ. With this being said, this doesn't mean I do not fancy the BLNR. It is my next watch on the list. Still searching for a great bargain. Good luck. Buy what you want. Buy what your heart aches for. never buy what others say you should.

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Nycturbovr6 · 13 April 2015, 03:16 AM

I would choose the hulk in rotation

leechaz · 13 April 2015, 03:27 AM

I am lucky enough to own both now but I have
To say I much prefer the hulk .
Don't like polished parts of bracelet on Blnr .
Lee

jack81 · 13 April 2015, 03:55 AM

Both are great. I wind up with both too. I love hulk long long time. But purchase Blnr first. I am glad i did that. While hulk is very2 nice looking watch, if it will be your only watch i would recommend you get Blnr first. I love green but for daily watch i would go black over green.

braningan · 13 April 2015, 04:24 AM

Hulk

13 April 2015, 01:06 AM	#1
Goughie "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: England Posts: 135	Hulk Submarnier v GMT BLNR Good afternoon, I promise this is the last of my, which should I get first before I finally pull the trigger. It's going to be my only watch. I've gone though just about all of them now and whittled it down to these two. The hulk was love at first sight, it's fought off all the other watches I've looked at up until today. I finally found a BLNR to try on. Now I'm not sure. What is everyone's opinion one these two, it'll be my daily watch, and I want it to hold its value over the next few years as best as possible Attached Images

13 April 2015, 01:13 AM	#6
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	My honest opinion is don't buy either...yet. I don't think you're ready. Look, members are going to come on here and recommend one or the other depending on which one they own or like better. What does that have to do with you? It just sounds like right now no matter which one you get you'll have second thoughts. You need to figure out which one you like...for sure. Unless of course the money isn't a factor, in which case buy both and problem solved. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

13 April 2015, 01:14 AM	#7
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,185	Blnr __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

13 April 2015, 01:17 AM	#8
lmcgbaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: G Location: Canada Watch: es are FUN!!! Posts: 1,979	Both of course would be best. But if only one, I would get the Sub. __________________ "Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.* "*

13 April 2015, 01:22 AM	#12
Ruud Van Driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chopped Liver Location: S. Wales Valleys Watch: Mickey Mouse Posts: 9,926	I have both and if one had to go it would be the BLNR. They're both awesome watches but the Glidelock makes the Sub a lot more comfortable. As has been said above though, it's going to be your watch and it is going to have to cater to your needs and meet your demands. Do you travel overseas with any frequency? If so, the GMT function might be more appropriate to what you want/need. What do you do for a living? The polished centre links of the BLNR might take a beating as a daily wear, depending on what it is you do. I think Mr. Ferguson has a point and you might be better sitting on your bank balance for a while to allow you to think things through. Good luck whatever you choose and be sure to post some pictures. __________________ 116520 Black, 116610 LVc, 116660 D-Blue, 116610 LNc, 116622 Blue, PAM359, PAM689, PAM737 *"Why should you allow an AD to shake you down, just so you can buy a watch" - Grady Philpott* Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 April 2015, 01:09 AM	#2
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I prefer Subs, but I think the BLNR will be more versatile as the only one.

13 April 2015, 01:09 AM	#3
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,403	I would say hulk cause I love mine but if it's gonna be your only watch I'd say blnr

13 April 2015, 01:10 AM	#4
c41006 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Joshua Location: Atlanta Watch: Pelagos Posts: 7,933	I'd go with the hulk. Really tough choice between those two.

13 April 2015, 01:18 AM	#9
Caribbeanliving "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Josh Location: St. John, VI Watch: BLNR LVc Posts: 55	I have both. I would go with the BLNR if its going to be your only watch....to me it is more versatile. Then you can pick up the Hulk in 6 months

13 April 2015, 01:19 AM	#10
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,163	BLNR, since I'm not a fan of the Hulk.

13 April 2015, 01:21 AM	#11
tomcorkery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Corkery Location: westchester ny Watch: ap ro 15400 Posts: 502	well you want the hulk, thats for sure. If you buy the blnr its not going to be your only watch. Your still going to want the hulk and eventually get one. I do have the hulk and really enjoy it.

13 April 2015, 01:24 AM	#13
crfsocal "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 690	If not sure... wait. If you must... between the 2: BLNR, imho its more versatile

13 April 2015, 01:28 AM	#14
CHRONOLEX 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 1,629	Yeah maybe chill just a bit. But if you're ready BLNR.

13 April 2015, 01:33 AM	#15
EmpireCity "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Canada Watch: 16610, 124270 Posts: 329	All stainless steel sports models hold their value. Anyhow, would you rather wear the watch that you love, or the one that "holds" a little more value?

13 April 2015, 01:35 AM	#16
JayJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NJ Posts: 248	I think Subs are better, but the BLNR would be more versatile than the HULK. I would go with the sub since that's was what you had your eyes on orginally. BUT you travel a lot the BLNR is a no brainer. Both are great watches!

13 April 2015, 01:54 AM	#18
RichM 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 30,072	I did eventually wind up with both, a Sub and a GMT. From a practical standpoint if you travel then get the GMT, if you dive, the Sub. I travel so getting the GMT first was a no brainer for me. I bought it and used it the very next day on a trip to another time zone. I bought a TT Sub strictly for its looks. Take your time, think about it and pull the trigger. Either way, you'll have a winner. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

13 April 2015, 01:58 AM	#19
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Two excellent choices. These two are probably the best pair of stainless steel sport watches currently available from Rolex. In terms of an all around watch, I would give the nod to the BLNR. However, based on what you said about love at first site for the LV, you may already have your answer there. For me, I would get the BLNR. My BLNR and LV say hello. Attached Images __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

13 April 2015, 01:59 AM	#20
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	Watch for watch, neck to neck being indifferent. As a man usually wears blue, black, whites and darker neutral colours. The BLNR with be easier to better blend in. Not every day is St Paddys __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

13 April 2015, 02:00 AM	#21
Slider817 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: William Location: New York Watch: Journe, AP & Lange Posts: 868	1 watch probably the BLNR, more versatile in terms of matching to different clothing.

13 April 2015, 02:02 AM	#22
grrr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: TRF Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 382	Both

13 April 2015, 02:03 AM	#23
mikelcch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Mike Location: Malaysia Posts: 149	As a daily watch, go with the BLNR. Then you can switch to Nato strap during the weekends.. Attached Images

13 April 2015, 02:57 AM	#24
yld2rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Penna Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,667	I have both. I purchased the Hulk first and then the BLNR. I prefer the bracelet on the Sub over the GMT because of the PCL's and adjustment. IMHO the sub is the perfect watch and the Hulk is my favorite and worn the most in my collection. __________________ Rolex Daytona 126500LN Rolex GMT BLRO 126710 Rolex GMT BLNR Rolex Datejust 16220

13 April 2015, 03:10 AM	#25
Roll the Lex "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,842	This is my opinion: Attached Images

13 April 2015, 03:16 AM	#26
mikhaelj "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Joey Location: London Watch: 116619LB & 16000 Posts: 361	Hulk Submarnier v GMT BLNR Look no one is saying its an easy decision. Hulk is the watch to set you off from others and it take b@lls to rock a green watch. I love mine and do not listen to others that say mismatch with clothing. I'm in finance, in a suite every day and I rock it more than I rock my diamond dial DJ. With this being said, this doesn't mean I do not fancy the BLNR. It is my next watch on the list. Still searching for a great bargain. Good luck. Buy what you want. Buy what your heart aches for. never buy what others say you should. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ♛ 116619LB ♛ 16000 Birth Year 1981

13 April 2015, 03:16 AM	#27
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I would choose the hulk in rotation

13 April 2015, 03:27 AM	#28
leechaz "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: UK Posts: 25	Hulk or blnr I am lucky enough to own both now but I have To say I much prefer the hulk . Don't like polished parts of bracelet on Blnr . Lee

13 April 2015, 03:55 AM	#29
jack81 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: planet rolex Posts: 1,728	Both are great. I wind up with both too. I love hulk long long time. But purchase Blnr first. I am glad i did that. While hulk is very2 nice looking watch, if it will be your only watch i would recommend you get Blnr first. I love green but for daily watch i would go black over green.

13 April 2015, 04:24 AM	#30
braningan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 571	Hulk

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