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JD521 · 16 October 2016, 01:59 AM

OK, a decision has to be made in the next day or two and your input/advice is much needed. Which duo should I go with:

1. BLNR and SubC Date
2. BLNR and SubC No Date

Appreciate that option 2 would sort of give me the most 'difference' as one has a date and the other not. But then I do think that inherently, the SubC Date and BLNR are quite different enough and in this combo, I would have that date complication that I do tend to look for. What's a more balanced duo? Which Sub is more classic and which one is more iconic? Would having 2 watches with cyclops be too redundant?
Anyone with either of the two combinations above have any words of advice?

WAK4 · 16 October 2016, 02:05 AM

Go with your preference...my collection is quite redundant if 2 with a cyclops is

Some people prefer the no date, clean dial. If you want the date, go that route...I wouldn't let having the BLNR prevent that. One is a colored bezel, has a third hand, different clasp (though not obvious on the wrist) and polished center links...the other is all black bezel, brushed links.

If you want a dive watch with a date but no cyclops, try a Sea Dweller 116600. My overall favorite watch.

Utomow · 16 October 2016, 02:09 AM

Vote for 2

Boaters · 16 October 2016, 02:09 AM

Option 1

tvad · 16 October 2016, 02:14 AM

Neither option.

No discretionary purchase ever has to be made in a day or two.

kilyung · 16 October 2016, 02:16 AM

#1 but BLNR + LVc

HL65 · 16 October 2016, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

#1 but BLNR + LVc

Yes!

locutus49 · 16 October 2016, 02:26 AM

I love cyclops so naturally Sub Date.

Valkyrie · 16 October 2016, 02:28 AM

Are you buying a watch you intend to wear or something to be put in a display case and admired?

If you are going to wear the thing then either you want a date or you don't; it's as simple as that-nothing else matters. If the watch will spend its life in a display case and not on your wrist then worry about which is more iconic/balance to your collection/redundant features.

Personally, I want a watch I can wear and be happy wearing. I use the date function all the time and do not own a watch that does not display the date.

kentheevil · 16 October 2016, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

#1 but blnr + lvc

+1

sensui · 16 October 2016, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

#1 but BLNR + LVc

+3. Listen to this man and give the lvc a try when you're at the ad.

Cru Jones · 16 October 2016, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

#1 but BLNR + LVc

x4!

Maiden · 16 October 2016, 04:29 AM

Option 2 the 114060 is beautiful with its symmetrical dial. You would have a cyclops dial with the GMT. Best of both worlds.

OasisMS · 16 October 2016, 04:36 AM

Option 2.

Clean and simple ND Sub and BLNR is my intended duo.

KenNethcole · 16 October 2016, 06:51 AM

Option 2 like you stated blnr have a date so a nd sub would give you a no cyclop option.

mpcdude · 16 October 2016, 07:20 AM

Option #2 for me.

And1dre · 16 October 2016, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

#1 but BLNR + LVc

+5

16 October 2016, 01:59 AM	#1
JD521 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: John Location: The Bay Posts: 1,055	Decision Time...Need Your Help! OK, a decision has to be made in the next day or two and your input/advice is much needed. Which duo should I go with: 1. BLNR and SubC Date 2. BLNR and SubC No Date Appreciate that option 2 would sort of give me the most 'difference' as one has a date and the other not. But then I do think that inherently, the SubC Date and BLNR are quite different enough and in this combo, I would have that date complication that I do tend to look for. What's a more balanced duo? Which Sub is more classic and which one is more iconic? Would having 2 watches with cyclops be too redundant? Anyone with either of the two combinations above have any words of advice?

16 October 2016, 02:05 AM	#2
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	Go with your preference...my collection is quite redundant if 2 with a cyclops is Some people prefer the no date, clean dial. If you want the date, go that route...I wouldn't let having the BLNR prevent that. One is a colored bezel, has a third hand, different clasp (though not obvious on the wrist) and polished center links...the other is all black bezel, brushed links. If you want a dive watch with a date but no cyclops, try a Sea Dweller 116600. My overall favorite watch.

16 October 2016, 02:09 AM	#3
Utomow "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Jakarta Watch: 116610LN, 126334 Posts: 338	Vote for 2

16 October 2016, 02:09 AM	#4
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Option 1

16 October 2016, 02:14 AM	#5
tvad "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 575	Neither option. No discretionary purchase ever has to be made in a day or two.

16 October 2016, 02:16 AM	#6
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	#1 but BLNR + LVc

16 October 2016, 02:26 AM	#8
locutus49 Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: John Location: La Jolla, CA Watch: Platona Posts: 12,194	I love cyclops so naturally Sub Date.

16 October 2016, 02:28 AM	#9
Valkyrie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 121	Are you buying a watch you intend to wear or something to be put in a display case and admired? If you are going to wear the thing then either you want a date or you don't; it's as simple as that-nothing else matters. If the watch will spend its life in a display case and not on your wrist then worry about which is more iconic/balance to your collection/redundant features. Personally, I want a watch I can wear and be happy wearing. I use the date function all the time and do not own a watch that does not display the date.

16 October 2016, 04:29 AM	#13
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Option 2 the 114060 is beautiful with its symmetrical dial. You would have a cyclops dial with the GMT. Best of both worlds.

16 October 2016, 04:36 AM	#14
OasisMS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 115	Option 2. Clean and simple ND Sub and BLNR is my intended duo.

16 October 2016, 06:51 AM	#15
KenNethcole "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 861	Option 2 like you stated blnr have a date so a nd sub would give you a no cyclop option.

16 October 2016, 07:20 AM	#16
mpcdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: South Korea Posts: 205	Option #2 for me.

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