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floater156 · 17 January 2015, 07:32 AM

Both are beauties.
Sub pros: glidelock, classic design, timer bezel function
GMT pros: Cool color combo, GMT function (although I never use mine), lighter weight = comfortable to wear.

I'd go with the GMT between these.

toneafficianado · 17 January 2015, 07:36 AM

Hulk as it just SHINES when you move it in the light. Either way though both are so popular you could easily sell/trade if you want to change it after the purchase.

Sportwatchmania · 17 January 2015, 07:37 AM

Green is though color to combine with other colors related to attire. But as it is a watch where the amount of green is pretty limited you would be relative ok. Specially because the most part of the watch is steel.

But i still like the BLNR more.

FTX I · 17 January 2015, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

Yeah, glidelock is awesome and I wouldn't spend big on one without it either...

Well for me a SS Rolex is a big purchase, but clearly it's not that much for you Mr. Goldfinger

Bulldog21 · 17 January 2015, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by floater156

Both are beauties.
Sub pros: glidelock, classic design, timer bezel function
GMT pros: Cool color combo, GMT function (although I never use mine), lighter weight = comfortable to wear.

I'd go with the GMT between these.

I like these pros & cons!!

Thank you!

B.B.B. · 17 January 2015, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Sanyu2011

Its just a SYCOPHANCY of a human being nature.I'm not sure why people ask opinion of others about the watch which they want to purchase instead they should ask to their own soul. No matter what watch you have LV or BLNR no one will notice and to the same after having on your hand for few months you will try to updgrade to a new one. 99% this is the case with everybody no matter if you agree or not.

Excuse us but this is rolexforums.com where opinion matters that's why they called it a forum

Psmith · 17 January 2015, 08:22 AM

BLNR

Racerdj · 17 January 2015, 08:47 AM

My advice for you is to see both on your wrist but my choice is the BLNR.

AK797 · 17 January 2015, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

Well for me a SS Rolex is a big purchase, but clearly it's not that much for you Mr. Goldfinger

It is to me too mate, but just saying that as much as I love the glidelock and wish my DD2 esp had one, I can't let that restrict me to just the Sub, just too much out there to enjoy and life is too short.

FTX I · 17 January 2015, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AK797

It is to me too mate, but just saying that as much as I love the glidelock and wish my DD2 esp had one, I can't let that restrict me to just the Sub, just too much out there to enjoy and life is too short.

I have a problem with adjustment. I Sold 8 Omega watches that I really liked last couple of years and the fit was one of the main reasons. My wrist changes a lot and the long clasp with glidelock was my first experience with perfection on my wrist. It's not that I use it everyday, but the fact that I know it's there makes me tolerate more than I would if I had to use any tool (not available at the moment) to make perfect adjustment. Now I see beautiful watches that I would love to own but I know I would flip just because of the non glidelock clasp. It may sound crazy but its a big deal for me.

ND10 · 17 January 2015, 10:13 AM

I went with the hulk because it was more interesting to me but there is no wrong choice between the 2

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captkevin · 17 January 2015, 10:14 AM

While I do want a BLNR, I wouldn't give this up for it

Rogdogg · 17 January 2015, 12:54 PM

I have both of them and I love them both. I really don't think there is a wrong answer. What makes me say that is this, sometimes when I'm wearing them I think which one of the two would I get rid of if I had to sell one. When I'm wearing the BLNR for a couple of days I say I would keep that and get rid of the hulk first, but when I've been wearing the Hulk for a couple of days I say to myself I would keep the Hulk and get rid of the BLNR first haha. I cannot make up my mind. They're both fantastic pieces and I hope I never have to get rid of any of them.

Bulldog21 · 17 January 2015, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FTX I

I have a problem with adjustment. I Sold 8 Omega watches that I really liked last couple of years and the fit was one of the main reasons. My wrist changes a lot and the long clasp with glidelock was my first experience with perfection on my wrist. It's not that I use it everyday, but the fact that I know it's there makes me tolerate more than I would if I had to use any tool (not available at the moment) to make perfect adjustment. Now I see beautiful watches that I would love to own but I know I would flip just because of the non glidelock clasp. It may sound crazy but its a big deal for me.

Wow, great explanation. It makes total sense, thank you very much!

AIKO · 17 January 2015, 02:03 PM

I have owned both, they are equally stunning in their own way. For me, the Glidelock clasp on the Sub puts it clearly ahead in terms of comfort.

Rolexbiker · 17 January 2015, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

My advice for you is to see both on your wrist but my choice is the BLNR.

Ditto I never found the green amicable with all clothing colors. Yes I absolutely love the fine adjustments made with the glide lock. Somehow its gets loose and tight and is great to have that small adjustment during the day

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Originally Posted by ND10

I went with the hulk because it was more interesting to me but there is no wrong choice between the 2

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BLNR looks much better with that shirt

Clutch Cargo · 17 January 2015, 02:18 PM

This!

jbsmith · 17 January 2015, 02:18 PM

LV for sure...glidelock, no pcls which u already have with daytona, beautiful dial, variety, and it's a sub. I almost got the blnr, but then the D blue came out. The d blue definitively filled my need for blue in a very cool way. :)

Bulldog21 · 17 January 2015, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Racerdj

My advice for you is to see both on your wrist but my choice is the BLNR.

Thank You, and love your new BLRO!!

Chadridv · 17 January 2015, 03:21 PM

I literally just got my LV this morning, so I'm definitely biased. But with that said I had a really tough time deciding between the SS GMTIIC the BLNR and the LV. Ultimately the HuLk just spoke to me. After staring at it almost all day today I realized this is a watch I can imagine still being in love with 10+ years from now. Don't know for sure if I'd feel the same about the BLNR.

I imagine the LV aging really well and becoming a classic one day.

Can't really lose either way though.

kentheevil · 17 January 2015, 07:23 PM

I own both and I'd say sub it's just so unique and special

MTROIS · 17 January 2015, 09:48 PM

I absolutely love my BLNR and would recommend it to anybody in a heartbeat, but given your current Daytona and the fact that you are even considering the LV, I would say go for that one due to diversity.

regnant · 17 January 2015, 09:58 PM

BLNR is

dave_dave · 17 January 2015, 10:32 PM

Can't really go wrong with either but I'll go blnr as its just abit nicer.

nick c · 17 January 2015, 10:51 PM

Lv

elkaholic · 17 January 2015, 11:06 PM

From my standpoint:

SubLV-I like it because it's a Sub and it does not have polished center links. As good as PCL's look, I'd be constantly aware of and doing all I can to avoid scratching them, but that's just me. The one and only negative to the SubLV for me is the green-I am not convinced (because I haven't worn one for more than 5 min max) that it looks right with anything you could wear. That boils down to personal taste in color.

BLNR-love the black dial and the black/blue bezel insert. It is lighter in weight on the wrist. The one and only negative-for me is the polished center links as mentioned above. They look great, but would bother me personally once they get scratched up.

I probably didn't help much, but I really think you'd love either one. Go with what catches your eye most, or what initially did when you began looking at these two models.

Rolovespa · 17 January 2015, 11:16 PM

Go for an Hulk.
I had a Batman but i don't keep it.
Looks like the other one, my opinion.
But the green giant is a very special watch with an amazing dial.

Bulldog21 · 18 January 2015, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Chadridv

I literally just got my LV this morning, so I'm definitely biased. But with that said I had a really tough time deciding between the SS GMTIIC the BLNR and the LV. Ultimately the HuLk just spoke to me. After staring at it almost all day today I realized this is a watch I can imagine still being in love with 10+ years from now. Don't know for sure if I'd feel the same about the BLNR.

I imagine the LV aging really well and becoming a classic one day.

Can't really lose either way though.

love it, looks awesome on you!!

red1108nyc · 18 January 2015, 01:01 AM

BLNR with glidelock would be the ULTIMATE for me..

kh1970 · 18 January 2015, 01:07 AM

I got a BLNR last year and it barely leaves my wrist, so I would say BLNR, good luck with the choice.

17 January 2015, 07:32 AM	#61
floater156 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Chris Location: Wisconsin Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,984	Both are beauties. Sub pros: glidelock, classic design, timer bezel function GMT pros: Cool color combo, GMT function (although I never use mine), lighter weight = comfortable to wear. I'd go with the GMT between these. __________________ Lead by example through production.

17 January 2015, 07:37 AM	#63
Sportwatchmania "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Dennis Location: Netherlands Watch: ♛ Posts: 552	Green is though color to combine with other colors related to attire. But as it is a watch where the amount of green is pretty limited you would be relative ok. Specially because the most part of the watch is steel. But i still like the BLNR more. __________________ ♛ 116610LN - 116710BLNR - 116500LN White - 116500LN Black Instagram: @sportwatchmania https://instagram.com/sportwatchmania/

17 January 2015, 08:22 AM	#67
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	BLNR __________________

17 January 2015, 08:47 AM	#68
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	My advice for you is to see both on your wrist but my choice is the BLNR. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

17 January 2015, 12:54 PM	#73
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	I have both of them and I love them both. I really don't think there is a wrong answer. What makes me say that is this, sometimes when I'm wearing them I think which one of the two would I get rid of if I had to sell one. When I'm wearing the BLNR for a couple of days I say I would keep that and get rid of the hulk first, but when I've been wearing the Hulk for a couple of days I say to myself I would keep the Hulk and get rid of the BLNR first haha. I cannot make up my mind. They're both fantastic pieces and I hope I never have to get rid of any of them. __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

17 January 2015, 07:36 AM	#62
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	Hulk as it just SHINES when you move it in the light. Either way though both are so popular you could easily sell/trade if you want to change it after the purchase.

17 January 2015, 10:13 AM	#71
ND10 Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: SubC, Daytona Posts: 588	I went with the hulk because it was more interesting to me but there is no wrong choice between the 2 image.jpg

17 January 2015, 10:14 AM	#72
captkevin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Florida Watch: Subs Posts: 689	While I do want a BLNR, I wouldn't give this up for it

17 January 2015, 02:03 PM	#75
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	I have owned both, they are equally stunning in their own way. For me, the Glidelock clasp on the Sub puts it clearly ahead in terms of comfort.

17 January 2015, 02:18 PM	#77
Clutch Cargo "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Lynn Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 452	This!

17 January 2015, 02:18 PM	#78
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,867	LV for sure...glidelock, no pcls which u already have with daytona, beautiful dial, variety, and it's a sub. I almost got the blnr, but then the D blue came out. The d blue definitively filled my need for blue in a very cool way. :)

17 January 2015, 03:21 PM	#80
Chadridv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: Chadri Location: LI, NY Watch: 116610LV Posts: 11,357	I literally just got my LV this morning, so I'm definitely biased. But with that said I had a really tough time deciding between the SS GMTIIC the BLNR and the LV. Ultimately the HuLk just spoke to me. After staring at it almost all day today I realized this is a watch I can imagine still being in love with 10+ years from now. Don't know for sure if I'd feel the same about the BLNR. I imagine the LV aging really well and becoming a classic one day. Can't really lose either way though.

17 January 2015, 07:23 PM	#81
kentheevil "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Ken Kelvins Location: bkk Watch: 116610LV Posts: 587	I own both and I'd say sub it's just so unique and special

17 January 2015, 09:48 PM	#82
MTROIS Banned Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: USA Posts: 479	I absolutely love my BLNR and would recommend it to anybody in a heartbeat, but given your current Daytona and the fact that you are even considering the LV, I would say go for that one due to diversity.

17 January 2015, 09:58 PM	#83
regnant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Close to Rolex AD Posts: 3,474	BLNR is __________________

17 January 2015, 10:32 PM	#84
dave_dave "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 444	Can't really go wrong with either but I'll go blnr as its just abit nicer.

17 January 2015, 10:51 PM	#85
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Lv

17 January 2015, 11:06 PM	#86
elkaholic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ATL Watch: Rolex Posts: 683	From my standpoint: SubLV-I like it because it's a Sub and it does not have polished center links. As good as PCL's look, I'd be constantly aware of and doing all I can to avoid scratching them, but that's just me. The one and only negative to the SubLV for me is the green-I am not convinced (because I haven't worn one for more than 5 min max) that it looks right with anything you could wear. That boils down to personal taste in color. BLNR-love the black dial and the black/blue bezel insert. It is lighter in weight on the wrist. The one and only negative-for me is the polished center links as mentioned above. They look great, but would bother me personally once they get scratched up. I probably didn't help much, but I really think you'd love either one. Go with what catches your eye most, or what initially did when you began looking at these two models. __________________ 16570 Exp II White 16220 DJ silver stick 16233 DJ champagne stick

17 January 2015, 11:16 PM	#87
Rolovespa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: Thomas D Location: France Watch: Rolex & OP Posts: 11	Go for an Hulk. I had a Batman but i don't keep it. Looks like the other one, my opinion. But the green giant is a very special watch with an amazing dial. Last edited by Rolovespa; 18 January 2015 at 12:01 AM.. Reason: pics error

18 January 2015, 01:01 AM	#89
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,511	BLNR with glidelock would be the ULTIMATE for me..

18 January 2015, 01:07 AM	#90
kh1970 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Kyle Location: Virginia Watch: Changes often Posts: 266	I got a BLNR last year and it barely leaves my wrist, so I would say BLNR, good luck with the choice.

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