First “big boy” watch — BB54, BB36, or Rangers ‘Dune’? Need help deciding
Hey all! I’m trying to narrow down my first serious watch purchase and I keep going back and forth between these three. Curious what you’d pick if you were starting your collection today.
Where I’m at:
BB54 — This is my current frontrunner. I know it’s often compared to the Submariner, but I’m not planning to ever get a Sub, so I don’t see it as a placeholder. It just genuinely appeals to me on its own.
BB36 — I’ve taken this one off the table. I want to build a relationship with an AD toward a Rolex DJ down the road, and since the BB36 and DJ occupy a similar aesthetic space, I’d rather save that lane for the Rolex.
Rangers ‘Dune’— This one is tough. I’m not planning to get an Explorer either, and honestly I think the Rangers looks better at roughly half the price. But I’m torn because I can’t fully let it go.
So — BB54 or Rangers? And if you’ve owned either, I’d love to hear how you feel about them now vs. when you first got them. Open to other suggestions too if you think I’m missing something obvious.