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12 October 2024, 01:42 PM | #1 |
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116618ln vs 116618ln gold sub fit?
116618ln vs 126618ln***
Whats your opinion on the fit for each? Some say the older 116 fits better on the wrist however in photos the newer 126618 looks awesome. Considerable savings in the grey market for the 116 which I have heard fits better with the slimmer bracelet and clasp. Personally have only tried on the 126LN. What’s your opinion? |
12 October 2024, 02:16 PM | #2 |
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I actually find the majority think the 12 series subs fits and looks better. The only complaint is the longer clasp. Which can affect wearability, yes. For me, 12 series fits slightly better, not a huge difference though. Still if price was about the same I'd go 12 for the longer PR and slightly better case dimensions.
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12 October 2024, 02:45 PM | #3 |
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Better movement in the 11 if that matters to you.
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12 October 2024, 02:59 PM | #4 |
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technically incorrect and highly subjective, but yeah
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12 October 2024, 05:29 PM | #5 |
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I was always a hard-core fan of the fatboy (11) sub. But wearing as of january this year the 12 it has changed my opinion.
Both great choices👍✔️
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12 October 2024, 09:15 PM | #6 |
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I have the 126618 and the fit is great plus the proportions are better IMO
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I find the old bracelet clasp set up to be more “manageable”. I wouldn’t say the new one is uncomfortable just larger wearing. |
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12 October 2024, 11:09 PM | #8 |
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I prefer the proportions of the 12 series.
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I have a 124060 and it wears slightly different than the 114060. Not better or worse just different. I have owned numerous 11 series Submariners and have never had a movement issue before. My 124060, with the new movement, is now at the RSC for the second time. It was sent in for significant time loss. RSC did a service and returned the watch and my AD checked the time and it was still off significantly so back it went. Is it the movement of the new watches, maybe. Or maybe it is just my turn in the service cycle but if I have anymore issues once it comes back and is right then it will be gone and replaced with 114060. I will not pay the premium for a 126618LB or LN. The value is in the 116618's. I am trying to decide if I want a LB or LN. Right now the LN is winning but we will see.
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surprised so many are going with the 12, it was amazing in person but wears large according to a friend
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Why not? im in the same boat but set in the LN. Just trying to determine if the 11 fits a bit slimmer overall.
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I like the proportions of the 12 better but I also like the gold lettering on the dial on the 11 more than the white lettering on the 12. All and all, they’re pretty close for me. My choice would come down to how much I’m saving with the 11 and condition of each.
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