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jrs146 · 3 July 2018, 05:26 AM

I thought it would be interesting to compare the bezel colors of the 126710 in different lighting with the 16710. I used two different 16710’s to compare to a slightly different shade.

First: Here is a pic of my old 16710 and my 126710 both taken outdoors

Here’s one with an older insert from a fellow forum member, jhwarthog. Again, outside.

Lastly, here’s one with both watches taken indoors.

My interpretation having spent time with both is that the colors are a LOT closer than they may appear from other photos. I think that some indoor lighting does give the 126710 a more pastel appearance than it actually is.

For those of you who are on the fence about the 126710 because of the colors I’d encourage you to check one out in the flesh (if that’s even possible

).

I hope this helps!

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037 · 3 July 2018, 05:29 AM

Excellent comparisons. Hopefully I can see the new BLRO in person sooner than later. The colors are easily the largest deciding factor for me.

Thanks!

Speedbird-1 · 3 July 2018, 05:57 AM

A suspicious person might think those colours have been 'played with'.

jrs146 · 3 July 2018, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lt Virgil Hilts

A suspicious person might think those colours have been 'played with'.

Haha. Nope. I didn’t edit any of the pics!

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avilhena · 3 July 2018, 06:15 AM

In the outside the difference is less accentuated

sensui · 3 July 2018, 06:28 AM

Pictures are too subjective, I would tell everyone to look @ the watches in person to make their own call. I've seen that ceramic insert many times in my life and while it will look decently blue/red in some lights....there are also a lot of situations where it'll look purple/pink.

Rashid.bk · 3 July 2018, 06:34 AM

Wonderful comparison. Just another example of how dynamic Rolex ceramic bezels are. My BLNR would fluctuate from a smurf blue to looking all black in certain angles and lighting.
The BLRO is a very beautiful watch, whether it looks purple pink lilac or red, love all the variations.

meyers · 3 July 2018, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jrs146

the colors are a LOT closer than they may appear from other photos.

This has been my working theory for some time now, but without a 126710 to help test said theory

In certain light, the bezel of my 16710 appears a gorgeous blue. Other times, like right now at my computer, it appears quite purple. A very dynamic insert

Good pics. Thanks for sharing!

air_king · 3 July 2018, 06:53 AM

Greta pics thanks, can’t wait to get mine

T01 · 3 July 2018, 07:14 AM

Cool comparison, thank you!

jrs146 · 3 July 2018, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sensui

Pictures are too subjective, I would tell everyone to look @ the watches in person to make their own call. I've seen that ceramic insert many times in my life and while it will look decently blue/red in some lights....there are also a lot of situations where it'll look purple/pink.

Agree that pics are subjective. I think a lot of people have written this one off without ever seeing it. I almost did myself and I’m really really glad I didn’t.

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exador · 3 July 2018, 07:57 AM

OP - you've demonstrated how the Human eye was conceived to view colour in daylight. Therefore judgement should always occur outside, not inside under artificial lighting.

jrs146 · 3 July 2018, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by exador

OP - you've demonstrated how the Human eye was conceived to view colour in daylight. Therefore judgement should always occur outside, not inside under artificial lighting.

I very much agree. It seems like there was a disproportionate amount of pics early on in terrible indoor lighting. I thought I’d shed some “light” on the subject

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glassdial · 3 July 2018, 08:12 AM

16710 looks so much better than the new version.

jrs146 · 3 July 2018, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by glassdial

16710 looks so much better than the new version.

I just think they’re different.

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Bladeshot · 3 July 2018, 09:02 PM

Great topic. Yep. 6-digit BLRO colors are different than 5-digit and 4-digit. And each light source makes it look varied. Here is a shot of mine with balanced, studio natural-light bulbs. Don’t expect them to look the same.

Sometimes the ceramic inserts look pink and purple, based on light source.

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Grace · 3 July 2018, 09:43 PM

Such beautiful watches!

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brandrea · 3 July 2018, 09:44 PM

Great shots Josh, thanks for this

Rashid.bk · 3 July 2018, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Great topic. Yep. 6-digit BLRO colors are different than 5-digit and 4-digit. And each light source makes it look varied. Here is a shot of mine with balanced, studio natural-light bulbs. Don’t expect them to look the same.

Sometimes the ceramic inserts look pink and purple, based on light source.

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Great photo.

lord91 · 3 July 2018, 09:59 PM

In the first 2 pics, i like the 6 digit colours more, but not in the last one. Overall, the 5 digit colours work better.

jrs146 · 3 July 2018, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

Great topic. Yep. 6-digit BLRO colors are different than 5-digit and 4-digit. And each light source makes it look varied. Here is a shot of mine with balanced, studio natural-light bulbs. Don’t expect them to look the same.

Sometimes the ceramic inserts look pink and purple, based on light source.

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Great pic! Natural lighting is a friend of this watch for sure.

Bladeshot · 3 July 2018, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Great photo.

Thanks!

for me, it’s like taking a photo of a work of art. Such lovely watches.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrs146

Great pic! Natural lighting is a friend of this watch for sure.

Thx! Light source makes all the difference.

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superdog · 3 July 2018, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glassdial

16710 looks so much better than the new version.

I like chocolate chip cookies better than oatmeal cookies.

OP. This is a great thread. Thank you.

Ive looked at these colors a hundred different ways. Im starting to think Rolex is just genius all around. Ceramic bezels change in the light. That’s clearly something they needed to contend with.

Incredible that they got it as good as they did.

JohnAcosta · 3 July 2018, 10:41 PM

Awesome thread, thank you! It's definitely making me take another look at the 126710, something my wife isn't too happy about.

SeaAndSky · 4 July 2018, 12:06 AM

Nice watches gentlemen. I think the new GMT BLRO looks great. As do the the older five digits. If I had to choose just one, it would definitely be the ceramic. I just prefer the look of the Trip-Lock crown, ceramic bezel, more masculine shoulders, and the way the bezel fits the case. My eyes just don't find the way the older version's bezels are too big for the case to be pleasing in terms of symmetry.

Uggi · 4 July 2018, 12:13 AM

Great photos.
New version looks so much better than the previous versions.

piratepress · 4 July 2018, 04:11 AM

The colors, like opinions, are subjective. Personally, I love the WG BLRO and SS BLRO bezels and don't care if some people pronounce them as "Pink", "Purple", etc. My 126710 cannot get here soon enough!

LLmrol · 4 July 2018, 04:22 AM

Thanks for the comparison! Is it the stainless steel that makes the bezel look different from the WG version?

Bladeshot · 4 July 2018, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by LLmrol

Thanks for the comparison! Is it the stainless steel that makes the bezel look different from the WG version?

Not in my opinion (WG owner) and I’ve read a lot of threads that indicate the ceramic inserts are identical. It’s just the lighting that makes the ceramic inserts vary in appearance.

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Jack T · 4 July 2018, 04:55 AM

Tried one on at my AD recently, it was already spoken for. Believe me, I’m not on the fence!!

3 July 2018, 05:26 AM	#1
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,821	126710 and 16710 bezel comparison I thought it would be interesting to compare the bezel colors of the 126710 in different lighting with the 16710. I used two different 16710’s to compare to a slightly different shade. First: Here is a pic of my old 16710 and my 126710 both taken outdoors Here’s one with an older insert from a fellow forum member, jhwarthog. Again, outside. Lastly, here’s one with both watches taken indoors. My interpretation having spent time with both is that the colors are a LOT closer than they may appear from other photos. I think that some indoor lighting does give the 126710 a more pastel appearance than it actually is. For those of you who are on the fence about the 126710 because of the colors I’d encourage you to check one out in the flesh (if that’s even possible ). I hope this helps! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

3 July 2018, 06:15 AM	#5
avilhena "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Brazil Posts: 1,125	In the outside the difference is less accentuated __________________ Once you wear the crown, you can never go down.

3 July 2018, 09:02 PM	#16
Bladeshot 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,839	126710 and 16710 bezel comparison Great topic. Yep. 6-digit BLRO colors are different than 5-digit and 4-digit. And each light source makes it look varied. Here is a shot of mine with balanced, studio natural-light bulbs. Don’t expect them to look the same. Sometimes the ceramic inserts look pink and purple, based on light source. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

4 July 2018, 04:55 AM	#30
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,716	Tried one on at my AD recently, it was already spoken for. Believe me, I’m not on the fence!! __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

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3 July 2018, 05:29 AM	#2
037 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: USA Posts: 6,171	Excellent comparisons. Hopefully I can see the new BLRO in person sooner than later. The colors are easily the largest deciding factor for me. Thanks!

3 July 2018, 05:57 AM	#3
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,322	A suspicious person might think those colours have been 'played with'.

3 July 2018, 06:28 AM	#6
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,422	Pictures are too subjective, I would tell everyone to look @ the watches in person to make their own call. I've seen that ceramic insert many times in my life and while it will look decently blue/red in some lights....there are also a lot of situations where it'll look purple/pink.

3 July 2018, 06:34 AM	#7
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	Wonderful comparison. Just another example of how dynamic Rolex ceramic bezels are. My BLNR would fluctuate from a smurf blue to looking all black in certain angles and lighting. The BLRO is a very beautiful watch, whether it looks purple pink lilac or red, love all the variations.

3 July 2018, 06:53 AM	#9
air_king "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: US Posts: 383	Greta pics thanks, can’t wait to get mine

3 July 2018, 07:14 AM	#10
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,489	Cool comparison, thank you!

3 July 2018, 07:57 AM	#12
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	OP - you've demonstrated how the Human eye was conceived to view colour in daylight. Therefore judgement should always occur outside, not inside under artificial lighting.

3 July 2018, 08:12 AM	#14
glassdial Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: NY London Posts: 186	16710 looks so much better than the new version.

3 July 2018, 09:43 PM	#17
Grace "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Real Name: David Location: Australia Posts: 185	Such beautiful watches! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 July 2018, 09:44 PM	#18
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,601	Great shots Josh, thanks for this

3 July 2018, 09:59 PM	#20
lord91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Bucuresti Watch: a Rolex pair Posts: 1,862	In the first 2 pics, i like the 6 digit colours more, but not in the last one. Overall, the 5 digit colours work better.

4 July 2018, 12:06 AM	#25
SeaAndSky "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Wild Blue Yonder Watch: 116710 LN Posts: 1,613	Nice watches gentlemen. I think the new GMT BLRO looks great. As do the the older five digits. If I had to choose just one, it would definitely be the ceramic. I just prefer the look of the Trip-Lock crown, ceramic bezel, more masculine shoulders, and the way the bezel fits the case. My eyes just don't find the way the older version's bezels are too big for the case to be pleasing in terms of symmetry.

4 July 2018, 12:13 AM	#26
Uggi Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: HOME! Posts: 1,175	Great photos. New version looks so much better than the previous versions.

4 July 2018, 04:11 AM	#27
piratepress "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Mobile, AL Watch: BLNR Posts: 746	The colors, like opinions, are subjective. Personally, I love the WG BLRO and SS BLRO bezels and don't care if some people pronounce them as "Pink", "Purple", etc. My 126710 cannot get here soon enough!

4 July 2018, 04:22 AM	#28
LLmrol "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Earth Posts: 143	Thanks for the comparison! Is it the stainless steel that makes the bezel look different from the WG version?

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