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soxfan39 · 1 September 2020, 09:21 AM

Post your pics in remembrance!

What do you think happens to the price moving forward?

s7horton · 1 September 2020, 09:23 AM

I wore one for 14 months as a daily. I let it go recently for a number of reasons. When it appeared dark blue, it was awesome. When it was more vibrant (depending on lighting) it was less attractive.

kilyung · 1 September 2020, 09:26 AM

I'm just glad that Rolex didn't screw me on the 116619LB like some other recent SS models.

soxfan39 · 1 September 2020, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s7horton

I wore one for 14 months as a daily. I let it go recently for a number of reasons. When it appeared dark blue, it was awesome. When it was more vibrant (depending on lighting) it was less attractive.

Oh man for me that neon matte blue in the sun is what makes it so special!

RichM · 1 September 2020, 09:34 AM

alphadweller · 1 September 2020, 09:39 AM

Kind of crazy they went with a black dial for its replacement, I don't get it.

Nikrnic · 1 September 2020, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphadweller

Kind of crazy they went with a black dial for its replacement, I don't get it.

I agree, this shocked me the most so far. I'm thinking it's an epic fail

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Solo118 · 1 September 2020, 10:05 AM

Wow that’s a mistake. Not loving the shark look on the WG model.

Tri-Tip · 1 September 2020, 10:05 AM

My grail. :-(

iTreelex · 1 September 2020, 10:13 AM

RIP smurf. It's the most beautiful sub I've ever seen.

roadie1 · 1 September 2020, 10:22 AM

Yea that black dial doesn’t cut it for me. Long live the blue!

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steve099 · 1 September 2020, 10:29 AM

Glad I have the original release in my collection, its not going anywhere any time soon.

Not a fan of the black dial. Many will be and just as many will not. It was not a big seller anyway due to entry costs.

mdx77 · 1 September 2020, 10:32 AM

For sure, I thought they’d keep the Smurf and make the Black Dial/Blue insert in Platinum...

I don’t get it.

Big Ern · 1 September 2020, 10:38 AM

Agree that the new WG is a fail. Smurf prices will likely increase. Glad I have one and won’t be selling any time soon. But, this is what Rolex does. And, despite what we think/like/opine they are pretty good at this watch game. A least a little better than the rest of us. I like that they keep thinks interesting and changing. We keeep chasing. Agonize at the ones we let go and should have kept; celebrate when we see an opportunity or recognize a shift. Good times to enjoy watches.

RyanO · 1 September 2020, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphadweller

Kind of crazy they went with a black dial for its replacement, I don't get it.

Couldn’t agree more. Underwhelming.

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PossumDixon · 1 September 2020, 10:43 AM

Seems like Smurfs were fairly rare and made in low numbers. I think Smurf will push toward a $50k watch. Three watches to own for a lot of collectors will be Nautilus, Royal Oak and Smurf.

Bladeshot · 1 September 2020, 10:47 AM

The king is dead. Long live the king.

nick800 · 1 September 2020, 11:02 AM

I’d buy one of these today from an AD

Kostas · 1 September 2020, 11:06 AM

beautiful pics!

Etschell · 1 September 2020, 11:06 AM

Bezel lives on at least.

RyanO · 1 September 2020, 11:11 AM

Long life the Smurf, the dial makes these special.

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Patton250 · 1 September 2020, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

I agree, this shocked me the most so far. I'm thinking it's an epic fail

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I completely agree. Total fail.

Toony · 1 September 2020, 11:19 AM

Still one of my favorites. Will always be in the collection.

Rashid.bk · 1 September 2020, 11:20 AM

RIP, another victim of this weird 2020 black year...

Never forgotten.

airchitect · 1 September 2020, 11:25 AM

I like the black/blue but they should’ve kept the all blue option. It’s nuts they didn’t.

kilyung · 1 September 2020, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by airchitect

I like the black/blue but they should’ve kept the all blue option. It’s nuts they didn’t.

I probably would have bought one just as I'm contemplating the 126618LB to complement my 116618LB.

vette · 1 September 2020, 11:50 AM

At frist i didnt give this watch a second look. It was not until i saw it at a ad i fell hard for it. Even thought its gone i dont mind a used one as long as the price dosent shoot up. Maybe i ll only own one rolex okay then this is my one and only. I am not a fan of the new one. at all I wounder if the new one will be called shark?

nikesupremedunk · 1 September 2020, 11:52 AM

I'm so sad. This was my grail and now it will be even harder to obtain. I guess I'll just have to get the yg sub some day.

vette · 1 September 2020, 11:54 AM

nothing cant be done if some one wants it bad enough

brigadoonb · 1 September 2020, 12:07 PM

Have to agree.....the smurf is one of the greatest. It had a long run and I'm sort of glad not to see a SS version. WG has always been stealth for most....so seeing a blue bezel only sub sort of makes sense to me.

1 September 2020, 09:21 AM	#1
soxfan39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: los angeles Watch: 5168G Posts: 456	RIP Smurf - The most beautiful Sub Post your pics in remembrance! What do you think happens to the price moving forward? Attached Images __________________ PP 5168g ♛ 1680 red ♛ 126610LV

1 September 2020, 09:34 AM	#5
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1 September 2020, 10:32 AM	#13
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	For sure, I thought they’d keep the Smurf and make the Black Dial/Blue insert in Platinum... I don’t get it. __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

1 September 2020, 10:43 AM	#16
PossumDixon "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Real Name: Scott Location: Philadelphia Watch: 16710 Coke Posts: 166	Seems like Smurfs were fairly rare and made in low numbers. I think Smurf will push toward a $50k watch. Three watches to own for a lot of collectors will be Nautilus, Royal Oak and Smurf. __________________ 16710-14060M-16610LV-16600 114060-116710LN-116610LV-126622-116334 (3)

1 September 2020, 10:47 AM	#17
Bladeshot 2025 Rolex SubTT Bluesy Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Grant Location: U.S. Watch: GMT 1675 PCG Gilt Posts: 5,905	The king is dead. Long live the king. __________________ Just another WIS who loves to trade...

1 September 2020, 09:23 AM	#2
s7horton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Seth Location: Grand Rapids, MI Watch: 16613LB, 126610….. Posts: 995	I wore one for 14 months as a daily. I let it go recently for a number of reasons. When it appeared dark blue, it was awesome. When it was more vibrant (depending on lighting) it was less attractive.

1 September 2020, 09:26 AM	#3
kilyung "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,962	I'm just glad that Rolex didn't screw me on the 116619LB like some other recent SS models.

1 September 2020, 09:39 AM	#6
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 6,356	Kind of crazy they went with a black dial for its replacement, I don't get it.

1 September 2020, 10:05 AM	#8
Solo118 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,197	Wow that’s a mistake. Not loving the shark look on the WG model.

1 September 2020, 10:05 AM	#9
Tri-Tip "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA, USA Watch: Out!!! Posts: 6,552	My grail. :-(

1 September 2020, 10:13 AM	#10
iTreelex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Watchrecon Posts: 1,352	RIP smurf. It's the most beautiful sub I've ever seen.

1 September 2020, 10:22 AM	#11
roadie1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,150	Yea that black dial doesn’t cut it for me. Long live the blue! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 September 2020, 10:29 AM	#12
steve099 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Steve Location: Australia Watch: 116619LB Posts: 566	Glad I have the original release in my collection, its not going anywhere any time soon. Not a fan of the black dial. Many will be and just as many will not. It was not a big seller anyway due to entry costs.

1 September 2020, 10:38 AM	#14
Big Ern "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: 16610 Posts: 37	Agree that the new WG is a fail. Smurf prices will likely increase. Glad I have one and won’t be selling any time soon. But, this is what Rolex does. And, despite what we think/like/opine they are pretty good at this watch game. A least a little better than the rest of us. I like that they keep thinks interesting and changing. We keeep chasing. Agonize at the ones we let go and should have kept; celebrate when we see an opportunity or recognize a shift. Good times to enjoy watches.

1 September 2020, 11:02 AM	#18
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,605	I’d buy one of these today from an AD

1 September 2020, 11:06 AM	#19
Kostas "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Australia Watch: @ kostastimepieces Posts: 5,291	beautiful pics!

1 September 2020, 11:06 AM	#20
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	Bezel lives on at least. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

1 September 2020, 11:11 AM	#21
RyanO "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Ryan Location: DMV Watch: LVc Posts: 2,190	Long life the Smurf, the dial makes these special. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 September 2020, 11:19 AM	#23
Toony "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Tony Location: Gatchaman Posts: 1,882	Still one of my favorites. Will always be in the collection. Attached Images

1 September 2020, 11:20 AM	#24
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,176	RIP, another victim of this weird 2020 black year... Never forgotten.

1 September 2020, 11:25 AM	#25
airchitect "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: KY Watch: A few..... Posts: 3,796	I like the black/blue but they should’ve kept the all blue option. It’s nuts they didn’t.

1 September 2020, 11:50 AM	#27
vette "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: earth Posts: 53	At frist i didnt give this watch a second look. It was not until i saw it at a ad i fell hard for it. Even thought its gone i dont mind a used one as long as the price dosent shoot up. Maybe i ll only own one rolex okay then this is my one and only. I am not a fan of the new one. at all I wounder if the new one will be called shark?

1 September 2020, 11:52 AM	#28
nikesupremedunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Real Name: Andrew Location: NYC Posts: 1,227	I'm so sad. This was my grail and now it will be even harder to obtain. I guess I'll just have to get the yg sub some day. __________________ \| 116234 DJ36 \| 116610LN SubC \| 116520 Daytona \| BlackBay 58 Blue \|

1 September 2020, 11:54 AM	#29
vette "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: earth Posts: 53	nothing cant be done if some one wants it bad enough

1 September 2020, 12:07 PM	#30
brigadoonb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: Smurf Posts: 448	Have to agree.....the smurf is one of the greatest. It had a long run and I'm sort of glad not to see a SS version. WG has always been stealth for most....so seeing a blue bezel only sub sort of makes sense to me.

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