What if 116619LB Blue Submariner came in SS

[soho]

I am a huge admirer of this reference, but may never get one due to the price of entry. If it could be had in SS for around the price of the LV, I think I would have one. Which makes me wonder how many others feel the same.

So which of the following describes you?

A. I have a WG LB and would still have it in WG if it came in SS.

B. I have a WG LB but would have it in SS (instead) if it came in SS.

C. I have a WG LB and would not have it in either WG or SS if it came in SS.

D. I don't have a WG LB but would have one in SS if it came in SS.

E. I don't have a WG LB and still would not have one if it came in SS.

I am sure I missed some permutations, but those seem like the main ones.

BTW, this is purely out of curiosity, as I know that Rolex will never release this watch in SS

[SaddleSC]

If the Blue Submariner came in SS, then nobody would buy the gold version. Rolex is selling exclusivity with the precious metal models. When you take away the visually distinct appearance and exclusivity, you wipe out the demand for the WG.

BTW...I own the WG Sub and would not be interested in a SS version, not only that, but I would be far less interested in owning the WG version if a watch that looked nearly identical could be purchased for 25% of the price.

[tkerrmd]

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

If the Blue Submariner came in SS, then nobody would buy the gold version. Rolex is selling exclusivity with the precious metal models. When you take away the visually distinct appearance and exclusivity, you wipe out the demand for the WG.

BTW...I own the WG Sub and would not be interested in a SS version, not only that, but I would be far less interested in owning the WG version if a watch that looked nearly identical could be purchased for 25% of the price.

Spot on

[Whistlepig1]

I'd want one, of course!

And I think they'd sell both WG and SS of the Blue…they've done that before, haven't they?

S.
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[GreatCircle]

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

BTW...I own the WG Sub and would not be interested in a SS version, not only that, but I would be far less interested in owning the WG version if a watch that looked nearly identical could be purchased for 25% of the price.

So what you are actually trying to say here is that showing off with your whitegold $$$ Sub-hammer to the pathetic SS scum is pretty important for you??

[SaddleSC]

Originally Posted by GreatCircle

So what you are actually trying to say here is that showing off with your whitegold $$$ Sub-hammer to the pathetic SS scum is pretty important for you??

Absolutely!

Haha...I don't discriminate...I have plenty of SS in the collection as well:)

[soho]

Originally Posted by SaddleSC

Absolutely!



Haha...I don't discriminate...I have plenty of SS in the collection as well:)

Great collection Saddle!

[SaddleSC]

Originally Posted by soho

Great collection Saddle!

Thank you, my friend!

[samsam]

Interesting thread idea. I don't have the WG and would not be interested in SS either.

[FTX I]

Rolex would never do that and Charles is spot on. I'm happy with the black Subs.

[Roll the Lex]

Going along with the assumption that the 116619lb came in SS, I'd still go with the hulk. If I want a blue sub, I want a bit of gold to go with it- either TT or YG.

[landroverking]

If, ifs and buts were candy and nuts we would all have a happy Christmas.

[kilyung]

I'd still get it in WG... a good match for my future WG GMT2.

[Trouble15]

D. I don't have a WG LB but would have one in SS if it came in SS.

[AK797]

Black and Green in SS, Blue in WG and Black or Blue in YG all work fine for me. Actually think they have the sub range spot on, my problem is trying to just choose one in SS and one in gold!

[Landshark33]

I might be interested if it came in SS. Pretty sure I will never be buying it in WG even though it looks awesome.

[locutus49]

This is me. I may buy a YG Sub with blue. Not sure about the TT and I tried them on this morning.

Originally Posted by Landshark33

I might be interested if it came in SS. Pretty sure I will never be buying it in WG even though it looks awesome.

[Keith1]

Originally Posted by locutus49

This is me. I may buy a YG Sub with blue. Not sure about the TT and I tried them on this morning.

I personally think the new YG Sub with blue is the best looking Rolex ever made! Love the WG also!

[Keith1]

If Grandma had balls, she would be Grandpa.

[CWIN]

I'd buy one if they made it in SS. The WG is way out of my budget, haha.

[kilyung]

Need pics! Well of the WG option in any case...

[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Need pics! Well of the WG option in any case...

Nice one Mike! Are the hands black? Or regular WG as on the SubC in SS? They look dark in your pick

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by thomaspp

Nice one Mike! Are the hands black? Or regular WG as on the SubC in SS? They look dark in your pick

Same WG hands. Just lighting.

[thomaspp]

Originally Posted by kilyung

Same WG hands. Just lighting.

Thanks much

[thomaspp]

Where's the option for "you want a WG LB"?

I want the WG sub. My next target. I decided I want the WG Sub and not the WG GMT as I have the 718 and reason for which I picked up the 16710.

[incontrol]

I love the WG Sub but there are so many watches I want I decided to save a little money. I still wanted the blue dial and bezel so I opted for this model. I do love it. It is heavy and the dial is stunning in different light conditions.

[Nycturbovr6]

Choice d for me

[echau]

How about this. If they made a blue dial/blue bezel sub in platinum, would you 116619LB owners jump ship?

[kilyung]

Originally Posted by echau

How about this. If they made a blue dial/blue bezel sub in platinum, would you 116619LB owners jump ship?

So fast my head would spin but that'll never happen.

[Fiery]

Charles is spot on. I personally would prefer to keep things as is. I own a SS Sub-C, and would love to add a WG Sub-C (the existing model) to my collection one day. Or, better yet, it could be a Pt Sub-C with an ice blue dial and gray bezel. Such a Pt Sub would be a big hit IMHO. I do hope with the slooooow pace of Rolex product portfolio development, in my life that would become a reality...