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HAL330 · 4 July 2022, 04:26 AM

Ok, simple poll... as I am completely torn on which one to get..

I have owned in the past the 40mm Blue dial, but am thinking I want something "different" this time with the 41... but yet, I've always been drawn to the blue.. that said, we have 3 major options in the same price range..

What would you pick if you had to pick one?

Thanks

126618LB (Blue Dial / Yellow Gold)
126618LN (Black Dial / Yellow Gold)
126619LB (Black Dial / Blue Bezel / White Gold)

SchiftyDMD · 4 July 2022, 04:36 AM

Torn between the black/yellow gold vs blue bezel/WG….. lean slightly towards the yellow gold

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HAL330 · 4 July 2022, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SchiftyDMD

Torn between the black/yellow gold vs blue bezel/WG….. lean slightly towards the yellow gold

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thanks for chiming in... ideally all 3, right? but I have to narrow it down to one after buying my GMT Root Beer!

mattcube64 · 4 July 2022, 04:36 AM

If I mad more money, I’d get a yellow gold & black dial Sub as a one watch collection and rock it as a daily.

Giovannibravo · 4 July 2022, 04:39 AM

I like to be low key. I would pick the 126619LB.

HAL330 · 4 July 2022, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Giovannibravo

I like to be low key. I would pick the 126619LB.

yeah.. I don't do the "low key" so much as what I like... I tend to like Gold.. but I do appreciate the look of Stainless/Platinum .. and the heft is always a plus.. wish the Platinum was more affordable.

minute_man · 4 July 2022, 04:52 AM

126618LB. You've had the combination before. You like what you like. No need to get something different just for the sake of it. Consider it an update.

Bxtek · 4 July 2022, 05:00 AM

126618LB (Blue Dial / Yellow Gold) gets my vote! That ref has been my holy grail piece for a long time now. One of these days I will have one!

carwash66 · 4 July 2022, 05:17 AM

I recently added the 126619LB. The most yellow gold I can get by with is two tone.
There is no bad choice between the three if you like full YG.

SS Oyster · 4 July 2022, 05:29 AM

Honestly, I’d try to get the 116619 Smurf!

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noshame · 4 July 2022, 05:31 AM

Sam, if looking as a stand alone, the black/yellow gold LN is the one I'd pick. The coolest, sexiest, and most badass out of those 3 beauties. However; now that I know you have the Root Beer (I'm assuming the full Everose?), I'd lean towards either of the blue dials for variety, with the white gold LB being the most different. But if you don't care about that kind of stuff, and just choosing based on those 3 references, my vote is for the black and yellow gold! Good luck!

HAL330 · 4 July 2022, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by noshame

Sam, if looking as a stand alone, the black/yellow gold LN is the one I'd pick. The coolest, sexiest, and most badass out of those 3 beauties. However; now that I know you have the Root Beer (I'm assuming the full Everose?), I'd lean towards either of the blue dials for variety, with the white gold LB being the most different. But if you don't care about that kind of stuff, and just choosing based on those 3 references, my vote is for the black and yellow gold! Good luck!

You're reading my mind.. my thing is, I've had the 116618LB for 4 years now, and sort of used to it... nothing majorly special, but I always gravitate to it (have owned the two tone version twice over the last 30 years)... and I'm torn on the white gold, as I feel "go big or go home" with Gold, but I do like the look... and the Black on Gold is VERY classic and more understated than the blue dial.. I really enjoy the way the GMT Rose looks on me, so I feel I might like this one the most... right now, I'm leaning towards this choice.. and this poll isn't helping me as it's not really overwhelming in any one direction....

Gab27 · 4 July 2022, 08:36 AM

I voted 126619LB, although I personally strongly prefer the prior version.

BenDiem · 4 July 2022, 08:41 AM

Taste is in the eye of the beholder.
I’d pick the YG/Black dial. It blends much better with most color choices I choose with my attire. I rarely wear blue, lol… YMMV

gwozhog · 4 July 2022, 08:44 AM

Blue gold sub. But would be worried I would get robbed wearing it. Never seen a more blingy watch that has no diamonds or jewels than the gold blue sub.

HAL330 · 4 July 2022, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

Blue gold sub. But would be worried I would get robbed wearing it. Never seen a more blingy watch that has no diamonds or jewels than the gold blue sub.

Having worn one for 4 years a lot, it didn't draw as much attention as I expected, but yes, I agree... it's pretty darn "Bling" and the other two are much less so.

swissfrank · 4 July 2022, 08:54 AM

White gold/black dial and blue bezel looks fantastic!

JSCP · 4 July 2022, 09:57 AM

Black! just got mine! Love it!

HAL330 · 4 July 2022, 09:58 AM

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Black! just got mine! Love it!

leaning hard that way... white gold next, and blue dial last (as I had it for 4 years anyway)

Jackie Daytona · 4 July 2022, 10:13 AM

Yellow gold and blue all the way. Much more beautiful combo in my opinion than the other two

Turbo Racer · 4 July 2022, 10:27 AM

Wg with black dial and blue bezel.

Brandband · 4 July 2022, 10:30 AM

So I'm particularly drawn to blue dials and will so easily go for the 126618LB (Blue Dial / Yellow Gold).
It's a close call though because they're all stunning and you can't be wrong with either.

HogwldFLTR · 4 July 2022, 10:55 AM

For solid gold, white gold would be my choice.

fskywalker · 4 July 2022, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

For solid gold, white gold would be my choice.

I'm with Lee on this one!

aczaja10 · 4 July 2022, 11:01 AM

Yellow gold black dial is my vote. Pure class to me!

Psijason · 4 July 2022, 11:31 AM

I'm a black dial/yellow gold Sub guy.

huncho · 4 July 2022, 11:36 AM

you seem like you're not a wg guy and i'm not either so gonna scrap that one

i would say go with the black dial since you already had the blue for a while. i feel like if you get the blue it won't be as exciting as a new watch should be because you've already had it. worst case you don't bond with the black and trade for the blue, but at least you won't always be thinking about whether you should've done something different and gotten the black one

HAL330 · 4 July 2022, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by huncho

you seem like you're not a wg guy and i'm not either so gonna scrap that one

i would say go with the black dial since you already had the blue for a while. i feel like if you get the blue it won't be as exciting as a new watch should be because you've already had it. worst case you don't bond with the black and trade for the blue, but at least you won't always be thinking about whether you should've done something different and gotten the black one

yep, you're reading me 100% ... I like the idea of the white gold one, but if it were Platinum (and not priced over 60K) I'd be more interested .. The black dial is a) different and b) "more classy" to my mind..

the ONLY drawback is it's somewhat similar to my Root Bear GMT... but who cares? right?

huncho · 4 July 2022, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by HAL330

yep, you're reading me 100% ... I like the idea of the white gold one, but if it were Platinum (and not priced over 60K) I'd be more interested .. The black dial is a) different and b) "more classy" to my mind..

the ONLY drawback is it's somewhat similar to my Root Bear GMT... but who cares? right?

lol, different enough. and yeah while the blue is nice i feel like it's a bit much. overall i prefer colored gold but can't deny i would love to own a plat day date one day

ltmgeller · 4 July 2022, 01:28 PM

YG blue or black or the old WG Smurf would be my choice.

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126618LB (Yellow Gold / Blue)	76	33.19%
126618LN (Yellow Gold / Black)	58	25.33%
126619LB (White Gold / Blue)	95	41.48%
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4 July 2022, 04:52 AM	#7
minute_man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Basil Location: Athens, GR Watch: BoctokKomandirskie Posts: 2,881	126618LB. You've had the combination before. You like what you like. No need to get something different just for the sake of it. Consider it an update. __________________ 2FA Enabled

4 July 2022, 05:17 AM	#9
carwash66 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Watch: Rolex/Tudor Posts: 1,421	I recently added the 126619LB. The most yellow gold I can get by with is two tone. There is no bad choice between the three if you like full YG. __________________ The Times They Are A-Changin' - Bob Dylan

4 July 2022, 05:29 AM	#10
SS Oyster 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 9,202	Deciding on my next 41mm Submariner Gold Rolex... help (poll) Honestly, I’d try to get the 116619 Smurf! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 July 2022, 05:31 AM	#11
noshame "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Real Name: Alex Location: Canada Posts: 1,667	Sam, if looking as a stand alone, the black/yellow gold LN is the one I'd pick. The coolest, sexiest, and most badass out of those 3 beauties. However; now that I know you have the Root Beer (I'm assuming the full Everose?), I'd lean towards either of the blue dials for variety, with the white gold LB being the most different. But if you don't care about that kind of stuff, and just choosing based on those 3 references, my vote is for the black and yellow gold! Good luck! __________________ Submariner Date 116610LN \| GMT-Master II 126710BLNR on Jubilee \| Explorer Rolesor 124273 \| Explorer II Polar 226570

4 July 2022, 04:36 AM	#2
SchiftyDMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Arizona Posts: 142	Torn between the black/yellow gold vs blue bezel/WG….. lean slightly towards the yellow gold Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 July 2022, 04:36 AM	#4
mattcube64 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: USA Posts: 10	If I mad more money, I’d get a yellow gold & black dial Sub as a one watch collection and rock it as a daily.

4 July 2022, 04:39 AM	#5
Giovannibravo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Canada Watch: Sub\| DJ41\| 79540 Posts: 1,398	I like to be low key. I would pick the 126619LB.

4 July 2022, 05:00 AM	#8
Bxtek "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CA Posts: 2,613	126618LB (Blue Dial / Yellow Gold) gets my vote! That ref has been my holy grail piece for a long time now. One of these days I will have one!

4 July 2022, 08:36 AM	#13
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	I voted 126619LB, although I personally strongly prefer the prior version.

4 July 2022, 08:41 AM	#14
BenDiem "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midwest Watch: out 4 motorcycles! Posts: 116	Taste is in the eye of the beholder. I’d pick the YG/Black dial. It blends much better with most color choices I choose with my attire. I rarely wear blue, lol… YMMV __________________ Collection: YG President, YG Yacht-Master, RG/SS Yacht-Master, YG GMT, YG/SS Panda Daytona

4 July 2022, 08:44 AM	#15
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	Blue gold sub. But would be worried I would get robbed wearing it. Never seen a more blingy watch that has no diamonds or jewels than the gold blue sub.

4 July 2022, 08:54 AM	#17
swissfrank "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Posts: 79	White gold/black dial and blue bezel looks fantastic!

4 July 2022, 09:57 AM	#18
JSCP "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: RolexPatekCartier Posts: 2,406	Black! just got mine! Love it! __________________ PP5167r; PP5153r; PPNautilus 7118r; PP3733-YG; DD40 RG/Sundust; DD40YG/White/Roman;DD40 WG/Olive;Daytona RG;Sub Black YG; Daytona Panda; Celebration 41; GMT-II’s: Left VTNR; GRNR; Batman; SkyDweller SSJubilee/Black; SUB no-date; Oysterquartz SS; DJ SS 36mm’87; Cartier-Roadster YG;Santos YG; Panther YG; Tank’73 YG, Tank Must ‘23;BulgariBB38mm/YG

4 July 2022, 10:13 AM	#20
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,606	Yellow gold and blue all the way. Much more beautiful combo in my opinion than the other two __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

4 July 2022, 10:27 AM	#21
Turbo Racer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: USA Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 1,027	Wg with black dial and blue bezel.

4 July 2022, 10:30 AM	#22
Brandband Banned Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: United States Watch: Rolex Batman Posts: 111	So I'm particularly drawn to blue dials and will so easily go for the 126618LB (Blue Dial / Yellow Gold). It's a close call though because they're all stunning and you can't be wrong with either.

4 July 2022, 10:55 AM	#23
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,671	For solid gold, white gold would be my choice. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

4 July 2022, 11:01 AM	#25
aczaja10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: In my car Posts: 959	Yellow gold black dial is my vote. Pure class to me!

4 July 2022, 11:31 AM	#26
Psijason "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Jason Location: Boston Watch: Seamster 300 Green Posts: 1,617	I'm a black dial/yellow gold Sub guy.

4 July 2022, 11:36 AM	#27
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,708	you seem like you're not a wg guy and i'm not either so gonna scrap that one i would say go with the black dial since you already had the blue for a while. i feel like if you get the blue it won't be as exciting as a new watch should be because you've already had it. worst case you don't bond with the black and trade for the blue, but at least you won't always be thinking about whether you should've done something different and gotten the black one

4 July 2022, 01:28 PM	#30
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,521	YG blue or black or the old WG Smurf would be my choice. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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