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PN221 · 24 July 2012, 02:47 PM

I am in LOVE with this watch but the WG construction makes the price very high.

Will Rolex ever make this in SS version with same blue and ceramic bezel?

I guess if not I would need to save up for the WG version which is going for $22-24k

Psmith · 24 July 2012, 02:50 PM

No, or not unless it was a very different shade of blue

I really wish Rolex would give us some more colour options for the SS Sub. Black and green isn't much to choose from

versatile1 · 24 July 2012, 02:50 PM

No.
There is one in the for sale section I believe though. about 12 G

PN221 · 24 July 2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by versatile1

No.
There is one in the for sale section I believe though. about 12 G

Is that the one that is modded?

MatthewInSeattle · 24 July 2012, 03:03 PM

@ PN221 Yeah, I think so.

As far as a SS w/ Blue.... I doubt it. Rolex is smart when it comes to knowing how to keep the high-demand pieces in precious metal. The Blue YG/SS is such an iconic piece, that I doubt they'll offer it as just a SS piece.

I'm with y'all though, I'd love to see it personally, and they'll fly out of the case, but I just don't see it.

PN221 · 24 July 2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MatthewInSeattle

@ PN221 Yeah, I think so.

As far as a SS w/ Blue.... I doubt it. Rolex is smart when it comes to knowing how to keep the high-demand pieces in precious metal. The Blue YG/SS is such an iconic piece, that I doubt they'll offer it as just a SS piece.

I'm with y'all though, I'd love to see it personally, and they'll fly out of the case, but I just don't see it.

I thought they may make it since there is a black one out.

I don't see the point of paying for WG when it scratches easily and looks basically like SS unless ofcourse you have the cash to blow.

It is the most stunning piece they make right now IMO.

versatile1 · 24 July 2012, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PN221

Is that the one that is modded?

yes, comes with originsl parts to though

gwalker · 24 July 2012, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by PN221

I thought they may make it since there is a black one out.

I don't see the point of paying for WG when it scratches easily and looks basically like SS unless ofcourse you have the cash to blow.

It is the most stunning piece they make right now IMO.

No. They won't make a blue sub in SS. If you want the blue pay for the WG. Simple as that. If I owned a WG and Rolex ce out with a SS Smurf I'd boycott them so fast. IMHO huge disrespect to customers that prob buy multiple Rolex watches. I'd be pissed if the came out with a watch "look alike" intimidation that I had for that much of a discount.

MonBK · 24 July 2012, 03:56 PM

Yes, it will be released Feb 18, 2013.

MatthewInSeattle · 24 July 2012, 04:03 PM

I'm with GWalker.

I don't think I'd boycott them, but it'd certainly be a disappointment for those who shelved out $30k+, and then they come out with something in Blue for $9kish. It'd be disappointing, especially if I'd just bought a WG Sub.

I don't think there's anything wrong with there being a premium for in demand pieces. Rolex tends to make them in precious metals, and that's their choice.

MonBK? Where's this coming from? Cite your source?

MonBK · 24 July 2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MatthewInSeattle

I'm with GWalker.

I don't think I'd boycott them, but it'd certainly be a disappointment for those who shelved out $30k+, and then they come out with something in Blue for $9kish. It'd be disappointing, especially if I'd just bought a WG Sub.

I don't think there's anything wrong with there being a premium for in demand pieces. Rolex tends to make them in precious metals, and that's their choice.

MonBK? Where's this coming from? Cite your source?

It's the same source that says they won't.

Runnin' Rebel · 24 July 2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by monbk

yes, it will be released feb 18, 2013.

lol !!!!!

donas · 24 July 2012, 04:27 PM

I hope not

The Waddler · 24 July 2012, 04:30 PM

If it didn't have PCL's and was a darker shade of blue then I'd be a customer.

IMO PCL's on a Sub just look wrong.

mvmbles · 24 July 2012, 04:34 PM

I doubt Rolex would ever release a SS blue ceramic Sub, but it wouldn't bother me as long as the bracelet was brushed, so it would be obvious that it isn't white gold. Even if I had the choice between a blue ceramic Sub in stainless steel, I personally would pay the premium for the 116619, because part of its allure to me is the fact that it is made of precious metal. I've owned the 116619 for just 5 days now, and can already unequivocally say that it is a keeper for life.

nch209 · 24 July 2012, 07:49 PM

Nope!

Puffy · 24 July 2012, 08:05 PM

highly doubt it

DavidSW has a customised 116610 with blue dial and insert for sale

HL65 · 24 July 2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Yes, it will be released Feb 18, 2013.

capote · 24 July 2012, 08:57 PM

No, by Rolex design you need to buy a gold watch to get the blue bezel. That will obviously not change.

PN221 · 24 July 2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by capote

No, by Rolex design you need to buy a gold watch to get the blue bezel. That will obviously not change.

I see so essentially they are only releasing a black and green version which is 116910 SS correct?

Ebruner · 24 July 2012, 10:16 PM

Rolex has a log tradition of keeping certain combinations/models in Precious metals, I doubt that would go against what they have long established.

-Eddie

Ebruner · 24 July 2012, 10:16 PM

Rolex has a long tradition of keeping certain combinations/models in Precious metals, I doubt that would go against what they have long established.

-Eddie

Psmith · 24 July 2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PN221

I see so essentially they are only releasing a black and green version which is 116910 SS correct?

Yep, as I previously stated the 116610 is only available in black or green
The 114060 is only available in black

I would like to see some more colour options, and without a price premium. Perhaps a subdued red (like the Black Bay's bezel insert), a white dial option, a chocolate brown, a grey, matte finishes, etc...

The Sub C has a long life ahead of it, so maybe we'll eventually see some nice variations

PN221 · 24 July 2012, 10:23 PM

Thank you that answers the questions as I was not familiar with Rolex production traditions.

I guess the "Blue" is a special colored item just like how Panerai reserves 47mm sizes for the higher end models.

The GMT Master · 24 July 2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Yes, it will be released Feb 18, 2013.

The same date as they release the SS Sky-Dweller then!

landroverking · 24 July 2012, 10:32 PM

No and really why would they?

versatile1 · 24 July 2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by versatile1

No.
There is one in the for sale section I believe though. about 12 G

I should respectfully change my "no" to "I can't see it"
Which is basicly still a no

Feras · 25 July 2012, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by gwalker

No. They won't make a blue sub in SS. If you want the blue pay for the WG. Simple as that. If I owned a WG and Rolex ce out with a SS Smurf I'd boycott them so fast. IMHO huge disrespect to customers that prob buy multiple Rolex watches. I'd be pissed if the came out with a watch "look alike" intimidation that I had for that much of a discount.

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24 July 2012, 02:47 PM	#1
PN221 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP Schumacher Posts: 218	Will they ever make the Blue 11619LB in stainless steel? I am in LOVE with this watch but the WG construction makes the price very high. Will Rolex ever make this in SS version with same blue and ceramic bezel? I guess if not I would need to save up for the WG version which is going for $22-24k

24 July 2012, 02:50 PM	#2
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	No, or not unless it was a very different shade of blue I really wish Rolex would give us some more colour options for the SS Sub. Black and green isn't much to choose from __________________

24 July 2012, 07:49 PM	#16
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	Nope! __________________ nch209

24 July 2012, 08:05 PM	#17
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	highly doubt it DavidSW has a customised 116610 with blue dial and insert for sale __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

24 July 2012, 10:16 PM	#21
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	Rolex has a log tradition of keeping certain combinations/models in Precious metals, I doubt that would go against what they have long established. -Eddie __________________

24 July 2012, 02:50 PM	#3
versatile1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Nanaimo, B.C. Watch: DJ2 Blue Romans Posts: 1,980	No. There is one in the for sale section I believe though. about 12 G

24 July 2012, 03:03 PM	#5
MatthewInSeattle Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matthew Location: Seattle Watch: Chronomat 44 Posts: 137	@ PN221 Yeah, I think so. As far as a SS w/ Blue.... I doubt it. Rolex is smart when it comes to knowing how to keep the high-demand pieces in precious metal. The Blue YG/SS is such an iconic piece, that I doubt they'll offer it as just a SS piece. I'm with y'all though, I'd love to see it personally, and they'll fly out of the case, but I just don't see it.

24 July 2012, 03:56 PM	#9
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Yes, it will be released Feb 18, 2013.

24 July 2012, 04:03 PM	#10
MatthewInSeattle Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matthew Location: Seattle Watch: Chronomat 44 Posts: 137	I'm with GWalker. I don't think I'd boycott them, but it'd certainly be a disappointment for those who shelved out $30k+, and then they come out with something in Blue for $9kish. It'd be disappointing, especially if I'd just bought a WG Sub. I don't think there's anything wrong with there being a premium for in demand pieces. Rolex tends to make them in precious metals, and that's their choice. MonBK? Where's this coming from? Cite your source?

24 July 2012, 04:30 PM	#14
The Waddler Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: Back in London Watch: GMT IIc Posts: 380	If it didn't have PCL's and was a darker shade of blue then I'd be a customer. IMO PCL's on a Sub just look wrong.

24 July 2012, 04:34 PM	#15
mvmbles "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nick Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 759	I doubt Rolex would ever release a SS blue ceramic Sub, but it wouldn't bother me as long as the bracelet was brushed, so it would be obvious that it isn't white gold. Even if I had the choice between a blue ceramic Sub in stainless steel, I personally would pay the premium for the 116619, because part of its allure to me is the fact that it is made of precious metal. I've owned the 116619 for just 5 days now, and can already unequivocally say that it is a keeper for life.

24 July 2012, 08:57 PM	#19
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	No, by Rolex design you need to buy a gold watch to get the blue bezel. That will obviously not change.

24 July 2012, 10:23 PM	#24
PN221 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP Schumacher Posts: 218	Thank you that answers the questions as I was not familiar with Rolex production traditions. I guess the "Blue" is a special colored item just like how Panerai reserves 47mm sizes for the higher end models.

24 July 2012, 10:32 PM	#26
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	No and really why would they?

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