Deciding on my next 41mm Submariner Gold Rolex... help (poll)

[donas]

I choose option D) 116619....best gold Rolex ever (in my opinion)

[HAL330]

Originally Posted by donas

I choose option D) 116619....best gold Rolex ever (in my opinion)

see my post just above yours...

[donas]

Originally Posted by HAL330

see my post just above yours...

Yea, I'm no help...just answering the question which one would I buy next, LOL. ... Good luck and enjoy the new gold.

My biggest watch blunder to date, trading my 116619

[HAL330]

Originally Posted by donas

Yea, I'm no help...just answering the question which one would I buy next, LOL. ... Good luck and enjoy the new gold.

My biggest watch blunder to date, trading my 116619

don't get me started on blunders.. I sold my original 5711/1R for $70K and thought I made out like a bandit... pad $49K for it new at an AD..

[TswaneNguni]

126619LB ,no question

Smurf's all blue, just too flat .

[MTdweller]

I also owned the 116618LB and loved that watch. I recommend the 126618LB if you already have something in WG/SS. If not, go for the WG Sub for versatility.

[Easy E]

I own the 19LB and it has become my go to watch, so awesome. However, I’m polling for the 18LB because that is a seriously bad a$$ watch if you have the stones to wear it.

[HAL330]

Originally Posted by Easy E

I own the 19LB and it has become my go to watch, so awesome. However, I’m polling for the 18LB because that is a seriously bad a$$ watch if you have the stones to wear it.

I like the idea of wearing a "F' you" watch.. I guess I'm confident that way.

[Cru Jones]

I prefer the blue dial with the TT Sub and the black dial on the all-YG Sub.

[Flint]

126618LB no hesitation , If you go for gold got to be yellow either blue dial or black its down to personal preference but blue for me ! In my view , I can't see the point in paying big money for gold when in my eyes it looks like Steel , stealth wealth not for me ! Good luck in your choice

[You]

126618LB without a doubt. It's the best

[rmlovett1]

If it were me….Your gmt is gold with black dial. If going YG, I’d stick with blue dial, as I think the black dial sub is fairly redundant. (I’m a big fan of the black dial/YG sub).
If going WG, I’d definitely look for the Smurf, as others have said. The blue bezel alone doesn’t justify the price on that one. Yes, I’m a WG fan, love the weight, and the exclusivity, only the owners know, etc….but a blue bezel isn’t enough for me on this one. I like my green bezel LV, as far as a white metal sub goes. In my experience, I’ve had both, the difference between the 11 and 12 series subs are negligible. I definitely wouldn’t shut out the 116619 because of the minute difference between the 11 and 12 series, and that’d be my choice in a WG sub

[Agamemnon]

I prefer the 126618LN but few think like me ...

[1William]

YG Black dial. Less flash as much panache.

[fskywalker]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

For solid gold, white gold would be my choice.

I'm with Lee on this one!

[Gerardus]

126618LB (Yellow Gold / Blue) gets my vote. But my hunt would be for the 116618LB

[lord91]

I would just continue enjoying the 116618lb.

[ap1]

I thought no1 likes wg and the new one vs. too blue Smurf, yet here it is crushing it’s louder brothers

[HAL330]

Originally Posted by Richris1

If it were me….Your gmt is gold with black dial. If going YG, I’d stick with blue dial, as I think the black dial sub is fairly redundant. (I’m a big fan of the black dial/YG sub).
If going WG, I’d definitely look for the Smurf, as others have said. The blue bezel alone doesn’t justify the price on that one. Yes, I’m a WG fan, love the weight, and the exclusivity, only the owners know, etc….but a blue bezel isn’t enough for me on this one. I like my green bezel LV, as far as a white metal sub goes. In my experience, I’ve had both, the difference between the 11 and 12 series subs are negligible. I definitely wouldn’t shut out the 116619 because of the minute difference between the 11 and 12 series, and that’d be my choice in a WG sub

It's the newer 3235 movement that interests me more than the less than 1mm size difference... that and the slightly wider bracelet..

But I hear your logic...

[HAL330]

Originally Posted by ap1

I thought no1 likes wg and the new one vs. too blue Smurf, yet here it is crushing it’s louder brothers

I think among average members of the public, the YG is always seen as "Better" and / or more cool... but among the Rolex aficionado (I find this especially true in the UK) there is almost a stigma to wearing gold because nobody wants to be seen as a "pick your pejorative" ... but for me, wearing yellow gold is almost a mark of extreme confidence... That said, I also do love the idea of stealth gold.. such that the average (non aficionado) just ASSumes you're wearing a steel watch.

[t65tampa]

I bought my 116618 LN 12 years ago. I still love it as much as the day I got it.

Honestly, can’t go wrong with a gold Submariner or Daytona, though. Get what turns you on.

My Submariner this morning:




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[HAL330]

Originally Posted by t65tampa

I bought my 116618 LN 12 years ago. I still love it as much as the day I got it.

Honestly, can’t go wrong with a gold Submariner or Daytona, though. Get what turns you on.



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thanks for sharing... it is definitely a "can't go wrong" watch... my only dellima is how close to the GMT II Root Bear it is..

As for the Daytona (this might be sacrilege), I have no desire to buy one.. a watch with no date, just doesn't feel complete for me.

[Kinnakeet]

Husband just got the WG Sub 41mm. It’s stunning.

[ap1]

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[Bladeshot]

I’ve had a few PM Subs. Have the 5-digit 16618LB as my YG piece and I do prefer it to the 116618LB (owned both).

I picked up the new WG last week and love it. FTR, I have the 126610LV, too. But, as with any PM, the 126619LB simply melts into the wrist with the satisfying heft of gold. Wears so well! But it could feel like a lot of $ for a blue bezel… I owned the Smurf 2X. Bought preowned at 19 and the second time it was 25. I liked it a lot, but I don’t miss it.

If you want a statement watch, 126618LB. If you don’t have any other PM Subs, go with YG. You’ll feel like you are “missing something” if you don’t have YG to begin with (IMO).

If you want an innocuous looking one, get the WG. I’ll be wearing mine again tomorrow.

[HAL330]

Originally Posted by ap1

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You and I my friend have similar taste... maybe I'll take heed of that in my decision..

[HAL330]

Originally Posted by Bladeshot

I’ve had a few PM Subs. Have the 5-digit 16618LB as my YG piece and I do prefer it to the 116618LB (owned both).

I picked up the new WG last week and love it. FTR, I have the 126610LV, too. But, as with any PM, the 126619LB simply melts into the wrist with the satisfying heft of gold. Wears so well! But it could feel like a lot of $ for a blue bezel… I owned the Smurf 2X. Bought preowned at 19 and the second time it was 25. I liked it a lot, but I don’t miss it.

If you want a statement watch, 126618LB. If you don’t have any other PM Subs, go with YG. You’ll feel like you are “missing something” if you don’t have YG to begin with (IMO).

If you want an innocuous looking one, get the WG. I’ll be wearing mine again tomorrow.

well stated .. good logical argument made... I also noticed the 126619LB is selling for less on the gray market.. maybe I can get a better deal.

[BNA/LION]

126618LB (Yellow Gold / Blue)

[MikePRT]

My vote goes for the classic 126618LB. I picked one up last month and love it.




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[LaxActium]

Gold and blue are very complimentary and pop on the Sub. Gold and black look better on a DJ!


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