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Ensign · 12 August 2023, 10:33 AM

I saw a guy at the mall wearing the new Smurf. A few years ago I saw the OG Smurf being put in the case at the AD. It was gorgeous.

123Blueface · 12 August 2023, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Ollie1982

But nobody around here cares what you paid for it

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What a nice, warm fellow. The joy of the internet.

m3tek44 · 12 August 2023, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ollie1982

Lovely watch.

But nobody around here cares what you paid for it

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Never said that's what I paid rather that's what CPO Rolex was asking... otherwise HAPPY FRIDAY!!

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fishingbear · 12 August 2023, 11:18 AM

Used to have one. Only seen one other in person.

Old Geezer · 12 August 2023, 11:51 AM

Once, in the United Star Alliance lounge at O'Hare waiting on my flight to Narita.

dgr8dude · 12 August 2023, 11:57 AM

I used to own one, sold it last year after 7 years of ownership. I have never seen any other Smurf in the wild.

mobster600 · 12 August 2023, 12:05 PM

I went to test drive an Acura like 15 years ago. A car salesman in the showroom was wearing a Smurf. I stared at it long enough that he stared back at me LOL. Ive heard salesman make good money but to drop that kinda money on a very discrete low key watch is very rare. It was cool but i think the new black dial blue bezel model is a little more balanced. The blue dial on the original smurf is very striking. I prefer the black dial.

csaltphoto · 12 August 2023, 12:06 PM

I've seen one. I was in a watch shop browsing and this guy brought in the most absolutely beat up copy I've ever seen. Bracelet hanging on by a thread (Not the springbar but where the bracelet attaches to the SEL), chunks knocked out of the bezel, gouges in the case and bracelet. It was well loved to be sure! Wanted to have the bracelet from his other Rolex (GMT) swapped onto the Sub while the sub bracelet was being repaired. Didn't care that one was stainless and the other was WG. He let me look at the watch and for the life of me, other than the weight, I couldn't tell the difference between WG and SS.

Doood · 12 August 2023, 01:05 PM

Only once and on a realtor at an open house.

joli160 · 12 August 2023, 02:08 PM

No, only my own

David5807 · 12 August 2023, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by m3tek44

Perfect timing... I saw CPO Rolex Tourneau during vacation (asking $51k???) got to try it on.

Same here, but I was underwhelmed with the condition of it. Cool watch, but I think I prefer the modern iteration.

OG1982 · 12 August 2023, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 123Blueface

What a nice, warm fellow. The joy of the internet.

How much nicer can I be? I even used the thumbs up emoji…

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OG1982 · 12 August 2023, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by m3tek44

Never said that's what I paid rather that's what CPO Rolex was asking... otherwise HAPPY FRIDAY!!

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Fair play if that’s the case and apologies. But it wasn’t exactly made clear in your post.

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Harry-57 · 12 August 2023, 07:51 PM

The 116619LB is the only Sub Date I have ever seen on display for sale at my AD. It was stunning. I nearly bought it. My head still congratulates me for not being profligate but my heart has never forgiven me.

mailman · 12 August 2023, 09:30 PM

Yes. Saw someone wearing one when I was at the Bronx Zoo.

Willyjo · 12 August 2023, 09:51 PM

See them fairly regularly in Singapore.

Was on display at an AD in NYC around 5 years ago and they were pushing it hard. Didn’t like the blue on blue.

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brandrea · 12 August 2023, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry-57

The 116619LB is the only Sub Date I have ever seen on display for sale at my AD. It was stunning. I nearly bought it. My head still congratulates me for not being profligate but my heart has never forgiven me.

Don’t be too hard on yourself. We’ve all been there at one point

fskywalker · 12 August 2023, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bullies

Only one.

It was at a private club in Key Largo, FL. I had to go and start up a conversation. I handed him my AP and asked to try his on.
I couldn't get it out of my head. Within a few months I had made a trade with DavidSW for one.
It's an awesome piece

Saw the same guy and his brother a few months ago at the same place. I showed him mine and he laughed.
His brother handed me his Platinum DD40... immediately became a new grail

Time to change clubs !!

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watchwatcher · 13 August 2023, 12:04 AM

Not one time. Odd, when you think about it.

Bazil · 13 August 2023, 12:30 AM

Answer is no - and I feel like I’ve mostly seen Subs and Daytonas , I’m nosy too and like to ask people about their watch, some being friendly others freaked out ..

wgdaytona · 13 August 2023, 06:06 AM

One. In Vegas while watch browsing in the Wynn mall or one of those places, I was wearing my Milgauss and another browsing customer was wearing Smurf. This was cir: 2019. Although a pretty watch, it has a little TOO much blue for me. Which is why I bought the 126 about 6 months ago with NO regrets. Both great though overall of course, but I prefer the 126 case and offset colors.

Harry-57 · 13 August 2023, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by brandrea

Don’t be too hard on yourself. We’ve all been there at one point

I don't kick myself any more but it took some time to stop.

plaj · 14 August 2023, 01:24 AM

Montre magnifique !

12 August 2023, 11:18 AM	#34
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13 August 2023, 12:30 AM	#50
Bazil 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Real Name: Bazil Brush Location: Star Gazing Watch: Any Daytona Posts: 3,460	Answer is no - and I feel like I’ve mostly seen Subs and Daytonas , I’m nosy too and like to ask people about their watch, some being friendly others freaked out .. __________________ *One day, it just stops ticking, so enjoy every second* If you have no enemies, you have no character. Taking a stand always creates opposition. Paul Newman *Being Serious = Onto the list you go*

12 August 2023, 10:33 AM	#31
Ensign "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: America Posts: 715	I saw a guy at the mall wearing the new Smurf. A few years ago I saw the OG Smurf being put in the case at the AD. It was gorgeous.

12 August 2023, 11:51 AM	#35
Old Geezer "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,270	Once, in the United Star Alliance lounge at O'Hare waiting on my flight to Narita.

12 August 2023, 11:57 AM	#36
dgr8dude "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: Canada Posts: 279	I used to own one, sold it last year after 7 years of ownership. I have never seen any other Smurf in the wild.

12 August 2023, 12:05 PM	#37
mobster600 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: USA Watch: Yes Posts: 1,509	I went to test drive an Acura like 15 years ago. A car salesman in the showroom was wearing a Smurf. I stared at it long enough that he stared back at me LOL. Ive heard salesman make good money but to drop that kinda money on a very discrete low key watch is very rare. It was cool but i think the new black dial blue bezel model is a little more balanced. The blue dial on the original smurf is very striking. I prefer the black dial.

12 August 2023, 12:06 PM	#38
csaltphoto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: US Watch: sub Posts: 2,428	I've seen one. I was in a watch shop browsing and this guy brought in the most absolutely beat up copy I've ever seen. Bracelet hanging on by a thread (Not the springbar but where the bracelet attaches to the SEL), chunks knocked out of the bezel, gouges in the case and bracelet. It was well loved to be sure! Wanted to have the bracelet from his other Rolex (GMT) swapped onto the Sub while the sub bracelet was being repaired. Didn't care that one was stainless and the other was WG. He let me look at the watch and for the life of me, other than the weight, I couldn't tell the difference between WG and SS.

12 August 2023, 01:05 PM	#39
Doood "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Socal Posts: 1,026	Only once and on a realtor at an open house.

12 August 2023, 07:51 PM	#44
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,634	The 116619LB is the only Sub Date I have ever seen on display for sale at my AD. It was stunning. I nearly bought it. My head still congratulates me for not being profligate but my heart has never forgiven me.

12 August 2023, 09:51 PM	#46
Willyjo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,322	See them fairly regularly in Singapore. Was on display at an AD in NYC around 5 years ago and they were pushing it hard. Didn’t like the blue on blue. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

13 August 2023, 12:04 AM	#49
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,002	Not one time. Odd, when you think about it.

13 August 2023, 06:06 AM	#51
wgdaytona 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Texas Posts: 919	One. In Vegas while watch browsing in the Wynn mall or one of those places, I was wearing my Milgauss and another browsing customer was wearing Smurf. This was cir: 2019. Although a pretty watch, it has a little TOO much blue for me. Which is why I bought the 126 about 6 months ago with NO regrets. Both great though overall of course, but I prefer the 126 case and offset colors.

14 August 2023, 01:24 AM	#53
plaj "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FRANCE Posts: 133	Montre magnifique !

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