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5 September 2017, 01:33 AM | #1 |
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Sub 16613 TT Black or Blue?
I'm after the search for a Sub. 16613 steel and gold and I like both blue and black.
Is blue really the best value? I like black because it is less flashy. What do you think? As I said, I like both but I would like to have the one that holds more value. Thanks friends. |
5 September 2017, 01:36 AM | #2 |
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Who cares about the value? Get the one you like...for me that will always be blue. But, it sounds like you prefer the black, so...
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5 September 2017, 01:42 AM | #3 |
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Get the blue for the win.
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5 September 2017, 01:47 AM | #4 |
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Blue!
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Blue here...
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5 September 2017, 02:02 AM | #6 |
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I did the black/gold. For me it is more subtle and a bit more rare. Either way I think the 16613 is the best deal around and will hold value or go up. I got a complete no holes set 5 months ago for less than 5 digit SS watches are going for today. I have SS covered in the rest of my collection and found it a great way to get into a 5 series sub. Best of luck.
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5 September 2017, 02:03 AM | #7 |
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Blue of course!
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5 September 2017, 02:42 AM | #8 |
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Bbbbbblue!
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5 September 2017, 02:47 AM | #9 |
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Ol' Bluesy 16613LB .
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5 September 2017, 02:50 AM | #10 |
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On a relative basis, if any gold Rolex can be considered low key, it would be the black
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5 September 2017, 03:04 AM | #11 |
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ive owned both , and wore both ,,, yep the blue grabs more attention , the black is quieter ,, but what i would hold out for in either colour , or both colours , is the gold thru clasp version , mark my words you will kick your self if you dont get it at the start , as its an expensive swap out later.
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Blue. Black works better with GMT.
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5 September 2017, 05:50 AM | #14 |
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both..
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5 September 2017, 06:04 AM | #15 |
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Most will say blue, I am sure. But I really like the black model for something a bit different and somewhat more understated. Can't go wrong with either.
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5 September 2017, 06:09 AM | #16 |
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I think that the Black TT is the best looking watch Rolex ever produced.
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The black is so "Handsome and masculine" but the blue has a little flash and pops. Ive had both, flipped both, and one of the two is on the horizon.....
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5 September 2017, 08:05 AM | #18 |
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I prefer the blue personally but it seems you're more into he black one. Buy the one you love!
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5 September 2017, 08:06 AM | #19 |
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Black for me!
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5 September 2017, 09:08 AM | #20 |
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A very hard decision; love them both.
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5 September 2017, 09:57 AM | #21 |
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Black.
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5 September 2017, 09:59 AM | #22 |
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If 5 digits has to be the sunburst blue, black is pretty flat, if you prefer black go for the 6 digits.
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5 September 2017, 10:00 AM | #23 |
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My vote is for the blue one but if you like the black because it's less flashy, then go for it. In all reality, it doesn't matter what I think but I appreciate you asking me my opinion!
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5 September 2017, 10:15 AM | #24 |
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Go with the one you love most the value difference would be minimal. I love the blue one and will own another one day. It is the one I let go that I want back. It was my wife's favorite too.
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5 September 2017, 10:23 AM | #25 |
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I like the black.
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6 September 2017, 12:07 PM | #26 |
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Thank you guys. Apart from those who preferred the two colors won the black with 11 votes. The blue had 9 votes. I'm going to turn 75 and think it's the right one.
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..with or without the hairpiece.. Just kiddin'...Yeah the black is just perfect! |
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I prefer the black.
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