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kchu221 · 30 April 2019, 06:55 AM

Hey guys! So a bit of a dilemma here... I'm actually in the market for a YG sports model and my local AD has both 116618LB with blue face and the 116718LN with black face in stock. I tried on both models and loved both... I know the saying here is buy whatever sings more to you but the problem is both sang the same way to me haha. My collection right now consists of AP 15400 black dial, 126660 black dial, BLNR, and a DateJust 41 with blue dial, flutted bezel and jubilee bracelet. What would you buy??

00devo · 30 April 2019, 07:00 AM

LB looks better outdoors/day and LN better indoors/night.

Hard_Six · 30 April 2019, 07:09 AM

I think the LB is more fun!

nick800 · 30 April 2019, 07:11 AM

mjclark32 · 30 April 2019, 07:31 AM

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How can you argue with that!

georgekart · 30 April 2019, 07:49 AM

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Is it just me or does the bezel appear to be cracked around 38 minute marker

nick800 · 30 April 2019, 07:58 AM

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Is it just me or does the bezel appear to be cracked around 38 minute marker

It’s you. And lighting. Ceramic is very reflective

georgekart · 30 April 2019, 08:02 AM

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It’s you. And lighting. Ceramic is very reflective

Yeah, lighting does do that sometimes. I sometimes used to look at pics of my watch and notice what looks like a crack, then look at it IRL and not notice them. Then I got used to noticing that it was lighting. I guess your bezel being blue instead of black makes it more prominent.

timepieceluvr · 30 April 2019, 07:13 AM

Both!

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kchu221 · 30 April 2019, 07:23 AM

Thanks guys for your input, its a very hard decision...

tkc324 · 30 April 2019, 07:29 AM

Blue all the way... that blue is arguably the nicest blue any brand makes.

envuks · 30 April 2019, 07:40 AM

I voted for the 116718 because that’s what I did when faced with a similar situation. However, if it’s the sunburst dial version of the sub it’s a VERY close call for me.

Ultimately, for me it came down to the slightly thinner gmt caseback being more comfortable

envuks · 30 April 2019, 07:42 AM

And just for good measure to keep photos balanced

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Cru Jones · 30 April 2019, 07:44 AM

I’m not a huge fan of the YG GMTc insert (numerals seem too yellow), so I’ll go for the LB Sub here.

ltmgeller · 30 April 2019, 07:45 AM

Black is classically nice but the blue sunburst is stunning.

georgekart · 30 April 2019, 07:48 AM

If you plan on getting both, I'd get the GMT. Because it is discontinued and nobody knows when and if it will be re-released. But, if you are only going to get one I vote the LB. That blue sunburst dial and blue bezel is stunning. Also all the watches you have have darker appearance to them (including DJ I'd argue), LB is much lighter. So if you don't plan to get the other one down the line, definitely go for LB.

kchu221 · 1 May 2019, 05:17 AM

Thanks everyone for your comments and votes! i am leaning more towards the 116618LB...

watchwatcher · 1 May 2019, 12:34 PM

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Thanks everyone for your comments and votes! i am leaning more towards the 116618LB...

brandrea · 1 May 2019, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kchu221

Thanks everyone for your comments and votes! i am leaning more towards the 116618LB...

With your collection, it makes a lot of sense

173rdabn · 1 May 2019, 12:39 PM

Blue does it for me.

huncho · 1 May 2019, 12:39 PM

since you have 3 black dial watches i would go with blue, and i think its different enough from the datejust blue to make it worthwhile

timeisfathaoftruth · 1 May 2019, 12:49 PM

I'd too would go with the 116618LB.

But if you were considering the 116718 with the green dial my vote would be different.

blueface101 · 1 May 2019, 02:35 PM

I had trouble deciding between these two. I live in Florida and with all the sun we get here I felt like the blue worked better. Cant go wrong with either.

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MTdweller · 1 May 2019, 09:07 PM

Go blue! BLNR fills the GMT spot nicely in your collection.

rmlovett1 · 1 May 2019, 09:11 PM

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Thanks everyone for your comments and votes! i am leaning more towards the 116618LB...

Excellent choice!

BAMBAM · 1 May 2019, 09:09 PM

LB but only with Sunburst !

rebel_1 · 1 May 2019, 09:33 PM

I think those two are the best two YG sports watches Rolex makes and could easily coexist in a collection. One way of thinking would be to buy the GMT first because it’s discontinued (seemingly). Another way of thinking is to get the LB because you already have a GMTIIC and no Subs.

In your situation, I’d get the YG Sub first then add the GMT later. I think the YG Sub LB wins by a small but respectable margin. TBH, I’m wearing my 116618LB right now, so there is some bias!

Rogdogg · 1 May 2019, 09:39 PM

Sunburst blue dial if it were me

mjb01 · 1 May 2019, 10:39 PM

I had both but now have the submariner and like it more!

encarter13 · 1 May 2019, 11:30 PM

Blue

View Poll Results: YG sports model dilemma...
116618LB Blue Dial	66	68.04%
116718LN Black Dial	31	31.96%
Voters: 97. You may not vote on this poll

30 April 2019, 06:55 AM	#1
kchu221 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: los ángeles Posts: 68	YG sports model dilemma... Hey guys! So a bit of a dilemma here... I'm actually in the market for a YG sports model and my local AD has both 116618LB with blue face and the 116718LN with black face in stock. I tried on both models and loved both... I know the saying here is buy whatever sings more to you but the problem is both sang the same way to me haha. My collection right now consists of AP 15400 black dial, 126660 black dial, BLNR, and a DateJust 41 with blue dial, flutted bezel and jubilee bracelet. What would you buy??

30 April 2019, 07:40 AM	#12
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	I voted for the 116718 because that’s what I did when faced with a similar situation. However, if it’s the sunburst dial version of the sub it’s a VERY close call for me. Ultimately, for me it came down to the slightly thinner gmt caseback being more comfortable __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

30 April 2019, 07:42 AM	#13
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	And just for good measure to keep photos balanced Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

30 April 2019, 07:45 AM	#15
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,591	Black is classically nice but the blue sunburst is stunning. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

30 April 2019, 07:00 AM	#2
00devo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 161	LB looks better outdoors/day and LN better indoors/night.

30 April 2019, 07:09 AM	#3
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	I think the LB is more fun!

30 April 2019, 07:11 AM	#4
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,581

30 April 2019, 07:13 AM	#9
timepieceluvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,963	Both! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

30 April 2019, 07:23 AM	#10
kchu221 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: los ángeles Posts: 68	Thanks guys for your input, its a very hard decision...

30 April 2019, 07:29 AM	#11
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Blue all the way... that blue is arguably the nicest blue any brand makes.

30 April 2019, 07:44 AM	#14
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,307	I’m not a huge fan of the YG GMTc insert (numerals seem too yellow), so I’ll go for the LB Sub here.

30 April 2019, 07:48 AM	#16
georgekart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 1,550	If you plan on getting both, I'd get the GMT. Because it is discontinued and nobody knows when and if it will be re-released. But, if you are only going to get one I vote the LB. That blue sunburst dial and blue bezel is stunning. Also all the watches you have have darker appearance to them (including DJ I'd argue), LB is much lighter. So if you don't plan to get the other one down the line, definitely go for LB.

1 May 2019, 05:17 AM	#17
kchu221 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: los ángeles Posts: 68	Thanks everyone for your comments and votes! i am leaning more towards the 116618LB...

1 May 2019, 12:39 PM	#20
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,424	Blue does it for me.

1 May 2019, 12:39 PM	#21
huncho 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: nyc Posts: 6,721	since you have 3 black dial watches i would go with blue, and i think its different enough from the datejust blue to make it worthwhile

1 May 2019, 12:49 PM	#22
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	I'd too would go with the 116618LB. But if you were considering the 116718 with the green dial my vote would be different. __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

1 May 2019, 02:35 PM	#23
blueface101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Sarasota Posts: 71	I had trouble deciding between these two. I live in Florida and with all the sun we get here I felt like the blue worked better. Cant go wrong with either. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 May 2019, 09:07 PM	#24
MTdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Ty Location: West Coast Watch: the time fly! Posts: 1,493	Go blue! BLNR fills the GMT spot nicely in your collection.

1 May 2019, 09:09 PM	#26
BAMBAM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: JÖRG Location: GEMANY Posts: 299	LB but only with Sunburst ! __________________ Pain is temporary, glory is forever X X X BAMBAM

1 May 2019, 09:33 PM	#27
rebel_1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 2,132	I think those two are the best two YG sports watches Rolex makes and could easily coexist in a collection. One way of thinking would be to buy the GMT first because it’s discontinued (seemingly). Another way of thinking is to get the LB because you already have a GMTIIC and no Subs. In your situation, I’d get the YG Sub first then add the GMT later. I think the YG Sub LB wins by a small but respectable margin. TBH, I’m wearing my 116618LB right now, so there is some bias! __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017

1 May 2019, 09:39 PM	#28
Rogdogg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bangkok Posts: 6,124	Sunburst blue dial if it were me __________________ Nil Satis Nisi Optimum

1 May 2019, 10:39 PM	#29
mjb01 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Mike Brock Location: San Marcos Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 507	I had both but now have the submariner and like it more! Attached Images

1 May 2019, 11:30 PM	#30
encarter13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Nick Location: Georgia Posts: 2,613	Blue __________________ Instagram - watches_wine

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