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Old 4 April 2016, 09:50 AM   #1
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116618LB or 116719

I'm having a difficult time choosing between the 116618LB and 116719. It would be great to have both but I can only purchase one. For reference, my other watch is a 116520 (white dial).

Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Old 4 April 2016, 09:54 AM   #2
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Completely different watches IMO. Do you need the GMT function? That should help narrow it down


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Old 4 April 2016, 09:59 AM   #3
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The GMT function is not a requirement. I am looking at it from a pure aesthetic perspective.
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Old 4 April 2016, 10:04 AM   #4
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Id go with the blue gold sub if I was lucky enough to afford it.
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Old 4 April 2016, 10:13 AM   #5
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Old 4 April 2016, 10:19 AM   #6
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You have white metal so go yellow... I'd then save and trade for the BLRO too.

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Old 4 April 2016, 10:43 AM   #7
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The GMT function is not a requirement. I am looking at it from a pure aesthetic perspective.


If you feel comfortable wearing it, I'd recommend the YG blue sub. Cheers
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Old 4 April 2016, 01:30 PM   #8
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Yeah, this one would be hard to beat from an aesthetics viewpoint. (Nice shot, Neil!)

The only thing I would suggest: if you're looking for something that is a little more subdued than the YG sub, the BLRO fits the bill nicely.

Both great watches and I hope to own both someday. I just don't see one or the other as an option.

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Old 4 April 2016, 01:35 PM   #9
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116618 since you have a white metal daytona
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Old 4 April 2016, 01:40 PM   #10
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I choose BLRO....the daytona is a very comfortable watch, please make sure you find the Submariner comfortable before spending that much money. It sits very high on the wrist and does not feel nice for me.
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Old 4 April 2016, 01:48 PM   #11
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Go YG
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Old 4 April 2016, 01:52 PM   #12
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from the perspective of the watch alone, I would go Sub as it's the best Rolex sports model in the world, ever, ever, ever.

However, if I had to pick one of those two it would have to be the BLRO for me simply because I can't wear YG. It just doesn't suit me.

If I was in the market for PM, I would go for the WG Sub.
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wow nice choice! I think you will cave to the pressure, and go YG, but I still say go for the BLRO...

I just had this same experience, and I went out of the room, and landed a Blue Whale...The 116619, "smurf"
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Yeah, this one would be hard to beat from an aesthetics viewpoint. (Nice shot, Neil!)

The only thing I would suggest: if you're looking for something that is a little more subdued than the YG sub, the BLRO fits the bill nicely.

Both great watches and I hope to own both someday. I just don't see one or the other as an option.
That would be a dream pair, Larry!
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Old 4 April 2016, 09:09 PM   #15
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I prefer the YG Sub or the YG GMT. Both are great watches. For me the WG is beautiful but for the money I would do the YG. I own both.
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This should help you in your decision!
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Old 5 April 2016, 05:04 AM   #17
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116618 YG Sub.


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Old 5 April 2016, 05:09 AM   #18
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wow nice choice! I think you will cave to the pressure, and go YG, but I still say go for the BLRO...



I just had this same experience, and I went out of the room, and landed a Blue Whale...The 116619, "smurf"


Same here. I appreciate the PM Pepsi but cannot get my head around it. The Smurf was a very easy decision for me.
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