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Old 13 March 2018, 07:20 AM   #31
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I went backwards. I started with 116618LB and finished up at 16618 ha!

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Old 14 March 2018, 12:53 AM   #32
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Classic proportions YG Submariner and evening sun.

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Old 14 March 2018, 01:23 AM   #33
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6 digits, not much difference in loudness but glidelock makes it easy to have a good fit.

This!
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Old 14 March 2018, 02:02 AM   #34
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WG SUB. Happy days
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Old 14 March 2018, 06:21 AM   #35
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I vote 5-digit. It has that timeless yet retro 70s/80s look that the bloated 6-digit can't touch.

I mean, it is a solid gold watch, so you can't go wrong with something that looks like it belongs on the wrist of a "Miami Vice" character!
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Old 14 March 2018, 07:30 AM   #36
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I vote 5-digit. It has that timeless yet retro 70s/80s look that the bloated 6-digit can't touch.

I mean, it is a solid gold watch, so you can't go wrong with something that looks like it belongs on the wrist of a "Miami Vice" character!
I wouldn't even call it 'retro'. I'd call it 'right'. The Goldilocks factor.
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Old 14 March 2018, 07:58 AM   #37
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This isn't even a fair debate. The 6-digit easily wins.
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Old 14 March 2018, 08:08 AM   #38
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This isn't even a fair debate. The 6-digit easily wins.
X2. From a durability and design standpoint the 6 digit references are by far the best watches Rolex has ever made.
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Old 14 March 2018, 08:55 AM   #39
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I’m glad you asked. I’m really torn between the 5 and 6 digit YG Submariner. I really love the proportions of the 5 digit, but the clasp and the ceramic bezel gives it the edge. Also, I want a more sporty look and the bigger case gives it a sportier look.
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Old 14 March 2018, 02:01 PM   #40
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6-digit is nice.

Anyone with money can buy it.

5-digit is better. IMHO.

The latter is more of an acquired taste - and a more difficult find / search to find the right watch. :)



If all 5 digits looked like this, then absolutely. This is a perfect example. I just find the purple dial to be distracting. Otherwise, 6 digit.
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Old 14 March 2018, 03:11 PM   #41
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Except buying vintage or antique, the newer is better.
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Old 14 March 2018, 06:54 PM   #42
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If all 5 digits looked like this, then absolutely. This is a perfect example. I just find the purple dial to be distracting. Otherwise, 6 digit.
Dials that turned purple are kind of uncommon. It isn't exactly an inherent flaw in every 16618 or 16613. I agree though I wouldn't want one with purple fever unless I'd owned it since it was blue - Then I'd love it.
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Old 14 March 2018, 07:15 PM   #43
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116618LB. It is a great watch and I love mine. If you plan to keep it, buy new. You can get 25% off with the more established trusted sellers.

Got any names of the trusted sellers?
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Old 14 March 2018, 08:08 PM   #44
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Taste changes. I like the old school case lines and bezel font styling more now.







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