"Upgrading"

[cascadez71]

As someone who went 12 to 11 series subs.

1. Looks: 12 wins. Slimmer lugs, wider bracelet, very slightly slimmer. I find the slightly larger hands in the 12 is better. Maybe I'm imagining it, but the lume plots on hands seems bigger on the 12 vs 11.
2. Comfort: Even. The 11's one mm thinner bracelet is nicer IMO, but they wear very similar.
3. Movement: Jury is out. 12 movement is better on paper. 11 movement is proven. I suspect a new 33xx movement will release in the future probably using some kind of silicon parts/maybe some modifications of in-house Tudor movements.

[bobby81]

Originally Posted by MilesKita-2023

Do any members typically upgrade their current reference for a newer version of the same reference? I ask because I sometimes think about going from my 2017 Bluesy to a more current year, but not sure there is enough of a variance between the two. Thoughts? Thanks

Yes I will be upgrading my Sub 116618LB with the flat blue dial to the Sub 116618LB with the blue sunburst dial, I am just waiting on a suitable model to become available


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[cascadez71]

Originally Posted by bobby81

Yes I will be upgrading my Sub 116618LB with the flat blue dial to the Sub 116618LB with the blue sunburst dial, I am just waiting on a suitable model to become available


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Can you send to RSC and will they swap dial? Sounds like they do it for certain datejusts and presidents.

[bobby81]

Originally Posted by cascadez71

Can you send to RSC and will they swap dial? Sounds like they do it for certain datejusts and presidents.

No I wouldn’t want an after aftermarket dial, I like to keep to the original even though it would probably be a few thousand cheaper to get an aftermarket dial. My watch is a 2012 model, Rolex switched to the flat blue dial in 2008 & I don’t think the flat blue was very popular so in 2013 they reverted back to the blue sunburst dial. I reckon it will cost around €7,000 to €8,000 to upgrade, I am just waiting on the blue sunburst dial to become available on watchfinder Europe


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[cascadez71]

Originally Posted by bobby81

No I wouldn’t want an after aftermarket dial, I like to keep to the original even though it would probably be a few thousand cheaper to get an aftermarket dial. My watch is a 2012 model, Rolex switched to the flat blue dial in 2008 & I don’t think the flat blue was very popular so in 2013 they reverted back to the blue sunburst dial. I reckon it will cost around €7,000 to €8,000 to upgrade, I am just waiting on the blue sunburst dial to become available on watchfinder Europe


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Good luck, I would love a blue bezel/black dial sub in steel. Things that will never happen for $1000...

[bobby81]

Originally Posted by cascadez71

Good luck, I would love a blue bezel/black dial sub in steel. Things that will never happen for $1000...

I paid €31,250 for the Sub I have from watchfinder in August last year, that was before the Rolex price crashed, I actually thought it had the sunburst dial, but I didn’t do enough research on the 116618LB, but I know that I will lose big time on the part exchange but I am prepaid to take that hit for the dial I want. This will probably be the last Rolex that I buy anyway


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[garyk]

Originally Posted by MilesKita-2023

Do any members typically upgrade their current reference for a newer version of the same reference? I ask because I sometimes think about going from my 2017 Bluesy to a more current year, but not sure there is enough of a variance between the two. Thoughts? Thanks

I like the older case and the gold text goes so well with the gold on the watch. The white text on the newer reference looks fine but not my fav…

[Sergio_UKR]

I upgrade if there are improvements I like. in 11 vs 12 series for Sub, I liked dimension more plus increased power reserve, so did upgrade.