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Old 14 January 2013, 03:38 AM   #1
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Hey guys! Quick question........,,

Wanted to know your guys opinion ... Which watch you guys like better the older two tone blue submariner or the NEW two tone blue sub ceramic
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Old 14 January 2013, 03:40 AM   #2
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Old 14 January 2013, 03:41 AM   #3
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X2 on the ceramic
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Old 14 January 2013, 03:42 AM   #4
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I think they're both very nice, however if I was going to purchase one, I would buy the ceramic, 116613LB.
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Old 14 January 2013, 03:45 AM   #5
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16613 or older one....Why? The dial for me. Cheers,
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Old 14 January 2013, 03:48 AM   #6
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16613 or older one....Why? The dial for me. Cheers,
Likewise myself just cannot see any point of the ceramic inserts for what they are very overpriced and do not offer any better functionality over the aluminum ones.
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Old 14 January 2013, 07:35 AM   #7
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Likewise myself just cannot see any point of the ceramic inserts for what they are very overpriced and do not offer any better functionality over the aluminum ones.
Well, although it is great to know subs are real tool watches and capable of withstanding as much as your body can, many of us are not real divers and are attracted to the sub because of it's history/heritage, reliability and, not least of all, aesthetics. In this regard, many of us believe the ceramic inserts look a lot nicer than the aluminum ones. Add that to the other bonuses that come with the newer models, such as the glidelock clasp and newer improved bracelet, and it becomes an easy choice.

Again, many others - like yourself, who dives frequently, from some posts I have seen (which is great, btw) - prefer the previous subs, which are also terrific watches.

Different opinions are what the forum is all about, but it shouldn't be hard to understand the appeal of the ceramic inserts/models.

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Old 14 January 2013, 03:49 AM   #8
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16613 or older one....Why? The dial for me. Cheers,
I agree.
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Old 14 January 2013, 10:27 AM   #9
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16613 or older one....Why? The dial for me. Cheers,
The 16613 is the only way to go. But that's just me; I've been wrong before!
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Old 14 January 2013, 03:46 AM   #10
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Ceramic all the way
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Old 14 January 2013, 03:50 AM   #11
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I like the deeper blue color of the old one.
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Old 14 January 2013, 03:51 AM   #12
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Old 14 January 2013, 03:58 AM   #13
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Ceramic, but I dislike two tone in general. I think two tone doesn't retain its resale value like all stainless or all gold. Choose stainless or gold. Two tone is for a 60 year old 1980's man IMHO.
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Old 14 January 2013, 04:02 AM   #14
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16613 - the dial is the reason.

If you ever had the chance to take it + the new Blue SubC out into the sunshine then you'd know why...
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Old 14 January 2013, 04:07 AM   #15
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16613 - the dial is the reason.

If you ever had the chance to take it + the new Blue SubC out into the sunshine then you'd know why...
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Old 14 January 2013, 04:10 AM   #16
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Old 14 January 2013, 04:11 AM   #17
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Ceramic, glidelock...
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Old 14 January 2013, 04:13 AM   #18
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I like the ceramic better, both b/c of the dial and the clasp.
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Old 14 January 2013, 04:53 AM   #19
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I like the ceramic - looks fresher.

They are, IMO, flashier - get whichever YOU like.
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Old 14 January 2013, 05:01 AM   #20
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I prefer the older 16613LB over the 116613LB.
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Old 14 January 2013, 05:27 AM   #21
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Old 14 January 2013, 05:53 AM   #22
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Old 14 January 2013, 05:55 AM   #23
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Old 14 January 2013, 06:48 AM   #24
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Older version has such a deep rich blue color. Hard to pick but it would have to be an older version. Bonus round if it has lug holes.
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Old 14 January 2013, 07:00 AM   #25
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Old 14 January 2013, 07:38 AM   #26
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If only the Gods would allow that miracle to happen.

For now, I would say 16613 because of the dial color.
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Old 14 January 2013, 07:16 AM   #27
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Ceramic, but I dislike two tone in general. I think two tone doesn't retain its resale value like all stainless or all gold. Choose stainless or gold. Two tone is for a 60 year old 1980's man IMHO.
Most horrible, untrue comment of the day.

I prefer the 16613 myself...

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Old 14 January 2013, 07:43 AM   #28
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I think it would be the 16613 for me as the dial is stunning, I could be tempted for the 116613 black dail perhaps
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Old 14 January 2013, 09:18 AM   #29
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Old 14 January 2013, 09:45 AM   #30
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Ceramic. As to being overpriced, I think alot of people think they're worth it.
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