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airchitect · 5 June 2023, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Gold text is a winner for me, but the 31 movement is the real clincher.

Prob have to agree with the movement point for sure.

The older movements have been proving far superior to their new counterparts.

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usmc_k9_vet · 5 June 2023, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Gerardus

Let,s say I could trade mine against a mint new model with €0. I wouldn’t need 2 seconds to think it over (for NOT doing it) I really love the gold lettering and FatBoy case. Not to mentioning the new (possible) movement issues.

I agree with everything here. I like the gold lettering, fatboy case, and reliability of the old movement.

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1William · 5 June 2023, 09:28 PM

Either, both. It is about fit and wear and value. I have owned both models and the prior generation would be my choice.

nikhsub1 · 6 June 2023, 02:58 AM

The flat matte dial on the 116613 is a rare bird... I much prefer it over the sunburst dials.

figb · 6 June 2023, 04:03 AM

I think I’d prefer the Gold lettering.

jb335 · 6 June 2023, 04:42 AM

Better proportions of the 126613 for sure

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MrMercedes · 6 June 2023, 05:33 AM

Gold lettering and big lugs for me ALL day long!!!

gwozhog · 6 June 2023, 08:50 AM

The newer subs look nicer but it’s what’s inside that counts. The new 32 movement is a service Queen.

Driver8 · 6 June 2023, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by nikhsub1

The flat matte dial on the 116613 is a rare bird... I much prefer it over the sunburst dials.

This ^ 100%.

The flat blue dial is infinitely better than the sunburst IMO. Plus I prefer both the 3135 and the Supercase of the 116613... but I also slightly prefer the white text of the 126613.

ducatiti · 6 June 2023, 11:19 AM

Sunburst dial looks flat often too at various lighting conditions. Dial itself is the reason why this is my grail watch.

omar10213245 · 6 June 2023, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by ducatiti

Sunburst dial looks flat often too at various lighting conditions. Dial itself is the reason why this is my grail watch.

it does? could've fooled me, my 126613lb (and the 116613lb before it) would absolutely pop, even in humdrum lighting conditions. outdoors? dial freaking glows like enriched plutonium

joli160 · 6 June 2023, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Krash

I like the white lettering. Lugs aren’t a factor.

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Blanch · 7 June 2023, 01:49 AM

The 11 series Bluesy all the way.
The gold text makes it more unique and much more elegant. Plus the rock solid 31xx movement.

ducatiti · 13 June 2023, 01:54 PM

Is it just me but the gold yellow gold indices tend to pop more on the LB vs the LN?

ducatiti · 13 June 2023, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Blanch

The 11 series Bluesy all the way.
The gold text makes it more unique and much more elegant. Plus the rock solid 31xx movement.

Incredible picture! Your dial looks soooo deep on that one.

nyc2la · 13 June 2023, 02:58 PM

Gold lettering, thin lugs, rock solid movement.

All in the 5-digit package…

robinmgb · 13 June 2023, 04:37 PM

I much prefer the thinner lugs, wider bracelet/clasp and the white lettering, gold
looks very dated to me

View Poll Results: Gold Font vs Thinner Lugs
I'd rather have the Gold Lettering on the dial.	24	27.91%
Thinner lugs is the way to go.	42	48.84%
I'll take either.	14	16.28%
It's all about the movement. I prefer the ______ movement.	6	6.98%
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6 June 2023, 08:50 AM	#38
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	The newer subs look nicer but it’s what’s inside that counts. The new 32 movement is a service Queen. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

7 June 2023, 01:49 AM	#43
Blanch "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 587	The 11 series Bluesy all the way. The gold text makes it more unique and much more elegant. Plus the rock solid 31xx movement. Attached Images

13 June 2023, 02:58 PM	#46
nyc2la "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Stephen Location: Beach Watch: 16660 Posts: 9,424	Gold lettering, thin lugs, rock solid movement. All in the 5-digit package… __________________ "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --- RWE

13 June 2023, 04:37 PM	#47
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,089	I much prefer the thinner lugs, wider bracelet/clasp and the white lettering, gold looks very dated to me __________________ ROLEX Submariner 116613LB ( Flat gloss dial ) ROLEX Precision 12376 (1964) Full Set OMEGA 131.019 (1967) Full Set

5 June 2023, 09:28 PM	#33
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Either, both. It is about fit and wear and value. I have owned both models and the prior generation would be my choice.

6 June 2023, 02:58 AM	#34
nikhsub1 Server Advisor Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: LA & NY Watch: 16610LV Posts: 1,118	The flat matte dial on the 116613 is a rare bird... I much prefer it over the sunburst dials.

6 June 2023, 04:03 AM	#35
figb "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Usa Posts: 97	I think I’d prefer the Gold lettering.

6 June 2023, 04:42 AM	#36
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,461	Better proportions of the 126613 for sure Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 June 2023, 05:33 AM	#37
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,588	Gold lettering and big lugs for me ALL day long!!!

6 June 2023, 11:19 AM	#40
ducatiti Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: California Posts: 835	Sunburst dial looks flat often too at various lighting conditions. Dial itself is the reason why this is my grail watch.

13 June 2023, 01:54 PM	#44
ducatiti Banned Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: California Posts: 835	Is it just me but the gold yellow gold indices tend to pop more on the LB vs the LN?

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