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sly lucifer · 1 February 2013, 06:16 PM

Hi all, while the Blue Submariner retails at $38,000 in my country. I was just wondering if it is available in stainless steel?

gmtm2 · 1 February 2013, 06:18 PM

no!

TSW · 1 February 2013, 06:51 PM

No

LA_LEC · 1 February 2013, 07:05 PM

No but they have it in green!

Bangel · 1 February 2013, 07:39 PM

You have to go gold if you want blue.

sly lucifer · 1 February 2013, 07:46 PM

Then it is possible if I buy a black submariner and I change the bezel and dial to blue instead?

Bangel · 1 February 2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sly lucifer

Then it is possible if I buy a black submariner and I change the bezel and dial to blue instead?

It can and I believe has been done, but it is for all intents and purposes logistically and financially prohibitive.

It would be difficult to source the parts (short of buying a WG Sub!), you'd need someone experienced and with the equipment to change ceramic bezel inserts and Rolex RSC probably wouldn't share the same enthusiasm for it come service time!!

sly lucifer · 1 February 2013, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bangel

It can and I believe has been done, but it is for all intents and purposes logistically and financially prohibitive.

It would be difficult to source the parts (short of buying a WG Sub!), you'd need someone experienced and with the equipment to change ceramic bezel inserts and Rolex RSC probably wouldn't share the same enthusiasm for it come service time!!

Thank you! Thats very helpful. Perhsps I may have to settle for a green one then.

Bangel · 1 February 2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sly lucifer

Thank you! Thats very helpful. Perhsps I may have to settle for a green one then.

You will find a lot of support for green on this forum.

mjclark32 · 1 February 2013, 09:41 PM

It can be done but most, including me, will urge you to keep saving for the real deal

gr33n · 1 February 2013, 10:20 PM

If only...
That blue girl is incredible. Weight, color, it is wonderful. Perhaps one day!

bigwatchman · 1 February 2013, 10:27 PM

I doubt anyone will say this here, but TAG Heuer just redesigned their Auqaracer line with deeper depth ratings an new ceramic bezels. Styling has ques from the Sub and the Planet Ocean. You CAN get all SS with the smurf blue. It is a very nice look. Prices in around $2.5k. Quite a bargain when you are after that particular look. I personally love the two-tone blue and yellow gold.

leica · 1 February 2013, 10:41 PM

Get the 116613LB...

Thatguy · 1 February 2013, 10:43 PM

Gotta pay to play!

Vincent65 · 1 February 2013, 11:04 PM

you wish!

kilyung · 1 February 2013, 11:41 PM

Save for it. It'll happen sooner than you think.

Furbo · 1 February 2013, 11:58 PM

Nice pic, its like looking into the water. :)

yld2rob · 2 February 2013, 12:00 AM

That watch is my favorite Rolex. The color blue is the best. Don't think I will ever be able to get it.

Sam Philip · 2 February 2013, 12:31 AM

It is not available in SS and it will never be

JJL · 2 February 2013, 01:00 AM

Not officially from Rolex factory, but the bezel and dial can be purchased and swapped out on a SS Sub. People have done it here, and there was even a blue SS version being sold by a very reputable dealer here on TRF a few months back for a bit of a premium.

The downsides to it are:
- the blue dial and bezel are difficult to obtain and costly
- probably need a watch expert to swap them out for you and seal the case properly
- if you need service done (through RSC) you either need to swap dial/bezel back to black or RSC will and charge you for the new pieces (or might not service it at all?)
- it will be considered a frankenwatch, since its not factory original (some care)

hope any of this info helps

good luck

Solo118 · 2 February 2013, 02:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigwatchman

I doubt anyone will say this here, but TAG Heuer just redesigned their Auqaracer line with deeper depth ratings an new ceramic bezels. Styling has ques from the Sub and the Planet Ocean. You CAN get all SS with the smurf blue. It is a very nice look. Prices in around $2.5k. Quite a bargain when you are after that particular look. I personally love the two-tone blue and yellow gold.

thats genius :)

Joma has is cheaper http://www.jomashop.com/tag-heuer-wa...11-ba0830.html

alanc · 2 February 2013, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Save for it. It'll happen sooner than you think.

That's the nicest I've ever seen the Smurf blue appear in a photo.

alanc · 2 February 2013, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sly lucifer

Hi all, while the Blue Submariner retails at $38,000 in my country. I was just wondering if it is available in stainless steel?

Do I understand correctly that the only way to get a Smurf dial in China is all-gold? If not, $38,000 sounds a bit high for a two-tone...

STEVEad1 · 2 February 2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Save for it. It'll happen sooner than you think.

Very....Very.. Nice.

DiamondJack · 2 February 2013, 08:53 AM

Always best to get the real deal..... Although they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery ......

Although you'll have a "shark" if you just replace the bezel with a blue one from a Smurf ...... Or Blue Angel as I prefer to call mine......

1 February 2013, 06:16 PM	#1
sly lucifer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3	Blue Ceramic Submariner Hi all, while the Blue Submariner retails at $38,000 in my country. I was just wondering if it is available in stainless steel?

1 February 2013, 06:18 PM	#2
gmtm2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Italy Posts: 1,419	no! __________________ forever rolex

1 February 2013, 06:51 PM	#3
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	No __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

1 February 2013, 07:05 PM	#4
LA_LEC "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Explorer Posts: 1,793	No but they have it in green! __________________ 16610 ♛ 16610LV ♛ 214270 MK2 "Life is far too short not to wear a Rolex!"

1 February 2013, 09:41 PM	#10
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	It can be done but most, including me, will urge you to keep saving for the real deal __________________

1 February 2013, 07:39 PM	#5
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	You have to go gold if you want blue.

1 February 2013, 07:46 PM	#6
sly lucifer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3	Then it is possible if I buy a black submariner and I change the bezel and dial to blue instead?

1 February 2013, 10:20 PM	#11
gr33n "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Xavier Location: Switzerland Watch: 116600 Posts: 446	If only... That blue girl is incredible. Weight, color, it is wonderful. Perhaps one day! __________________ Liberty

1 February 2013, 10:27 PM	#12
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	I doubt anyone will say this here, but TAG Heuer just redesigned their Auqaracer line with deeper depth ratings an new ceramic bezels. Styling has ques from the Sub and the Planet Ocean. You CAN get all SS with the smurf blue. It is a very nice look. Prices in around $2.5k. Quite a bargain when you are after that particular look. I personally love the two-tone blue and yellow gold.

1 February 2013, 10:41 PM	#13
leica "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rich Location: JK.ID Posts: 342	Get the 116613LB... __________________ 116231 BKSJ. 116613 LB.

1 February 2013, 10:43 PM	#14
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Gotta pay to play!

1 February 2013, 11:04 PM	#15
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	you wish!

1 February 2013, 11:41 PM	#16
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Save for it. It'll happen sooner than you think.

1 February 2013, 11:58 PM	#17
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	Nice pic, its like looking into the water. :)

2 February 2013, 12:00 AM	#18
yld2rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Penna Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,658	That watch is my favorite Rolex. The color blue is the best. Don't think I will ever be able to get it. __________________ Rolex Sub-126610LV Rolex Sub- 126613LB Rolex GMT BLRO 126710 Rolex GMT BLNR Rolex Datejust 16220

2 February 2013, 12:31 AM	#19
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	It is not available in SS and it will never be

2 February 2013, 01:00 AM	#20
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Not officially from Rolex factory, but the bezel and dial can be purchased and swapped out on a SS Sub. People have done it here, and there was even a blue SS version being sold by a very reputable dealer here on TRF a few months back for a bit of a premium. The downsides to it are: - the blue dial and bezel are difficult to obtain and costly - probably need a watch expert to swap them out for you and seal the case properly - if you need service done (through RSC) you either need to swap dial/bezel back to black or RSC will and charge you for the new pieces (or might not service it at all?) - it will be considered a frankenwatch, since its not factory original (some care) hope any of this info helps good luck

2 February 2013, 08:53 AM	#25
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	Always best to get the real deal..... Although they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery ...... Although you'll have a "shark" if you just replace the bezel with a blue one from a Smurf ...... Or Blue Angel as I prefer to call mine......

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