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winstonliu123 · 19 February 2016, 07:39 PM

Hi guys, this is going to my first Rolex and am sort of walking in the dark here. I am stuck between a
1) Rolex Submariner 18K Gold Steel Blue 16613 w/ Box Papers Year 2003 Serial-F and a

2) Rolex Submariner 18K Gold steel black 166133 w/ Box Papers year 2003 Serial-F (one with the diamond dial "serti")

Both are in pristine condition

I am wondering which one would do better in value in the future and what kind of prices would I be looking at if it's a decent/good deal?

Thanks In Advance!

1William · 19 February 2016, 09:38 PM

I would go with the 16613LB. While I like diamonds I do not like them on subs.

RichM · 19 February 2016, 10:27 PM

Number 2 if the 116613 has the newer clasp (Glide Lock) I'm not big on diamonds either but in this case, I'd make an exception.

watchwatcher · 19 February 2016, 11:35 PM

Hard to predict future value...as both are precious metal, there is going to be more depreciation than steel.

Just guessing here, but I would go with the blue one. You might have to pay a premium for the serti dial which you won't recover if you flip it. Plus, I like blue.

Now, if you like the serti dial better and don't have any intention of ever flipping, then of course there's your answer. Good luck.

LVSubmariner · 19 February 2016, 11:36 PM

Blue sub

AK797 · 20 February 2016, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Hard to predict future value...as both are precious metal, there is going to be more depreciation than steel.

Just guessing here, but I would go with the blue one. You might have to pay a premium for the serti dial which you won't recover if you flip it. Plus, I like blue.

Now, if you like the serti dial better and don't have any intention of ever flipping, then of course there's your answer. Good luck.

Agree with Larry.

Verdi · 20 February 2016, 03:09 AM

Get a SS Sub!

Etschell · 20 February 2016, 03:10 AM

16613 gold blue no diamonds.

GB-man · 20 February 2016, 03:32 AM

Blue for me.

JackDFD · 20 February 2016, 03:44 AM

No diamonds

Jack Chester
Dallas Fire/Navy Senior Chief

winstonliu123 · 20 February 2016, 07:49 AM

Thanks guys! appreciate the comments.

THC · 20 February 2016, 08:13 AM

Side by side pics possible?

winstonliu123 · 20 February 2016, 10:46 AM

What audi is that ;)?

toneafficianado · 20 February 2016, 10:50 AM

bluesy sub..a classic either in 5 or 6 digit reference

elkaholic · 20 February 2016, 10:57 AM

Blue for sure in my opinion. I'm not a fan of diamonds on the Sub.

winstonliu123 · 20 February 2016, 11:38 AM

sadly, no :( but i decided with the blue

19 February 2016, 07:39 PM	#1
winstonliu123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5	Which Rolex should I choose? Hi guys, this is going to my first Rolex and am sort of walking in the dark here. I am stuck between a 1) Rolex Submariner 18K Gold Steel Blue 16613 w/ Box Papers Year 2003 Serial-F and a 2) Rolex Submariner 18K Gold steel black 166133 w/ Box Papers year 2003 Serial-F (one with the diamond dial "serti") Both are in pristine condition I am wondering which one would do better in value in the future and what kind of prices would I be looking at if it's a decent/good deal? Thanks In Advance!

19 February 2016, 10:27 PM	#3
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,752	Number 2 if the 116613 has the newer clasp (Glide Lock) I'm not big on diamonds either but in this case, I'd make an exception. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

20 February 2016, 03:09 AM	#7
Verdi "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mitch Location: UAE Watch: Big Ben Posts: 2,451	Get a SS Sub! __________________ IG: @watch_idiot_savant

20 February 2016, 03:10 AM	#8
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	16613 gold blue no diamonds. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

20 February 2016, 10:57 AM	#15
elkaholic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ATL Watch: Rolex Posts: 683	Blue for sure in my opinion. I'm not a fan of diamonds on the Sub. __________________ 16570 Exp II White 16220 DJ silver stick 16233 DJ champagne stick

19 February 2016, 09:38 PM	#2
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	I would go with the 16613LB. While I like diamonds I do not like them on subs.

19 February 2016, 11:35 PM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Hard to predict future value...as both are precious metal, there is going to be more depreciation than steel. Just guessing here, but I would go with the blue one. You might have to pay a premium for the serti dial which you won't recover if you flip it. Plus, I like blue. Now, if you like the serti dial better and don't have any intention of ever flipping, then of course there's your answer. Good luck.

19 February 2016, 11:36 PM	#5
LVSubmariner Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Submariner 114060 Posts: 411	Blue sub

20 February 2016, 03:32 AM	#9
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Blue for me.

20 February 2016, 03:44 AM	#10
JackDFD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Dallas Posts: 204	No diamonds Jack Chester Dallas Fire/Navy Senior Chief

20 February 2016, 07:49 AM	#11
winstonliu123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5	Thanks guys! appreciate the comments.

20 February 2016, 08:13 AM	#12
THC 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Mandeville La Watch: 126333 Posts: 10,666	Side by side pics possible?

20 February 2016, 10:46 AM	#13
winstonliu123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5	What audi is that ;)?

20 February 2016, 10:50 AM	#14
toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	bluesy sub..a classic either in 5 or 6 digit reference

20 February 2016, 11:38 AM	#16
winstonliu123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5	sadly, no :( but i decided with the blue

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