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deansot53 · 25 February 2019, 07:34 PM

I was hoping to swap my 2018 116613 LB Bluesy for a stainless steel model for day to day wear.
After exhausting my search for even an Explorer 1 new from an AD I seem to have no alternative but to keep my Bluesy for general wear.

Is it worth being patient and waiting for some professional SS models to be released in the future or just forget it and enjoy the watch I am privileged to own??

I have been up and down the country looking for a SS model and apart from a Milgauss nothing was available so I am just getting tired of searching!!

Nepats81 · 25 February 2019, 10:02 PM

Keep your watch. Save up to add a GMT BLACK. That’s the start of an epic collection

Mystro · 25 February 2019, 10:28 PM

Just wear what you got.

watchwatcher · 25 February 2019, 10:50 PM

Sit back and enjoy your bluesy. When and if something comes along that you'd rather wear, or add, then grab it.

I know in my case I'd be waiting a long time.

Harry-57 · 25 February 2019, 11:10 PM

I think the Blusey is a really nice daily watch. If you don't like TT then it's not for you. But you already own a Blusey, so this doesn't apply.

I also have a Hulk. They get identical wrist time .

As suggested above, if you can keep the LB and add a SS to it at some point, you'll have a nice collection right there. If it's got to be one SS watch and no others, I'd go Polar. But that's just me.

Jsimon · 26 February 2019, 12:00 AM

For daily I’d change the strap to something like the pic attached and enjoy it :)

JayHantz · 26 February 2019, 12:23 AM

I think the Bluesy is an iconic piece and one of the best TT in the collection. I say if you can, add to it and be patient.

Zakalwe · 26 February 2019, 12:37 AM

I saw an EXP in an AD display a couple of weeks ago. I'm sure you could get hold of one in fairly short order.

jason10mm · 26 February 2019, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsimon

For daily I’d change the strap to something like the pic attached and enjoy it :)

Wow, that is a stunning combo! Great way to "dress down" a TT watch as well yet keep it stylish. Is that a 5 digit model?

Jsimon · 26 February 2019, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason10mm

Wow, that is a stunning combo! Great way to "dress down" a TT watch as well yet keep it stylish. Is that a 5 digit model?

I’m not sure - I was looking at rubber straps for mine and came across this pic on google images

Guinness58 · 26 February 2019, 01:51 AM

If you look at the lugs it appears to be a five digit model. Beautiful watch in any case.

dwjez14 · 26 February 2019, 01:51 AM

You can’t go wrong with a bluesy on a sunny day !

jason10mm · 26 February 2019, 01:56 AM

I'm assuming it is an Everest rubber B. Thought is was a 5 digit but sometimes cant tell (until the watches are next to each other and the slim proportions of the 5 digits become obvious.

214270Explorer · 26 February 2019, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deansot53

I was hoping to swap my 2018 116613 LB Bluesy for a stainless steel model for day to day wear.
After exhausting my search for even an Explorer 1 new from an AD I seem to have no alternative but to keep my Bluesy for general wear.

Is it worth being patient and waiting for some professional SS models to be released in the future or just forget it and enjoy the watch I am privileged to own??

I have been up and down the country looking for a SS model and apart from a Milgauss nothing was available so I am just getting tired of searching!!

Judging by some posts I have seen here and at WUS, the Explorer does not seem to be as difficult to obtain as earlier.

So perhaps just keep searching?

The Bluesy is an extremely attractive watch; are you really sure you want to divest?

superstarmar · 26 February 2019, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason10mm

I'm assuming it is an Everest rubber B. Thought is was a 5 digit but sometimes cant tell (until the watches are next to each other and the slim proportions of the 5 digits become obvious.

It's the 6 digit ceramic... Look at the crown guards...

OP, keep your Bluesy and add a SS GMT, Daytona or Sub when you can..
My collection has gone through several changes but my constant
when only down to one has always been my Bluesy!!! Enjoy it, it's
a stunner many would love to have...

Solo118 · 26 February 2019, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsimon

For daily I’d change the strap to something like the pic attached and enjoy it :)

Love this idea!!! The 116613LB is actually such a versatile watch, I just can't recommend it enough.

Some have also put it on a standard SS bracelet, and it actually looked pretty good from what I saw.

CoveWatch · 26 February 2019, 07:48 AM

Id keep the bluesy too.. it really is a nice watch!

77T · 26 February 2019, 08:52 AM

I have yet to meet a person who was happy years later after selling a Bluesy.

If you want a quick SS daily wear watch, maybe buy a preowned one?

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Jsimon · 26 February 2019, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solo118

Love this idea!!! The 116613LB is actually such a versatile watch, I just can't recommend it enough.

Some have also put it on a standard SS bracelet, and it actually looked pretty good from what I saw.

I’m waiting to get bored of mine and then will change the strap to have a whole new use for the same watch!

deansot53 · 27 February 2019, 04:16 AM

Many thanks I appreciate your thoughts and yes I will keep the Bluesy on the basis I could regret it if I sell it!

25 February 2019, 07:34 PM	#1
deansot53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 260	TT Bluesy rather than SS professional model ?? I was hoping to swap my 2018 116613 LB Bluesy for a stainless steel model for day to day wear. After exhausting my search for even an Explorer 1 new from an AD I seem to have no alternative but to keep my Bluesy for general wear. Is it worth being patient and waiting for some professional SS models to be released in the future or just forget it and enjoy the watch I am privileged to own?? I have been up and down the country looking for a SS model and apart from a Milgauss nothing was available so I am just getting tired of searching!!

26 February 2019, 12:37 AM	#8
Zakalwe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Sal Location: London Posts: 2,496	I saw an EXP in an AD display a couple of weeks ago. I'm sure you could get hold of one in fairly short order. __________________ “Never argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." - Mark Twain

26 February 2019, 08:52 AM	#18
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	I have yet to meet a person who was happy years later after selling a Bluesy. If you want a quick SS daily wear watch, maybe buy a preowned one? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

25 February 2019, 10:02 PM	#2
Nepats81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Boston/Miami Posts: 313	Keep your watch. Save up to add a GMT BLACK. That’s the start of an epic collection

25 February 2019, 10:28 PM	#3
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,514	Just wear what you got.

25 February 2019, 10:50 PM	#4
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Sit back and enjoy your bluesy. When and if something comes along that you'd rather wear, or add, then grab it. I know in my case I'd be waiting a long time.

25 February 2019, 11:10 PM	#5
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,681	I think the Blusey is a really nice daily watch. If you don't like TT then it's not for you. But you already own a Blusey, so this doesn't apply. I also have a Hulk. They get identical wrist time . As suggested above, if you can keep the LB and add a SS to it at some point, you'll have a nice collection right there. If it's got to be one SS watch and no others, I'd go Polar. But that's just me.

26 February 2019, 12:00 AM	#6
Jsimon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: London Posts: 157	For daily I’d change the strap to something like the pic attached and enjoy it :)

26 February 2019, 12:23 AM	#7
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	I think the Bluesy is an iconic piece and one of the best TT in the collection. I say if you can, add to it and be patient.

26 February 2019, 01:51 AM	#11
Guinness58 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Idaho Watch: Sub 5 Digit Posts: 205	If you look at the lugs it appears to be a five digit model. Beautiful watch in any case.

26 February 2019, 01:51 AM	#12
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,381	You can’t go wrong with a bluesy on a sunny day !

26 February 2019, 01:56 AM	#13
jason10mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: TN, USA Posts: 161	I'm assuming it is an Everest rubber B. Thought is was a 5 digit but sometimes cant tell (until the watches are next to each other and the slim proportions of the 5 digits become obvious.

26 February 2019, 07:48 AM	#17
CoveWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SoCal Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 4,535	Id keep the bluesy too.. it really is a nice watch!

27 February 2019, 04:16 AM	#20
deansot53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 260	Many thanks I appreciate your thoughts and yes I will keep the Bluesy on the basis I could regret it if I sell it!

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