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travisb · 13 November 2017, 01:48 AM

Having both, BLRO wins the race for me. Bought the 116718 10 years ago and the 116719 last year.

lecorsaire · 13 November 2017, 01:54 AM

If you consider future value the BLRO will win hands down. It has the Pepsi bezel while the gold GMT shares both it's bezel and dial with the TT version. I can't knock the 116718 though. It's a stunning watch. What gold sports Rolex isn't? I would go for BLRO but if you want the LN don't let anyone change your mind. The green dial variant is also pretty cool but you must be a fan of green and not everyone is. Actually if you go for gold I would choose the green dial just because it's unique to that watch. It's kind of like buying a DD36 on an Oyster bracelet. I've never understood it. That watch needs the president bracelet.

Racerdj · 13 November 2017, 02:35 AM

When I purchased a WG Sub it was half way to the YG models. While I really like the WG, as soon as I replaced it with the YG Sub, it became my favorite piece.

handsfull · 13 November 2017, 04:22 AM

I love both, but the warmth of YG is just too hard to beat.

MCO1 · 13 November 2017, 04:34 AM

Not a wrong choice! Do you want a gold watch that looks steel to most and hearkens to the origins of the GMT with the lovely Pepsi Bezel; or do you want one that screams gold Rolex in a great way especially the one with the green dial.

tkerrmd · 13 November 2017, 04:39 AM

Had both still have BLRO, YG was a little much for me as a daily wearer not right for every situation but great as part of a collection and rotation
OTOH the BLRO is a go anywhere do anything watch if gonna be the only one that would be my choice

doramas · 13 November 2017, 04:49 AM

Pepsi

Jack T · 13 November 2017, 04:49 AM

I am more of a low key guy, would favor the WG, but want to see the blue/red bezel in person. Not that I'm ready to pull the trigger anytime soon...

ernie2 · 13 November 2017, 05:01 AM

16718 YG jubilee is my choice

Jack Cassidy · 13 November 2017, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jets

WG Pepsi is a total sleeper. Few will notice what you really have while YG is blatantly obvious. Like comparing a C4 with a Twin turbo...only those who know really know.

Maybe more like comparing a red Ferrari with a chargoal grey Aston Martin.

I always thought the YG with green dial is hot and sexy, but I will go for BLRO as it is more versatile and strike a fine balance between sporty bezel pop and understated class.

Bagman · 21 August 2019, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

I guess I'm the wrong guy to ask.

Very nice

PureCoconut · 21 August 2019, 03:16 AM

116713LN an option? Considerable savings too

lee fowler · 21 August 2019, 03:17 AM

WG Pepsi for me also.

glamorama · 21 August 2019, 03:32 AM

I’d go white gold GMT and yellow gold/black sub.

klenboy · 21 August 2019, 03:35 AM

YG Green Dial! I hope they bring it back soon with the new movement.

Arid · 21 August 2019, 03:49 AM

If I could do it over It’ll be the YG with green dial. What a stunning piece!

abozz · 21 August 2019, 03:50 AM

YG and green dial is perfect!

ChipotleBanana · 21 August 2019, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I would go with the yellow gold GMT. I am not a fan of the weak pastel colors on the white gold GMT.

I think the "weak" colors work SO MUCH BETTER on the white gold. The slight yellow hue makes the colors look so much more appealing to me. The stark whiteness of the steel model really does the bezel no favors. White gold would be my choice assuming price wasn't an issue.

hallidc · 21 August 2019, 04:29 AM

BLRO for me as YG looks terrible on me.

HODDS · 21 August 2019, 05:48 AM

I like the WG. Understated and classy.

Nikrnic · 21 August 2019, 06:09 AM

WG would be my choice. I tried and I've owned a TT but I just can't do any YG, maybe RG. No doubt on its beauty, but just not for me.

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Swashplate · 21 August 2019, 06:22 AM

Lustre v Blustre

Captain Lee · 21 August 2019, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abozz

YG and green dial is perfect!

My vote as well

ap1 · 21 August 2019, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abozz

YG and green dial is perfect!

Agree. My AD just got one, I was floored must be one of the last. Ping me if anyone is interested / just tryin to help as it’s a rare bird

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srvrf · 21 August 2019, 07:28 AM

Like a lot of these choices, it also comes down to what’s already in the collection. I’m considering these two watches to add to my RG Royal Oak Chronograph and my SS Aquanaut.

So to make a “Trinity” I’m thinking of a YG or maybe WG piece from Rolex or VC. If I had to pick now, I’d do the YG GMT and dress it down with a RubberB or Everest strap when needed.

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iheartrolexx · 21 August 2019, 10:53 PM

white gold for sure

rmlovett1 · 21 August 2019, 10:59 PM

Tough choice! For me, it would depend on what else is in the collection.
But I’m sure the decision may have been made since the thread started.... November of ‘17

peterpl · 22 August 2019, 12:00 AM

YG GMT for me easily.

shaunylw · 22 August 2019, 01:30 AM

White gold for me. Not sure i can pull off yellow gold.

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envuks · 22 August 2019, 01:57 AM

Can't go wrong with either. I chose the 116718 as it was my grail for years. Value-wise, if you're buying PM to wear expect to lose ~$5k if you need to resell. Model doesn't matter. You're also buying high right now..... my advise, forget value retention and wear the darn thing. It's what they're meant for

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13 November 2017, 01:54 AM	#32
lecorsaire "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NYC Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 1,541	If you consider future value the BLRO will win hands down. It has the Pepsi bezel while the gold GMT shares both it's bezel and dial with the TT version. I can't knock the 116718 though. It's a stunning watch. What gold sports Rolex isn't? I would go for BLRO but if you want the LN don't let anyone change your mind. The green dial variant is also pretty cool but you must be a fan of green and not everyone is. Actually if you go for gold I would choose the green dial just because it's unique to that watch. It's kind of like buying a DD36 on an Oyster bracelet. I've never understood it. That watch needs the president bracelet. __________________ Rolex 116710 BLNR Rolex Day Date 118238 Champagne/Batons

13 November 2017, 02:35 AM	#33
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	When I purchased a WG Sub it was half way to the YG models. While I really like the WG, as soon as I replaced it with the YG Sub, it became my favorite piece. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

13 November 2017, 04:49 AM	#38
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	I am more of a low key guy, would favor the WG, but want to see the blue/red bezel in person. Not that I'm ready to pull the trigger anytime soon... __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

21 August 2019, 03:17 AM	#43
lee fowler 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: UK Watch: GMT Posts: 2,559	WG Pepsi for me also. __________________ Instagram: @lee1563

22 August 2019, 01:57 AM	#60
envuks 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,741	Can't go wrong with either. I chose the 116718 as it was my grail for years. Value-wise, if you're buying PM to wear expect to lose ~$5k if you need to resell. Model doesn't matter. You're also buying high right now..... my advise, forget value retention and wear the darn thing. It's what they're meant for Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

13 November 2017, 01:48 AM	#31
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Having both, BLRO wins the race for me. Bought the 116718 10 years ago and the 116719 last year.

13 November 2017, 04:22 AM	#34
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	I love both, but the warmth of YG is just too hard to beat.

13 November 2017, 04:34 AM	#35
MCO1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Missouri USA Watch: Daytona C white Posts: 2,248	Not a wrong choice! Do you want a gold watch that looks steel to most and hearkens to the origins of the GMT with the lovely Pepsi Bezel; or do you want one that screams gold Rolex in a great way especially the one with the green dial.

13 November 2017, 04:39 AM	#36
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Had both still have BLRO, YG was a little much for me as a daily wearer not right for every situation but great as part of a collection and rotation OTOH the BLRO is a go anywhere do anything watch if gonna be the only one that would be my choice

13 November 2017, 04:49 AM	#37
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Pepsi

13 November 2017, 05:01 AM	#39
ernie2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Arnold Location: New York Watch: SD4K+BLNR Posts: 849	16718 YG jubilee is my choice

21 August 2019, 03:16 AM	#42
PureCoconut 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Coco Location: ��& Watch: 5711 Posts: 618	116713LN an option? Considerable savings too

21 August 2019, 03:32 AM	#44
glamorama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Dan Location: Benelux Posts: 1,920	I’d go white gold GMT and yellow gold/black sub.

21 August 2019, 03:35 AM	#45
klenboy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 834	YG Green Dial! I hope they bring it back soon with the new movement.

21 August 2019, 03:49 AM	#46
Arid "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Smiths Falls Posts: 336	If I could do it over It’ll be the YG with green dial. What a stunning piece!

21 August 2019, 03:50 AM	#47
abozz "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: In my home. Watch: 116660, 126600 Posts: 2,905	YG and green dial is perfect!

21 August 2019, 04:29 AM	#49
hallidc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Canada Watch: GMTII / DaytonaC Posts: 252	BLRO for me as YG looks terrible on me.

21 August 2019, 05:48 AM	#50
HODDS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: North East Posts: 96	I like the WG. Understated and classy.

21 August 2019, 06:09 AM	#51
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,172	WG would be my choice. I tried and I've owned a TT but I just can't do any YG, maybe RG. No doubt on its beauty, but just not for me. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

21 August 2019, 06:22 AM	#52
Swashplate 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: James Location: Seattle/Italy Posts: 659	Lustre v Blustre

21 August 2019, 07:28 AM	#55
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,158	Like a lot of these choices, it also comes down to what’s already in the collection. I’m considering these two watches to add to my RG Royal Oak Chronograph and my SS Aquanaut. So to make a “Trinity” I’m thinking of a YG or maybe WG piece from Rolex or VC. If I had to pick now, I’d do the YG GMT and dress it down with a RubberB or Everest strap when needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 August 2019, 10:53 PM	#56
iheartrolexx Banned Join Date: May 2019 Location: 215 Posts: 470	white gold for sure

21 August 2019, 10:59 PM	#57
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Tough choice! For me, it would depend on what else is in the collection. But I’m sure the decision may have been made since the thread started.... November of ‘17

22 August 2019, 12:00 AM	#58
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	YG GMT for me easily.

22 August 2019, 01:30 AM	#59
shaunylw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Here Posts: 4,657	White gold for me. Not sure i can pull off yellow gold. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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