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KBM · 30 April 2019, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Keepchasing

Kauê, that pic is glorious.

Thank you, my friend!

fskywalker · 30 April 2019, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

I'm clearly biased. It's an epic watch.

Epic picture!

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KBM · 30 April 2019, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by fskywalker

Epic picture!

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Too kind!

Singslinger · 30 April 2019, 01:35 PM

Undoubtedly one of the best looking Rolexes out there.

Personally, I would go yellow gold but it's entirely down to individual preference.

Both are great watches.

ricardo-sf · 30 April 2019, 04:28 PM

If you're in the market for the smurf, why not consider the WG GMT w/Meteorite dial? .. prob same price range ..

ajas · 30 April 2019, 04:32 PM

I love Smurf. I was considering one but to do it I would need to clear most of my collection

huggie49 · 30 April 2019, 09:40 PM

You’re killing me. I love that watch. Someone I knew had a fake one. I asked him “ Do you know how much a real one costs?” He didn’t have a clue.

steve099 · 30 April 2019, 09:50 PM

I love the way it changes color depending on the source of light. Its a real master piece.

As per the advice above, I say go for it and enjoy the heck out of it.

CYKBC · 30 April 2019, 10:07 PM

Meh

brigadoonb · 1 May 2019, 12:07 AM

absolutely love mine! Love the weight, color of the blue in different light, love how soft the gold looks too...all around, great piece

jcoltrane · 1 May 2019, 12:21 AM

Just FYI, I've never had an issue with an AD backdating the paperwork to reflect a special occasion.

RobearH · 1 May 2019, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kauebm

Too kind!

Agree, saw that watch in person this weekend...beautiful.

Calatrava r · 1 May 2019, 12:40 AM

Buy this watch from a gray market dealer. Nuts to pay even close to retail. Plus, I am think there a good chance Rolex will issue the new Subs next year with thinner lugs and the new movement. Might lead off with a WG model as they did with the Smurf. Unless you buy used, I would wait.

KBM · 1 May 2019, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RobearH

Agree, saw that watch in person this weekend...beautiful.

Thanks much, my friend!

kingSubTT · 1 May 2019, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Coolex

Have you tried it on? It is one heavy watch. Looks sweet but I wouldn't want to wear it often.

Respectfully disagree. I wear it daily. It is very balanced and comfortable. I also had a DSSD. That was top heavy and flopping all the time. I traded DSSD to get smurf.

m j b · 1 May 2019, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by REDiesel

I had a milestone birthday last year and a birth year 1665 would have been my pick for that.

Birth year of 1665? Golly, you are old! No, wait, maybe I misunderstood. 65 years old, perhaps?

I don't know. Congrats, whatever it is.

It's a gorgeous watch, I've tried it on and the weight is just perfect. I can't see that kind of money in a single watch for me (in a collection, sure) but then we all have different incomes and tolerances... where I spend/waste money on cars, others invest in collectible watches.

Plus, it sounds like you're getting a good deal from your AD, *and* saving on sales tax... a win-win as we say. And yes, prices in the secondary market have gone up recently.

subprimero · 1 May 2019, 03:54 AM

Time to look for the best deal!

socalwatchcollector · 1 May 2019, 04:31 AM

I get more compliments on the Smurf than I do on any other piece in my collection it seems like. It looks great on the wrist even with a flannel

rmlovett1 · 1 May 2019, 05:33 AM

I don’t think it’s been said....between a WG Sub and your DD....you truly would have a very hard to beat, no need for anything else, duo! IMO

TheDude · 1 May 2019, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by m j b

Birth year of 1665? Golly, you are old! No, wait, maybe I misunderstood. 65 years old, perhaps?

I don't know. Congrats, whatever it is.

1665 = 4 digit vintage plexi OG 2000m SeaDweller...

https://www.fratellowatches.com/role...5-great-white/

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brandrea · 1 May 2019, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kingSubTT

5000 words to convince you

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I see what you did there

Tqmb79 · 1 May 2019, 01:12 PM

This post is great. I’m in the same boat! What should be expected for discount on this from an AD? I was offered 10% without asking (previous purchase history with the dealer for a few 6 digit models).

socalwatchcollector · 1 May 2019, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tqmb79

This post is great. I’m in the same boat! What should be expected for discount on this from an AD? I was offered 10% without asking (previous purchase history with the dealer for a few 6 digit models).

Buy from a trusted seller on here and save yourself some money unless of course they will give you a daytona or other steel piece at the AD on a bundle.

dseig001 · 1 May 2019, 02:43 PM

I got a BLRO on a bundle, and now a blue Milgauss. Might be worth the extra cheddar

s7horton · 1 May 2019, 07:13 PM

In my particular instance (haven’t pulled the trigger yet), my relationship with my AD gets me a better price than the gray dealers.

Lifeisarolliecoaster · 2 May 2019, 02:07 AM

I viewed one recently and passed on it as wanted to try the WG Daytona. I’m glad I did as the funds are now needed elsewhere but it’s the only watch I’ve woken up on 2 occasions I’ve thought how much I liked it. I have yet to view the WG BLRO but I would love to have a WG Sub

VacherObsessive · 2 May 2019, 02:15 AM

The smurf is a serious piece of kit !!!

If one can afford it, go for it! Considering you’ll be paying full retail how about use that as leverage to get a Pepsi jubilee as well (on the pretend list!)

What an absolutely killer combo!!

DD40 YG, WG smurf sub, milly, and a Pepsi on jubilee... absolutely unreal!

REDiesel · 2 May 2019, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tqmb79

This post is great. I’m in the same boat! What should be expected for discount on this from an AD? I was offered 10% without asking (previous purchase history with the dealer for a few 6 digit models).

I'm still debating it. Yes, it was discounted at the AD - very close to a round number, and less than grey's are offering it BNIB.

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Originally Posted by socalwatchcollector

Buy from a trusted seller on here and save yourself some money unless of course they will give you a daytona or other steel piece at the AD on a bundle.

I don't want a bundle. I like the jubilee pepsi, but if I get the smurf, I won't need/want it. The only other would be the white 116500 but I'd probably flip that for the money. I'm happy with the price the AD is offering - it's still a lot for a watch. I Don't think I could get a discount and a premium SS model, nor do I think I could convince my wife that's a good investment either.

After the smurf my only grail would be a Pt DD which I tried on and love the weight of. I even thought of coughing up the extra for one, but it's not time for one of those.

ade · 2 May 2019, 07:33 AM

Be careful. Once you get the Smurf, few other Rolex watches compare. Only the Platona is a worthy match imho!

Kiddodoc · 2 May 2019, 09:37 AM

Great reference! One of my favorites!

1 May 2019, 04:31 AM	#48
socalwatchcollector "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: John Location: newport beach Watch: Pateks Plural Posts: 1,620	I get more compliments on the Smurf than I do on any other piece in my collection it seems like. It looks great on the wrist even with a flannel Attached Images

2 May 2019, 09:37 AM	#60
Kiddodoc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Rick Location: Texas Watch: 15 and counting! Posts: 3,531	Great reference! One of my favorites! Attached Images

30 April 2019, 01:35 PM	#34
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	Undoubtedly one of the best looking Rolexes out there. Personally, I would go yellow gold but it's entirely down to individual preference. Both are great watches.

30 April 2019, 04:28 PM	#35
ricardo-sf "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Seattle Posts: 456	If you're in the market for the smurf, why not consider the WG GMT w/Meteorite dial? .. prob same price range ..

30 April 2019, 04:32 PM	#36
ajas "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Will Location: Kuala Lumpur Watch: SubC, Pam, Speede Posts: 3,146	I love Smurf. I was considering one but to do it I would need to clear most of my collection

30 April 2019, 09:40 PM	#37
huggie49 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Atlanta Posts: 61	You’re killing me. I love that watch. Someone I knew had a fake one. I asked him “ Do you know how much a real one costs?” He didn’t have a clue.

30 April 2019, 09:50 PM	#38
steve099 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Real Name: Steve Location: Australia Watch: 116619LB Posts: 564	I love the way it changes color depending on the source of light. Its a real master piece. As per the advice above, I say go for it and enjoy the heck out of it.

30 April 2019, 10:07 PM	#39
CYKBC "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: USA Posts: 253	Meh

1 May 2019, 12:07 AM	#40
brigadoonb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: Smurf Posts: 431	absolutely love mine! Love the weight, color of the blue in different light, love how soft the gold looks too...all around, great piece

1 May 2019, 12:21 AM	#41
jcoltrane "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Space Posts: 212	Just FYI, I've never had an issue with an AD backdating the paperwork to reflect a special occasion.

1 May 2019, 12:40 AM	#43
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,418	Buy this watch from a gray market dealer. Nuts to pay even close to retail. Plus, I am think there a good chance Rolex will issue the new Subs next year with thinner lugs and the new movement. Might lead off with a WG model as they did with the Smurf. Unless you buy used, I would wait.

1 May 2019, 03:54 AM	#47
subprimero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: John Location: Texas Watch: 14060 Posts: 3,434	Time to look for the best deal!

1 May 2019, 05:33 AM	#49
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	I don’t think it’s been said....between a WG Sub and your DD....you truly would have a very hard to beat, no need for anything else, duo! IMO

1 May 2019, 01:12 PM	#52
Tqmb79 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Boston Posts: 657	This post is great. I’m in the same boat! What should be expected for discount on this from an AD? I was offered 10% without asking (previous purchase history with the dealer for a few 6 digit models).

1 May 2019, 02:43 PM	#54
dseig001 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Riverside, Ca Watch: Plat Dd Posts: 302	I got a BLRO on a bundle, and now a blue Milgauss. Might be worth the extra cheddar

1 May 2019, 07:13 PM	#55
s7horton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Seth Location: Grand Rapids, MI Watch: 16613LB, 126610….. Posts: 995	In my particular instance (haven’t pulled the trigger yet), my relationship with my AD gets me a better price than the gray dealers.

2 May 2019, 02:07 AM	#56
Lifeisarolliecoaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: West Midlands, UK Watch: This space Posts: 283	I viewed one recently and passed on it as wanted to try the WG Daytona. I’m glad I did as the funds are now needed elsewhere but it’s the only watch I’ve woken up on 2 occasions I’ve thought how much I liked it. I have yet to view the WG BLRO but I would love to have a WG Sub

2 May 2019, 02:15 AM	#57
VacherObsessive "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Uk Posts: 941	The smurf is a serious piece of kit !!! If one can afford it, go for it! Considering you’ll be paying full retail how about use that as leverage to get a Pepsi jubilee as well (on the pretend list!) What an absolutely killer combo!! DD40 YG, WG smurf sub, milly, and a Pepsi on jubilee... absolutely unreal!

2 May 2019, 07:33 AM	#59
ade "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England Watch: depends on my mood Posts: 158	Be careful. Once you get the Smurf, few other Rolex watches compare. Only the Platona is a worthy match imho!

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