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Giangos · 2 April 2022, 08:14 PM

Very nice, congratulations.

This was my first Rolex, I bought it in 2017.

In fact I am picking it up tomorrow from RSC. I haven’t had it since December and I’m looking forward to getting it back.

As for the dial color, i requested a swap to blue and was refused. Maybe in the long run it will turn out to be a good thing. I do love the blue as well. Either way, it’s a beautiful piece.

Enjoy it OP, it’s definitely special.

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bullies · 2 April 2022, 08:20 PM

Congrats!
WG is pretty special, imo, much easier to wear

PanosI · 2 April 2022, 08:41 PM

Awesome! Big congrats!

1st amg · 2 April 2022, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Giangos

Very nice, congratulations.

This was my first Rolex, I bought it in 2017.

In fact I am picking it up tomorrow from RSC. I haven’t had it since December and I’m looking forward to getting it back.

As for the dial color, i requested a swap to blue and was refused. Maybe in the long run it will turn out to be a good thing. I do love the blue as well. Either way, it’s a beautiful piece.

Enjoy it OP, it’s definitely special.

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Hi John, believe it or not, I remember when you got your years ago, and when I was on the fence of doing this, your thread came up...you have a great watch and am anxious to see it as well when it comes back from RSC. On another note, why did Rolex refuse the dial swap??

travisb · 2 April 2022, 10:03 PM

Congratulations! I'm biased but that is one of, if not the best GMT ever produced. Great move!

1William · 2 April 2022, 10:11 PM

Congratulations.

watchwatcher · 2 April 2022, 10:42 PM

Congrats, Nicholas! Love it!!

Harry-57 · 2 April 2022, 10:45 PM

That's really nice. And with the original black dial.

Congratulations.

Giangos · 2 April 2022, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

Hi John, believe it or not, I remember when you got your years ago, and when I was on the fence of doing this, your thread came up...you have a great watch and am anxious to see it as well when it comes back from RSC. On another note, why did Rolex refuse the dial swap??

Wow Nicholas! I can’t believe you remember that thread. My first.

It is a great watch, you will love yours no doubt.

Regarding the dial swap, I didn’t get a reason. When I received the RSC report it only stated that a swap was not possible. I believe some owners got to swap dials when the blue dial was released mid 2018. From what I know, this was only offered for around a year. Maybe this can be confirmed by others.

I do like the blue dial and I debated in my mind for several years as to whether I would swap. In the end I decided to request it as I have several black dial watches and I do enjoy the vibrancy of colored dials. It’s not to be, I get it back tomorrow with a new bezel and I am keen to see if that is much different to the original. I am not disappointed - I just want my watch back!

Congratulations again. Before I forget, tell us how you got yours.

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Cru Jones · 2 April 2022, 11:49 PM

Congratulations!

Daytonaman799 · 3 April 2022, 12:20 AM

I like the black dial better.

envuks · 3 April 2022, 05:14 AM

Great swap! Glad you went forward with it. Enjoy!

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emersm · 3 April 2022, 06:10 AM

Congratulations, looks great on your wrist.

I regret selling mine (for a loss) 4 years ago

ltmgeller · 3 April 2022, 06:29 AM

Congrats!

Tdorb32 · 3 April 2022, 07:00 AM

Nice Piece... Congrats!

bradyb · 3 April 2022, 09:16 AM

The font size on the bezel and the overall look and weight of the "grey gold" seems really special. One of my favorites - congrats!

Here's mine next to a WG Sub, which is more comfortable to wear but not by much.

1st amg · 7 April 2022, 11:27 AM

I have to say after a few days wearing this, I am impressed with its wearability. I can wear this with anything and not worry too much about the eyeballs scoping me out. Love the white gold

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Fchernyak · 7 April 2022, 12:19 PM

WG is the best. Ever since I got my WG sub I refuse to wear anything else. Stealth is an understatement. I love the confused looks I get to lol. That WG gmt black dial has been on my radar for few weeks now as well. And I used to have a 116618ln as well. Although not as loud as the LB still very much in your face. Congratulations

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IEEE1588 · 7 April 2022, 12:22 PM

IMHO, you made the right decision. The WG is subtle and classy.

jstan9 · 7 April 2022, 12:45 PM

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Absolute stunner my friend, glad to see you make the move … BIG congratulations

PS, I’d keep that black dial. It’s makes it all that much stealthier to those who know

It is indeed a stunner. I’d get the navy blue dial but whatever..,you’ve got an incredible reference. Congrats!

strettyend · 7 April 2022, 12:51 PM

Congrats!

fskywalker · 7 April 2022, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

Well it’s done. I was contemplating a trade on a thread last week and I went through with it. So far so good, very subtle with just the right amount of awareness. I like it. Will I miss the 116618LN?? I am not sure yet, I am still a fan of the YG. I will try it out like this for a bit, it’s a 2018 so I still have warranty in the event I want to do a dial swap to the blue. I am going to give it some time like this. I already have a blue dial watch anyway. Thanks to those who nudged me a bit for this.

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Grail piece in my mind, congrats!

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LuminousMaximus · 12 April 2022, 06:28 AM

I mean for those who know what they are looking at...

It looks great on you and the wear ability is way up there. It is just a cool piece to wear in just about any occasion.

It took me Years of trading and selling WG Rolex Watches, but this one lays flat on the wrist and feels like some previous years Platinum watches...

You made the right move with the black dial as it is Original.

I believe it also has the Mark I Dial as well.. If that's the Case, you may have a Trifecta of collect ability...

Congrat's!

sxdcfv911 · 12 April 2022, 07:12 AM

I prefer the blue dial, but if I had the back dial I would keep it OEM. You can always sell and buy the blue dial version. Either way, the WG feels substantial on the wrist and is a great piece.

novae500 · 12 April 2022, 08:09 AM

Looks so $$$$ congrats on the wg pepsi

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garyk · 12 April 2022, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

Well it’s done. I was contemplating a trade on a thread last week and I went through with it. So far so good, very subtle with just the right amount of awareness. I like it. Will I miss the 116618LN?? I am not sure yet, I am still a fan of the YG. I will try it out like this for a bit, it’s a 2018 so I still have warranty in the event I want to do a dial swap to the blue. I am going to give it some time like this. I already have a blue dial watch anyway. Thanks to those who nudged me a bit for this.

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Special watch for sure

Harry-57 · 12 April 2022, 08:42 AM

Fantastic yet subtle. Congratulations.

Personally I like the black dial, but with a blue dial available you have some choice, which is better than no choice.

1st amg · 12 April 2022, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

I mean for those who know what they are looking at...

It looks great on you and the wear ability is way up there. It is just a cool piece to wear in just about any occasion.

It took me Years of trading and selling WG Rolex Watches, but this one lays flat on the wrist and feels like some previous years Platinum watches...

You made the right move with the black dial as it is Original.

I believe it also has the Mark I Dial as well.. If that's the Case, you may have a Trifecta of collect ability...

Congrat's!

Thanks Sam! I think you are right. May just keep it the way it is

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1st amg · 12 April 2022, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sxdcfv911

I prefer the blue dial, but if I had the back dial I would keep it OEM. You can always sell and buy the blue dial version. Either way, the WG feels substantial on the wrist and is a great piece.

The only reason I am hesitant to change to the blue dial is because I already have a blue dial. And it is a blue that makes me happy !

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agsstructures · 3 July 2022, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 1st amg

Hi John, believe it or not, I remember when you got your years ago, and when I was on the fence of doing this, your thread came up...you have a great watch and am anxious to see it as well when it comes back from RSC. On another note, why did Rolex refuse the dial swap??

Bumping this back up as an FYI, i dropped my 116719 off at NYC RSC on Friday. They allowed me to do the dial swap from black to blue and will let me keep my black dial. They would only do it with a full service. Total cost with the swap + service is $1,500.

I also asked them not to polish the watch which was also ok. Watch is from 2015 so i didn't mind the service aspect of it.

2 April 2022, 08:20 PM	#32
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3 April 2022, 09:16 AM	#46
bradyb "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Brady Location: Austin, TX Watch: GMT Posts: 979	The font size on the bezel and the overall look and weight of the "grey gold" seems really special. One of my favorites - congrats! Here's mine next to a WG Sub, which is more comfortable to wear but not by much. Attached Images

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2 April 2022, 08:14 PM	#31
Giangos "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: John Location: Australia Watch: WG BLRO, Sub C, WG Posts: 1,655	Very nice, congratulations. This was my first Rolex, I bought it in 2017. In fact I am picking it up tomorrow from RSC. I haven’t had it since December and I’m looking forward to getting it back. As for the dial color, i requested a swap to blue and was refused. Maybe in the long run it will turn out to be a good thing. I do love the blue as well. Either way, it’s a beautiful piece. Enjoy it OP, it’s definitely special. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 April 2022, 08:41 PM	#33
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Awesome! Big congrats!

2 April 2022, 10:03 PM	#35
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,486	Congratulations! I'm biased but that is one of, if not the best GMT ever produced. Great move!

2 April 2022, 10:11 PM	#36
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,764	Congratulations.

2 April 2022, 10:42 PM	#37
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Congrats, Nicholas! Love it!!

2 April 2022, 10:45 PM	#38
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,669	That's really nice. And with the original black dial. Congratulations.

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Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,297	Congratulations!

3 April 2022, 12:20 AM	#41
Daytonaman799 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NYC/South Fl Watch: Rolex, Patek Posts: 3,693	I like the black dial better.

3 April 2022, 06:10 AM	#43
emersm 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,542	Congratulations, looks great on your wrist. I regret selling mine (for a loss) 4 years ago

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Tdorb32 Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: US Posts: 71	Nice Piece... Congrats!

7 April 2022, 11:27 AM	#47
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,406	I have to say after a few days wearing this, I am impressed with its wearability. I can wear this with anything and not worry too much about the eyeballs scoping me out. Love the white gold Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 April 2022, 12:19 PM	#48
Fchernyak "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Franklin Location: Brooklyn Watch: Rolex Posts: 627	WG is the best. Ever since I got my WG sub I refuse to wear anything else. Stealth is an understatement. I love the confused looks I get to lol. That WG gmt black dial has been on my radar for few weeks now as well. And I used to have a 116618ln as well. Although not as loud as the LB still very much in your face. Congratulations Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 April 2022, 12:22 PM	#49
IEEE1588 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: USA Watch: 126660 JC Posts: 49	IMHO, you made the right decision. The WG is subtle and classy.

12 April 2022, 06:28 AM	#53
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	A Real Head Turner! ----> I mean for those who know what they are looking at... It looks great on you and the wear ability is way up there. It is just a cool piece to wear in just about any occasion. It took me Years of trading and selling WG Rolex Watches, but this one lays flat on the wrist and feels like some previous years Platinum watches... You made the right move with the black dial as it is Original. I believe it also has the Mark I Dial as well.. If that's the Case, you may have a Trifecta of collect ability... Congrat's! __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

12 April 2022, 07:12 AM	#54
sxdcfv911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Buffalo Posts: 242	I prefer the blue dial, but if I had the back dial I would keep it OEM. You can always sell and buy the blue dial version. Either way, the WG feels substantial on the wrist and is a great piece.

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12 April 2022, 08:42 AM	#57
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,669	Fantastic yet subtle. Congratulations. Personally I like the black dial, but with a blue dial available you have some choice, which is better than no choice.

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