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Duffs4me · 7 April 2011, 03:15 PM

Guys,

I seem to like the older version of the blue face TT submariner 16613 vs the new model ceramic lue, however, most dealers in my area who carry both say that the new model is a much better watch with the bezel and solid links, however, that color just seems a bit off and not as striking. Any thoughs what others prefer. As I sometimes flip my watches ( I have 7), I would want the model that hold it's price closer to my purchase price if possible.

Thanks for the input

Andad · 7 April 2011, 04:19 PM

I like my old model dial/bezel colour. When the new blue TT came out I tried it for size and wasn't impressed by the colour. Now, however, I am liking the new blue one more and more as the colour does seem to change with the lighting where the old model doesn't seem to.
Having said that I would still try for a new 'old model' if you can find one.

sandybax · 7 April 2011, 04:29 PM

I like the old one better. Wear it now in fact :)

Singslinger · 7 April 2011, 04:33 PM

The new one has the improved bezel and bracelet, but I much prefer the blue of the old version. Since looks are everything to me, I went for the older one.

RRGHOST1 · 7 April 2011, 06:29 PM

I tried the new one on at my AD yesterday and i much prefer the new blue to the old. Gorgeous watch and very blue, stunning. If he hasn't sold it in a few weeks,it will be mine. IMO one of the nicest watches Rolex make at the moment.

travisb · 7 April 2011, 07:09 PM

But I also prefer the upgrades on the new one as far as clasp, bracelet, bezel, maxi dial etc.
Too bad we can't have the best of both..

Chris B · 7 April 2011, 07:28 PM

I like them both, but prefer the 16613

belk7 · 7 April 2011, 09:10 PM

I'm a fan of the old 16613. The technical improvements on the new version (particularly the bracelet) appeal to me, but IMHO, the blue tone of the old one is absolutely stunning. I have never gotten over my initial dislike of the different shade of color on the 116613. Now, I feel differently about the all white gold version..........

drockadam · 7 April 2011, 09:12 PM

Very gorgeous watch!

up2parr24 · 8 April 2011, 07:37 AM

I'm a fan of the older one and prefer the black face and bezel. Maybe the new one will grow on me.

snowbird · 8 April 2011, 07:56 AM

I prefer the old one, I just like the color better. I think the biggest advantage of the new model is the date is more legible, but overall I like the old model better.

koko105 · 8 April 2011, 07:58 AM

There is a big difference in the finishing grade between the new one & the old
I have compared both next to each other at my AD and the new looks amazing despite I had my 16613 for 4 years but the difference in finishing make me switch to the new one
The only draw back from my point of view that some times at the day light the blue (for the new Submariner) looks a bit fade

Runnin' Rebel · 8 April 2011, 10:43 AM

I love the new blue ceramic and as soon as I get my watch that was sent from Las Vegas to California and back to Las Vegas (I ain't paying that 8.1 sales Tax) I will's post's some's
great's picture's..

yemenmocha · 8 April 2011, 02:28 PM

Fan of OLD model. Do not like new model.

Objectively speaking though, it's a no brainer - the older one will stay closer to the purchase price of what you'll pay for a used one. The new ones depreciate like a new car when driven off the lot, at least 20% or more once you're out the door and then have a used with box/papers watch.

Runnin' Rebel · 8 April 2011, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yemenmocha

Fan of OLD model. Do not like new model.

Objectively speaking though, it's a no brainer - the older one will stay closer to the purchase price of what you'll pay for a used one. The new ones depreciate like a new car when driven off the lot, at least 20% or more once you're out the door and then have a used with box/papers watch.

If you have a great AD relationship and work out a cash deal on the new one,
I think it's nothing like a new car deprecation IMO.

Puffy · 8 April 2011, 07:19 PM

both are stunning but i also prefer the look of the discontinued 16613...

jamesworthy52 · 8 April 2011, 09:15 PM

I like the blue color on the old one better

OLJR · 9 April 2011, 12:55 AM

I have also seen both and I would say that the new, lighter blue is probably more suitable for casual wear. This makes it more attractive to me vs. the old, darker blue since which is more of an all-round watch since I already have a multi-purpose TT GMTII.

7 April 2011, 03:15 PM	#1
Duffs4me "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Marty Foxman Location: Orange County, Ca Watch: Wg panda, wg sub Posts: 100	Thoughts on old blue face TT sub vs new blue ceramic tt Guys, I seem to like the older version of the blue face TT submariner 16613 vs the new model ceramic lue, however, most dealers in my area who carry both say that the new model is a much better watch with the bezel and solid links, however, that color just seems a bit off and not as striking. Any thoughs what others prefer. As I sometimes flip my watches ( I have 7), I would want the model that hold it's price closer to my purchase price if possible. Thanks for the input

7 April 2011, 04:19 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	I like my old model dial/bezel colour. When the new blue TT came out I tried it for size and wasn't impressed by the colour. Now, however, I am liking the new blue one more and more as the colour does seem to change with the lighting where the old model doesn't seem to. Having said that I would still try for a new 'old model' if you can find one. Attached Images __________________ E

7 April 2011, 07:09 PM	#6
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	I think I prefer the older color blue.. But I also prefer the upgrades on the new one as far as clasp, bracelet, bezel, maxi dial etc. Too bad we can't have the best of both..

7 April 2011, 09:12 PM	#9
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Very gorgeous watch! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

8 April 2011, 10:43 AM	#13
Runnin' Rebel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: 🤔 Posts: 8,424	I love the new blue ceramic and as soon as I get my watch that was sent from Las Vegas to California and back to Las Vegas (I ain't paying that 8.1 sales Tax) I will's post's some's great's picture's.. __________________ ♛

7 April 2011, 04:29 PM	#3
sandybax "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Tim Location: Florida Watch: No-date Sub Posts: 289	I like the old one better. Wear it now in fact :)

7 April 2011, 04:33 PM	#4
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	The new one has the improved bezel and bracelet, but I much prefer the blue of the old version. Since looks are everything to me, I went for the older one.

7 April 2011, 06:29 PM	#5
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I tried the new one on at my AD yesterday and i much prefer the new blue to the old. Gorgeous watch and very blue, stunning. If he hasn't sold it in a few weeks,it will be mine. IMO one of the nicest watches Rolex make at the moment.

7 April 2011, 07:28 PM	#7
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	I like them both, but prefer the 16613

7 April 2011, 09:10 PM	#8
belk7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Chris Location: USA Posts: 1,439	I'm a fan of the old 16613. The technical improvements on the new version (particularly the bracelet) appeal to me, but IMHO, the blue tone of the old one is absolutely stunning. I have never gotten over my initial dislike of the different shade of color on the 116613. Now, I feel differently about the all white gold version..........

8 April 2011, 07:37 AM	#10
up2parr24 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Celebration, Fl Posts: 24	I'm a fan of the older one and prefer the black face and bezel. Maybe the new one will grow on me.

8 April 2011, 07:56 AM	#11
snowbird "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 2,157	I prefer the old one, I just like the color better. I think the biggest advantage of the new model is the date is more legible, but overall I like the old model better.

8 April 2011, 07:58 AM	#12
koko105 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cairo Posts: 312	There is a big difference in the finishing grade between the new one & the old I have compared both next to each other at my AD and the new looks amazing despite I had my 16613 for 4 years but the difference in finishing make me switch to the new one The only draw back from my point of view that some times at the day light the blue (for the new Submariner) looks a bit fade

8 April 2011, 02:28 PM	#14
yemenmocha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Arizona Watch: SS & TT Daytonas Posts: 471	Fan of OLD model. Do not like new model. Objectively speaking though, it's a no brainer - the older one will stay closer to the purchase price of what you'll pay for a used one. The new ones depreciate like a new car when driven off the lot, at least 20% or more once you're out the door and then have a used with box/papers watch. __________________ Day-Date President, Champagne Dial SS Daytona Black Dial TT Daytona Slate Dial Omega Railmaster Tudor Submariner

8 April 2011, 07:19 PM	#16
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	both are stunning but i also prefer the look of the discontinued 16613... __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

8 April 2011, 09:15 PM	#17
jamesworthy52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Posts: 333	I like the blue color on the old one better

9 April 2011, 12:55 AM	#18
OLJR Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Oliver Location: Qatar Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 260	I have also seen both and I would say that the new, lighter blue is probably more suitable for casual wear. This makes it more attractive to me vs. the old, darker blue since which is more of an all-round watch since I already have a multi-purpose TT GMTII.

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