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thewatchguy93 · 6 November 2011, 08:21 AM

Here goes again!!

Would you guys consider £12,950.00 a good price for a 1 to 2 year old 116618LB? Great condition, full box/papers etc...

Thanks!

Gary1407 · 6 November 2011, 08:26 AM

Dino , I have a good memory and I remember you posting that one of the main reasons why you sold your GMT 2 was because of the PCL and all the scratches, well isn't it true that with gold the situation will be worst ? Otherwise yes the price is fine

thewatchguy93 · 6 November 2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary1407

Dino , I have a good memory and I remember you posting that one of the main reasons why you sold your GMT 2 was because of the PCL and all the scratches, well isn't it true that with gold the situation will be worst ? Otherwise yes the price is fine

Very true, however I will make an exeption to GOLDDD!!

Fiery · 6 November 2011, 08:34 AM

If you have a LV-C already, I surely wouldn't get an all-gold Sub. It sounds redundant, but maybe it's just me. Instead, how about a DD II, a gold Daytona, or a YG GMT IIC?

esm · 6 November 2011, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

Very true, however I will make an exeption to GOLDDD!!

gold PCL will be worse than the SS PCL - are you sure you are ready for it?

thewatchguy93 · 6 November 2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

gold PCL will be worse than the SS PCL - are you sure you are ready for it?

For GOLDDDD Eric mate, I'm readyyy!!

Fiery · 6 November 2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

For GOLDDDD Eric mate, I'm readyyy!!

Gold fever at its ugliest?

nch209 · 6 November 2011, 08:39 AM

Go for it- being redundant is OK, but get ready for scratches to show out of the blue!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by esm

gold PCL will be worse than the SS PCL - are you sure you are ready for it?

Gary1407 · 6 November 2011, 08:41 AM

Well we're talking about the current offer. Dino, no way I would sell the LV, bad move. Ask yourself if you really need that Gold Sub,plus I'm sure you'll miss your LV.

Sweramic · 6 November 2011, 08:42 AM

Go Dino! The price seems fair!

esm · 6 November 2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

For GOLDDDD Eric mate, I'm readyyy!!

there is a V serial BNIB at Blowers for £17,650 ATM... so a saving of almost £5k. how ready are ya?

thewatchguy93 · 6 November 2011, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

there is a V serial BNIB at Blowers for £17,650 ATM... so a saving of almost £5k. how ready are ya?

Tell me about it mate, checked that out about 15 mins ago and is pushing me closer to the deal

It would unfortunatly mean narrowing my higher end watches down to just one in the collection though.. I think for and 18k piece its worth it..

z32turbo · 6 November 2011, 11:07 AM

I'd still keep the LVC. The gold is great but I'd only go for it you keep the Green?

HL65 · 6 November 2011, 11:08 AM

Love the gold sub but would again hate to see you lose that LV- love that green!!

sleddog · 6 November 2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

Love the gold sub but would again hate to see you lose that LV- love that green!!

Agreed Ken!
Parting with a treasured LVC (which I believe it is to you), may sound good to go for gold. But the empty space it'll leave behind may be a void you'll regret in the long run.
The gold sub is a stunning piece, but can it become the only watch!?!?!

kilyung · 6 November 2011, 11:19 AM

If you look away for just a second, you'll notice a new scratch on a gold watch. Oh and do not drive with your watch hand out the window (not usually a problem in the UK) or the micro scratches will eat your gold watch.

Having said that... there's nothing so fine as gold. I think I understand what they mean by 'gold fever' now.

watchf · 6 November 2011, 12:20 PM

I would get the YG GMTIIc instead!

FeelingTheBlues · 6 November 2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by watchf

I would get the YG GMTIIc instead!

Finally someone said it! With the green dial of course!

I'll also agree with another fellow above who talked about the Day-Date (or Day-Date II), I think these are the Rolexes that look very nice in gold!

And to answer your question, I guess it's a good price. I'm not an expert in Subs but if I compare it to what I know about Day-Dates and GMT's in gold I'd say it's a pretty good deal.

gwozhog · 6 November 2011, 12:36 PM

make sure you get some taekwondo lesson that gold sub is the wrist treasure.

dpkong · 6 November 2011, 12:55 PM

if it were me, i'd take a WG blue sub anytime over the Hulk...

DCgator · 6 November 2011, 01:50 PM

Go for the yellow gold!

mitchy · 6 November 2011, 06:35 PM

that is an amazing price for THE SEXIEST New Rolex out there!!

go for it dino!!!

Psmith · 6 November 2011, 06:47 PM

It's an exciting prospect, so I would sleep on it for a few days and then see if I felt the same. Maybe ask some owners/ex-owners for their opinions?

dddrees · 6 November 2011, 06:49 PM

Somehow I don't think I would want to make a solid gold watch my everyday watch.

Good luck with your decision Dino.

rnrmbs · 6 November 2011, 06:51 PM

Gold is king, can't go wrong.

Parting from your lvc is not such a big deal. Lvc's will be still available for the next what, 20 years or so?

thewatchguy93 · 6 November 2011, 07:11 PM

VEry mixed answers, thanks everyone!!!!

mjrennie · 6 November 2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dingoo93

Here goes again!!

Would you guys consider £12,950.00 a good price for a 1 to 2 year old 116618LB? Great condition, full box/papers etc...

Thanks!

Yes, it's an excellent price. In fact, if you don't go for it, may I please have the lead? I think it's an utter steal.

Ear Pain · 6 November 2011, 07:29 PM

Dino, it would be foolish not to at that price....simples!!!!

tattooedfagin · 6 November 2011, 07:44 PM

white gold yes, without a shadow of doubt but yellow gold

worth considering if you'd wear it as much as your Green LV otherwise it could be an expensive trinket plus, i'm a BIG bloke but i'd be weary of wearing any large & pricey gold item that's a beacon of quick n' easy cash to undesirables.

EchoBlueUK · 6 November 2011, 09:06 PM

Good price but wouldn't go for the blue dial version.

6 November 2011, 08:21 AM	#1
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	116618LB Gold Submariner.. Here goes again!! Would you guys consider £12,950.00 a good price for a 1 to 2 year old 116618LB? Great condition, full box/papers etc... Thanks! __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

6 November 2011, 08:26 AM	#2
Gary1407 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: Moscow Russia Watch: RRR,PP,VC etc Posts: 110	Dino , I have a good memory and I remember you posting that one of the main reasons why you sold your GMT 2 was because of the PCL and all the scratches, well isn't it true that with gold the situation will be worst ? Otherwise yes the price is fine __________________ RRR,PP,VC,Zenith

6 November 2011, 08:34 AM	#4
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	If you have a LV-C already, I surely wouldn't get an all-gold Sub. It sounds redundant, but maybe it's just me. Instead, how about a DD II, a gold Daytona, or a YG GMT IIC? __________________ "In an age of obsolescence and gimmickry, this simple classic virtue of a Rolex is indeed a rarity." (Rolex ad from 1974)

6 November 2011, 08:41 AM	#9
Gary1407 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Gary Location: Moscow Russia Watch: RRR,PP,VC etc Posts: 110	Well we're talking about the current offer. Dino, no way I would sell the LV, bad move. Ask yourself if you really need that Gold Sub,plus I'm sure you'll miss your LV. __________________ RRR,PP,VC,Zenith

6 November 2011, 11:07 AM	#13
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I'd still keep the LVC. The gold is great but I'd only go for it you keep the Green? __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

6 November 2011, 08:42 AM	#10
Sweramic "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Europe Watch: Movies Posts: 4,531	Go Dino! The price seems fair!

6 November 2011, 11:08 AM	#14
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Love the gold sub but would again hate to see you lose that LV- love that green!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

6 November 2011, 11:19 AM	#16
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	If you look away for just a second, you'll notice a new scratch on a gold watch. Oh and do not drive with your watch hand out the window (not usually a problem in the UK) or the micro scratches will eat your gold watch. Having said that... there's nothing so fine as gold. I think I understand what they mean by 'gold fever' now.

6 November 2011, 12:20 PM	#17
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	I would get the YG GMTIIc instead!

6 November 2011, 12:36 PM	#19
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	make sure you get some taekwondo lesson that gold sub is the wrist treasure.

6 November 2011, 12:55 PM	#20
dpkong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Don Location: Borneo Watch: it! Posts: 864	if it were me, i'd take a WG blue sub anytime over the Hulk...

6 November 2011, 01:50 PM	#21
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Go for the yellow gold!

6 November 2011, 06:35 PM	#22
mitchy "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mitch Location: . Watch: 116710LN Posts: 2,495	that is an amazing price for THE SEXIEST New Rolex out there!! go for it dino!!! __________________ Time you enjoy wasting, was not wasted John Lennon

6 November 2011, 06:47 PM	#23
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	It's an exciting prospect, so I would sleep on it for a few days and then see if I felt the same. Maybe ask some owners/ex-owners for their opinions? __________________

6 November 2011, 06:49 PM	#24
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Somehow I don't think I would want to make a solid gold watch my everyday watch. Good luck with your decision Dino. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

6 November 2011, 06:51 PM	#25
rnrmbs "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Netherlands Posts: 222	Gold is king, can't go wrong. Parting from your lvc is not such a big deal. Lvc's will be still available for the next what, 20 years or so? __________________ PP AP ROLEX OMEGA AP owners club

6 November 2011, 07:11 PM	#26
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	VEry mixed answers, thanks everyone!!!! __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

6 November 2011, 07:29 PM	#28
Ear Pain "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: David Location: London Posts: 318	Dino, it would be foolish not to at that price....simples!!!!

6 November 2011, 07:44 PM	#29
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	white gold yes, without a shadow of doubt but yellow gold worth considering if you'd wear it as much as your Green LV otherwise it could be an expensive trinket plus, i'm a BIG bloke but i'd be weary of wearing any large & pricey gold item that's a beacon of quick n' easy cash to undesirables. __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

6 November 2011, 09:06 PM	#30
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	Good price but wouldn't go for the blue dial version.

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