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GRabens · 23 July 2012, 09:57 PM

I have previously owned the 16613 blue and loved the blue dial. I was out around town this weekend and had a close encounter with someone wearing a 116613 blue. It was stunning. Every time I try it on at an AD I love the new blue sub's upgrades and wrist presence. The blue is definitely different, but it is growing on me. I know other forum members have dealt with the same decision and I would love some feedback and photos.

Thanks,

Guy

Andad · 23 July 2012, 10:04 PM

I like my 16613 but the new one has some big improvements in the clasp that are hard to go past. I don't mind the maxi dial, bezel and big case either.
Some say the blue is not as nice on the new model but IMO it depends on the individual.

HL65 · 23 July 2012, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

I like my 16613 but the new one has some big improvements in the clasp that are hard to go past. I don't mind the maxi dial, bezel and big case either.
Some say the blue is not as nice on the new model but IMO it depends on the individual.

Great pics an the blue on the 16613 to me is the blue to own!!

Puffy · 23 July 2012, 10:44 PM

i'd probably get the 16613 and knock the glidelock on it..

chillviper · 23 July 2012, 10:48 PM

Just got my 16613 from DavidSW and I love it! I appreciate the multi-colored blue of the 16613 more than the solid color of the 116613. I also like the smaller and lighter clasp because of my smaller wrist. I wear it 99% of the time. It looks awesome in the sun!

SaddleSC · 23 July 2012, 10:53 PM

I couldn't decide either...

Trouble15 · 26 July 2012, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I couldn't decide either...

Good decision! Great comparison photo to see the difference in blue as well as the size & lugs.

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Originally Posted by captkevin

Another thing to consider and this what I did. For the same price as a 116613 you can get a 16613 and a 16610. Two is always better than one!

Interesting thought...

Z-Sub · 26 July 2012, 07:14 AM

Personally I much prefer the 16613. Dial is much prettier and richer color. Don't mind the older clasp which are likely more durable even though it does not look or feel that way.

Z-Sub · 26 July 2012, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I couldn't decide either...

Silvio Mosiello · 26 July 2012, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by SaddleSC

I couldn't decide either...

Dude F You

Beautiful!

lorsban · 23 July 2012, 11:00 PM

I had a 16613 in blue before and in my opinion, its the nicest blue dial out there. Mesmerizing to look at.

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never2late · 20 September 2012, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by lorsban

I had a 16613 in blue before and in my opinion, its the nicest blue dial out there. Mesmerizing to look at.

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Obviously, I agree.

z32turbo · 23 July 2012, 11:08 PM

I went for the 116613. Never looked back. Much better IMHO.

boogiebot · 26 July 2012, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by z32turbo

I went for the 116613. Never looked back. Much better IMHO.

x2

zidaneong · 25 July 2012, 12:11 AM

I prefer 16613 as I love the unique blue dial. :)

SkyKing31 · 25 July 2012, 12:37 AM

I prefer my 16613 oner the 116613 .... It's a personal choice

bigrustypig · 25 July 2012, 12:41 AM

I think the 16613 is better, overall. better blue dial.

NyOO768 · 26 July 2012, 03:26 AM

I like the Blue on the 16613 much better.... but to each their own!

Gerardus · 26 July 2012, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by NyOO768

I like the Blue on the 16613 much better.... but to each their own!

mjclark32 · 26 July 2012, 03:53 AM

The 116613 blue will grow on you, if that's your only set back you should get it IMO.

captkevin · 26 July 2012, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by mjclark32

The 116613 blue will grow on you, if that's your only set back you should get it IMO.

I see this posted a lot and that's what an AD said to me as well. Why would someone spend 10k plus on a watch that will "grow on them". Shouldn't you like it from the beginning? Personally I opted for the 16613 because I like the older case and the blue better. Plus is around 5k less

Lagunatic · 26 July 2012, 05:06 AM

I like the black dial model. 116613LN

dba · 26 July 2012, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by captkevin

I see this posted a lot and that's what an AD said to me as well. Why would someone spend 10k plus on a watch that will "grow on them". Shouldn't you like it from the beginning? Personally I opted for the 16613 because I like the older case and the blue better. Plus is around 5k less

My thoughts exactly. The first time I saw a 16613 on my brother's wrist, it knocked my socks off and I lusted after one for 15 years. The first time I saw a 116613 at an AD, I thought Rolex had ruined a classic. I like the Maxi-dial and the glidelock bracelet but that's it. The new blue doesn't have the same presence as the old blue in pictures or in person.

sdg1871 · 21 September 2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dba

my thoughts exactly. The first time i saw a 16613 on my brother's wrist, it knocked my socks off and i lusted after one for 15 years. The first time i saw a 116613 at an ad, i thought rolex had ruined a classic. I like the maxi-dial and the glidelock bracelet but that's it. The new blue doesn't have the same presence as the old blue in pictures or in person.

+1.

DJJon · 26 July 2012, 05:56 AM

Either one in White Gold is a desire of mine to own some day.

The older blue is more attractive to me at first glance, but the newer blue is quite nice in person and I think I will probably go for the 116613 for its maxi-case and clasp.

gwalker · 26 July 2012, 06:01 AM

I like the ceramic blue better though I wore a 16613 for a few years in college. IMHO they are both great peices.

landroverking · 26 July 2012, 06:19 AM

I would vote Bluesy. I have had two sold one gave one away.

nick c · 26 July 2012, 06:22 AM

16613

Numismatist · 26 July 2012, 06:24 AM

I just bought the new Blue Sub-C; love it.

Glidelock clasp = awesome. The blue is quite nice on the wrist, it doesn't come through in photos as good as it is in person.

You really need to see one at an AD, then decide.

Watchdog · 26 July 2012, 06:34 AM

This is a tough one, and one I have debated before.

I LOVE all the improvements to the new model. However . . .

The old blue was stunning, absolutely perfect. The new blue, well, not so much.

In the end, if the size/presence REALLY mattered to you, I would go with the new ceramic. If size is not an issue, I would go with the old one. It's so classic.

23 July 2012, 09:57 PM	#1
GRabens "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: FL Watch: Too Many Rolex! Posts: 593	Can't decide - 16613 vs 116613 Blue I have previously owned the 16613 blue and loved the blue dial. I was out around town this weekend and had a close encounter with someone wearing a 116613 blue. It was stunning. Every time I try it on at an AD I love the new blue sub's upgrades and wrist presence. The blue is definitely different, but it is growing on me. I know other forum members have dealt with the same decision and I would love some feedback and photos. Thanks, Guy

23 July 2012, 10:04 PM	#2
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,526	I like my 16613 but the new one has some big improvements in the clasp that are hard to go past. I don't mind the maxi dial, bezel and big case either. Some say the blue is not as nice on the new model but IMO it depends on the individual. Attached Images __________________ E

23 July 2012, 10:44 PM	#4
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	i'd probably get the 16613 and knock the glidelock on it.. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

23 July 2012, 10:53 PM	#6
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I couldn't decide either... __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

26 July 2012, 07:14 AM	#8
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	Personally I much prefer the 16613. Dial is much prettier and richer color. Don't mind the older clasp which are likely more durable even though it does not look or feel that way. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

23 July 2012, 10:48 PM	#5
chillviper "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Atlanta Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 509	Just got my 16613 from DavidSW and I love it! I appreciate the multi-colored blue of the 16613 more than the solid color of the 116613. I also like the smaller and lighter clasp because of my smaller wrist. I wear it 99% of the time. It looks awesome in the sun!

23 July 2012, 11:00 PM	#11
lorsban "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 1,199	I had a 16613 in blue before and in my opinion, its the nicest blue dial out there. Mesmerizing to look at. Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ Rolex TT Datejust, Panerai PAM 312, Omega Connie C-Shape, Anonimo D-Date II, Squale 20 Atmos Blue Ray, Concord Impresario Triple Date Chrono Seiko SKX007, Monster Tuna

23 July 2012, 11:08 PM	#13
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I went for the 116613. Never looked back. Much better IMHO. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

25 July 2012, 12:11 AM	#15
zidaneong "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex YG Datejust Posts: 274	I prefer 16613 as I love the unique blue dial. :) __________________ [1] Rolex TT Blue Dial Submariner 16613 (M serial) [2] Rolex YG Datejust 16018 (8 mil Serial) [3] Rolex YG Datejust 16238 (L Serial) [4] Rolex YG Gold Crystal Daytona 116518 [5] Patek Philippe SS Aquanaut 5065

25 July 2012, 12:37 AM	#16
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	I prefer my 16613 oner the 116613 .... It's a personal choice __________________ It's been said that money can never buy happiness which is true, but I'd rather cry while seated in the back of a Rolls Royce limousine instead crying while seated on a bicycle.

25 July 2012, 12:41 AM	#17
bigrustypig "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: New Zealand Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 1,426	I think the 16613 is better, overall. better blue dial.

26 July 2012, 03:26 AM	#18
NyOO768 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta; USA Posts: 230	I like the Blue on the 16613 much better.... but to each their own!

26 July 2012, 03:53 AM	#20
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	The 116613 blue will grow on you, if that's your only set back you should get it IMO. __________________

26 July 2012, 05:06 AM	#22
Lagunatic Banned Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Ron Location: Laguna Niguel, Ca Watch: Rolex 116613LN Posts: 1,724	I like the black dial model. 116613LN

26 July 2012, 05:56 AM	#25
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Either one in White Gold is a desire of mine to own some day. The older blue is more attractive to me at first glance, but the newer blue is quite nice in person and I think I will probably go for the 116613 for its maxi-case and clasp.

26 July 2012, 06:01 AM	#26
gwalker "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Gunter Location: AL/NJ Watch: DSSD; 116610LN Posts: 5,509	I like the ceramic blue better though I wore a 16613 for a few years in college. IMHO they are both great peices.

26 July 2012, 06:19 AM	#27
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I would vote Bluesy. I have had two sold one gave one away.

26 July 2012, 06:22 AM	#28
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	16613

26 July 2012, 06:24 AM	#29
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	I just bought the new Blue Sub-C; love it. Glidelock clasp = awesome. The blue is quite nice on the wrist, it doesn't come through in photos as good as it is in person. You really need to see one at an AD, then decide. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

26 July 2012, 06:34 AM	#30
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	This is a tough one, and one I have debated before. I LOVE all the improvements to the new model. However . . . The old blue was stunning, absolutely perfect. The new blue, well, not so much. In the end, if the size/presence REALLY mattered to you, I would go with the new ceramic. If size is not an issue, I would go with the old one. It's so classic.

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