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hiver · 13 February 2013, 10:10 PM

Hi all,

There seems to be a preference of the old 16613 blue nuances and 'sparkle' when compared to the newer 116613LB.

Just wondering if anyone actually upgraded their 16613 to the ceramic version - and either are happy with their decision or perhaps regretted and 'downgraded' again?

Very interested in hearing experiences, good or bad, with this...or anything related to the TT Subs really ;)

Thanks, M

mmmmp · 13 February 2013, 11:29 PM

For what its worth I prefer the old cobalt blue dial. The new shade of blue simply does not appeal to me. Obviously just my opinion.

Roller07 · 13 February 2013, 11:32 PM

I'm going to get a 16613 LB long before I get a 116613 LB.

lja1821 · 13 February 2013, 11:35 PM

My brothere just traded his s serial for the new lb and he loves it. The older model blue is more elegant than the new blue which seems more matte and sportier.

roadie1 · 14 February 2013, 10:16 AM

I've had both and much prefer my new LB C. The solid links and glide lock clasp are fantastic! As far as the color goes, I can't tell a major difference. In fact, I went into an AD the other day and the lady working there thought it was the old blue model until i pointed out the larger lugs. For what it's worth, mine is a random serial. Some have speculated that the newer LBC models have a darker blue dial.

AK797 · 14 February 2013, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmmmp

For what its worth I prefer the old cobalt blue dial. The new shade of blue simply does not appeal to me. Obviously just my opinion.

VICI · 14 February 2013, 11:09 AM

The feel of the watch is very different.

Go try one on and see if you like it. The protruding crown may take some getting used to on the LB.

porschejeff · 14 February 2013, 12:13 PM

I don't care for the new blue on the ceramic. Love the old blue.

Stoner319 · 14 February 2013, 01:23 PM

Love my old 16613 over the newer model. I would never sell it for one of those models though I would like to add one to the collection at some point.

nch209 · 14 February 2013, 04:00 PM

I went from the old to new style and have never looked back. I was reluctant at first, but the maxi dial and solid bracelet/clasp pushed me to the new style, and I have no regrets!!!

Furbo · 14 February 2013, 06:21 PM

The old ones just look OLD to me.

travisb · 14 February 2013, 07:41 PM

I don't own either at the moment, but the new LB-C would be my choice.
I'll take the new case, clasp, bezel etc every time.

apeogre · 14 February 2013, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by travisb

I don't own either at the moment, but the new LB-C would be my choice.
I'll take the new case, clasp, bezel etc every time.

You and me both.

padi56 · 14 February 2013, 07:49 PM

Well apart from the cosmetic changes they are still basically the same watch,yes the clasp is perhaps a improvement,but myself much prefer the 16613.The new type case is still rated the same W/R and ceramic bezel insert functions the same as the old one, so no real improvement there, perhaps a bit more bling if you are in to that.

Htab · 15 February 2013, 01:22 AM

I've had both, they are beautiful watches but my vote would go with the 116613 because of the bigger case and band. Good luck.

padi56 · 15 February 2013, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Htab

I've had both, they are beautiful watches but my vote would go with the 116613 because of the bigger case and band. Good luck.

Case is the same size its just the lugs that look bigger.

SWISSAHOLICS · 17 March 2013, 12:08 AM

Old blue all the way. Had bought the new blue and sold it. Don't care for it....too dull in my opinion.

submariner123 · 17 March 2013, 08:30 AM

I would just get the 16613. Really don't like the blue on the 116613.

Watchdog · 17 March 2013, 08:35 AM

Love the updates on the new; however, the color just isn't as magical as the old blue. The old was mesmerizing.

Rolexpilot · 17 March 2013, 08:58 PM

It is not an "upgrade."

phillips29 · 17 March 2013, 09:12 PM

another 16613 thumbs up from me! the 116613 just looks a bit clumbsy and nowhere near as refined as the 16613!

watchf · 17 March 2013, 09:45 PM

I have the 116613LB but not the 16613. If I have to choose again I would stlll choose the 116613LB. Same choice between 116610LN and 16610, I guess I just like the newer design and features.

gpfps · 17 March 2013, 10:07 PM

I also like the old blue better. When I had mine it was the color of the ocean in the sun !

13 February 2013, 10:10 PM	#1
hiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denmark Posts: 90	16613 Blue upgrade to 116613 LB experience? Hi all, There seems to be a preference of the old 16613 blue nuances and 'sparkle' when compared to the newer 116613LB. Just wondering if anyone actually upgraded their 16613 to the ceramic version - and either are happy with their decision or perhaps regretted and 'downgraded' again? Very interested in hearing experiences, good or bad, with this...or anything related to the TT Subs really ;) Thanks, M

14 February 2013, 04:00 PM	#10
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	I went from the old to new style and have never looked back. I was reluctant at first, but the maxi dial and solid bracelet/clasp pushed me to the new style, and I have no regrets!!! __________________ nch209

14 February 2013, 07:49 PM	#14
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Well apart from the cosmetic changes they are still basically the same watch,yes the clasp is perhaps a improvement,but myself much prefer the 16613.The new type case is still rated the same W/R and ceramic bezel insert functions the same as the old one, so no real improvement there, perhaps a bit more bling if you are in to that. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

13 February 2013, 11:29 PM	#2
mmmmp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mark P Location: Toronto Watch: SS Wimbledon DJ41 Posts: 2,046	For what its worth I prefer the old cobalt blue dial. The new shade of blue simply does not appeal to me. Obviously just my opinion.

13 February 2013, 11:32 PM	#3
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	I'm going to get a 16613 LB long before I get a 116613 LB.

13 February 2013, 11:35 PM	#4
lja1821 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Joe Location: NJ Watch: 16613ln Posts: 627	My brothere just traded his s serial for the new lb and he loves it. The older model blue is more elegant than the new blue which seems more matte and sportier.

14 February 2013, 10:16 AM	#5
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,149	I've had both and much prefer my new LB C. The solid links and glide lock clasp are fantastic! As far as the color goes, I can't tell a major difference. In fact, I went into an AD the other day and the lady working there thought it was the old blue model until i pointed out the larger lugs. For what it's worth, mine is a random serial. Some have speculated that the newer LBC models have a darker blue dial.

14 February 2013, 11:09 AM	#7
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	The feel of the watch is very different. Go try one on and see if you like it. The protruding crown may take some getting used to on the LB.

14 February 2013, 12:13 PM	#8
porschejeff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Jeff Location: Michigan Watch: DD 228238 Posts: 2,460	I don't care for the new blue on the ceramic. Love the old blue.

14 February 2013, 01:23 PM	#9
Stoner319 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: USA Watch: ing You Sleep Posts: 379	Love my old 16613 over the newer model. I would never sell it for one of those models though I would like to add one to the collection at some point.

14 February 2013, 06:21 PM	#11
Furbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Slovenia, EU Watch: BLNR Posts: 1,507	The old ones just look OLD to me.

14 February 2013, 07:41 PM	#12
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,489	I don't own either at the moment, but the new LB-C would be my choice. I'll take the new case, clasp, bezel etc every time.

15 February 2013, 01:22 AM	#15
Htab 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Dad Location: USA Watch: To many Posts: 1,389	I've had both, they are beautiful watches but my vote would go with the 116613 because of the bigger case and band. Good luck.

17 March 2013, 12:08 AM	#17
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Old blue all the way. Had bought the new blue and sold it. Don't care for it....too dull in my opinion.

17 March 2013, 08:30 AM	#18
submariner123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Real Name: Thomas Location: England Watch: 116610LN Posts: 643	I would just get the 16613. Really don't like the blue on the 116613.

17 March 2013, 08:35 AM	#19
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Love the updates on the new; however, the color just isn't as magical as the old blue. The old was mesmerizing.

17 March 2013, 08:58 PM	#20
Rolexpilot Banned Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 157	It is not an "upgrade."

17 March 2013, 09:12 PM	#21
phillips29 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: UK Posts: 78	another 16613 thumbs up from me! the 116613 just looks a bit clumbsy and nowhere near as refined as the 16613!

17 March 2013, 09:45 PM	#22
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	I have the 116613LB but not the 16613. If I have to choose again I would stlll choose the 116613LB. Same choice between 116610LN and 16610, I guess I just like the newer design and features.

17 March 2013, 10:07 PM	#23
gpfps Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: George Location: Detroit Michigan Watch: 18078 Posts: 1,142	I also like the old blue better. When I had mine it was the color of the ocean in the sun !

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