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Mr. K · 4 August 2013, 12:40 PM

Your thoughts on the TT blue Sub.

Now to be clear this is not about old vs new or color changes, but for the sake of this thread, lets just consider all Blue Subs to be created equal, more or less.

I owned a Blue sub awhile back, it became a DD, then became a down payment on a house. But recently getting the craving for another. This time going to go Sub C.

Now onto my question. Does it seem that the TT Blue Sub somehow fell out of favor? Not as popular? Perhaps even became seen as dated?

Now agreed, back in the day of JJ, we could always count on a Blue Sub thread to be floating around. But it just seems like there is not the full on cult following for the watch that there once was.

So what are your thoughts? Has the watch somehow fallen out of popularity?
Just curious.

(For the record, I'm all in, the blue TT Sub is next on deck for me regardless of popularity.)

And a Pic of mine that is long gone, but never forgotten.

skprd13 · 4 August 2013, 12:46 PM

Love my TT Blue they are incredible watches. The blue is just gorgeous. Congrats!

Tom

Mr. K · 4 August 2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by skprd13

Love my TT Blue they are incredible watches. The blue is just gorgeous. Congrats!

Tom

Thanks.... but don't congratulate me yet. The TT blue sub in the next on my list, my AD is just storing it for me until I get enough money to get it released.

But hoping it will be soon!

BTW great pic!

Whit · 4 August 2013, 01:45 PM

My second Rolex was a tt daytona that I wanted for some years as an addition to my 17 year old Sub. For me I find it more of a formal occasion watch, and wear my Sub 42 mm Explorer on a daily basis. I think the 16613 or 116613 blue Sub is more versatile than my the Daytona or even a Datejust because it is more sports oriented. That blue dial is so beautiful and unique. If it' s only available in the ss and gold, then so be it.

swils8610 · 4 August 2013, 02:26 PM

Funny you ask ..I recently flipped one. The 116613 was my grail watch. For some reason I just didn't bond with it. I still have a 16610 that I love.

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samsmart · 4 August 2013, 02:33 PM

love the watch. I think I will be picking one up next week from a local pre-owned dealer.

Andad · 4 August 2013, 03:48 PM

Hi Mark,

JJ certainly loved his 'bluesy' and it is one of my favourites.

Nycturbovr6 · 4 August 2013, 04:23 PM

I love it i would get one. I don't think it's out of favor at all

nickng · 4 August 2013, 04:51 PM

Popularity is created by social demand. I think most people will usually prefer a SS Black Sub, if force to choose one between the two.

Essentially you should love and enjoy what you have, and nothing else.

It's a beautiful watch. I love it.

chieftd · 4 August 2013, 05:32 PM

I also have a YG DD 18238, but I mainly wear the Blue Sub. :) Cheers, Tim

Billywiz · 4 August 2013, 05:39 PM

Rags · 4 August 2013, 08:40 PM

TT watches weather they are subs or datejusts are perceived as being for older men while the SS watches are more in today. I for one love both but I'm also 52.

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cop414 · 4 August 2013, 08:45 PM

I'm generally not a TT kind of guy but that along with the root beer GMT look stunning to me. Maybe a little dated but not in any kind of a bad way.

Racerdj · 4 August 2013, 08:57 PM

I was all set for trading in my Evolution on a Blue TT Sub until my wife noticed pictures from the AD comparing the blue and black. She said she did not care for the blue color and strongly urged me to get the Black faced sub. I was actually torn between the two colors and her opinion pulled me over to the black face. I still want a blue starburst when it becomes available.

Rock · 4 August 2013, 09:14 PM

I think the blue Sub (non-ceramic) in gold OR TT is the most beautiful watch I have ever seen.
I really don't need another watch but would like to own one just because of it's beauty.
Maybe in a few years...

up2nogood · 4 August 2013, 09:33 PM

Nah, they still work. Get lots of compliments on mine and many don't even know it's a Rolex - they just like the blue colour. I can't do full gold, didn't think I'd really like the TT due to that, but turns out it's for me.

jpl20 · 4 August 2013, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chieftd

I also have a YG DD 18238, but I mainly wear the Blue Sub. :) Cheers, Tim

That pic should end the discussion right there! Beautiful!!
(I'm in the hunt for one)

tommy01 · 5 August 2013, 12:46 AM

I've had mine now for just over three weeks and I can't seem to take it over.

It's a stunning watch.

sea-dweller · 5 August 2013, 01:45 AM

They are beautiful and stunning. I sold mine a few years back:

HDHNTER · 5 August 2013, 01:50 AM

The 16613 is the most beautiful watch Rolex has ever produced. That being said, yeah... TT is a bit dated looking unless you live in FL. Sold mine a few years ago, initially loved the flashy look but that was ultimately the reason I let it go.

Mr. K · 5 August 2013, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by HDHNTER

The 16613 is the most beautiful watch Rolex has ever produced. That being said, yeah... TT is a bit dated looking unless you live in FL. Sold mine a few years ago, initially loved the flashy look but that was ultimately the reason I let it go.

Interesting. Kinda the same for me. The DD was even less flashy believe it or not.

But with the new upgrades on the hunt again. Maybe I'm just getting older.

Mr. K · 5 August 2013, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by tommy01

I've had mine now for just over three weeks and I can't seem to take it over.

It's a stunning watch.

Can't seem to take it over? Is that a good thing?

Also is it the new deeper blue? Looks stunning in your photo.

robie · 5 August 2013, 02:17 AM

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AK797 · 5 August 2013, 07:44 AM

Im sure the new ceramic sunburst blue TT will be a must buy for me.

DanG · 5 August 2013, 08:07 AM

Any pictures of the sunburst blue TT yet?

Mr. K · 5 August 2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DanG

Any pictures of the sunburst blue TT yet?

A few have been posted but if anyone owns one of the new beauties, please do post.

submariner66 · 5 August 2013, 12:42 PM

I've never given tt a second look, but this weekend I saw a guy wearing one in lowes and it looked simply stunning! I'll be paying more attention from now on, but I think the smurf has stolen some thunder.

samsmart · 5 August 2013, 01:19 PM

I love looking at the TT Subs. Very Nice Everyone.

4 August 2013, 12:40 PM	#1
Mr. K "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Mark Location: Seattle-ish Posts: 6,078	TT Blue Sub Your thoughts on the TT blue Sub. Now to be clear this is not about old vs new or color changes, but for the sake of this thread, lets just consider all Blue Subs to be created equal, more or less. I owned a Blue sub awhile back, it became a DD, then became a down payment on a house. But recently getting the craving for another. This time going to go Sub C. Now onto my question. Does it seem that the TT Blue Sub somehow fell out of favor? Not as popular? Perhaps even became seen as dated? Now agreed, back in the day of JJ, we could always count on a Blue Sub thread to be floating around. But it just seems like there is not the full on cult following for the watch that there once was. So what are your thoughts? Has the watch somehow fallen out of popularity? Just curious. (For the record, I'm all in, the blue TT Sub is next on deck for me regardless of popularity.) And a Pic of mine that is long gone, but never forgotten.

4 August 2013, 12:46 PM	#2
skprd13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Tom Location: Kauai Watch: 1675-1680-16750 Posts: 3,346	Love my TT Blue they are incredible watches. The blue is just gorgeous. Congrats! Tom Attached Images

4 August 2013, 03:48 PM	#7
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Hi Mark, JJ certainly loved his 'bluesy' and it is one of my favourites. Attached Images __________________ E

4 August 2013, 04:51 PM	#9
nickng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: NickN Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 524	Popularity is created by social demand. I think most people will usually prefer a SS Black Sub, if force to choose one between the two. Essentially you should love and enjoy what you have, and nothing else. It's a beautiful watch. I love it. __________________ NickN

4 August 2013, 05:32 PM	#10
chieftd "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Tim Location: Kapolei Hawaii Watch: Blue Sub, YM16623 Posts: 1,369	I've had my 16613 for 7 years now and love it I also have a YG DD 18238, but I mainly wear the Blue Sub. :) Cheers, Tim

4 August 2013, 01:45 PM	#4
Whit "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Brett Location: Brookhaven, GA Watch: 11610,116523,21657 Posts: 34	My second Rolex was a tt daytona that I wanted for some years as an addition to my 17 year old Sub. For me I find it more of a formal occasion watch, and wear my Sub 42 mm Explorer on a daily basis. I think the 16613 or 116613 blue Sub is more versatile than my the Daytona or even a Datejust because it is more sports oriented. That blue dial is so beautiful and unique. If it' s only available in the ss and gold, then so be it.

4 August 2013, 02:26 PM	#5
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	Funny you ask ..I recently flipped one. The 116613 was my grail watch. For some reason I just didn't bond with it. I still have a 16610 that I love. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

4 August 2013, 02:33 PM	#6
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	love the watch. I think I will be picking one up next week from a local pre-owned dealer.

4 August 2013, 04:23 PM	#8
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	I love it i would get one. I don't think it's out of favor at all

4 August 2013, 05:39 PM	#11
Billywiz Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: John Location: Florida Watch: YG President Posts: 2,090

4 August 2013, 08:40 PM	#12
Rags 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: SW Florida Watch: 16233,16610,214270 Posts: 11,196	TT watches weather they are subs or datejusts are perceived as being for older men while the SS watches are more in today. I for one love both but I'm also 52. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Rags __________________ 16233 Y Serial Datejust 16610 Z Serial Submariner 214270 Explorer *114300 Oyster Perpetual* *76200 Tudor Date+Day*

4 August 2013, 08:45 PM	#13
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,244	I'm generally not a TT kind of guy but that along with the root beer GMT look stunning to me. Maybe a little dated but not in any kind of a bad way. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

4 August 2013, 08:57 PM	#14
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	I was all set for trading in my Evolution on a Blue TT Sub until my wife noticed pictures from the AD comparing the blue and black. She said she did not care for the blue color and strongly urged me to get the Black faced sub. I was actually torn between the two colors and her opinion pulled me over to the black face. I still want a blue starburst when it becomes available. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

4 August 2013, 09:14 PM	#15
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	I think the blue Sub (non-ceramic) in gold OR TT is the most beautiful watch I have ever seen. I really don't need another watch but would like to own one just because of it's beauty. Maybe in a few years... __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

4 August 2013, 09:33 PM	#16
up2nogood "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 1,944	Nah, they still work. Get lots of compliments on mine and many don't even know it's a Rolex - they just like the blue colour. I can't do full gold, didn't think I'd really like the TT due to that, but turns out it's for me.

5 August 2013, 12:46 AM	#18
tommy01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Tjit Location: UK Watch: SD & GMT IIC Posts: 61	I've had mine now for just over three weeks and I can't seem to take it over. It's a stunning watch.

5 August 2013, 01:45 AM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	They are beautiful and stunning. I sold mine a few years back:

5 August 2013, 01:50 AM	#20
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	The 16613 is the most beautiful watch Rolex has ever produced. That being said, yeah... TT is a bit dated looking unless you live in FL. Sold mine a few years ago, initially loved the flashy look but that was ultimately the reason I let it go. __________________ Instagram @HDHNTER

5 August 2013, 02:17 AM	#23
robie "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Greece Watch: 116610LV Posts: 267	one of most beautiful rolex watches

5 August 2013, 07:44 AM	#24
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Im sure the new ceramic sunburst blue TT will be a must buy for me.

5 August 2013, 08:07 AM	#25
DanG Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: WA State Watch: Rolex Yachtmaster Posts: 133	Any pictures of the sunburst blue TT yet?

5 August 2013, 12:42 PM	#27
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New Jersey Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,139	I've never given tt a second look, but this weekend I saw a guy wearing one in lowes and it looked simply stunning! I'll be paying more attention from now on, but I think the smurf has stolen some thunder.

5 August 2013, 01:19 PM	#28
samsmart "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: sam Location: Dallas, TX Watch: Me Tint Posts: 3,777	I love looking at the TT Subs. Very Nice Everyone.

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