116613lb vs Blue YM vs JLC Reverso Duo

[ansharma]

Hi all

I had a great Friday today trying on these 3 pieces. Photos and brief comments below on each timepiece.

Which one do you think would be a good addition to my current collection and why? (my collection shown in thread below)

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=335525

116613lb - A very nice watch. The blue is much lighter than I anticipated but to me its better than the flat blue. The blue on the 16613 is still unrivalled but the improvements on the ceramic version far outweigh the dial colour issue - the watch just feels more solid.

YM blue dial - This surprised me - an impressive watch. Less flashy than the two tone sub and again a lovely blue dial (different to the two tone sub).

JLC Reverso Duo - Gold version is shown but I would buy the steel version. A very elegant and useful watch. Two stunning dials, a GMT function and a beautiful double clasp.

For me it's between the 116613lb and JLC in steel with the JLC just edging it due to me already owning 2 Rolexes including a 16610 Sub. It's actually a much tougher choice than I expected, they are just very different watches.

Hope you enjoyed the brief comparison and any comments are appreciated


Anuj

[JJL]

for me the blue Yacht-Master by a mile

[up2nogood]

I think you're going to enjoy the JLC more than the others.

[tkerrmd]

good pics I am a sports watch guy and if only one of the above three the TT sub for me

then I got the YM, the JLC, awesome watch, people love it but totally different look and not for me especially when compared to the other two, and don't do leather

good luck

[alubin]

voted tt sub-c but if the blue ym was in the pole I pick that.

[ansharma]

The Rolex is winning by a landslide, you would think this forum was biased....oh wait what is this forum called? ;-)

[jjnd08]

TT sub for me. But I think you are looking at two very different watches. Do you want a solely dress watch, or a sport and dress watch? Do you want a watch you would wear into a boardroom, or one you can wear to the beach as well?

[ansharma]

Originally Posted by jjnd08

TT sub for me. But I think you are looking at two very different watches. Do you want a solely dress watch, or a sport and dress watch? Do you want a watch you would wear into a boardroom, or one you can wear to the beach as well?

Fair point - but I already own watches for every occasion, this is just an addition to be rotated just like the other watches depending on what I am doing.

[Audemars Piguet]

YM for me

[superdog]

I am falling in love with the TT Bluesy. Love it.

[mcorliss]

Just sold my YM Blue but kind of regretting it. It was a really pretty and comfortable piece. Unfortunately, I vowed to never re-buy a departed piece:-(

[ansharma]

Originally Posted by mcorliss

Just sold my YM Blue but kind of regretting it. It was a really pretty and comfortable piece. Unfortunately, I vowed to never re-buy a departed piece:-(

Sorry to hear. Life is too short - just get another

Easier said then done I know but if you are missing it and financially can afford it - then why not?

[DiamondJack]

The TT Bluesy by a country mile in my books.......especially if for everyday wear.

Then the JLC but only if you were planning more formal events....

[AK797]

When I tried both blues on the YM blue impressed me more to my surprise.

[travisb]

The Sub just looks too good.

[superdog]

Originally Posted by travisb

The Sub just looks too good.

exactly!!!

[wantonebad]

As big a fan of JLC as I am I just don't care for square watches (sorry Mike) and I've never been a fan of the YM so...

[FTX I]

Sub

[Roller07]

Reverso.

[McLovin]

The Reverso. You already have a Sub, and the JLC is like getting two watches for the price of one.

[watchwatcher]

Just saw the sunburst in the flesh today, for the first time. Wow.

That's going to be my vote.

[ansharma]

Originally Posted by McLovin

The Reverso. You already have a Sub, and the JLC is like getting two watches for the price of one.

Thanks - that is sound advice and is also my thinking

[echau]

LB by a mile.
Also, it looks great on your wrist

[ansharma]

Originally Posted by echau

LB by a mile.
Also, it looks great on your wrist

Thanks - in fairness I think it would look great on anyone's wrist

[echau]

well i also mean it looks better on your wrist than the jlc fitwise

[ansharma]

Originally Posted by echau

well i also mean it looks better on your wrist than the jlc fitwise

Yes this is true - it did fit better but when I tried the JLC on I didn't have the leather strap adjusted to my size.

[Le Chef]

It has a really useful function. It's an icon. They've been producing Reverso's since 1931. You can dress them down very easily. I put mine on a cognac colored croc strap with cream stitching for the summer. Looks good with jeans as well as a suit. Is an under the radar watch. If someone stops you it will be a real watch enthusiast.

[ansharma]

Originally Posted by Le Chef

It has a really useful function. It's an icon. They've been producing Reverso's since 1931. You can dress them down very easily. I put mine on a cognac colored croc strap with cream stitching for the summer. Looks good with jeans as well as a suit. Is an under the radar watch. If someone stops you it will be a real watch enthusiast.

Very good points, thank you. I quite like the fact that my friends don't know who JLC is - only the enthusiast.

[MortgageGuy]

Sub hands down for me, I absolutely love the new sunburst dial

[ansharma]

Originally Posted by MortgageGuy

Sub hands down for me, I absolutely love the new sunburst dial

It is a great dial but in my case it is still a submariner and owning a 16610 in terms of overall look of the watch there isn't much difference apart from obviously being a two tone blue dial watch.

I'm thinking if I bought this then the 16610 would get very little wrist time. I'm going against the grain of the poll and leaning towards the JLC. I'm surprised the JLC got as many votes as it did considering this is a Rolex forum - this tells me it's an iconic watch in its own right.