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ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ{Adventure!) · 10 August 2017, 07:00 AM

Hello Everyone!

I'm getting ready to make my first Rolex purchase.
....as the title implies however, I've actually been torn between two (albeit three) subs.

When I was a little kid, the first watch I had ever fallen in love with was a TT Bluesy. As I grew older I went through your typical stages of horological puberty (i.e. Scorning Rolex owners and vying for APs and Pateks before finally actually LEARNING about watches) and now I'm aiming for the 116610.
For some odd reason though I'm still torn as to which sub I'm truly after.

If I were to get an 116613, I'd probably scour the used market as New is a bit far out of my price range. If I went with the 116610, I'd probably go through an AD for the 'first experience' per se.

As weird as this all sounds, I guess I'm really torn because whichever I choose will be my one and only watch for a very long time.

I greatly enjoy snorkeling and exploring the outdoors as much as I delve into new restaurants and wineries, so the subC I end up with will be my everyday piece. I'm not worried about negative attention or anything, just that I truly can't decide between the TT Bluesy and the classy black on stainless.

Hopefully by regularly studying things here in RF I'll be able to make a decision, and who knows-- maybe I'll end up with the means to get either one from an AD.

Thanks for reading! :)

Allanmodel · 10 August 2017, 01:05 PM

Welcome aboard~~

Psmith · 10 August 2017, 01:40 PM

Welcome

tamiya · 10 August 2017, 01:53 PM

Wrong place to seek help on making a decision. Here you'll be convinced you need both! Plus ideas for what's next...

superstarmar · 10 August 2017, 02:04 PM

TT Bluesy, one and done !!!
It's not plain Jane nor is it free Willy!!!
It's Rolex and it's beautiful and bold !!!
It was my dream since I laid eyes on it in my teens !!!
Now it's on my wrist and it captivates me
Every time!!! Just do it !!! You won't regret it !!!!

MonBK · 10 August 2017, 04:20 PM

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Audemars Piguet · 11 August 2017, 02:53 AM

Welcome

ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ{Adventure!) · 11 August 2017, 03:53 AM

Thanks for the warm welcomes! :)

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Originally Posted by superstarmar

TT Bluesy, one and done !!!
It's not plain Jane nor is it free Willy!!!
It's Rolex and it's beautiful and bold !!!
It was my dream since I laid eyes on it in my teens !!!
Now it's on my wrist and it captivates me
Every time!!! Just do it !!! You won't regret it !!!!

Haha thanks for the tip! I'm definitely leaning towards the Bluesy but crunching numbers also isn't helping in my case.

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Originally Posted by tamiya

Wrong place to seek help on making a decision. Here you'll be convinced you need both! Plus ideas for what's next...

I am definitely seeing it! :) indecisiveness continues...

toneafficianado · 11 August 2017, 07:50 AM

I agree with Mario.
Go for the TT Bluesy.
You need to know about the early flat blue dials vs the later sunburst blue ones. Note this only applies to the Ceramic subs as the ealrier 16613 has sunburst only.
There's no right or wrong with the dials. It's just personal taste but you mentioned buying used and you will find there are cheaper flat blue SubCs than sunburst ones.

HL65 · 11 August 2017, 08:49 AM

Welcome

SVTX2 · 11 August 2017, 11:37 PM

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Urosfan · 12 August 2017, 01:18 PM

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SearChart · 14 August 2017, 02:59 AM

Welcome, cool username

ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ{Adventure!) · 15 August 2017, 12:58 AM

Thanks for the warm welcomes :)

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Originally Posted by toneafficianado

I agree with Mario.
Go for the TT Bluesy.
You need to know about the early flat blue dials vs the later sunburst blue ones. Note this only applies to the Ceramic subs as the ealrier 16613 has sunburst only.
There's no right or wrong with the dials. It's just personal taste but you mentioned buying used and you will find there are cheaper flat blue SubCs than sunburst ones.

Thank you for the tip. Definitely going to look into the other variations.

I just tried on a Bluesy at the AD. Although I did try to compare the other models evenly as far as wrist time, the Bluesy definitely held my attention the most.

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Hairdude1 · 15 August 2017, 09:30 AM

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Al1969 · 15 August 2017, 10:04 AM

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SearChart · 15 August 2017, 08:16 PM

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Snow-Dweller · 15 August 2017, 08:37 PM

Welcome to TRF. My first Rolex is a TT Sub bought new in 1986 and loved to this day....

In your deliberations you should remember that you'll get a much bigger discount on a TT than an SS.

1William · 15 August 2017, 08:43 PM

Welcome. Both the TT and the SS are winners and classic watches. I have owned both and would buy the Submariner-C ND, 114060. Great watch, perfectly balanced dial and the least expensive in the Submariner line-up.

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ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ{Adventure!) "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: So.Cal. Posts: 134	Decades of Indecisiveness! Hello Everyone! I'm getting ready to make my first Rolex purchase. ....as the title implies however, I've actually been torn between two (albeit three) subs. When I was a little kid, the first watch I had ever fallen in love with was a TT Bluesy. As I grew older I went through your typical stages of horological puberty (i.e. Scorning Rolex owners and vying for APs and Pateks before finally actually LEARNING about watches) and now I'm aiming for the 116610. For some odd reason though I'm still torn as to which sub I'm truly after. If I were to get an 116613, I'd probably scour the used market as New is a bit far out of my price range. If I went with the 116610, I'd probably go through an AD for the 'first experience' per se. As weird as this all sounds, I guess I'm really torn because whichever I choose will be my one and only watch for a very long time. I greatly enjoy snorkeling and exploring the outdoors as much as I delve into new restaurants and wineries, so the subC I end up with will be my everyday piece. I'm not worried about negative attention or anything, just that I truly can't decide between the TT Bluesy and the classy black on stainless. Hopefully by regularly studying things here in RF I'll be able to make a decision, and who knows-- maybe I'll end up with the means to get either one from an AD. Thanks for reading! :)
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toneafficianado 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Alan Location: Australia Posts: 2,204	I agree with Mario. Go for the TT Bluesy. You need to know about the early flat blue dials vs the later sunburst blue ones. Note this only applies to the Ceramic subs as the ealrier 16613 has sunburst only. There's no right or wrong with the dials. It's just personal taste but you mentioned buying used and you will find there are cheaper flat blue SubCs than sunburst ones.

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