Why I think the 116619LB "Smurf" is the best Watch in the World

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by dseig001

The wifey is worried it wont look good on her dainty wrist.

What do you guys think? I think she’s awesome just for considering!

I think the Sub will look great on her.
Thats a smurf, a Sub, and Charlize with her Deepsea as usual.

[watchwatcher]

^^There are watches in those photos?^^

[avilhena]

Originally Posted by joli160

It is indeed a remarkable watch,

Originally Posted by andrei_sfirloaga

That last photo is a true beauty!

Originally Posted by PLNYC

Great read and solid photos!

Originally Posted by wach16

I love the smurf and agree with your sentiment

Originally Posted by HL65

Wrong mine is!

116619 is a great watch though!

Originally Posted by faz

Somehow the blue grows on you. It did on me.

OP, glad for you.... You seem to be one of the lucky ones who is 'wanting what you got', so soak up the sun and enjoy it in good health.

Originally Posted by tyler1980

love the smurf. Its too blue for me though, and i just haven't warmed up to the particular shade enough to actually buy it. I cant argue your logic though.

Originally Posted by Tangier11

This is the WONDERFUL thing about Rolex. Everyone has one Rolex they feel is THE best. For me its the DD with the platona coming in second. However, I can fully understand and appreciate why you feel the way you do about the Smurf.

Thank you for the answers and the input!!

Originally Posted by dr35mm

I couldn’t agree more with you, the smurf is my absolute grail, I would take that over the 5711 or 15202 any day.

Subs are such amazing versatile watches that may be the only watch someone needs.

I see the Submariner as the iconic 911, the date black might be the Carrera S and the Smurf the turbo, everyday super car.

The only minor issue I have with the smurf are the PCLs. Other than that, perfect!

A black sub will have to do for now, but one day I will get my smurf!


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That's exactly my point! The iconic design with a little plus!

[avilhena]

Originally Posted by AK797

If you're gonna spend £20K plus this is the way you ought to feel!

That's it, we got to be grateful and happy for what we have!

[avilhena]

Originally Posted by jfestrelabr

Im 100% with you, dear friend!!!!!!!



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You were there in that picture!!!

[avilhena]

Originally Posted by myporsche

This is a great post and YES I have slowly been coming to the conclusion that this is the ultimate sports watch. It is the only watch I would trade my green sub for. My only issue, and the only concern I have is one you already mentioned. I like to use the watch or at least have the capability to use it for what is is designed for. That is what a tool watch is and what makes Rolex so special - the ability to combine tool with luxury, usability with durability, comfort and presence. It balances all of those things so well. I would like to know that I CAN wear a Blue Sub while diving without worrying, not because of the waterproofness of course, its the same watch after all, but if white gold can hold up to 1. EVERYDAY wearability (can it be a daily wear?) 2. Tool watch - Can I wear it everywhere I wearthe SS sub? Can I dive with it, or is it purely a luxury watch? Will the WG hold up?

When it comes to the sports line I want to to be able to be used for intended purposes and this is the only thing that holds me back. I would really be interested in what the owners have to say on this beautiful piece.

OP your watch looks stunning!

I get your point and after 2 years of ownership using it a lot (not as a daily, but it got a lot of wrist time) I can assure you that you can use as it were made of steel.

The WG will hold up, you can dive with it and wear it everyday.

[avilhena]

Originally Posted by Arthur Daley

I like it so much that I bought one last Saturday. I'd been contemplating the watch for a short while, and on a whim called an AD in a town I was visiting and they had it in stock.

Having never seen it before in person, I of course was keen to see and handle it. The blue is.... very blue! I was concerned it would look cheap and plasticky, but I really like it. It's very different under various lighting conditions - pale blue in direct sunlight, and a darker royal blue under incandescent light.

I like the blue, but think black looks better. Heck, I think green looks better - but I really like the rarity of the blue. More than the bezel and dial color I REALLY like the color of the white gold. It has a soft warm hue - almost looks like a very pale yellow gold under certain lighting conditions. At a casual glance it looks like steel (which I like - the understatement), but side-by-side there's a big difference. And the weight/heft - love it. Not-to-mention that timeless Submariner style.

Best watch in the world? I'm not convinced. But I do like it - a lot. Probably the only thing I'd change on the watch (if I could design it from scratch) would be to change the polished center links to brushed. I don't like the shine very much, but it's a price I'm willing to pay for such a unique piece. (And no, I won't ask an AD to change the finish - doesn't feel quite right and would affect future resale if I go down that path).

Congratulations on your acquisition! I am sure you're going to enjoy it a lot!

[myporsche]

Originally Posted by avilhena

I get your point and after 2 years of ownership using it a lot (not as a daily, but it got a lot of wrist time) I can assure you that you can use as it were made of steel.

The WG will hold up, you can dive with it and wear it everyday.

Originally Posted by Joemck

No issues whatsoever. Use it as you would stainless steel. From daily wearer to diver, it does it all.

Thank you guys and fantastic watches! I really hope to own this piece one day.

[Xerxes77]

Originally Posted by avilhena

So it's time for a little controversy. I decided to open this topic to share with you some reasons that lead me to find the Smurf the best watch in the world.

First, in my view, the submariner is Rolex's biggest classic. I know, I know, many will say it's the Daytona or the Day-Date or this or that. But in my opinion it's the Submariner, the watch used by James Bond. Also, in my experience, every time I mention the Rolex name in some casual conversation to someone not into watches is the image of the Submariner that comes to mind.

So, for the simple fact that, in my opinion, being the Submariner the classic Rolex watch, this makes it the most iconic watch in the world, or at least quite high at the top. It is the archetype of the watches.

It can be used for all activities, from the deepest dives to the black tie dinners. Just look at this ad:



So where does smurf come in at all?

In my opinion, the Smurf is the submariner for the WIS. The fact that it is in white gold and the blue dial and bezel adds a touch to the most iconic of the watches, turning it into a real piece of connoisseur.

The way i see it, is the most iconic watch in the world with a little twist, made specially for those who knows.

I know that many at this point should be cursing me on the grounds that a diving watch should be made of steel, but truth be told, who uses these watches nowadays as a real tool of work? And even if they did, the Smurf retains all the features of the Steel Submariner.

Also, wearing a PM Rolex gives you a special feeling, the WG has a warmer tone than steel and the heft makes you notice that the watch is there in your wrist all the time. Being in WG is a big plus for me, making it more discreet.

All the above added to the fact that it is an extremely wearable watch in everyday life, not drawing unwanted attention, make the Smurf, in my opinion, the best watch in the world.

Keep in mind that this is only my opinion.

I can tell it’s the best watch in the world but I can tell you that I consider Sub the most iconic Rolex too!

[airpeace]

depending on your time, the YG datejust is pretty classic too

[RazorD]

It’s one of my favorites as well. Although I don’t have the privilege of owning one.

[joerivers1961]

One of my favorite pieces. The "smurf" name is probably my only dislike.

[Baco Noir]

The bonus is most of the population will think it's fake too since they associate the Sub with the black model, so the WG Sub will likely draw less attention, which IMHO is a good thing.

[soflonative]

The Smurf blue is stunning!!!!

[Malibuboy]

I am coming up to a year (*EDIT:OMG ITS TWO YEARS!) on the wrist. I put it on first thing and take it off last before bed.

The smurf absolutely floors me when I look at it, and I look at it a lot. Everyday, all day.

[tbonesteak]

Love this watch, but my first Rolex was a SS Sub which I never plan to part with... So, to avoid redundancy, prob a reference I'll always enjoy as a spectator and not an owner.

[AlB4sure]

[QUOTE=tkerrmd;8347779]Love the Smurf fits right in


Nice collection...

[1st amg]

I too love the smurf, and it can be a daily for sure


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[avilhena]

Originally Posted by Malibuboy

I am coming up to a year (*EDIT:OMG ITS TWO YEARS!) on the wrist. I put it on first thing and take it off last before bed.

The smurf absolutely floors me when I look at it, and I look at it a lot. Everyday, all day.

Exactly my feeling!

[yannis]

What's not to like in this beauty!

[bradyb]

Anyone notice that the flat blue lapis-colored WG Sub face is sort of similar to a Stella dial? That's kind of cool.

[DandyAnt]

Totally agree - my grail too

[Tonyfsu21]

Originally Posted by Malibuboy

I am coming up to a year (*EDIT:OMG ITS TWO YEARS!) on the wrist. I put it on first thing and take it off last before bed.

The smurf absolutely floors me when I look at it, and I look at it a lot. Everyday, all day.

I feel the same way. I can’t think of a more perfect watch for daily wear!

[watchmework]

Just saw one at an AD this morning and it’s a real stunner, liked it in person even more than I thought I would.

[Polarbears]

Definitely Amazing

[danlar]

Love the matte blue color!

[boktan]

I might be the odd one out, and its definitely not from dislike, quite the opposite, but I think the rest of the subs are too mainstream (if you can call a Rolex mainstream :D), including the Hulk.. Smurf gets my vote

[Oceanlover914]

I just added this one to my collection. I love the yg sub but I just felt it wa too flashy for a daily wearer. I love the standard sub but it is all over the place. This one is unique with the blue and flies just enough under the radar that I can enjoy it without worry. I hate to say it almost says Invicta from a distance, which is fine with me because I know I am packing solid gold.!!

[FlGreenie]

The Smurf just feels better when I wear it, but can’t really go wrong with plan B either



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[Nikrnic]

It would be the greatest Sub ever if it had no date.

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