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Tebow15 · 14 June 2015, 06:29 AM

Recently flipped my sunburst 116613 for the diamond dial, flat/smurf dial 116613.

I know that this debate has been beaten to death on here, but my problem w the sunburst dial is that everywhere other than outside in direct sunlight, the dial gets very dark-almost black at times. On the other hand, the smurf dial always displays a true, royal blue color, regardless of lighting.

Here are a few pics:

Tebow15 · 14 June 2015, 06:30 AM

Another

Danny83 · 14 June 2015, 06:32 AM

Congrats wow you made the right choice!!!

Tebow15 · 14 June 2015, 06:33 AM

Again

OmegaJJH · 14 June 2015, 06:34 AM

Stunning !

Tebow15 · 14 June 2015, 06:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny83

Congrats wow you made the right choice!!!

Thanks. I know that this blue it discontinued, but to me, the consistency of always displaying a true blue color is nice

AS1 · 14 June 2015, 06:35 AM

congrats!!

AF_Rob · 14 June 2015, 06:36 AM

I agree. The flat blue is better IMO. Then again, I like flat colors on all my dials

BNA/LION · 14 June 2015, 06:36 AM

I see your point and the smurf dial does seem to displays a true, royal blue color, regardless of lighting. Congratz on getting what you wanted!

Kanawha · 14 June 2015, 06:37 AM

Looks Good

Tebow15 · 14 June 2015, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BNALION

I see your point and the smurf dial does seem to displays a true, royal blue color, regardless of lighting. Congratz on getting what you wanted!

Thanks. The sunburst is great and is waaaay more popular and demanded, but I got turned off with the sometimes very dark (almost black) dial.

DocHorton · 14 June 2015, 06:47 AM

Tim, is that you? Lol.

I prefer the flat blue as well and the fact that it is discontinued only makes it more desirable in my mind. Great trade!

tommy91 · 14 June 2015, 06:49 AM

Really nice dial

Tebow15 · 14 June 2015, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocHorton

Tim, is that you? Lol.

I prefer the flat blue as well and the fact that it is discontinued only makes it more desirable in my mind. Great trade!

Thanks. Also the serti dials are pretty cool.

mvmbles · 14 June 2015, 07:02 AM

I love the sunburst dial, but as a former flat blue dial owner on both the two tone and WG Subs, I have to say I'm a little more partial to the flat.

Duey · 14 June 2015, 07:05 AM

The High Gloss Smurf Blue dial looks far better on the Ceramic IMHO. They should never have changed it back to the past.

The sunburst looks good with the old school aluminum bezel but that's about it.

Tebow15 · 14 June 2015, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Duey

The High Gloss Smurf Blue dial looks far better on the Ceramic IMHO. They should never have changed it back to the past.

The sunburst looks good with the old school aluminum bezel but that's about it.

Yeah, the sunburst dial and bezel only match part of the time.

thsiao · 14 June 2015, 07:16 AM

I prefer this dial over the sunburst too... Matches the bezel better.

timeisfathaoftruth · 14 June 2015, 07:26 AM

Congrats!! Looks great on your wrist. And I too am in the minority and prefer the flat blue over he sunburst blue.

The sunburst dial is an interesting dial color, but in my opinion nothing says blue like that the flat blue dial whether on the smurf or the bluesy.

Enjoy!!

Urosfan · 14 June 2015, 07:27 AM

Congrats

rle737ng · 14 June 2015, 07:30 AM

I can live with the sunburst deficiencies. Nice watch.

Runnin' Rebel · 14 June 2015, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Tebow15

Yeah, the sunburst dial and bezel only match part of the time.

Congratulations ! Looks fantastic

bigwatchman · 14 June 2015, 07:59 AM

It all depends on what you like.

tkerrmd · 14 June 2015, 08:13 AM

Love that dial !! Gives the watch a little something special

Keith1 · 14 June 2015, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Tebow15

Thanks. I know that this blue it discontinued, but to me, the consistency of always displaying a true blue color is nice

I agree--love the rocks! Great trade.

Amer · 14 June 2015, 08:56 AM

Congrats....I really like this combination over the sunburst 116613

Eric Chan · 14 June 2015, 09:48 AM

Congrats. Whatever makes you happy.

Tebow15 · 14 June 2015, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric Chan

Congrats. Whatever makes you happy.

Thank you, Eric. I know that you are huge fan of the sunburst, but to me, I just didn't like the inconsistency of its dial. It is still awesome, though and respect your opinion. Be well, my friend and take care.

SemperFi · 14 June 2015, 10:07 AM

Beautiful dial on that watch. I'd make that trade too. Enjoy it!

Tebow15 · 14 June 2015, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SemperFi

Beautiful dial on that watch. I'd make that trade too. Enjoy it!

Well, I did have to put up some $$$ too...

14 June 2015, 06:36 AM	#9
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,206	I see your point and the smurf dial does seem to displays a true, royal blue color, regardless of lighting. Congratz on getting what you wanted! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

14 June 2015, 07:16 AM	#18
thsiao "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,213	I prefer this dial over the sunburst too... Matches the bezel better. __________________ Instagram @lifeofawis www.lifeofawis.com

14 June 2015, 07:26 AM	#19
timeisfathaoftruth "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: New England Watch: Sub,Daytona,GMT,YM Posts: 997	Congrats!! Looks great on your wrist. And I too am in the minority and prefer the flat blue over he sunburst blue. The sunburst dial is an interesting dial color, but in my opinion nothing says blue like that the flat blue dial whether on the smurf or the bluesy. Enjoy!! __________________ Time and tide wait for no man...

14 June 2015, 07:59 AM	#23
bigwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Scott Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,307	It all depends on what you like. __________________ Waiting for Arrival... Omega Seamaster 120 Automatic Luminox 3950 Orange Luminox Field Watch Day-Date Casio G-Shock Analog/Chrono

14 June 2015, 09:48 AM	#27
Eric Chan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Eric Chan Location: Vancouver, BC CAN Watch: Day-Date 118238 Posts: 8,798	Congrats. Whatever makes you happy. __________________ Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016

14 June 2015, 06:32 AM	#3
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	Congrats wow you made the right choice!!!

14 June 2015, 06:34 AM	#5
OmegaJJH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 6,663	Stunning !

14 June 2015, 06:35 AM	#7
AS1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC / Milan Watch: 6263 Posts: 3,938	congrats!!

14 June 2015, 06:36 AM	#8
AF_Rob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Virginia Watch: Sub/Polar/OP/BB Posts: 4,510	I agree. The flat blue is better IMO. Then again, I like flat colors on all my dials

14 June 2015, 06:37 AM	#10
Kanawha "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: 116520 Posts: 441	Looks Good

14 June 2015, 06:47 AM	#12
DocHorton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: God Bless Texas Watch: Smurf, DD40, SkyD. Posts: 1,493	Tim, is that you? Lol. I prefer the flat blue as well and the fact that it is discontinued only makes it more desirable in my mind. Great trade!

14 June 2015, 06:49 AM	#13
tommy91 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: . Location: . Posts: 1,343	Really nice dial

14 June 2015, 07:02 AM	#15
mvmbles "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Nick Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 759	I love the sunburst dial, but as a former flat blue dial owner on both the two tone and WG Subs, I have to say I'm a little more partial to the flat.

14 June 2015, 07:05 AM	#16
Duey 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,575	The High Gloss Smurf Blue dial looks far better on the Ceramic IMHO. They should never have changed it back to the past. The sunburst looks good with the old school aluminum bezel but that's about it.

14 June 2015, 07:27 AM	#20
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,187	Congrats

14 June 2015, 07:30 AM	#21
rle737ng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: Randy Location: PTC, GA Watch: 16710 Posts: 564	I can live with the sunburst deficiencies. Nice watch.

14 June 2015, 08:13 AM	#24
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Love that dial !! Gives the watch a little something special

14 June 2015, 08:56 AM	#26
Amer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Amer Location: California love Watch: 126600, 116619LB Posts: 198	Congrats....I really like this combination over the sunburst 116613

14 June 2015, 10:07 AM	#29
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	Beautiful dial on that watch. I'd make that trade too. Enjoy it!

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