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Submarinerboy · 13 February 2018, 08:18 AM

Would you keep 16613 or trade for new ceramic??

droptopman · 13 February 2018, 09:20 AM

I have worn both and prefer the new model. Daily wearer of a 16613LB for 10+ years. Pretty much a 4 and 5 digit guy. Did not have much love for the 6 digits watches because of the "supercase" but now really like the newer model and have 2 six digit Subs. The maxi dial/hands and the glide lock make the 6 digit hard to beat. In the end, I got comfortable with the larger case/lugs.

skkali168 · 13 February 2018, 09:21 AM

i would trade

RW16610 · 13 February 2018, 09:23 AM

Totally subjective, and both are nice. I personally can't stand the hollow centre links anymore and much rather the look and longevity of a ceramic bezel vs. the aluminum insert. In your shoes I would actually do the trade for the updated version.

Canefan1 · 13 February 2018, 09:24 AM

Got rid of mine. Wanted no association whatsoever with the word “bluesy”. It’s embarrassing.

droptopman · 13 February 2018, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canefan1

Got rid of mine. Wanted no association whatsoever with the word “bluesy”. It’s embarrassing.

LOL. Not a fan of that term either and rarely use it. LB works fine.

emersm · 13 February 2018, 09:27 AM

I’m probably in the minority, but I prefer the five digit.

Canefan1 · 13 February 2018, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by droptopman

LOL. Not a fan of that term either and rarely use it. LB works fine.

Yup.

roadie1 · 13 February 2018, 12:01 PM

I’ve had a few 5 digit LB’s and a few of the 6 digit LB’s. Prefer the 6 digit model.

mjclark32 · 13 February 2018, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emersm

I’m probably in the minority, but I prefer the five digit.

X2

superstarmar · 13 February 2018, 12:04 PM

I’ve also had both ... upgrade would be my recommendation.

s14roller · 13 February 2018, 12:43 PM

6

Submarinerboy · 13 February 2018, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canefan1

Got rid of mine. Wanted no association whatsoever with the word “bluesy”. It’s embarrassing.

16613 pre ceramic no holes case solid end links. Is that better sweetheart. Embarrassing 😅😅 grow up heckler

yannis · 13 February 2018, 07:18 PM

Upgrade as there are many things making it worthy upgrading. Bezel, clasp and bracelet overall feel and robustness of the newer version.

Andad · 13 February 2018, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canefan1

Got rid of mine. Wanted no association whatsoever with the word “bluesy”. It’s embarrassing.

You sold it because some call it a bluesy?

Rock · 13 February 2018, 07:48 PM

I love the matching anodised blue of the five digit.
The dial and bezel never look right, colour-wise, to me on the six digit, although I prefer the better bracelet.
My next watch will be a 16613.

roadie1 · 13 February 2018, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarinerboy

16613 pre ceramic no holes case solid end links. Is that better sweetheart. Embarrassing

grow up heckler

Agree!

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rodo · 13 February 2018, 10:42 PM

Ceramix

Rolex addict · 13 February 2018, 10:51 PM

I upgraded and never looked back.

dr35mm · 13 February 2018, 10:56 PM

Glidelock alone is worth the upgrade

jrs146 · 13 February 2018, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yannis

Upgrade as there are many things making it worthy upgrading. Bezel, clasp and bracelet overall feel and robustness of the newer version.

I agree. I’m a big fan of the ceramic version, especially the bracelet.

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Gaijin · 13 February 2018, 11:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarinerboy

16613 pre ceramic no holes case solid end links. Is that better sweetheart. Embarrassing 😅😅 grow up heckler

How is this heckling?

Back to the OP.

I've owned both. I preferred the ceramic. I even had the flat or smurf blue one. Alas it is gone.

joli160 · 13 February 2018, 11:29 PM

Yes, I would

Submarinerboy · 13 February 2018, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gaijin

How is this heckling?

Back to the OP.

I've owned both. I preferred the ceramic. I even had the flat or smurf blue one. Alas it is gone.

Piping up while someone is talking to a large audience and giving a negative opinion. That’s the definition of heckling.👍

peterpl · 14 February 2018, 12:08 AM

I would upgrade to the ceramic with sunburst blue.

One of the nicest watches ever made by Rolex.

tomallen · 14 February 2018, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emersm

I’m probably in the minority, but I prefer the five digit.

I agree, depending when the five digit was made.

Hard_Six · 14 February 2018, 12:20 AM

I made the upgrade and haven’t looked back. The 6-digit reference is much nicer IMO.

Boaters · 14 February 2018, 01:05 AM

They are both beauties but the glidelock is the deal breaker..

watchwatcher · 14 February 2018, 01:21 AM

If the 16613 is a non gold through the clasp, that's a no brainer. Def move to 6 digit.

It it's gold through the clasp, then it's a harder decision. But I would still give the nod to the ceramic version for the bracelet and glide lock.

WhoaaGts · 14 February 2018, 01:39 AM

Does anyone know the weight difference between the two? I tried on my brother in laws 16613 with black bezel and champagne Serti dial, which looks wise I absolutely love, but it honestly felt too light and dare I say the bracelet felt flimsy.

13 February 2018, 08:18 AM	#1
Submarinerboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: London Posts: 25	Two tone bluesy 16613 keep or upgrade for new ceramic?? Would you keep 16613 or trade for new ceramic??

13 February 2018, 09:20 AM	#2
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	I have worn both and prefer the new model. Daily wearer of a 16613LB for 10+ years. Pretty much a 4 and 5 digit guy. Did not have much love for the 6 digits watches because of the "supercase" but now really like the newer model and have 2 six digit Subs. The maxi dial/hands and the glide lock make the 6 digit hard to beat. In the end, I got comfortable with the larger case/lugs. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

13 February 2018, 07:18 PM	#14
yannis "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Yannis Location: Europe Watch: maniac Posts: 9,070	Upgrade as there are many things making it worthy upgrading. Bezel, clasp and bracelet overall feel and robustness of the newer version. __________________ Rolex Submariner 116610LV \| Tudor 79220N DSSD MEMBERS - OWNERS CLUB

13 February 2018, 07:48 PM	#16
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,655	I love the matching anodised blue of the five digit. The dial and bezel never look right, colour-wise, to me on the six digit, although I prefer the better bracelet. My next watch will be a 16613. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

13 February 2018, 10:56 PM	#20
dr35mm "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Real Name: Peter Location: Caribbean Watch: BB58 Posts: 2,398	Glidelock alone is worth the upgrade __________________ Present: BB58 \| BB36 \| GMW-B5000D-1JF \| 6900-PT80 Past: 16610LN \| 16622 \| 116610LN \| 214270

13 February 2018, 09:21 AM	#3
skkali168 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Real Name: RP Location: irvine Watch: 116689 Posts: 1,222	i would trade

13 February 2018, 09:23 AM	#4
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,961	Totally subjective, and both are nice. I personally can't stand the hollow centre links anymore and much rather the look and longevity of a ceramic bezel vs. the aluminum insert. In your shoes I would actually do the trade for the updated version.

13 February 2018, 09:24 AM	#5
Canefan1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Homestead Posts: 1,247	Got rid of mine. Wanted no association whatsoever with the word “bluesy”. It’s embarrassing.

13 February 2018, 09:27 AM	#7
emersm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Merle Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,478	I’m probably in the minority, but I prefer the five digit.

13 February 2018, 12:01 PM	#9
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,144	I’ve had a few 5 digit LB’s and a few of the 6 digit LB’s. Prefer the 6 digit model.

13 February 2018, 12:43 PM	#12
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,244	6

13 February 2018, 10:42 PM	#18
rodo "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 640	Ceramix

13 February 2018, 10:51 PM	#19
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	I upgraded and never looked back.

13 February 2018, 11:29 PM	#23
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,340	Yes, I would __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

14 February 2018, 12:08 AM	#25
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	I would upgrade to the ceramic with sunburst blue. One of the nicest watches ever made by Rolex.

14 February 2018, 12:20 AM	#27
Hard_Six "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Trey Location: Texas Watch: those three’s roll Posts: 3,036	I made the upgrade and haven’t looked back. The 6-digit reference is much nicer IMO.

14 February 2018, 01:05 AM	#28
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	They are both beauties but the glidelock is the deal breaker..

14 February 2018, 01:21 AM	#29
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,477	If the 16613 is a non gold through the clasp, that's a no brainer. Def move to 6 digit. It it's gold through the clasp, then it's a harder decision. But I would still give the nod to the ceramic version for the bracelet and glide lock.

14 February 2018, 01:39 AM	#30
WhoaaGts "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 21	Does anyone know the weight difference between the two? I tried on my brother in laws 16613 with black bezel and champagne Serti dial, which looks wise I absolutely love, but it honestly felt too light and dare I say the bracelet felt flimsy.

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