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13 February 2018, 08:18 AM | #1 |
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Two tone bluesy 16613 keep or upgrade for new ceramic??
Would you keep 16613 or trade for new ceramic??
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13 February 2018, 09:20 AM | #2 |
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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.
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13 February 2018, 09:21 AM | #3 |
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i would trade
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13 February 2018, 09:23 AM | #4 |
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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.
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13 February 2018, 09:24 AM | #5 |
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Got rid of mine. Wanted no association whatsoever with the word “bluesy”. It’s embarrassing.
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13 February 2018, 09:27 AM | #6 |
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LOL. Not a fan of that term either and rarely use it. LB works fine.
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13 February 2018, 09:27 AM | #7 |
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I’m probably in the minority, but I prefer the five digit.
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13 February 2018, 09:29 AM | #8 |
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13 February 2018, 12:01 PM | #9 |
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I’ve had a few 5 digit LB’s and a few of the 6 digit LB’s. Prefer the 6 digit model.
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13 February 2018, 12:03 PM | #10 |
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13 February 2018, 12:04 PM | #11 |
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I’ve also had both ... upgrade would be my recommendation.
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13 February 2018, 12:43 PM | #12 |
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13 February 2018, 07:10 PM | #13 |
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13 February 2018, 07:18 PM | #14 |
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Upgrade as there are many things making it worthy upgrading. Bezel, clasp and bracelet overall feel and robustness of the newer version.
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13 February 2018, 07:48 PM | #16 |
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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.
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13 February 2018, 10:00 PM | #17 |
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13 February 2018, 10:42 PM | #18 |
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13 February 2018, 10:51 PM | #19 |
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I upgraded and never looked back.
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13 February 2018, 10:56 PM | #20 |
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Glidelock alone is worth the upgrade
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I agree. I’m a big fan of the ceramic version, especially the bracelet. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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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. |
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13 February 2018, 11:29 PM | #23 |
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Yes, I would
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13 February 2018, 11:59 PM | #24 |
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14 February 2018, 12:08 AM | #25 |
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I would upgrade to the ceramic with sunburst blue.
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14 February 2018, 12:09 AM | #26 |
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I agree, depending when the five digit was made.
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14 February 2018, 12:20 AM | #27 |
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I made the upgrade and haven’t looked back. The 6-digit reference is much nicer IMO.
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14 February 2018, 01:05 AM | #28 |
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They are both beauties but the glidelock is the deal breaker..
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14 February 2018, 01:21 AM | #29 |
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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 |
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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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