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Wrist Watcher · 27 January 2012, 06:38 AM

I'm finally ready to join the Rolex club and would love your thoughts on the following. I've decided on the Submariner 16613 (used) in either the blue dial or the black dial. I've been "strongly" leaning towards the blue but wanted your thoughts on my choice.

FWIW, I settled on the Sub due to its versatility in being either a "sports" watch or a luxury watch that I can wear to work/dress up.

I appreciate your opinions on this. BTW, this site is fantastic for all things Rolex!

Casey VP-26 · 27 January 2012, 06:42 AM

Welcome, Great choice 16613, Black or Blue, Classy Watch. Good luck

seand442 · 27 January 2012, 06:45 AM

Either one is classy but I prefer the blue. You win either way.

Bangel · 27 January 2012, 06:59 AM

I really don't think you can go wrong with either. They are both classic. If you are "strongly" leaning towards the blue, then go for it!

cparks555 · 27 January 2012, 07:01 AM

Both are really nice, I picked up a 116613 blue dial last week so you know my choice.

tkerrmd · 27 January 2012, 07:08 AM

welcome, blue.

jfisher17 · 27 January 2012, 07:11 AM

I love my bluesy. Can't wait to get it back from RSC. 1st servicing in the 10 years I've had it.

Although... won't you be extremely overdressed wearing that around Clemson? Go Cocks!

Wrist Watcher · 27 January 2012, 07:22 AM

Thanks for the replies. Blue it is!

FeelingTheBlues · 27 January 2012, 07:26 AM

Welcome to TRF, I prefer black but the blue is indeed very nice and a classic! Hope to see some pictures soon.

Wrist Watcher · 27 January 2012, 07:26 AM

Funny guy. We've recently had the worst spell against you guys in my lifetime. Time for things to get back to normal.

Thanks for the response though. Go Tigers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jfisher17

I love my bluesy. Can't wait to get it back from RSC. 1st servicing in the 10 years I've had it.

Although... won't you be extremely overdressed wearing that around Clemson? Go Cocks!

JustABreathAway · 27 January 2012, 07:26 AM

I really prefer the blue dial - much more arresting than the black.

dddrees · 27 January 2012, 07:44 AM

I like blue.

jfisher17 · 27 January 2012, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonTC

Funny guy. We've recently had the worst spell against you guys in my lifetime. Time for things to get back to normal.

Thanks for the response though. Go Tigers!

Couldn't help it... I played the late 80's/early 90's and we were owned by you all.

HDHNTER · 27 January 2012, 07:54 AM

Love the blue, was my first.

Actsulb · 27 January 2012, 09:33 AM

Welcome! Either one is a great choice. It comes down which one you like more. The 16613 is terrific! Good luck with your selection.

mjclark32 · 27 January 2012, 09:42 AM

Love the bluesy, but there's no wrong choice

Andelain · 27 January 2012, 09:47 AM

The blue, definitely.

Lion · 28 January 2012, 05:19 AM

Welcome to the Forum and either one would be a good choice. I happen to prefer blue so that would be the one I would go after.....good luck!!!

SaddleSC · 28 January 2012, 05:21 AM

Another vote for the blue...it is a true icon!

ersnyder · 28 January 2012, 05:22 AM

Blue for me!

FremStar · 28 January 2012, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonTC

Thanks for the replies. Blue it is!

I really hope you got the opportunity to hold and try them both on before you make a decision! As others have stated you can't go wrong either way but you don't want to hastily acquire and then have buyers remorse! Congrats, best of luck and welcome to the jungle!

Wrist Watcher · 28 January 2012, 07:08 AM

I went to a local AD and tried a few on the other day. I actually stood there thinking that I'd love to have about 12 of the 15 she pulled from the case!

Just so many great looking watches from Rolex.

I was drawn to the blue but just wanted to reassure myself that I could also dress the blue up and wear it to more formal occasions. I plan to get another (perhaps Datejust) with a more neutral dial (maybe white) down the road, hopefully within the next six months.

FremStar · 28 January 2012, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ClemsonTC

I actually stood there thinking that I'd love to have about 12 of the 15 she pulled from the case!

I plan to get another (perhaps Datejust) with a more neutral dial (maybe white) down the road, hopefully within the next six months.

With your last sentence you will have 12 in no time! Horology is a fun hobby! The minute you get one there will be another to follow

27 January 2012, 06:38 AM	#1
Wrist Watcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 1,440	Opinions on first Rolex please I'm finally ready to join the Rolex club and would love your thoughts on the following. I've decided on the Submariner 16613 (used) in either the blue dial or the black dial. I've been "strongly" leaning towards the blue but wanted your thoughts on my choice. FWIW, I settled on the Sub due to its versatility in being either a "sports" watch or a luxury watch that I can wear to work/dress up. I appreciate your opinions on this. BTW, this site is fantastic for all things Rolex!

27 January 2012, 06:45 AM	#3
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	Either one is classy but I prefer the blue. You win either way. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

27 January 2012, 07:26 AM	#9
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Welcome to TRF, I prefer black but the blue is indeed very nice and a classic! Hope to see some pictures soon. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

27 January 2012, 07:26 AM	#11
JustABreathAway "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Watch: The Reference Posts: 1,743	I really prefer the blue dial - much more arresting than the black. __________________ http://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=217483

27 January 2012, 09:33 AM	#15
Actsulb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Ali Location: California Watch: GMT II (Coke) Posts: 1,747	Welcome! Either one is a great choice. It comes down which one you like more. The 16613 is terrific! Good luck with your selection. __________________ A Crown for Every Achievement

27 January 2012, 06:42 AM	#2
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,671	Welcome, Great choice 16613, Black or Blue, Classy Watch. Good luck

27 January 2012, 06:59 AM	#4
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I really don't think you can go wrong with either. They are both classic. If you are "strongly" leaning towards the blue, then go for it!

27 January 2012, 07:01 AM	#5
cparks555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SC Posts: 274	Both are really nice, I picked up a 116613 blue dial last week so you know my choice.

27 January 2012, 07:08 AM	#6
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	welcome, blue.

27 January 2012, 07:11 AM	#7
jfisher17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Jeff Location: Washington, DC Watch: Bluesy, Hulk, DSSD Posts: 310	I love my bluesy. Can't wait to get it back from RSC. 1st servicing in the 10 years I've had it. Although... won't you be extremely overdressed wearing that around Clemson? Go Cocks!

27 January 2012, 07:22 AM	#8
Wrist Watcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 1,440	Thanks for the replies. Blue it is!

27 January 2012, 07:54 AM	#14
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Love the blue, was my first.

27 January 2012, 09:42 AM	#16
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Love the bluesy, but there's no wrong choice __________________

27 January 2012, 09:47 AM	#17
Andelain "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Sandbox Watch: ing your 6...... Posts: 1,379	The blue, definitely. __________________ .

28 January 2012, 05:19 AM	#18
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Welcome to the Forum and either one would be a good choice. I happen to prefer blue so that would be the one I would go after.....good luck!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

28 January 2012, 05:21 AM	#19
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,125	Another vote for the blue...it is a true icon! __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

28 January 2012, 05:22 AM	#20
ersnyder 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: Long Beach CA USA Watch: Rolex Explorer II Posts: 4,102	Blue for me!

28 January 2012, 07:08 AM	#22
Wrist Watcher 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 1,440	I went to a local AD and tried a few on the other day. I actually stood there thinking that I'd love to have about 12 of the 15 she pulled from the case! Just so many great looking watches from Rolex. I was drawn to the blue but just wanted to reassure myself that I could also dress the blue up and wear it to more formal occasions. I plan to get another (perhaps Datejust) with a more neutral dial (maybe white) down the road, hopefully within the next six months.

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