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10XRolex · 25 November 2020, 02:38 PM

The newer version seems crisper and cleaner. At the end of the day, they are both great.

eskiserkan · 26 November 2020, 06:57 AM

I prefer the 116613. Gold text on the dial matches well with all other gold accents of the case. No coronet at six is another plus. White font on the new one looks off to me.

Deep18 · 26 November 2020, 12:44 PM

The 41. The more tapered lugs and slightly wider bracelet make it for me.

peterpl · 26 November 2020, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by garyk

I’m probably in the minority but I love my 116613LB. I especially admire the case size, and yes the lugs, the bracelet size and most of all, the wonderful gold text on the dial. The white on the new one looks great but the gold has so much more synergy with the gold on the bezel and bracelet...
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I dont think your minority I think your in the majority. From feedback on the numerous forums and watch clubs I belong there is a MASSIVE fan base for the maxi case and for lovers of the Bluesy the gold text is a must.

I still cant get used to that white text on the dial. For me Rolex stuffed up on that bigtime.

OliverTwist · 26 November 2020, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

I dont think your minority I think your in the majority. From feedback on the numerous forums and watch clubs I belong there is a MASSIVE fan base for the maxi case and for lovers of the Bluesy the gold text is a must.

I still cant get used to that white text on the dial. For me Rolex stuffed up on that bigtime.

Since i can remember, I have always thought the Blue TT sub was the best looking watch ever produced. Having had at least one variant since 2002, to me the gold script was past its due. The white gives it a sportier, updated profile without even really noticing its different. The more i spend time with it the more I like it.

Maiden · 27 November 2020, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by peterpl

I dont think your minority I think your in the majority. From feedback on the numerous forums and watch clubs I belong there is a MASSIVE fan base for the maxi case and for lovers of the Bluesy the gold text is a must.

I still cant get used to that white text on the dial. For me Rolex stuffed up on that bigtime.

Agree and I cant shake the feeling that they did it just to cut costs.

OliverTwist · 27 November 2020, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

Agree and I cant shake the feeling that they did it just to cut costs.

Wait, wait. You seriously think that Rolex cares about the financial consequences of a font color...on one dial...of a specific model? You should rethink that. I understand you may not think you like the change but wait until you see one in person before concocting conspiracy theories. My apologies for being blunt.

garyk · 27 November 2020, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by OliverTwist

Wait, wait. You seriously think that Rolex cares about the financial consequences of a font color...on one dial...of a specific model? You should rethink that. I understand you may not think you like the change but wait until you see one in person before concocting conspiracy theories. My apologies for being blunt.

They probably beat these ideas to death before producing them. I have seen this new watch in person, quite striking but I personally prefer the gold lettering and maxi case. The thinner lugs are ok but the bracelet dimensions don’t excite me. They could have imitated the SD with white text and just the Submariner line in gold text, might have been cool. Just my opinions

Screwly · 27 November 2020, 01:44 AM

Love the white text!

PalmTreeVIP · 12 March 2021, 06:28 PM

Love the new one. Bigger bracelet suits the two tone and white is writing on the dial is crisp. Home run.

robinmgb · 12 March 2021, 07:32 PM

Sorry but still looks as tacky as ever for one reason!
The awful yellow infill markers on the bezel are still in yellow not gold, the clash with the gold bracelet looks awful in my opinion and kills the watch for me.
I have owned one but sold it for that reason as I can’t see past it now, makes the watch look tacky and nasty to me
For some reason the rose gold TT versions like the GMT CHNR, YMII have matching bezel in fills meaning they look so much better, I don’t understand why Rolex can’t manage to do this still on yellow gold TT

Gerardus · 12 March 2021, 07:42 PM

I am with you Gary

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Originally Posted by garyk

I’m probably in the minority but I love my 116613LB. I especially admire the case size, and yes the lugs, the bracelet size and most of all, the wonderful gold text on the dial. The white on the new one looks great but the gold has so much more synergy with the gold on the bezel and bracelet...

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alphadweller · 12 March 2021, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by robinmgb

Sorry but still looks as tacky as ever for one reason!
The awful yellow infill markers on the bezel are still in yellow not gold, the clash with the gold bracelet looks awful in my opinion and kills the watch for me.
I have owned one but sold it for that reason as I can’t see past it now, makes the watch look tacky and nasty to me
For some reason the rose gold TT versions like the GMT CHNR, YMII have matching bezel in fills meaning they look so much better, I don’t understand why Rolex can’t manage to do this still on yellow gold TT

I don't see that colour difference in mine. You say the "infill markers are in yellow, not gold". The gold in the bezel insert is real gold, the filling is done by PVD, it's not a yellow paint.

Driver8 · 12 March 2021, 10:40 PM

I love the white text on 126613LB - it really freshens it up IMO and loses some of the slightly '80's vibe of the 116613LB. That to me makes a bigger impact on this piece that the wider bracelet.

Screwly · 12 March 2021, 10:52 PM

Can’t get enough of the new Bluesy!

MikeMWatchFan · 13 March 2021, 01:19 PM

I pick up mine tomorrow from the AD. I am so excited I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep!

Jster · 13 March 2021, 01:34 PM

I like the newer version. It’s a little sleeker looking and the white text makes a big difference to me. I prefer it.

RB971 · 13 March 2021, 02:29 PM

Interesting that most are commenting on the font color. One of the main reasons I chose the 116613LB (in addition to my preference for gold font) is because of the tried and true 3135 movement. Bulletproof as they say.

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rollx10 · 13 March 2021, 08:14 PM

I had the call last week to pick up the 126613. I ended up selling a couple of days later and managed to source a late 116613 LB with new style card. It was a straight swap. I much prefer the maxi case and thinner bracelet alongside 20mm lug size. New one is nice but couldn’t be happier with the 116613.

oneover · 17 April 2021, 05:27 AM

My humble opinion is the wider bracelet of the 41mm looks so much better, especially at the lugs. The extra width is in the center link which gives you more gold in this model. To me the prior version looked out of proportion, where the lugs ended and the bracelet begins it makes the bracelet look too skinny.The wider clasp works better for me with a larger wrist. Font color is not nearly as important to me as the bracelet fitting, width and better shaped lugs.

Gerardus · 17 April 2021, 06:32 AM

I am 100% with Gary

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyk

I’m probably in the minority but I love my 116613LB. I especially admire the case size, and yes the lugs, the bracelet size and most of all, the wonderful gold text on the dial. The white on the new one looks great but the gold has so much more synergy with the gold on the bezel and bracelet...

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XavierM · 17 April 2021, 06:41 AM

My preference goes for the 126613LB.
The new case is much better in my opinion, close to 4 digits sub proportions but slightly bigger: nice lugs, better case bracelet junction. I love the new dial opening and think the combination dial/insert is much better proportioned now.
I personally love the harmony of the white text with the markers but totally agree on the history side of this matter...
I am not sure one of my watch ever got this kind of wrist time in the first months.
Despite some other interesting pieces in my box, she’s almost winning all the time :)

Kawirider · 17 April 2021, 11:59 AM

I miss my bluesy. Honestly wouldn’t mind either one. But it’s hard to shell out 15k for one when I owned one a couple years ago for 11k. I would still love to get my hands on a 41 though at retail. To bad all my ADs I visit just think I’m a nobody. Lol

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ROA · 29 April 2021, 12:17 AM

I prefer the white text. It looks cleaner and more modern. I tried both the LN and LB. At first glance the LN looked more beautiful but after wearing both for a few minutes, the LB sang a louder tune lol.

Brian Page · 29 April 2021, 12:28 AM

Not a fan of the white text. But the bigger deal to me is I don't like the new width of the clasp. I had a 124060 for a brief moment that and the questionable new movement made me sell.

LC23 · 29 April 2021, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Politiceaux

Awesome. Big fan of the white text. Freshens it up.

the white txt is def. better, did not notice that

prnceofpersia23 · 29 April 2021, 01:53 AM

12 for me. Crisper dial with the white text and AR coating + slim lugs looks way better to me

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alphadweller · 29 April 2021, 01:57 AM

The thread needs more pictures

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garyk · 29 April 2021, 02:18 AM

Who ever said you cant pick which one out of a lineup is correct. Great looking watch and as happy as I am with the old one, I wouldn't kick either out of my watch case...

Krash · 29 April 2021, 03:05 AM

I like the white text a lot better.

The case size and new movement don't matter to me.

27 November 2020, 01:44 AM	#39
Screwly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Screwly Location: USA Watch: “Pepsi” Posts: 2,369	Love the white text! __________________ IG: htown_horology 126710blro jubilee 116500ln white dial 126613lb 326934 jubilee/blue dial

12 March 2021, 10:52 PM	#45
Screwly "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Real Name: Screwly Location: USA Watch: “Pepsi” Posts: 2,369	Can’t get enough of the new Bluesy! __________________ IG: htown_horology 126710blro jubilee 116500ln white dial 126613lb 326934 jubilee/blue dial

13 March 2021, 02:29 PM	#48
RB971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: North Carolina, U Posts: 106	40mm 2019 Bluesy Submariner vs 41mm 2020 Interesting that most are commenting on the font color. One of the main reasons I chose the 116613LB (in addition to my preference for gold font) is because of the tried and true 3135 movement. Bulletproof as they say. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 April 2021, 06:41 AM	#52
XavierM "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Paris, France Posts: 359	My preference goes for the 126613LB. The new case is much better in my opinion, close to 4 digits sub proportions but slightly bigger: nice lugs, better case bracelet junction. I love the new dial opening and think the combination dial/insert is much better proportioned now. I personally love the harmony of the white text with the markers but totally agree on the history side of this matter... I am not sure one of my watch ever got this kind of wrist time in the first months. Despite some other interesting pieces in my box, she’s almost winning all the time :) __________________ Instagram: @vert_eternel

29 April 2021, 02:18 AM	#59
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,038	Who ever said you cant pick which one out of a lineup is correct. Great looking watch and as happy as I am with the old one, I wouldn't kick either out of my watch case... __________________

25 November 2020, 02:38 PM	#31
10XRolex 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 1,580	The newer version seems crisper and cleaner. At the end of the day, they are both great.

26 November 2020, 06:57 AM	#32
eskiserkan "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Bursa Watch: 116500LN Posts: 493	I prefer the 116613. Gold text on the dial matches well with all other gold accents of the case. No coronet at six is another plus. White font on the new one looks off to me.

26 November 2020, 12:44 PM	#33
Deep18 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: VA Watch: SD43 Posts: 528	The 41. The more tapered lugs and slightly wider bracelet make it for me.

12 March 2021, 06:28 PM	#40
PalmTreeVIP "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Gold Coast, Aus Posts: 76	Love the new one. Bigger bracelet suits the two tone and white is writing on the dial is crisp. Home run.

12 March 2021, 07:32 PM	#41
robinmgb "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Kent, England Watch: Hublot BB Unico Posts: 1,089	Sorry but still looks as tacky as ever for one reason! The awful yellow infill markers on the bezel are still in yellow not gold, the clash with the gold bracelet looks awful in my opinion and kills the watch for me. I have owned one but sold it for that reason as I can’t see past it now, makes the watch look tacky and nasty to me For some reason the rose gold TT versions like the GMT CHNR, YMII have matching bezel in fills meaning they look so much better, I don’t understand why Rolex can’t manage to do this still on yellow gold TT

12 March 2021, 10:40 PM	#44
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,767	I love the white text on 126613LB - it really freshens it up IMO and loses some of the slightly '80's vibe of the 116613LB. That to me makes a bigger impact on this piece that the wider bracelet.

13 March 2021, 01:19 PM	#46
MikeMWatchFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: USA Posts: 362	I pick up mine tomorrow from the AD. I am so excited I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep!

13 March 2021, 01:34 PM	#47
Jster 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California Posts: 1,250	I like the newer version. It’s a little sleeker looking and the white text makes a big difference to me. I prefer it.

13 March 2021, 08:14 PM	#49
rollx10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 31	I had the call last week to pick up the 126613. I ended up selling a couple of days later and managed to source a late 116613 LB with new style card. It was a straight swap. I much prefer the maxi case and thinner bracelet alongside 20mm lug size. New one is nice but couldn’t be happier with the 116613.

17 April 2021, 05:27 AM	#50
oneover "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 112	My humble opinion is the wider bracelet of the 41mm looks so much better, especially at the lugs. The extra width is in the center link which gives you more gold in this model. To me the prior version looked out of proportion, where the lugs ended and the bracelet begins it makes the bracelet look too skinny.The wider clasp works better for me with a larger wrist. Font color is not nearly as important to me as the bracelet fitting, width and better shaped lugs.

17 April 2021, 11:59 AM	#53
Kawirider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: NY Posts: 499	I miss my bluesy. Honestly wouldn’t mind either one. But it’s hard to shell out 15k for one when I owned one a couple years ago for 11k. I would still love to get my hands on a 41 though at retail. To bad all my ADs I visit just think I’m a nobody. Lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 April 2021, 12:17 AM	#54
ROA "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North A Watch: 16710 Posts: 254	I prefer the white text. It looks cleaner and more modern. I tried both the LN and LB. At first glance the LN looked more beautiful but after wearing both for a few minutes, the LB sang a louder tune lol.

29 April 2021, 12:28 AM	#55
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,527	Not a fan of the white text. But the bigger deal to me is I don't like the new width of the clasp. I had a 124060 for a brief moment that and the questionable new movement made me sell.

29 April 2021, 01:53 AM	#57
prnceofpersia23 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: AZ, USA Watch: 116500LN Posts: 1,876	12 for me. Crisper dial with the white text and AR coating + slim lugs looks way better to me Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk

29 April 2021, 01:57 AM	#58
alphadweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Real Name: Vic Location: Spain Watch: SD43 Posts: 5,908	The thread needs more pictures 20210417_193049 (2)_copy_872x1151.jpg

29 April 2021, 03:05 AM	#60
Krash 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 7,058	I like the white text a lot better. The case size and new movement don't matter to me.

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