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soxfan39 · 6 April 2019, 01:41 PM

I've been in love with the 116619 Smurf for some time but can't justify the expense of adding another watch of that caliber to the collection without getting rid of something. Since I don't want to sell one of the watches I already own, I've been considering the blue Tudor Pelagos which is a similar shade of blue and affordable enough to justify adding. Then I saw this Rolex that just popped up for sale. It's a 116610 with a custom blue dial and insert. My question is would you rather own the Tudor or the modified Rolex?

1WatchDawg · 6 April 2019, 01:46 PM

Tudor, just don’t like modifying a Rolex!

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jerryguo · 6 April 2019, 01:51 PM

Definitely Tudor, not a fan of Frankenstein watch

zjd168 · 6 April 2019, 01:52 PM

modified Rolex? nope

NoVaSubowner · 6 April 2019, 01:54 PM

It’s ALIVE!!! IT’S ALIVE!!!!!!!

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wfxt · 6 April 2019, 02:02 PM

Frankly, if you did, you might regret it. I see that a certain website seems to have a lot of "custom" dial (and bezel) 5-digit subs, which seem to be vaguely masquerading as 5-digit interpretations of 6-digit Hulks and Smurfs.

[Insert pun about pretenders to the crown here]

MickCollins1916 · 7 April 2019, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jerryguo

Definitely Tudor, not a fan of Frankenstein watch

This.

Etschell · 7 April 2019, 12:51 AM

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Prefer this

Pw92676 · 7 April 2019, 12:55 AM

Tudor looks phenomenal and I wouldn’t view it as a lesser watch in any regard.

That said in your situation I’d probably wait, consolidate and save for 116619. In my experience every time I’m faced with “I can’t get X so I’ll get Y instead” the Y never scratches the itch for X.

Lifeisarolliecoaster · 7 April 2019, 01:15 AM

Having recently viewed/worn a 116619 I think you would regret getting the modified Rolex. The 116619 is about stealth wealth IMO as only a few know that it isn’t SS but WG. The weight difference gold adds is unmistakable. Personally I would squirm if someone noticed it as what would you say - it’s not a 116619 and you will struggle to sell it on.

dafuture · 7 April 2019, 01:26 AM

I'm not a fan of modifying a Rolex that extensively. I'd stick with the Tudor.

RichM · 7 April 2019, 01:33 AM

I definitely would not buy that watch. Maybe it’s just me but I think that dial is fake. Swiss T-25 ???? Who knows what else was changed.

Buy the Tudor.

Boaters · 7 April 2019, 01:36 AM

I like the looks of the blue dial sub you posted. If you plan on keeping it forever hell yes I would. But if you ever try to trade or sell you will most likely get beat up on the price.

ras47 · 7 April 2019, 01:36 AM

I've become a big fan of the blue Tudor Submariner.

teqp · 7 April 2019, 03:13 AM

I would pass on the modified sub. If you don’t really want the Tudor, just save until you have the funds for the 619.

agfebres · 7 April 2019, 03:29 AM

Get the Real Deal or Go Tudor.. never been a fan of Clones!

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MinMay · 7 April 2019, 03:29 AM

modified Rolex = is considered FAKE :) .

Also, Rolex service won't touch it...

ltmgeller · 7 April 2019, 03:33 AM

Tudor over a frankenwatch any day

JacksonStone · 7 April 2019, 03:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soxfan39

Then I saw this Rolex that just popped up for sale. It's a 116610 with a custom blue dial and insert.

That is not a 116610, irrespective of modification. Did you mistype that?

rod442 · 7 April 2019, 04:04 AM

Do what I did, get a Blue Pelagos AND a 116613lb..... :)

Still way cheaper than a smurf, although I really want one.

EDIT - added, go Tudor all the way. Sometimes I feel it was better than the 114060 I had before the bluesy.

samson66 · 7 April 2019, 04:09 AM

How about a vintage blue Tudor Submariner?

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tudorbaja27 · 7 April 2019, 04:10 AM

Tudi

WIS_Chronomaster2019 · 7 April 2019, 04:11 AM

Not a great fan of Mods

Harry-57 · 7 April 2019, 04:17 AM

If you really want a Smurf, nothing else will do it. Not a modified Sub Date and not a Tudor. You can buy either or even both, but you'll still want that Smurf.

FinWatch · 7 April 2019, 04:21 AM

Once you’ll see Pelagos, you’ll love it.
Go for Tudor! Very comfortable to wear and something different if you already have a Rolex or few Rolexes...

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rolexero · 7 April 2019, 04:40 AM

Modified Rolex will be hard to sell if you don't end up loving it.

Blue Pelagos is super handsome. It is also a bit larger. Try it out.

beshannon · 7 April 2019, 04:45 AM

Neither

I would save for what I really wanted

BLNR Nairobi · 7 April 2019, 05:07 AM

The Tudor is a really good (and real) watch. Better than a Frankenstein.

Junior_ · 7 April 2019, 05:37 AM

Pelagos over the abomination every day of the week.

I love the blue Pelagos; it’s a hell of a watch.

But it’s not a Smurf.

So, either save and save for the Smurf or get the Pelagos and just enjoy that. Just don’t buy that stupid mod.

101031-28 · 7 April 2019, 05:40 AM

Not a fan of mods. Tried the Tudor pelagos route but I kept lusting after the 619. Save and get the one your heart is set on. Just my experience.

7 April 2019, 12:51 AM	#8
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	20180804_153411-638x1098.jpg Prefer this __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

7 April 2019, 01:26 AM	#11
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,943	I'm not a fan of modifying a Rolex that extensively. I'd stick with the Tudor. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

7 April 2019, 01:33 AM	#12
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,190	I definitely would not buy that watch. Maybe it’s just me but I think that dial is fake. Swiss T-25 ???? Who knows what else was changed. Buy the Tudor. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

7 April 2019, 01:36 AM	#14
ras47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Robert Location: Northern NJ Watch: 16710 BLRO Posts: 3,063	I've become a big fan of the blue Tudor Submariner. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II BLRO 16710 Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Chrono

7 April 2019, 03:29 AM	#16
agfebres "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: GONZO Location: USA Watch: Aquanaut 5167/1a Posts: 490	Get the Real Deal or Go Tudor.. never been a fan of Clones! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk __________________ ROLEX son ReLOjes EXcelentes

6 April 2019, 01:46 PM	#2
1WatchDawg "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Frank Location: GEORGIA Watch: 16610T Sub Date Posts: 413	Tudor, just don’t like modifying a Rolex! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 April 2019, 01:51 PM	#3
jerryguo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bay Area Watch: Rolex, PP, Lange Posts: 1,024	Definitely Tudor, not a fan of Frankenstein watch

6 April 2019, 01:52 PM	#4
zjd168 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: US Posts: 2,698	modified Rolex? nope

6 April 2019, 01:54 PM	#5
NoVaSubowner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Alexandria, VA Watch: Love them. Posts: 1,087	It’s ALIVE!!! IT’S ALIVE!!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 April 2019, 02:02 PM	#6
wfxt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: Wei Location: New York Watch: 116710, 216570 Posts: 24	Frankly, if you did, you might regret it. I see that a certain website seems to have a lot of "custom" dial (and bezel) 5-digit subs, which seem to be vaguely masquerading as 5-digit interpretations of 6-digit Hulks and Smurfs. [Insert pun about pretenders to the crown here]

7 April 2019, 12:55 AM	#9
Pw92676 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 6,130	Tudor looks phenomenal and I wouldn’t view it as a lesser watch in any regard. That said in your situation I’d probably wait, consolidate and save for 116619. In my experience every time I’m faced with “I can’t get X so I’ll get Y instead” the Y never scratches the itch for X.

7 April 2019, 01:15 AM	#10
Lifeisarolliecoaster "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: West Midlands, UK Watch: This space Posts: 283	Having recently viewed/worn a 116619 I think you would regret getting the modified Rolex. The 116619 is about stealth wealth IMO as only a few know that it isn’t SS but WG. The weight difference gold adds is unmistakable. Personally I would squirm if someone noticed it as what would you say - it’s not a 116619 and you will struggle to sell it on.

7 April 2019, 01:36 AM	#13
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	I like the looks of the blue dial sub you posted. If you plan on keeping it forever hell yes I would. But if you ever try to trade or sell you will most likely get beat up on the price.

7 April 2019, 03:13 AM	#15
teqp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Phil Location: SoCal Watch: 116613LN Posts: 3,052	I would pass on the modified sub. If you don’t really want the Tudor, just save until you have the funds for the 619.

7 April 2019, 03:29 AM	#17
MinMay Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: United States Posts: 2,410	modified Rolex = is considered FAKE :) . Also, Rolex service won't touch it...

7 April 2019, 03:33 AM	#18
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,370	Tudor over a frankenwatch any day __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

7 April 2019, 04:04 AM	#20
rod442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: michigan Posts: 193	Do what I did, get a Blue Pelagos AND a 116613lb..... :) Still way cheaper than a smurf, although I really want one. EDIT - added, go Tudor all the way. Sometimes I feel it was better than the 114060 I had before the bluesy.

7 April 2019, 04:09 AM	#21
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,902	How about a vintage blue Tudor Submariner? Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge using Tapatalk

7 April 2019, 04:10 AM	#22
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,497	Tudi __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

7 April 2019, 04:11 AM	#23
WIS_Chronomaster2019 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Manchester Posts: 47	Not a great fan of Mods

7 April 2019, 04:17 AM	#24
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 9,672	If you really want a Smurf, nothing else will do it. Not a modified Sub Date and not a Tudor. You can buy either or even both, but you'll still want that Smurf.

7 April 2019, 04:21 AM	#25
FinWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Finland Posts: 2,777	Once you’ll see Pelagos, you’ll love it. Go for Tudor! Very comfortable to wear and something different if you already have a Rolex or few Rolexes... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

7 April 2019, 04:40 AM	#26
rolexero "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 353	Modified Rolex will be hard to sell if you don't end up loving it. Blue Pelagos is super handsome. It is also a bit larger. Try it out.

7 April 2019, 04:45 AM	#27
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	Neither I would save for what I really wanted __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

7 April 2019, 05:07 AM	#28
BLNR Nairobi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Real Name: Tony Location: Global Watch: All of them. Posts: 1,104	The Tudor is a really good (and real) watch. Better than a Frankenstein.

7 April 2019, 05:37 AM	#29
Junior_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: John Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex 114060 Posts: 658	Pelagos over the abomination every day of the week. I love the blue Pelagos; it’s a hell of a watch. But it’s not a Smurf. So, either save and save for the Smurf or get the Pelagos and just enjoy that. Just don’t buy that stupid mod.

7 April 2019, 05:40 AM	#30
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,741	Not a fan of mods. Tried the Tudor pelagos route but I kept lusting after the 619. Save and get the one your heart is set on. Just my experience. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

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