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Old 22 September 2014, 09:42 AM   #1
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I Think I Want a BLACK (LN) 116618LN

Don't see many of these. I think I want to replace my 16610LV and 1680 with one plus cash. Anyone have pics? Likes? Dislikes?
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Old 22 September 2014, 09:46 AM   #2
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I was really favouring the YG LN too but once I tried on the LB I couldn't resist the stunning dial. I do like the black and gold combo however so may look at a YG GMTc in future.

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Old 22 September 2014, 09:47 AM   #3
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Old 22 September 2014, 09:47 AM   #4
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I LOVE the black dial 116618! No pictures unfortunately (don't own one) but it's a badass watch for sure. While many here have said they prefer the GMT 116718 in threads comparing the two watches, the gold Sub takes my vote (although both are very nice). Long story short, I don't think you can go wrong by getting one!
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Old 22 September 2014, 09:53 AM   #5
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I LOVE the black dial 116618! No pictures unfortunately (don't own one) but it's a badass watch for sure. While many here have said they prefer the GMT 116718 in threads comparing the two watches, the gold Sub takes my vote (although both are very nice). Long story short, I don't think you can go wrong by getting one!
I think the 116718 is a better looking watch. I sold my Green one not long ago. BUT, I want to keep the GMTs I have, so I am selling many divers to keep my 1665 and a 116618LN to satisfy my Gold Jonsey
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Old 22 September 2014, 09:55 AM   #6
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I think the 116718 is a better looking watch. I sold my Green one not long ago. BUT, I want to keep the GMTs I have, so I am selling many divers to keep my 1665 and a 116618LN to satisfy my Gold Jonsey
Makes sense to me! It'd be a great addition to your collection I think
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Old 22 September 2014, 10:02 AM   #7
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Absolutely love this watch!!! I tried the black and blue models and was blown away by the black.

It's on my grail list. Hoping to acquire really soon.
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Old 22 September 2014, 10:04 AM   #8
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Old 22 September 2014, 10:16 AM   #9
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Great choice on the 18k YG Submariner.

I prefer the blue dial/bezel because it is just stunning, and you can get a black dial on many other Rolexes.
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Old 22 September 2014, 10:31 AM   #10
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I can't do the blue. The new Sunburst dial is great, but a blue ceramic insert looks like someone put a smurf in a blender. Creamy and bland. Ack
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Old 22 September 2014, 10:31 AM   #11
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Old 22 September 2014, 11:52 AM   #12
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Sound like a plan. Good luck and happy hunting!
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Old 22 September 2014, 02:22 PM   #13
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Old 22 September 2014, 03:32 PM   #15
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Both are winners. Can wait to see pic.
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Old 22 September 2014, 04:09 PM   #16
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all gold black sub looks awesome. i have yet to see one in person.
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Old 22 September 2014, 04:25 PM   #17
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I Think I Want a BLACK (LN) 116618LN
At first you think you want the LN but in fact after youŽve tried on both youŽll want the sunburst LB.

I tried on my 116618 LB just for fun when I wanted to buy something completely different. There is no escape.



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Old 22 September 2014, 04:34 PM   #18
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I've been wearing the black dial for the last 3 weeks on rotation.
Its a great watch. I much prefer the black than the blue dial (although I've had the blue before).
The watch is an incredible piece if you want a yellow gold Submariner.
Yes, very nice, but if you have a sweet looking 1680 think twice before selling it.
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Old 22 September 2014, 09:14 PM   #19
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I can't do the blue. The new Sunburst dial is great, but a blue ceramic insert looks like someone put a smurf in a blender. Creamy and bland. Ack
You are wrong on the blue bezel as it is a deeper, royal blue and so quite dark most of the time and not creamy or washed out unless in bright light but then the black bezel goes grey so it's the same thing.

However I do like the black bezel but once you wear the watch you look at the dial 90% of the time, hardly ever the bezel, esp if it has a beautiful sunburst effect, so think carefully before you buy just on that basis. I also think the gold Rolex font matches far better on the YG blue sub than the slightly jarring white font on the YG subc.
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I also think the gold Rolex font matches far better on the YG blue sub than the slightly jarring white font on the YG subc.
Neil is right. The gold font is much nicer on the 16618 or also on the 116618 with diamond dial.
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Old 22 September 2014, 09:53 PM   #21
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I think that model is highly under rated around here, but personally I think it's killer.
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