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9 July 2017, 05:14 AM
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16618 gold sub, blue dial or slate Serti?
I have a 16613 that I'm going to either replace or augment with a 16618. On the two tone, I really liked how the slate dial picked up the steel, while still having gold and blue highlights to accent the bezel. Unlike some, I really enjoy tasteful gems on a men's precious metal watch.
The decisions I'm trying to make are: 1. Keep or flip the 16613 when I buy the 16618. If kept, the 16613 would be a "beater," even though I hate that term. Wear it on the boat, wear it when there's a higher likelihood of scratches, dings, etc. 2. Get the 16618 in slate Serti, or the traditional blue dial. Money isn't really a consideration, as the $7k or so the 16613 is worth doesn't make or break the deal. Thanks for your help!! Pics of current 16613:   Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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9 July 2017, 05:18 AM
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The choices...
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9 July 2017, 05:23 AM
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Serti for uniqueness
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9 July 2017, 05:24 AM
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16618 gold sub, blue dial or slate Serti?
I went Champaign w/ Serti Dial and Luv it!
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9 July 2017, 05:26 AM
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Blue
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9 July 2017, 05:39 AM
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If you want a serti dial, I prefer the slate over the champagne....but the blue is hard to beat!
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9 July 2017, 05:39 AM
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If money is really not a consideration; what about a blue lapis lazuli dial... ;)
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9 July 2017, 05:43 AM
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Serti,champagne or slate.
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9 July 2017, 05:54 AM
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The blue is iconic and pairs better with the yellow gold. I would keep the two tone for a while after and if you find it not getting any wrist time then you can sell
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9 July 2017, 06:09 AM
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Blue dial
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9 July 2017, 06:13 AM
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Hmm, i like the white dial of the TT. I would keep it :)
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9 July 2017, 06:32 AM
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The 116618!!
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9 July 2017, 06:37 AM
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9 July 2017, 06:41 AM
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9 July 2017, 06:56 AM
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I'd go 18K.
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9 July 2017, 06:57 AM
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9 July 2017, 07:00 AM
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9 July 2017, 07:29 AM
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Selling mine I still cry. As a matter of fact I burst out in tears last night and cold sweat ! It's one of the most beautiful watches made. But it would've received no wrist time after buying 116619.. If I could find that mint NOS example I'd buy it right now No help to you Mr. bobernet but it brought back memories
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9 July 2017, 07:40 AM
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Keep slate buy blue.
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9 July 2017, 08:45 AM
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Blue dial sub is the way to go.
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9 July 2017, 09:40 AM
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9 July 2017, 09:54 AM
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I didn't realize the YG had diamond hour marker. I knew the WG did. Wonder what the YG looks like,but to me the slate dial is incredible with the blue stones, white stones.. it's the dial to me that makes it all come together
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9 July 2017, 04:14 PM
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Blue dial.
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9 July 2017, 04:31 PM
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16618 blue
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9 July 2017, 04:53 PM
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For me Slate Serti dial is very very beautiful.
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9 July 2017, 06:46 PM
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Slate Serti is more at home on the TT as it goes with the SS imo. Full gold Sub has to be full blue or full black for me. Congrats btw way two stunners!
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9 July 2017, 10:31 PM
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If you keep the Slate Serti I would go blue.
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9 July 2017, 10:36 PM
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So, then why get the 16618?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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9 July 2017, 10:44 PM
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Keep what you have and add the blue.
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9 July 2017, 10:56 PM
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You already have a 16613 serti dial ...
keep it and add the 16618 blue dial for a killer combo or the new 116618 LB blue dial ceramic if funds permit...  That's what I'd do ...
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