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kenm · 18 March 2014, 05:25 AM

I'm considering buying an all yellow gold Submariner. If I do, it might be new, or it might be a vintage (such as a 16618).

I can't decide which face/bezel color - black or blue? Both are beautiful, in different ways. Both face colors go great with yellow gold, but they are very different looks. Gold/black is probably more subdued/classy, and gold/blue seems more striking, but it's almost too much color.

What do you all prefer? Which do you think is the more common color?

Thanks!
Ken

SaddleSC · 18 March 2014, 05:28 AM

I prefer the blue dial/bezel

lamnyc · 18 March 2014, 05:30 AM

Blue also. But I would prefer white gold with blue dial.

SaddleSC · 18 March 2014, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lamnyc

Blue also. But I would prefer white gold with blue dial.

Me too:)

FTX I · 18 March 2014, 05:31 AM

I'll give you my honest opinion: I don't know. Both are simply awesome.

steveclocks · 18 March 2014, 05:34 AM

in WG or YG I vote for blue

Keith1 · 18 March 2014, 05:36 AM

Great choice on the all gold Sub. The new 116618 is my favorite with all the upgrades. The weight of the bracelet alone is worth it, plus the new clasp, and maxi dial.

I prefer the blue dial & bezel. It's a stunning combination with the gold. You can always get a DSSD, or Sub in stainless with the black face, or many others with black.

Welcome to the forum.

Racerdj · 18 March 2014, 05:56 AM

At least give the 116619 a try. If not either dial will work but my choice is blue!

mjclark32 · 18 March 2014, 05:59 AM

Blue for me

tkerrmd · 18 March 2014, 06:12 AM

I got the blue one...

SaddleSC · 18 March 2014, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

I got the blue one...

JJL · 18 March 2014, 06:23 AM

BLUE YG or preferably BLUE WG

superdog · 18 March 2014, 06:39 AM

I like blue. But I like black too.

Lgear080 · 18 March 2014, 06:41 AM

I've been pining for the black for over a year, so...

CoachRolexRyan · 18 March 2014, 06:44 AM

Black.

SWISSAHOLICS · 18 March 2014, 06:53 AM

Blue is more striking

HL65 · 18 March 2014, 06:58 AM

Blue or Black YG or WG...All nice and can't lose with any! I went with WG myself and don't regret it...Cheers,

bobg · 18 March 2014, 07:16 AM

The new Sunburst blue 116618. Beautiful.

408cissss · 18 March 2014, 07:18 AM

Either way, winner for sure!

Tridor · 18 March 2014, 07:28 AM

I vote for blue.

jay1988 · 18 March 2014, 07:32 AM

It would depend on my collection. If I was going well with lots of variety, I'd go blue. Otherwise, it's black for sure.

Cru Jones · 18 March 2014, 07:37 AM

If TT, blue for Sub and black for GMT.

T. Ferguson · 18 March 2014, 07:39 AM

WG or blue dial YG for the Sub. For black dial YG the GMT.

postalworker · 18 March 2014, 07:39 AM

Black

Painter · 18 March 2014, 07:46 AM

Blue !!!

Urosfan · 18 March 2014, 07:47 AM

Blue

bayerische · 18 March 2014, 07:52 AM

Definitely blue!

yld2rob · 18 March 2014, 07:55 AM

blue!

kilyung · 18 March 2014, 08:00 AM

Gold is gold... No wrong answer.

watchwatcher · 18 March 2014, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobg

The new Sunburst blue 116618. Beautiful.

x2. Amazing.

18 March 2014, 05:25 AM	#1
kenm "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New York Posts: 182	YG Sub - black or blue face/bezel? I'm considering buying an all yellow gold Submariner. If I do, it might be new, or it might be a vintage (such as a 16618). I can't decide which face/bezel color - black or blue? Both are beautiful, in different ways. Both face colors go great with yellow gold, but they are very different looks. Gold/black is probably more subdued/classy, and gold/blue seems more striking, but it's almost too much color. What do you all prefer? Which do you think is the more common color? Thanks! Ken

18 March 2014, 05:28 AM	#2
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,125	I prefer the blue dial/bezel __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

18 March 2014, 05:56 AM	#8
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	At least give the 116619 a try. If not either dial will work but my choice is blue! __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

18 March 2014, 05:59 AM	#9
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Blue for me __________________

18 March 2014, 06:39 AM	#13
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,711	I like blue. But I like black too. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

18 March 2014, 05:30 AM	#3
lamnyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: nyc Posts: 1,757	Blue also. But I would prefer white gold with blue dial.

18 March 2014, 05:31 AM	#5
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	I'll give you my honest opinion: I don't know. Both are simply awesome.

18 March 2014, 05:34 AM	#6
steveclocks "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Geert Location: Belgium Watch: rolex/JLC/panerai Posts: 5,612	in WG or YG I vote for blue

18 March 2014, 05:36 AM	#7
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	Great choice on the all gold Sub. The new 116618 is my favorite with all the upgrades. The weight of the bracelet alone is worth it, plus the new clasp, and maxi dial. I prefer the blue dial & bezel. It's a stunning combination with the gold. You can always get a DSSD, or Sub in stainless with the black face, or many others with black. Welcome to the forum.

18 March 2014, 06:12 AM	#10
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	I got the blue one...

18 March 2014, 06:23 AM	#12
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	BLUE YG or preferably BLUE WG

18 March 2014, 06:41 AM	#14
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	I've been pining for the black for over a year, so...

18 March 2014, 06:44 AM	#15
CoachRolexRyan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Coach Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Deep Sea Posts: 1,297	Black. __________________ DSSD, PAM 320, PAM 170, BR03-92

18 March 2014, 06:53 AM	#16
SWISSAHOLICS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Here! Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,366	Blue is more striking __________________ 16610LN \| 16613LB \| 16710 Pepsi \| 118238 \| 116500 (White) \| 116500 (Black) \| 116710BLNR \| 116610LV "The one thing I fear most is time; time waits for no one and leaves no options."

18 March 2014, 06:58 AM	#17
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,535	Blue or Black YG or WG...All nice and can't lose with any! I went with WG myself and don't regret it...Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

18 March 2014, 07:16 AM	#18
bobg "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Western burb Watch: Datejust Posts: 197	The new Sunburst blue 116618. Beautiful.

18 March 2014, 07:18 AM	#19
408cissss "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Young Location: Woodstock Watch: Rolex AP PP Posts: 1,271	Either way, winner for sure!

18 March 2014, 07:28 AM	#20
Tridor "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Ozone Watch: DD, DJ, SubC Date Posts: 1,666	I vote for blue.

18 March 2014, 07:32 AM	#21
jay1988 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Midlands Posts: 1,515	It would depend on my collection. If I was going well with lots of variety, I'd go blue. Otherwise, it's black for sure.

18 March 2014, 07:37 AM	#22
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,645	If TT, blue for Sub and black for GMT.

18 March 2014, 07:39 AM	#23
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	WG or blue dial YG for the Sub. For black dial YG the GMT. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

18 March 2014, 07:39 AM	#24
postalworker Banned Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: California Watch: 116618LN Posts: 566	Black

18 March 2014, 07:46 AM	#25
Painter "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Jesse K Location: Stockholm Watch: 18078 + Speedy Posts: 673	Blue !!! __________________

18 March 2014, 07:47 AM	#26
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,227	Blue

18 March 2014, 07:52 AM	#27
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Definitely blue! __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

18 March 2014, 07:55 AM	#28
yld2rob "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Rob Location: Penna Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,658	blue! __________________ Rolex Sub-126610LV Rolex Sub- 126613LB Rolex GMT BLRO 126710 Rolex GMT BLNR Rolex Datejust 16220

18 March 2014, 08:00 AM	#29
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Gold is gold... No wrong answer.

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