Opinion requested. My AD has offered me the first WG Submariner black dial blue cerachrom bezel he received. Without discussing price I’ll just generally say they sell for retail. He says it’s in great demand. I own a Smurf and love it. Buy or not? Thanks

Apr 12, 2021,16:03 PM
 


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I would vote for it .. the blue bezel is of a slightly darker shade than the Smurf and the black dial makes it less overwhelmingly blue than the Smurf, also the new Sub proportions wear better than the previous reference

 
 By: HobbyCentric : April 12th, 2021-16:35
But dunt get me wrong about the Smurf which I know you love. Its still a collectable classic, just that I feel the new WG Sub is a practical and aesthetic improvement

First one from last Oct release? That says something....Your AD loves you, Ed....

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : April 12th, 2021-16:38
When are you available to visit Ox

Having seen and enjoyed posts of your incredible collection I notice that you enjoy colour in a piece. The Smurf is an amazing watch...

 
 By: oyster case : April 12th, 2021-16:44
but so is the new version, in my estimation. There is quite a difference between the old and new six digit Submariner versions, although I haven't yet handled the new one personally. Many seem to really enjoy the new proportions and I like the black dial ... 

Sounds like you’re indifferent to the purchase so I say NO

 
 By: Brandon Skinner : April 12th, 2021-16:54
Wear one of your Gruebels instead😉

If you don't like it, flip it...

 
 By: mdg : April 12th, 2021-16:58
#richpeopleproblems

Would this be a “keeper”...

 
 By: kkochheiser : April 12th, 2021-17:26
For you? Would your AD be counting on you not to flip it? Just things to consider. Kent

I don't have the unlimeted budgets some folks on this site might have, but my love for horology and mechanical excellence in general is substantial. I'd advise you to go for it and to soften

 
 By: InDebtButOnTime : April 12th, 2021-17:33
the financial hit I suggest you sell me your Smurf for a very reasonable price. Smurfs are yesterdays news and you should sell Now before massive devaluation occurs! ;-) ... all kidding aside I'd say go for it as long as you love it.

Absolutely not. It's a lazy Rolex release and deep inside you know it.

 
 By: Ivan5 : April 12th, 2021-17:43
Judging from your collection you know answer to your question anyway...

You will buy it. I have spoken.

 
 By: Spangles - Dr. Tabby : April 12th, 2021-19:32

I love it since I saw it the first time at the launch party, so much so that I'm on the list for one myself!

 
 By: ZSHSZ : April 13th, 2021-03:23
The blue and black complement each other very well, and the discrete white gold mass, it’s just amazing... I’ve been offered this or the meteorite GMTII, and since the GMTII is harder to get I got it first, but the Sub is my second option! So go-go, and n... 

Sounds like you had not ordered it

 
 By: penfriend : April 13th, 2021-04:29
so why purchase a watch that has not reached out to you so far? When I like novelties I order them, thus keeping up a steady inflow. When the AD offers me novelties I take a look in the metal but usually decline because the watch has not impressed me befo...