I’ve always been hesitant about buying a white gold piece due to them flying under the radar...... However, I would definitely buy this piece and keep it as part of my permanent collection...... Rolex killed it with this piece!
my new Favorite Sub .. by far... this is the best of all worlds.... gold (heft), steel (looks), and color bezel .. it's a no brainer "Grail Sub"... much better than the Hulk, or Kermit..
I picked mine up yesterday and I love it! In real life it doesn't look like steel - there is a slight yellow tint to it. And it's got a sparkle that steel watches don't have. Amazing watch. I will never sell it so I don't care about market value
Since when it was released I thought it was the most beautiful among all. Nice to see that I'm not the only one that noticed it! I think that when the market will stabilize, it will trade at 10% over retail. Can you imagine if they had done that combination in steel?
Recently I went to my Rolex ad and they brought out for fun this factory Rolex submariner smurf with a sapphire bezel and diamond lugs. That watch is a heavy heavy hitter I haven’t even seen it before. Retail is 98000.
I own the 126619lb since a week now, at first the clasp and wider bracelet were strange …not gonna lie. Specialy since i owned the GMT 116710Ln with the small and thin clasp compared to this.. but now it grew on me and i prettymuch just love it!
the best thing that you did is making your own channel, crm were getting all the credits on what you made and tbh the new recruits they aren't even close to the game
I have a batman blnr but no jubilee What do you think of the value now on the old batman compared to the 72 hour power reserve is only difference correct? Sale or keep for future price increases??
Glad you pointed out how people ask about 'over retail'. The Rolex market is no longer about enthusiasts who love a watch and want to wear it, its just about the 'investment'.
It's difficult. I have a really good connection to my dealer and therefor i have not that big problem to get the "hot pieces". And sure, if offered....i buy them. Possible that this watch is not goeing under my skin after a few weeks.....it's no problem for my dealer releationship to sell a Omega, Breitling, Panerai. But a Rolex? Making a huge profit (even far more than the AD) it is not the best idea, chance be kicked out of the delivery chain. ;-)
Yet most of the pieces do end up on the grey market, so clearly these preferred customers who get the hot pieces are selling them off, and quickly. Once its out the door, dealers don't care what happens. I suspect that most of the time they know that watch is going to be resold in a matter of weeks.
Great video Eric, wonderful work and love to see you have your own channel. Your videos have the ideal length for me not too long, too the points which are important like a puncher throwing direct hits. Love your work and keep it up! As far as the new subs go I definitely prefer the new black dial with either blue of green bezel. The all blue Smurf and all green Hulk were just a bit too much of funfair watches to me. But then again I'm biased because I'm a GMT guy and a sucker for a plain dial with a colored bezel so yeah no wonder. Too me this new variation really fits well with the white gold as Eric describes it a more sleek 'under the radar look', because there is still the yellow gold variant with a blue dial & blue bezel as a more 'in your face' look. Even more diversification, I love it.
Wow awesome video Eric! Keep it up. This has got to be one of the first white gold ones in the country, haven’t seen many pics or videos of a customer watch out in the wild, only the stainless ones seem to be available!
Eric, is there any difference in height, shape or diameter Smurf bezel vs. the new one? My 36mm Turn-O-Graph and my 40mm Yachtmaster...same sized crystal, hands, dial and even the jubilee/oyster could be changed.
Hey man, congrats on the new watch. It does look beautiful. And you make great reviews. Also, bro if you ever wanna sell your old blue dial smurf, just know I am interested in buying one.
This watch looks sick but I think will continue to underperform retail on the secondary market. The two tone 126613LB Bluesy is more of a Miami watch if you ask me. Cheers.
Hi Eric. So glad I found you thanks to Roman! Hey bud, I collect watches also. Don't have the money most collectors have, but I'm proud of my collection (in order bought): Seiko SNZG11 Casio GWN-Q1000 Gulfmaster Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 automatic w/white dial and strap Seiko SARB017 Alpinist Rolex Datejust ivory white pyramid dial, two tone Casio GWG-1000 1A Mudmaster Victorinox INOX automatic, blue dial Ball Trainmaster Moonphase, black dial Just to let you know I'm trying to be a collector. My next watch?: Islander Great Wave. Btw, I'm the person who left the comment near the end of your tenure with CRM that stated: "Who all believe the corona bologna hoax"! LOL! You know the score!
I bought my first Rolex after watching Jams Bond. Buy what you really like and do not take advice that may be not for your long term taste. i have never tired of the Submariner since I bought one in 1975.
Having people getting into the watch world more and more makes people willing to have different watches from what we are used to see . It's a rolex , we all know that the blue dial is white gold . You can count on people ( even if they don't know much about it because they just follow the current trend ) to know that it's gold . On top of that , you have a stealthy look having a white gold watch .
Most people I’ve encountered think my steel DJ 41 is white gold. They’re not watch people though. Most people think all rolexs are precious metals due to the price of the watch.
I prefer yellow or rose, for the same reason you mentioned, I dont want to spend the extra money for something that looks so much like stainless steel. I feel the same way about jewelry. My girl likes white gold but it looks like sterling silver
I think it’s probably the nicest one from the current Sub collection. The problem once again is the hype and premium. If the situation were pre-2018 and I could buy one for 28-30 I would seriously consider it. For over 40/50 no way.
Thank you and nicely done Eric! This 41mm White Gold Submariner (Ref 126619LB) is a subtle yet GORGEOUS watch. A PERFECT daily! Quite interestingly...I thought it would garner a HUGE premium over its current Rolex AD MSRP of $42,000 here in the USA. Instead, it's now one of the LEAST EXPENSIVE FULL GOLD ROLEX sport watches sold in the current grey market, regularly selling for well UNDER Rolex MSRP. I've been eyeing a 2022 MINT/LIGHTLY USED for a $32,950 wire price direct to a highly reputable grey market dealer I've done business with in the past. And prices seem to be dropping further by the day on this specific White gold Submariner model, while the Stainless Steel Subs continue to sell at a significant premium OVER MSRP. I'm not sure why...maybe somebody can address that??? And again...I think this is a STUNNING watch!! Just beautiful!
Eric can you tell me about this 'ordering' that you speak of. I am a Brit living in France and I want to buy the new OP in Turquoise blue at the 41mm size. I have spoken to one AD here who said that I could order one and that he would do so for a €2000 deposit. OK I thought yes please. So I sent him a checque and then he emailed me to say that it cannot be ordered and would return my checque. I then contacted the AD in Bordeaux and asked the same question. He told me that NO Rolex can be ordered and that the ADs just get whatever Rolex send them. That sounds like lunacy to me. Surely if orders cannot be made then the AD can request certain models for customers and wait for when ever Rolex send them along. How does this work Eric, you must know.
Eric, I just love my Rolex Explorer 1, I wear it more tan any other watch I just love it , could you please do a review on what a great everyday watch it is-that would be great.
I am thinking about swapping my smurf for this new version. I think the new version is more versatile, while the smurf is a true summer watch. Tough decision though, because I love my smurf.
I like both white gold Rolexes. I like the Rolex Smurf that has the blue dial and bezel and I like Rolex Royal blue bezel and black dial. You can't go wrong with Rolex.
“Why does it always have to be……” Because you can buy a good timekeeping waterproof(to a depth any scuba diver will go) watch for $50. We are talking about something with the same functionality for the additional price of a decent car.
Just want to say amazing videos that’s your doing brother and your knowledge of the game that is the watch world is spot on .. keep it up and look forward to your future videos.. big sugar from Sarasota is what I am called
Great video Eric. Anything with the name Rolex on it right now is trading at crazy prices...no matter what metal it is ... it’s all about demand. Rolex knows exactly what there doing. Stay safe brother.
Blueberry. Fantastic and I'm not usually a fan boy of all the usual Rolex suspect's. But love Rolex sports design overall. Desirable because it's gold and looks like steel which is so hard to get. It will go up. I love the yellow gold GMT with green dial.
Great video. I must say before Covid I doubted you on how the market would go. But you was right about prices not being affected even rising. So fair dues you was right. So I must show respect where respect is due 👍
I think the new Smurf is ok. Out of all the new white gold Rolex models though my favorite is the Pepsi with with the meteorite dial. It looked a bit weird in pictures, but man does it look and feel great on the wrist. You should review one, I’m sure you’d like it too 👍🏻
Although I like the original Smurf more, I must admit that the black dial is very ineresting and it’s a great looking watch! Congratulations for another excellent review Eric!
Love this watch but the 40K USD retail 2024 doesn’t make sense, especially over a Kermit/Starbucks at 15K. Also as we speak this watch is 25-30% below retail which is great! I think at the 20K USD it makes sense second hand, currently at 29 there’s still a lot of room to go down. If anyone paid 10-15K over retail that sucks loll
I’ve always been hesitant about buying a white gold piece due to them flying under the radar...... However, I would definitely buy this piece and keep it as part of my permanent collection...... Rolex killed it with this piece!
Great input Jacob.
Really beautiful indeed!
So you only get watches to get attention from plebs?
Those in the know, will know.
I have it and its fantastic, subtle with the white gold but the weight lets you know its substantial
my new Favorite Sub .. by far... this is the best of all worlds.... gold (heft), steel (looks), and color bezel .. it's a no brainer "Grail Sub"... much better than the Hulk, or Kermit..
I picked mine up yesterday and I love it! In real life it doesn't look like steel - there is a slight yellow tint to it. And it's got a sparkle that steel watches don't have. Amazing watch. I will never sell it so I don't care about market value
Since when it was released I thought it was the most beautiful among all. Nice to see that I'm not the only one that noticed it! I think that when the market will stabilize, it will trade at 10% over retail. Can you imagine if they had done that combination in steel?
That's what I was hoping when I initially saw the photo. I would have tried to get one if it were a SS version
Recently I went to my Rolex ad and they brought out for fun this factory Rolex submariner smurf with a sapphire bezel and diamond lugs. That watch is a heavy heavy hitter I haven’t even seen it before. Retail is 98000.
I own the 126619lb since a week now, at first the clasp and wider bracelet were strange …not gonna lie.
Specialy since i owned the GMT 116710Ln with the small and thin clasp compared to this.. but now it grew on me and i prettymuch just love it!
the best thing that you did is making your own channel, crm were getting all the credits on what you made and tbh the new recruits they aren't even close to the game
🙌🏼⌚️😎!!
@@WatchEric I agree 100% Eric has this Miami and urban DNA we feel connected to, this is Eric Rivera WATCH YOUR STYLE! 😎
Couldn't agree with you more joe ziade, Eric keep making these vids bro, I just found your channel today and I'm subbed
Hi Eric. I remember in your previous old video, U recommend strap for AP RO. What is the brand?
A black sub with blue bezel. Thanks for excellent work, Eric.
Eric, thanks for your videos! Very informative. Question, is the seconds hand on this model white or silver?
Hoping to get one of these close to retail! Might have to wait a while. Thanks for this!
Retail would be real nice.
You're the man brother - keep them coming!
Thank you!
I didn't like the black blue combination, but Eric changed my mind.
Is the smurf a good watch to hold on to long term? Or should I let it go now and break even? Thoughts?
Dang G, no reply huh?
Let it go, I will buy it.
Great review Eric! Just disappointing that most of us can't get any of them, but plenty are hitting the used dealers.
Both watches are amazing. Nice video Eric. Im still waiting the video for the Rolex Vintage collection of John Mayer .
Hi Eric, does the dial looks different from the black or Cermit?
Looks the same to me
Finally someone who appreciates the watch for the watch itself and not the investment! Great video as always
I have a batman blnr but no jubilee
What do you think of the value now on the old batman compared to the 72 hour power reserve is only difference correct?
Sale or keep for future price increases??
I like the oyster version best
Glad you pointed out how people ask about 'over retail'. The Rolex market is no longer about enthusiasts who love a watch and want to wear it, its just about the 'investment'.
It's difficult. I have a really good connection to my dealer and therefor i have not that big problem to get the "hot pieces". And sure, if offered....i buy them. Possible that this watch is not goeing under my skin after a few weeks.....it's no problem for my dealer releationship to sell a Omega, Breitling, Panerai. But a Rolex? Making a huge profit (even far more than the AD) it is not the best idea, chance be kicked out of the delivery chain. ;-)
Yet most of the pieces do end up on the grey market, so clearly these preferred customers who get the hot pieces are selling them off, and quickly. Once its out the door, dealers don't care what happens. I suspect that most of the time they know that watch is going to be resold in a matter of weeks.
Can’t you be both? An investor and an enthusiast? I think so.
It's all about the dial, prefer the discontinued smurf by far.
It’s growing on me.
Totally agree prefer the old smurf hardly see anyone wearing one these days
I completely agree the SMURF is probably one of the best Rolex to hit the market! But I’m a huge blue fan.
These messages did not age well. Hottest watch right now!!
Great video Eric, wonderful work and love to see you have your own channel. Your videos have the ideal length for me not too long, too the points which are important like a puncher throwing direct hits. Love your work and keep it up!
As far as the new subs go I definitely prefer the new black dial with either blue of green bezel. The all blue Smurf and all green Hulk were just a bit too much of funfair watches to me. But then again I'm biased because I'm a GMT guy and a sucker for a plain dial with a colored bezel so yeah no wonder.
Too me this new variation really fits well with the white gold as Eric describes it a more sleek 'under the radar look', because there is still the yellow gold variant with a blue dial & blue bezel as a more 'in your face' look. Even more diversification, I love it.
Man Eric, your video’s are getting better and better quality wise. You are miles ahead of the old CRM videos now. Keep em coming
Thank you Nick!! I have put in the effort.
I just picked up this bad boy myself yesterday. It’s stunning in person.
Congrats Bud!👍 🎉
Keep up the great content with Rich🤓
MacRolex thank you Mac. I appreciate that. Rich is the man I’m just there to bounce shit off of 😂
You da Stud Bud
Wow awesome video Eric! Keep it up. This has got to be one of the first white gold ones in the country, haven’t seen many pics or videos of a customer watch out in the wild, only the stainless ones seem to be available!
Eric, is there any difference in height, shape or diameter Smurf bezel vs. the new one? My 36mm Turn-O-Graph and my 40mm Yachtmaster...same sized crystal, hands, dial and even the jubilee/oyster could be changed.
Bezel seems slight bigger. But by .001
Top Sub, and now selling under retail on the aftermarket.
Do you think it’s too aesthetically similar to a Batman Oyster?
I really like it. I would buy it to keep, not for profit. The blue and black just goes really well in my opinion.
Eric, can you compare the weight of the two, since i feel the new one is thinner. Thanks brother!
the new one is thinner but the bracelet is wider with a bigger clasp. so overall probably heavier
Great video but your audio is a little echoey on the AirPod pros
🤔strange
Hey man, congrats on the new watch. It does look beautiful. And you make great reviews. Also, bro if you ever wanna sell your old blue dial smurf, just know I am interested in buying one.
This watch looks sick but I think will continue to underperform retail on the secondary market. The two tone 126613LB Bluesy is more of a Miami watch if you ask me. Cheers.
I wana white gold day date which one do you recommend dresses ed up ? Oyster Perpetual bracelet.
Hi Eric. So glad I found you thanks to Roman! Hey bud, I collect watches also. Don't have the money most collectors have, but I'm proud of my collection (in order bought):
Seiko SNZG11
Casio GWN-Q1000 Gulfmaster
Hamilton Ventura Elvis80 automatic w/white dial and strap
Seiko SARB017 Alpinist
Rolex Datejust ivory white pyramid dial, two tone
Casio GWG-1000 1A Mudmaster
Victorinox INOX automatic, blue dial
Ball Trainmaster Moonphase, black dial
Just to let you know I'm trying to be a collector. My next watch?: Islander Great Wave.
Btw, I'm the person who left the comment near the end of your tenure with CRM that stated: "Who all believe the corona bologna hoax"! LOL! You know the score!
thanks Eric 👍 for another great review.. love your chanel, cheers from Copenhagen , Denmark
Eric nice review like always 👏
⌚️😎💯
Eric I wanna get luxury watches but am in my teens, what do you recommend I do? (I’ve been buying brands like timex and Casio so far)
I bought my first Rolex after watching Jams Bond. Buy what you really like and do not take advice that may be not for your long term taste. i have never tired of the Submariner since I bought one in 1975.
367 comments ....1,800 positive to just 45 on the short end..!! keep up the amazing work..!!
I don't own any white gold Rolex Subs only because their 904L steel is so good!! ... But that is a super hot watch Eric!!
🏆 Congratulations 🏆
👍🏼 25k viewers for the SECOND TIME! 👍🏼
Thank you!!
That watch is awesome! I also like it better then the all blue ! The blue and black looks great together
Great content Erick ☝️👌. Fan from Dutch
Thank you Richard!
"Rolex knows what they are doing" ...can't agree more. Stunning watch
This is the best Rolex Sub ever, i will buy it because i love it Eric. The Smurf was too blue in my opinion.
It’s 3 years later would still buy this watch….
Always a good day when Eric drops a video!! 👍🏻🔥
A shout from Melbourne Oz Eric ! Great review Eric, keep the Rolex content coming, the cermit is my pick
Very nice review Eric. Dream piece for sure.
Having people getting into the watch world more and more makes people willing to have different watches from what we are used to see .
It's a rolex , we all know that the blue dial is white gold .
You can count on people ( even if they don't know much about it because they just follow the current trend ) to know that it's gold .
On top of that , you have a stealthy look having a white gold watch .
Most people I’ve encountered think my steel DJ 41 is white gold. They’re not watch people though. Most people think all rolexs are precious metals due to the price of the watch.
Really awesome video! Always good to hear your perspective on these pieces. Very entertaining keep up the great work.
Agree Eric. That watch is magic!
I love it
I prefer yellow or rose, for the same reason you mentioned, I dont want to spend the extra money for something that looks so much like stainless steel. I feel the same way about jewelry. My girl likes white gold but it looks like sterling silver
Love it. Smurf looks cartoonish in front of this new one.
👍🔥. If you come across the 41OP Tiffany dial please review it thanks
I think it’s probably the nicest one from the current Sub collection. The problem once again is the hype and premium.
If the situation were pre-2018 and I could buy one for 28-30 I would seriously consider it. For over 40/50 no way.
Same here. Im in love with this model but 47-48 k no fucking way
Hi Eric I always enjoy your show why the white gold more expensive than the yellow gold?
Thank you and nicely done Eric! This 41mm White Gold Submariner (Ref 126619LB) is a subtle yet GORGEOUS watch. A PERFECT daily! Quite interestingly...I thought it would garner a HUGE premium over its current Rolex AD MSRP of $42,000 here in the USA. Instead, it's now one of the LEAST EXPENSIVE FULL GOLD ROLEX sport watches sold in the current grey market, regularly selling for well UNDER Rolex MSRP. I've been eyeing a 2022 MINT/LIGHTLY USED for a $32,950 wire price direct to a highly reputable grey market dealer I've done business with in the past. And prices seem to be dropping further by the day on this specific White gold Submariner model, while the Stainless Steel Subs continue to sell at a significant premium OVER MSRP. I'm not sure why...maybe somebody can address that??? And again...I think this is a STUNNING watch!! Just beautiful!
I found myself going all over your videos just to do like and to get more knowledge well deserved brother good luck 👍
I was lucky enough and got the 124060 on September 26th, keep up the great content!
Great pick up!
@@WatchEric Thanks! I think the AR coating they added to the underside of the crystal makes a big difference.
Congrats . I’m waiting for one from my AD. They’ll trade my maxi case Version for the 2020. What do you think ? New black sub 124060
do you have any rolex watch for sale ?
Great Review Eric. Please review the GMT Meteorite 👊🏽
I think it's a very cool watch, I love white gold I live under the radars.
Me too
Keep up with the videos Eric loving them.
Eric can you tell me about this 'ordering' that you speak of. I am a Brit living in France and I want to buy the new OP in Turquoise blue at the 41mm size. I have spoken to one AD here who said that I could order one and that he would do so for a €2000 deposit. OK I thought yes please. So I sent him a checque and then he emailed me to say that it cannot be ordered and would return my checque. I then contacted the AD in Bordeaux and asked the same question. He told me that NO Rolex can be ordered and that the ADs just get whatever Rolex send them. That sounds like lunacy to me. Surely if orders cannot be made then the AD can request certain models for customers and wait for when ever Rolex send them along. How does this work Eric, you must know.
Eric, I just love my Rolex Explorer 1, I wear it more tan any other watch I just love it , could you please do a review on what a great everyday watch it is-that would be great.
🔥🙌🏼🤑
I am thinking about swapping my smurf for this new version. I think the new version is more versatile, while the smurf is a true summer watch. Tough decision though, because I love my smurf.
Tough decision
Keep the smurf . It’s a true blue dial and is versatile
I like both white gold Rolexes. I like the Rolex Smurf that has the blue dial and bezel and I like Rolex Royal blue bezel and black dial. You can't go wrong with Rolex.
Beautiful Rolex my brother! Will you eventually do a review on the Explorer ll polar?
Well said. Just found your channel. Always buy a watch for yourself. Not to sell for profit. Always thought that and did that.
“…they call it ‘the bruise’”. Love that.
Nice watch. I'll probably buy one.
why the Kabbalah bracelet with the Smurf?
I agree with you. This one is the best!!
🙌🏼🔥😎
“Why does it always have to be……” Because you can buy a good timekeeping waterproof(to a depth any scuba diver will go) watch for $50. We are talking about something with the same functionality for the additional price of a decent car.
should be at 100k subs already.... great content
Thank you!
Just want to say amazing videos that’s your doing brother and your knowledge of the game that is the watch world is spot on .. keep it up and look forward to your future videos.. big sugar from Sarasota is what I am called
Very nice watch Eric, but I still prefer the Smurf on your wrist. Thanks again for the video. Always great to watch. Greetings from Belgium!
Thank you!! I love the smurf as well!
Great video Eric. Anything with the name Rolex on it right now is trading at crazy prices...no matter what metal it is ... it’s all about demand. Rolex knows exactly what there doing. Stay safe brother.
What is the most popular nickname for the 126619LB? I have heard blueberry, BMW, cookie monster.
Blueberry. Fantastic and I'm not usually a fan boy of all the usual Rolex suspect's. But love Rolex sports design overall. Desirable because it's gold and looks like steel which is so hard to get. It will go up. I love the yellow gold GMT with green dial.
White gold is fire 🔥
Indeed!
I like both Rolexes, I like the white gold Rolex Smurf and I like the white gold Rolex blue bezel and black dial.
Great video. I must say before Covid I doubted you on how the market would go. But you was right about prices not being affected even rising. So fair dues you was right. So I must show respect where respect is due 👍
Reminds me of the vintage faded to blue bezel Submariner with Cartier dial
My favourite is not the Hulk or Starbucks or Batman or Pepsi but the Sea Dweller Gold Two Tone. This white gold is my second favourite
Nice options!
I think the new Smurf is ok. Out of all the new white gold Rolex models though my favorite is the Pepsi with with the meteorite dial. It looked a bit weird in pictures, but man does it look and feel great on the wrist. You should review one, I’m sure you’d like it too 👍🏻
Looks great in person
Does Rolex make the sub w black dial and blue bezel in steel?
Although I like the original Smurf more, I must admit that the black dial is very ineresting and it’s a great looking watch! Congratulations for another excellent review Eric!
I like these videos BEFORE I watch them cause I know the quality just like the watches featured within!
Thank you!!
Is this not the Cookie Monster?
Wow exquisite submariner watch ⌚ 👌
Very cool watch Eric but I don’t like date window it would look amazing without a date window
Great looking watch but my preference would be the 18k blue....
Are you self employed now or do you work for a jewelry store?
I have my own business
@@WatchEric wow congratulations man! Was a huge supporter of yours at CRM. Hoping to do business with you in the future.
.......and the bezel is much easier to produce, than the half black half blue one.😁
I’m sure it is!
black dial smurf looks cooler than the older one. the full blue version looks like a toy watch.
what a watch, its one of the best from rolex
Love this watch but the 40K USD retail 2024 doesn’t make sense, especially over a Kermit/Starbucks at 15K. Also as we speak this watch is 25-30% below retail which is great! I think at the 20K USD it makes sense second hand, currently at 29 there’s still a lot of room to go down. If anyone paid 10-15K over retail that sucks loll
I love the cookie monster. Reminds me of bmw and bavaria :)
This watch is a grail of mine. Love is love, we go with what the heart desires. You’re right about the money BS.
Submariners are tricky. Ones you wear hulk for a while, black sub looks better. Then you put it away for a while and then it pops again.
Indeed
the blue of the bezel is wicked nice. that's a great looking piece. I'd like it on my wrist ! ~ JDS/CT