The New 2020 Rolex Submariner White Gold Smurf!? - 126619LB Review(Hands On)

[@Sams911]

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..

[@jacobroberg912]

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!

[@WatchEric]

Great input Jacob.

[@el_manu_el_]

Really beautiful indeed!

[@Ghidorah96]

So you only get watches to get attention from plebs? Those in the know, will know.

[@markkao9954]

I have it and its fantastic, subtle with the white gold but the weight lets you know its substantial

[@joeziade1461]

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]

🙌🏼⌚️😎!!

[@CokeWithIceAndLemon]

@@WatchEric I agree 100% Eric has this Miami and urban DNA we feel connected to, this is Eric Rivera WATCH YOUR STYLE! 😎

[@MNagid]

Couldn't agree with you more joe ziade, Eric keep making these vids bro, I just found your channel today and I'm subbed

[@dickydarmali7861]

Hi Eric. I remember in your previous old video, U recommend strap for AP RO. What is the brand?

[@SHONUFF772]

You're the man brother - keep them coming!

[@WatchEric]

Thank you!

[@stephenterry6372]

I didn't like the black blue combination, but Eric changed my mind.

[@nikhilmathur6042]

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.

[@lorenzo4119]

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?

[@mtache12]

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

[@WatchesJourney]

It's all about the dial, prefer the discontinued smurf by far.

[@WatchEric]

It’s growing on me.

[@shubs4291]

Totally agree prefer the old smurf hardly see anyone wearing one these days

[@theprepperrevelator]

I completely agree the SMURF is probably one of the best Rolex to hit the market! But I’m a huge blue fan.

[@mannya1171]

These messages did not age well. Hottest watch right now!!

[@johnr6145]

Love it. Smurf looks cartoonish in front of this new one.

[@z06cowboy72]

Top Sub, and now selling under retail on the aftermarket.

[@torbjornmidsem2122]

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

[@MTbone7]

Great review Eric! Just disappointing that most of us can't get any of them, but plenty are hitting the used dealers.

[@tfh-rw9vb]

This and the new “Kermit” was lazy as hell, in my opinion. Smurf and Hulk were so so much better

[@WatchEric]

It’s hard to top them

[@kingadjust5422]

@@WatchEric can you review some grand Seikos

[@Rolexator]

Absolutely agree with your opinion. Especially the Smurf looks so unique amongst all the Rolex Subs.

[@mr.stogie766]

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!

[@felipeorduz4773]

Both watches are amazing. Nice video Eric. Im still waiting the video for the Rolex Vintage collection of John Mayer .

[@jasonlarson9886]

This watch is a grail of mine. Love is love, we go with what the heart desires. You’re right about the money BS.

[@TheInvestorChannel]

Hoping to get one of these close to retail! Might have to wait a while. Thanks for this!

[@WatchEric]

Retail would be real nice.

[@krishnar3493]

A black sub with blue bezel. Thanks for excellent work, Eric.

[@chareric]

I really like it. I would buy it to keep, not for profit. The blue and black just goes really well in my opinion.

[@drewjitzoo4378]

I'm getting a replica of this! Lol

[@CokeWithIceAndLemon]

This is the best Rolex Sub ever, i will buy it because i love it Eric. The Smurf was too blue in my opinion.

[@Thelondonscene]

It’s 3 years later would still buy this watch….

[@Tb76287]

thanks Eric 👍 for another great review.. love your chanel, cheers from Copenhagen , Denmark

[@Bonescratcher]

The original blue face is so much nicer

[@torontowatches9709]

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

[@RecordSisi]

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 .

[@jimbeam4111]

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.

[@TooFictional]

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

[@WatchEric]

Thank you Nick!! I have put in the effort.

[@CaptainAhab-im3kd]

Eric, recently a guy I saw on a KZbin video said that he bought a high end sports car hoping that it would help him attract women, but that when he finally got the car, he found that it attracted men instead !! I've always wondered if luxury watches are virtually the same thing. (??)

[@machomadness9424]

An apex piece, it’s a F-you watch without saying it loudly like all gold. Time to level up Rolex and go platinum for the iconic sub.

[@WatchEric]

That would be amazing!

[@dand2934]

Damn I miss getting 15k off MSRP 😭

[@WatchEric]

Me too!

[@tangosierra911]

🏆 Congratulations 🏆 👍🏼 25k viewers for the SECOND TIME! 👍🏼

[@WatchEric]

Thank you!!

[@Michael23579]

.......and the bezel is much easier to produce, than the half black half blue one.😁

[@WatchEric]

I’m sure it is!

[@adamdavis6831]

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.

[@WatchEric]

🔥🙌🏼🤑

[@FunTimeStudios82]

White gold is fire 🔥

[@WatchEric]

Indeed!

[@dorsia4167]

Love all your videos but I really miss the iconic “my name is Eric. Watch your style”.

[@WatchEric]

I hear ya. But this is the new page

[@lecorsaire2283]

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.

[@wukillah]

Same here. Im in love with this model but 47-48 k no fucking way

[@jockdodson9093]

Agree brother! This is a beautiful watch! They fixed everything that was wrong with the Super Case! The new Sub is the Shit! 💯 cheers, Jock

[@WatchEric]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@gusseisern1151]

I would like to get another rolex but i am Not Willing to Pay a premium.

[@WatchEric]

Its hard. I understand

[@jasonbenton7962]

I hear that! I want to get the red and yellow OPs because they match my logo almost perfectly but I’m not paying over retail for them.

[@JimmyA32]

Do you think it’s too aesthetically similar to a Batman Oyster?

[@johnmika4579]

👍🔥. If you come across the 41OP Tiffany dial please review it thanks

[@niniengineering]

White gold “always” over steel. It’s much cooler then the hulk! I never understand the hype on it. 🧐

[@WatchEric]

Hulk is cool though

[@johnluisdecierto7487]

ser can i have 30k dolars for my family? because were only farmers here in country of philippines..🙏🙏🇵🇭🇵🇭 ser please help me and my family ser..im begging you ser...please...

[@holywarrior8684]

"Rolex knows what they are doing" ...can't agree more. Stunning watch

[@theonlyredspecial]

Well said. Just found your channel. Always buy a watch for yourself. Not to sell for profit. Always thought that and did that.

[@enricop]

I think it's a very cool watch, I love white gold I live under the radars.

[@WatchEric]

Me too

[@wukillah]

This watch is the most desirable rolex out there imo

[@vika0194]

For you maybe but not according to the market. The blue does not suit it. The bluesy has a much better shade.

[@classic-kool]

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!!

[@amrabdelbaky5229]

Yesterday I Was in Zürich stor Rolex Man you get nothing under 18 .000 fr 😷

[@buddastud5534]

I just picked up this bad boy myself yesterday. It’s stunning in person.

[@macrolex9485]

Congrats Bud!👍 🎉

[@macrolex9485]

Keep up the great content with Rich🤓

[@buddastud5534]

MacRolex thank you Mac. I appreciate that. Rich is the man I’m just there to bounce shit off of 😂

[@martinpikna7603]

You da Stud Bud

[@frankthetank5013]

Always a good day when Eric drops a video!! 👍🏻🔥

[@richardkrivik7032]

Great content Erick ☝️👌. Fan from Dutch

[@WatchEric]

Thank you Richard!

[@DC-si8xw]

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

[@cmu2mba]

Keep up with the videos Eric loving them.

[@_sr]

black dial smurf looks cooler than the older one. the full blue version looks like a toy watch.

[@motokult]

Rolex made one hit after the other

[@WatchEric]

They did.

[@samon_kurowassan]

AD’s would sell this to you now without relationship 😂😂

[@jain-d]

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.

[@damachine3]

I own the Smurf. I prefer it to the new white gold Sub. That said, I may buy one given I've already purchased all of the other new Subs. I also own the Hulk and the new ceramic Kermit...and I prefer the Hulk. I think the Smurf wins over the new white gold because it's more unique looking. Same with the Hulk over the ceramic Kermit; the sunburst green dial is stunning on the Hulk whereas the new ceramic Kermit simply slaps on a different bezel. I put a video comparing those two on my channel.

[@macrolex9485]

I agree with your preference for the ‘special’ dials 100%👍

[@cryptofreedom2226]

I found myself going all over your videos just to do like and to get more knowledge well deserved brother good luck 👍

[@PetersShawn]

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'.

[@Michael23579]

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. ;-)

[@PetersShawn]

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.

[@afvro75]

Can’t you be both? An investor and an enthusiast? I think so.

[@editorjohn8803]

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

[@WatchEric]

Nice options!

[@Michael23579]

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.

[@WatchEric]

Bezel seems slight bigger. But by .001

[@daveblood00]

I give zero effs bout resale. I want a YG day date or Rootbeer.

[@martinpikna7603]

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.

[@WatchEric]

Indeed

[@ashishpatel350]

Rolex for their precious metal watches should incorporate diamonds.

[@WatchEric]

Yes. But not for all

[@ashishpatel350]

@@WatchEric I'd say all just because their gold and platinum watches look bland. Not to mention people that buy the platinum and gold watches would become much more desirable over the stainless steel ones.

[@anthonymaniaci2212]

That watch is awesome! I also like it better then the all blue ! The blue and black looks great together

[@watchjds5413]

I like this watch but it was pretty lazy and have you noticed there are no dials that are not black seems like they’re more interested in a streamlined process than being creative… That being said I have the yacht Master white gold 42 mm it’s amazing if you like stealth and want to go under the radar that’s the watch to go with much more unique, comfortable, and different

[@WatchEric]

⌚️💯😎🙌🏼

[@scottc6946]

Rolex is keeping them rare, so demand will be up and will go over retail. When you buy retail and it’s selling for 50-100% over retail, it’s just a cherry on top and makes the purchase a no brainer

[@WatchEric]

Agree

[@freegaza8761]

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??

[@WatchEric]

I like the oyster version best

[@bradg.5253]

If I had unlimited discretionary funds I would get the new white gold submariner and wear it daily. I agree that this new white gold submariner is nicer that the white gold Pepsi GMT.

[@WatchEric]

🙌🏼😎⌚️

[@chrisramos2979]

Wow exquisite submariner watch ⌚ 👌

[@lazarogarcia8171]

Killer bro u are the Cuban dale.

[@WatchEric]

Hahahaha. Dale

[@Noah10767]

Finally someone who appreciates the watch for the watch itself and not the investment! Great video as always

[@gianpakasa]

I agree with you. This one is the best!!

[@WatchEric]

🙌🏼🔥😎

[@andrewholt3849]

I think the official Smurf 116619LB blue is called 'Robin Egg Blue.'

[@WatchEric]

Lol

[@jgity]

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.

[@derekholyfield6089]

Nice watch. I'll probably buy one.

[@blubbloob3164]

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.

[@mauriebarnes8272]

I like these videos BEFORE I watch them cause I know the quality just like the watches featured within!

[@WatchEric]

Thank you!!

[@excelerater]

Its out of my price range but I love the blue,they should have made a Stainless version but at the end of the day the flippers are winning in 2020

[@WatchEric]

The blue would have been a hit

[@TheKatava]

Agree Eric. That watch is magic!

[@WatchEric]

I love it

[@itsruf1]

observation: Chooses a Rolex video because viewers are most likely to get one. And will be all they ever buy.

[@chrisramos2979]

I love it Eric 😀 the Sub is Bad Ass Watch ⌚

[@torqueofthedevil8145]

The back dial version is far more classy

[@007-i6z8v]

Eric, can you compare the weight of the two, since i feel the new one is thinner. Thanks brother!

[@jh-il5sb]

the new one is thinner but the bracelet is wider with a bigger clasp. so overall probably heavier

[@theofficialpeterkim]

Ultimate stealth wealth watch.

[@raydelcabale9504]

Eric nice review like always 👏

[@WatchEric]

⌚️😎💯

[@mattj9435]

Very nice review Eric. Dream piece for sure.

[@mohamedomer8954]

what a watch, its one of the best from rolex

[@Jay-xr3sb]

Just don't see the point in white gold. Its heavier for a luxury weight on a dress watches, but a tool watch? That just passes for steel? Please

[@WatchEric]

Nowadays they really are not tool watches anymore

[@Jay-xr3sb]

@@WatchEric true, but when it doesnt look any different from steel and only weighs more and softer...then whats the point. If its just to flex then yes the blue bezel lets those in the know, know.

[@eugenefoong8122]

Hi Eric, does the dial looks different from the black or Cermit?

[@WatchEric]

Looks the same to me

[@MaximillianArturo]

Is this not the Cookie Monster?

[@martinpikna7603]

They should have done this watch in stainless and cermit in white gold

[@WatchEric]

That would have been epic.

[@obud3777]

The Smurf is dead! Long live the Blueberry!

[@WatchEric]

Omg lol

[@borjastick]

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.

[@marcwalters7541]

I think it’s amazing Eric 💙

[@legalmatters5578]

Is the smurf a good watch to hold on to long term? Or should I let it go now and break even? Thoughts?

[@legalmatters5578]

Dang G, no reply huh?

[@Hitngan]

Let it go, I will buy it.

[@chanceallen7]

Great video but your audio is a little echoey on the AirPod pros

[@WatchEric]

🤔strange

[@timothymoooo]

yeyemart.co support to gt myself a rolex

[@Diirk]

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.

[@WatchEric]

Tough decision

[@Longshore79]

Keep the smurf . It’s a true blue dial and is versatile

[@WeAreStatus]

should be at 100k subs already.... great content

[@WatchEric]

Thank you!

[@antonioau_gb89]

the black dial just highlight the blue bezel, personally i think it better than Smurf

[@WatchEric]

Can not go wrong!

[@c63sk88]

Me2