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Smoak352 · 11 July 2011, 02:50 AM

Now that I have a sub with the new clasp I am spoiled! I figure my SS sub is worth a little over half the price I could get a new or like new 116610 sub for. Has anyone done away with the old one for the new one. Just wondering if it is justified for essentially the same watch.

Dr. Robert · 11 July 2011, 02:51 AM

:c rying:

nauticajoe · 11 July 2011, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

:c rying:

I saw that coming Doc.

Caraptor · 11 July 2011, 02:54 AM

My curmudgeon status requires that I tell you to keep the old one.
However, it's your money and if the 116610 changes really do it for you, then why not? Hey, you'll get better lume as an added bonus!

Jason71 · 11 July 2011, 02:57 AM

Don't do it. The old one is better.

Bah Humbug.

Time2time · 11 July 2011, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Don't do it. The old one is better.

Bah Humbug.

Really?

dddrees · 11 July 2011, 02:57 AM

Crumudgeons all over the world are now crying.

alexlt730512 · 11 July 2011, 02:57 AM

don't do it. u can buy a new one later on.

Paracentesis · 11 July 2011, 02:59 AM

The new one is nowhere near as elegant as the old, IMO.

So: no.

The Joker · 11 July 2011, 03:04 AM

I wouldn't,
I think I can hear the Curmudgeon mob marching down your street with their torches and pitchforks.

z32turbo · 11 July 2011, 03:20 AM

DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

drockadam · 11 July 2011, 03:34 AM

Keep it!

MichDui · 11 July 2011, 03:36 AM

I just got a new one and man it is sweet!

gwozhog · 11 July 2011, 03:37 AM

The new sub is better but not worth twice the money since you already own one.

Sherwooddavid · 11 July 2011, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by gwozhog

The new sub is better but not worth twice the money since you already own one.

Agree,

Paracentesis · 11 July 2011, 03:41 AM

Branch out a bit, rather than getting yet another boring submariner.

Save up for something like this, perhaps? Might make a nice change.

dddrees · 11 July 2011, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Paracentesis

Branch out a bit, rather than getting yet another boring submariner.

Save up for something like this, perhaps? Might make a nice change.

I second that motion. Very nice.

Paracentesis · 11 July 2011, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

I second that motion. Very nice.

Cheers Dan. There are so many more interesting and elegant alternatives around than the new Super-Clumsy Maxi-Cased (and deeply unpopular, so I'm told) Rolexes.

Others that spring instantly to mind are Dan Pierce's lovely new Tudor Chrono, or almost anything from JLC. If the OP really must go with Rolex, then there's no end of nice vintage pieces to be had.

Mirx · 11 July 2011, 04:03 AM

You will never, ever find your peace until you own both of them . . . EVER!

Personal experience that I never regretted!

Mr. K · 11 July 2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Mirx

You will never, ever find your peace until you own both of them . . . EVER!

Personal experience that I never regretted!

Well said

dddrees · 11 July 2011, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Paracentesis

Cheers Dan. There are so many more interesting and elegant alternatives around than the new Super-Clumsy Maxi-Cased (and deeply unpopular, so I'm told) Rolexes.

Others that spring instantly to mind are Dan Pierce's lovely new Tudor Chrono, or almost anything from JLC. If the OP really must go with Rolex, then there's no end of nice vintage pieces to be had.

James, will these work?

Time2time · 11 July 2011, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Paracentesis

Cheers Dan. There are so many more interesting and elegant alternatives around than the new Super-Clumsy Maxi-Cased (and deeply unpopular, so I'm told) Rolexes.

Others that spring instantly to mind are Dan Pierce's lovely new Tudor Chrono, or almost anything from JLC. If the OP really must go with Rolex, then there's no end of nice vintage pieces to be had.

Unpopular?

I'm hearing the exact opposite.

Paracentesis · 11 July 2011, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Time2time

Unpopular?

I'm hearing the exact opposite.

All the ADs around here say they aren't selling as well as the old models did, but perhaps it's the financial climate. They are pretty ugly, you must admit! ;-)

Megalobyte · 11 July 2011, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Paracentesis

Branch out a bit, rather than getting yet another boring submariner.

Save up for something like this, perhaps? Might make a nice change.

'Till you get it wet.

Megalobyte · 11 July 2011, 05:35 AM

I vastly prefer the C to the prior versions. Perfect size, very wearable, the whole watch screams quality and technology, ie. ceramic, more lume, easier to read dial, glidelock, even the in house PC hairspring, the AR treated cyclops is nice too. I honestly feel the C is a worthwhile and significant upgrade, though I'll concede the transition of lugs to bracelet isn't quite as graceful as the older Subs. Big deal, still looks fine :)

To be honest, a big part of why I prefer the C is the fact it seems larger and more substantial. I have large wrists and huge hands, so I always felt the older Subs were just a little small for me, the C fits me perfectly. But I like the other upgrades too, I like the whole package.

Time2time · 11 July 2011, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

I vastly prefer the C to the prior versions. Perfect size, very wearable, the whole watch screams quality and technology, ie. ceramic, more lume, easier to read dial, glidelock, even the in house PC hairspring, the AR treated cyclops is nice too. I honestly feel the C is a worthwhile and significant upgrade, though I'll concede the transition of lugs to bracelet isn't quite as graceful as the older Subs. Big deal, still looks fine :)

To be honest, a big part of why I prefer the C is the fact it seems larger and more substantial. I have large wrists and huge hands, so I always felt the older Subs were just a little small for me, the C fits me perfectly. But I like the other upgrades too, I like the whole package.

X2

Time2time · 11 July 2011, 07:11 AM

The newer Sub-c is better, it's an upgrade of the older one. Period.

BUT, if you like the older one keep it and buy something different.

gqllc · 11 July 2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

I have large wrists and huge hands

There he goes BRAGGING again! LMAO

Megalobyte · 11 July 2011, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

...I have large wrists and huge hands.

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Originally Posted by gqllc

There he goes BRAGGING again! LMAO

Hey wiseguy, if I was bragging, I wouldn't have stopped there.

Paracentesis · 11 July 2011, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Megalobyte

'Till you get it wet.

Why on earth would I get a watch wet? Is it even possible? [FWIW, the PP is WR to 60 metres, which is 58 metres deeper than I've ever been.]

Dan, yes those would be most acceptable!

11 July 2011, 02:50 AM	#1
Smoak352 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: FL Posts: 201	Should I sell my 16610 for the 116610? Now that I have a sub with the new clasp I am spoiled! I figure my SS sub is worth a little over half the price I could get a new or like new 116610 sub for. Has anyone done away with the old one for the new one. Just wondering if it is justified for essentially the same watch. __________________ Submariner TT 16613 U Submariner SS 116610 Random Submariner YG 116618LB

11 July 2011, 02:51 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,277	:c rying: __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

11 July 2011, 02:57 AM	#5
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Don't do it. The old one is better. Bah Humbug. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

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11 July 2011, 03:20 AM	#11
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	DO IT DO IT DO IT DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

11 July 2011, 02:54 AM	#4
Caraptor Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: me save for it. Posts: 444	My curmudgeon status requires that I tell you to keep the old one. However, it's your money and if the 116610 changes really do it for you, then why not? Hey, you'll get better lume as an added bonus!

11 July 2011, 02:57 AM	#8
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,248	don't do it. u can buy a new one later on.

11 July 2011, 02:59 AM	#9
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	The new one is nowhere near as elegant as the old, IMO. So: no.

11 July 2011, 03:04 AM	#10
The Joker "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Gotham Posts: 9,641	I wouldn't, I think I can hear the Curmudgeon mob marching down your street with their torches and pitchforks.

11 July 2011, 03:34 AM	#12
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Keep it! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

11 July 2011, 03:36 AM	#13
MichDui "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 68	I just got a new one and man it is sweet! __________________ NEW: ROLEX DEEP SEA ~ Rolex SS/PLT Yacht Master Rolex SS GMT IIc ~ Rolex Explorer II White Rolex Sea Dweller ~ Franck Muller Conquistador Panerai PAM 51 Chrono LE ~ Omega 007 Sea Master Breitling SuperOcean Black ~ Ball Aviator

11 July 2011, 03:37 AM	#14
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	The new sub is better but not worth twice the money since you already own one.

11 July 2011, 03:41 AM	#16
Paracentesis Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: James Location: UK Watch: Tissot Posts: 1,454	Branch out a bit, rather than getting yet another boring submariner. Save up for something like this, perhaps? Might make a nice change.

11 July 2011, 04:03 AM	#19
Mirx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: RLX Posts: 437	You will never, ever find your peace until you own both of them . . . EVER! Personal experience that I never regretted!

11 July 2011, 05:35 AM	#25
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	I vastly prefer the C to the prior versions. Perfect size, very wearable, the whole watch screams quality and technology, ie. ceramic, more lume, easier to read dial, glidelock, even the in house PC hairspring, the AR treated cyclops is nice too. I honestly feel the C is a worthwhile and significant upgrade, though I'll concede the transition of lugs to bracelet isn't quite as graceful as the older Subs. Big deal, still looks fine :) To be honest, a big part of why I prefer the C is the fact it seems larger and more substantial. I have large wrists and huge hands, so I always felt the older Subs were just a little small for me, the C fits me perfectly. But I like the other upgrades too, I like the whole package.

11 July 2011, 07:11 AM	#27
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	The newer Sub-c is better, it's an upgrade of the older one. Period. BUT, if you like the older one keep it and buy something different.

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