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Razorbackrolex · 25 July 2018, 08:24 AM

New owner of 16600 SD here. I was so worried about the 5 digit bracelet and clasp. Let me reassure you if you are too, this thing is super comfortable. Plenty of fine adjustment in the clasp. It has a little rattle to it when unclasped but once clasp is closed, solid as a rock. Its light and comfortable, i like it alot and have owned two 6 digit rolex sports models with “better” bracelets/clasps.

BrazenC5 · 25 July 2018, 08:27 AM

Agreed! Nothing to fear with 4 or 5 digit bracelets. I prefer the slimmer profile of the 5 digit clasp.

Congrats on your recent pick up. I have 4 and 6 digit sea dwellers myself.

Jason71 · 25 July 2018, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BrazenC5

Agreed! Nothing to fear with 4 or 5 digit bracelets. I prefer the slimmer profile of the 5 digit clasp.

Congrats on your recent pick up. I have 4 and 6 digit sea dwellers myself.

Agreed. The 6-digit clasp is too long on the divers for those of us with slimmer wrists. I definitely prefer the 5-digit bracelets over the 6-digit. This is coming from someone with a WG blue sub 116619 and a Platinum Daytona.

cjohns · 25 July 2018, 08:28 AM

AMEN ! Been saying that for years.

SLS · 25 July 2018, 08:28 AM

Could not agree more. However, if you think you like the 5 digits, wait until you try a 4 digit on!

Finslayer83 · 25 July 2018, 08:42 AM

In the hand the ceramics feel nicer and worth the asking price. Glidelock is sweet.

On the wrist I prefer the lighter weight and comfort is the same.

I went from 114060 to 14060M.

WJGESQ · 25 July 2018, 09:23 AM

New ones seem way ahead to me.

cop414 · 25 July 2018, 09:25 AM

Nothing wrong with the older style bracelets, they’ve been in use for decades.

Fujiman · 25 July 2018, 09:27 AM

Even my nearly 30 year old 16233's Jubilee bracelet is in remarkable condition. Unlike many, I do NOT like the new bracelets, particularly the clasp and PCLs. And personally, I love the rattle!

I'm very happy I've got the Rolex watches I wanted and haven't bought one since 2006.

The Libertine · 25 July 2018, 10:00 AM

Love the 5-digit bracelets, especially the Rolex name stamped in the steel.

Lol-x · 25 July 2018, 10:02 AM

Why on these bracelets does the clasp have a pin hole adjustment (the smallest setting) that is unusable? Its like a hole for nothing?

torifile · 25 July 2018, 10:17 AM

I agree. The bracelet definitely rattles off wrist but once it’s on, it’s totally fine.

FTX I · 25 July 2018, 10:20 AM

Yes it is but I love six digit bracelets with glidelock clasp too.

Dompropat · 25 July 2018, 10:21 AM

16610 is my everyday and one of the only things I actually wish was upgraded was the bracelet, to be honest.

Kyle3130 · 25 July 2018, 10:25 AM

Chose tried and true (14060M) over new and “improved” (114060).

donq · 25 July 2018, 10:28 AM

The ironic thing is that the old style bracelets have been put through more abuse and hardship than virtually any six digit bracelet will ever see!

Also, if you really want to, you can fit a later bracelet to your 16610.
It fits and works just fine.

AEC · 25 July 2018, 07:35 PM

Good to hear. Thanks for posting this.

25 July 2018, 08:24 AM	#1
Razorbackrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Arkansas Posts: 135	5 digit bracelet is just fine New owner of 16600 SD here. I was so worried about the 5 digit bracelet and clasp. Let me reassure you if you are too, this thing is super comfortable. Plenty of fine adjustment in the clasp. It has a little rattle to it when unclasped but once clasp is closed, solid as a rock. Its light and comfortable, i like it alot and have owned two 6 digit rolex sports models with “better” bracelets/clasps.

25 July 2018, 08:28 AM	#4
cjohns "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Clark Location: Ramsey Minnesota Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 954	AMEN ! Been saying that for years. __________________ GMT Master II 126300 41 White stick smooth Explorer 39mm SOLD ,, 114060 SOLD NIB Sub ND SOLD,,Shouldn't have!!!Crap!

25 July 2018, 08:28 AM	#5
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Could not agree more. However, if you think you like the 5 digits, wait until you try a 4 digit on! __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

25 July 2018, 09:25 AM	#8
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,242	Nothing wrong with the older style bracelets, they’ve been in use for decades. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

25 July 2018, 10:02 AM	#11
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,588	Why on these bracelets does the clasp have a pin hole adjustment (the smallest setting) that is unusable? Its like a hole for nothing? __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

25 July 2018, 08:27 AM	#2
BrazenC5 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: 1665,1675,1680,SD4 Posts: 1,837	Agreed! Nothing to fear with 4 or 5 digit bracelets. I prefer the slimmer profile of the 5 digit clasp. Congrats on your recent pick up. I have 4 and 6 digit sea dwellers myself.

25 July 2018, 08:42 AM	#6
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	In the hand the ceramics feel nicer and worth the asking price. Glidelock is sweet. On the wrist I prefer the lighter weight and comfort is the same. I went from 114060 to 14060M.

25 July 2018, 09:23 AM	#7
WJGESQ Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 3,753	New ones seem way ahead to me.

25 July 2018, 09:27 AM	#9
Fujiman Banned Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Posts: 182	Even my nearly 30 year old 16233's Jubilee bracelet is in remarkable condition. Unlike many, I do NOT like the new bracelets, particularly the clasp and PCLs. And personally, I love the rattle! I'm very happy I've got the Rolex watches I wanted and haven't bought one since 2006.

25 July 2018, 10:00 AM	#10
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Love the 5-digit bracelets, especially the Rolex name stamped in the steel.

25 July 2018, 10:17 AM	#12
torifile "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Durham NC Posts: 373	I agree. The bracelet definitely rattles off wrist but once it’s on, it’s totally fine.

25 July 2018, 10:20 AM	#13
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Yes it is but I love six digit bracelets with glidelock clasp too.

25 July 2018, 10:21 AM	#14
Dompropat "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: CT Watch: Sub Posts: 357	16610 is my everyday and one of the only things I actually wish was upgraded was the bracelet, to be honest.

25 July 2018, 10:25 AM	#15
Kyle3130 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,960	Chose tried and true (14060M) over new and “improved” (114060). __________________

25 July 2018, 10:28 AM	#16
donq "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dallas tx Watch: 16610,1675,16030 Posts: 1,136	The ironic thing is that the old style bracelets have been put through more abuse and hardship than virtually any six digit bracelet will ever see! Also, if you really want to, you can fit a later bracelet to your 16610. It fits and works just fine.

25 July 2018, 07:35 PM	#17
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,376	Good to hear. Thanks for posting this.

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