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jekuo · 21 July 2010, 02:58 PM

I just took delivery of the new 116610 Sub-C and wow is it awesome! The maxi-case wears great, the larger markers are easier to read, the lume is brighter, and the new clasp is so much nicer than the old one. Not much heavier than my old 16610 too. An all around improvement to the classic IMO. Here are some side by side comparisons with my 116713. Overall, the cases look to be practically identical. It looks like the bracelets might be interchangeable. I have a 7.25" wrist and it fits just right.

masterkiller · 21 July 2010, 03:00 PM

Great shots and nice to see a side by side shot, congrats!

The SS SubC really is THE new icon of Rolex!

/masterkiller

Lion · 21 July 2010, 03:01 PM

James, you have a great pair of watches. So which one is going to see more wrist time???

jekuo · 21 July 2010, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lion

James, you have a great pair of watches. So which one is going to see more wrist time???

I think the new Sub is going to get the most wrist time now!

sleddog · 21 July 2010, 03:35 PM

Excellent James,sweet watch!!

The cases do look similar don't they.....I know the caseback should be thicker but I wonder if it is infact the same case???
That could account for your V serial. Produced earlier and fitted to the Sub spec!?!?
We'll have to wait and see when a spec sheet comes out on the Subc.

Anyway,enjoy!!

Tek · 21 July 2010, 03:38 PM

James

hng · 21 July 2010, 03:47 PM

You lucky thing :-)
Congrats!

moby33 · 21 July 2010, 03:48 PM

Nice shots.

Question: Is the hour hand on the GMT larger than the Sub? It appears the GMT-C got the larger hour hand (which the DSSD incorporated too), yet the new Sub-C still has the same size hand as the previous iteration.

P.S. We need more shots...different angles, different settings, ect...I'm really considering picking one of these up...but need to see more. Where did you get it anyway...I figured these wouldn't start popping up for at least another 30-45 days.

Dr. Robert · 21 July 2010, 03:51 PM

Congrats you lucky bruin! The new sub looks great! Your TT GMT is very sharp! A dynamic duo!

JJ Irani · 21 July 2010, 03:55 PM

What a fantastic pair, James...............well done!!

It's good to have the SS Sub-C in sheer contrast with the TT of the GMT-IIC!!

jekuo · 21 July 2010, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moby33

Nice shots.

Question: Is the hour hand on the GMT larger than the Sub? It appears the GMT-C got the larger hour hand (which the DSSD incorporated too), yet the new Sub-C still has the same size hand as the previous iteration.

P.S. We need more shots...different angles, different settings, ect...I'm really considering picking one of these up...but need to see more. Where did you get it anyway...I figured these wouldn't start popping up for at least another 30-45 days.

The hour hands are slightly different. The Sub-C has a slightly longer and thinner hour hand that reaches a bit closer to the markers. The cases are pretty identical in width and thickness from what I can tell without actually breaking out the calipers to measure. The Rolex boutique in SCP seems to have them on hand. I just called to see if one was available and 30 mins. later had it on my wrist.

jekuo · 21 July 2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog1000

Excellent James,sweet watch!!

The cases do look similar don't they.....I know the caseback should be thicker but I wonder if it is infact the same case???
That could account for your V serial. Produced earlier and fitted to the Sub spec!?!?
We'll have to wait and see when a spec sheet comes out on the Subc.

Anyway,enjoy!!

I thought it would have a random number too, but in fact it has a V serial no. like the older models. I bet the case is from the same production run as the GMT IIc cases. That's probably how these first models got to the stores so early. That means you can theoretically get a OEM Sub-C bracelet to replace the 116710's PCL one. Hmm..now that would be neat. I should try the swap and see if it fits.

andrew79 · 21 July 2010, 04:23 PM

congrats

jonathon555 · 21 July 2010, 04:25 PM

Dream team of watches.

The gmt bezel looks very fussy compred to sub IMO

Psmith · 21 July 2010, 04:30 PM

Congrats James - a fantastic pair

jekuo · 21 July 2010, 04:32 PM

Here's a side shot of the cases.

andrew79 · 21 July 2010, 04:34 PM

very nice indeed

sea-dweller · 21 July 2010, 04:46 PM

Congrats, nice collection ! I am UCLA alum, go Bruins !

spuds · 21 July 2010, 06:42 PM

Congratulations!

Puffy · 21 July 2010, 06:56 PM

Looks great.

one comment though, the wider lugs make the braclet look like an afterthought, it's very small and thin. it doesn't flow well with the case.

it's a bit like looking at a guy with a massive gut and chicken legs - looks weird

dalip · 21 July 2010, 07:49 PM

Congrats and enjoy!

jekuo · 22 July 2010, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Congrats, nice collection ! I am UCLA alum, go Bruins !

Thanks! Always great to meet a fellow Bruin too.

Rolesor · 22 July 2010, 02:24 AM

You've got too awesome watches congrats!!

Atomant · 22 July 2010, 02:34 AM

Two awesome pieces. Congrats~

21 July 2010, 02:58 PM	#1
jekuo Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Watch: 16710B-M Series Posts: 288	Sub-C & GMT IIc I just took delivery of the new 116610 Sub-C and wow is it awesome! The maxi-case wears great, the larger markers are easier to read, the lume is brighter, and the new clasp is so much nicer than the old one. Not much heavier than my old 16610 too. An all around improvement to the classic IMO. Here are some side by side comparisons with my 116713. Overall, the cases look to be practically identical. It looks like the bracelets might be interchangeable. I have a 7.25" wrist and it fits just right.

21 July 2010, 03:00 PM	#2
masterkiller "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sweden Watch: Rolex, AP & PAM... Posts: 1,403	Great shots and nice to see a side by side shot, congrats! The SS SubC really is THE new icon of Rolex! /masterkiller __________________ Rolex - SubC... AP - Diver... Panerai - PAM380 Omega - Speedy PRO

21 July 2010, 03:01 PM	#3
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	James, you have a great pair of watches. So which one is going to see more wrist time??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

21 July 2010, 03:35 PM	#5
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Excellent James,sweet watch!! The cases do look similar don't they.....I know the caseback should be thicker but I wonder if it is infact the same case??? That could account for your V serial. Produced earlier and fitted to the Sub spec!?!? We'll have to wait and see when a spec sheet comes out on the Subc. Anyway,enjoy!! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

21 July 2010, 03:47 PM	#7
hng "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: HaNgat Location: Jakarta Watch: Sports Rolex Posts: 648	You lucky thing :-) Congrats! __________________ Cartier Tank / Suunto Stinger / 16014 / 16610LV / PAM 233 / 116520 / 14060M / 16710 / Omega Constellation

21 July 2010, 03:38 PM	#6
Tek Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Aus Watch: ALL Posts: 318	James

21 July 2010, 03:48 PM	#8
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	Nice shots. Question: Is the hour hand on the GMT larger than the Sub? It appears the GMT-C got the larger hour hand (which the DSSD incorporated too), yet the new Sub-C still has the same size hand as the previous iteration. P.S. We need more shots...different angles, different settings, ect...I'm really considering picking one of these up...but need to see more. Where did you get it anyway...I figured these wouldn't start popping up for at least another 30-45 days.

21 July 2010, 03:51 PM	#9
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	Congrats you lucky bruin! The new sub looks great! Your TT GMT is very sharp! A dynamic duo!

21 July 2010, 03:55 PM	#10
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	What a fantastic pair, James...............well done!! It's good to have the SS Sub-C in sheer contrast with the TT of the GMT-IIC!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

21 July 2010, 04:23 PM	#13
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	congrats __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

21 July 2010, 04:25 PM	#14
jonathon555 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 582	Dream team of watches. The gmt bezel looks very fussy compred to sub IMO

21 July 2010, 04:30 PM	#15
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Congrats James - a fantastic pair __________________

21 July 2010, 04:32 PM	#16
jekuo Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: James Location: SoCal Watch: 16710B-M Series Posts: 288	Here's a side shot of the cases.

21 July 2010, 04:34 PM	#17
andrew79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Andrew Location: Indonesia Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,277	very nice indeed __________________ Baume & Mercier Riviera Rolex GMT II c, DJ 116234, Sub 16610, EXP 2 16570 Panerai 111 , 232

21 July 2010, 04:46 PM	#18
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats, nice collection ! I am UCLA alum, go Bruins ! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

21 July 2010, 06:42 PM	#19
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21 July 2010, 06:56 PM	#20
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Looks great. one comment though, the wider lugs make the braclet look like an afterthought, it's very small and thin. it doesn't flow well with the case. it's a bit like looking at a guy with a massive gut and chicken legs - looks weird __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

21 July 2010, 07:49 PM	#21
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Congrats and enjoy!

22 July 2010, 02:24 AM	#23
Rolesor "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Brandon Location: Toronto, ON Watch: 116234 Posts: 4,150	You've got too awesome watches congrats!! __________________ 116234 - Blue Concentric Dial - Fluted Bezel - Oyster Bracelet Tudor Black Bay 54 - Rubber Strap

22 July 2010, 02:34 AM	#24
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Two awesome pieces. Congrats~ __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

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