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Old 10 November 2011, 12:28 PM   #1
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Where can I find more info on 16610 R serial?

Where can I find more info on 16610 R serial? Are they easily attainable?
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Old 10 November 2011, 02:12 PM   #2
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I own one if you want to ask me. Google it. I saw two going for over $5000.
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Old 10 November 2011, 07:32 PM   #3
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Where can I find more info on 16610 R serial? Are they easily attainable?
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Well R serial dates back around 1988 thats when the 16610 and cal 3135 movement was first introduced one sold recently on TRF for $3250.
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Old 10 November 2011, 11:18 PM   #4
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Well R serial dates back around 1988 thats when the 16610 and cal 3135 movement was first introduced one sold recently on TRF for $3250.
$3250? Is that a market price for them now?
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Old 11 November 2011, 12:37 AM   #5
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Well R serial dates back around 1988 thats when the 16610 and cal 3135 movement was first introduced one sold recently on TRF for $3250.

Peter, do you have a link to that sale? I would like to see that. Looks like a great deal for the buyer!
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Old 11 November 2011, 01:23 AM   #6
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Peter, do you have a link to that sale? I would like to see that. Looks like a great deal for the buyer!
But watch was sold June last year.
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Old 11 November 2011, 01:29 AM   #7
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Thank you Peter for that info. I am looking to buy one so it's helpful. Recently I saw one on fleabay sold for $4400.
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Old 11 November 2011, 01:43 AM   #8
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And I assume R series would be the same as let's say a U series? (thinner case and with the hole)
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My R series has lug holes. The case is the same thickness for all 16610. Mine also has open 6 datewheel and non SEL bracelet. It has tritium lume.
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