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xjeeunitx · 5 August 2011, 06:21 PM

Hello all. I was wondering if there are any difference in case shape/feature between the 16800 transitional and 16610 regular. I know that 16800 is made of 316L while 168000/16610 is made of 904L. By any chance, does anyone have any pictures of both side by side? From my observation, the 16800 looks a little thinner throughout the case compared to the 16610.

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Tools · 6 August 2011, 01:03 AM

They should be the same.. The only real difference is the movement.. the 16800 has a 3035 and the 16610 introduced the 3135 movement.

The 168000 bridged the gap because the 3135 was not ready; so the 904 steel cases were stamped to show that they were "different", then, when the new movements were ready, they stamped 16610

5 August 2011, 06:21 PM	#1
xjeeunitx 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,533	Case shape difference between 16800 and 16610? Hello all. I was wondering if there are any difference in case shape/feature between the 16800 transitional and 16610 regular. I know that 16800 is made of 316L while 168000/16610 is made of 904L. By any chance, does anyone have any pictures of both side by side? From my observation, the 16800 looks a little thinner throughout the case compared to the 16610. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

6 August 2011, 01:03 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,515	They should be the same.. The only real difference is the movement.. the 16800 has a 3035 and the 16610 introduced the 3135 movement. The 168000 bridged the gap because the 3135 was not ready; so the 904 steel cases were stamped to show that they were "different", then, when the new movements were ready, they stamped 16610 __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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