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ghost2000 · 1 April 2008, 03:47 AM

good evening, following my last thread (http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...14060+vs+16610) I'd like to ask you which are the main differences between the 16600 and the 16610, which one would you buy and why...obviously pics are well accepted...tks

mike · 1 April 2008, 05:17 AM

Both use the same movement and as a practical matter one is as "tough" as the other in my view.

For me the Sub wears better, but that's so subjective. Certainly the case of the SD is a bit thicker, lacks the cyclops, and has the HE valve. The bracelet on the SD is a bit different and the tool kit is nice.

Gurmot · 1 April 2008, 05:25 AM

Mike has given a very good, short summary. The other thing I would add is relative rarity of the SD compared with the slightly more common Submariner.

In my case, I bought the SD as I'm not a fan of the cyclops although I suspect the Sub is slightly more comfortable on the wrist.

f16570 · 1 April 2008, 05:28 AM

Tough call to choose, but the SD is the quintessential Rollie.

ghost2000 · 1 April 2008, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Both use the same movement and as a practical matter one is as "tough" as the other in my view.

For me the Sub wears better, but that's so subjective. Certainly the case of the SD is a bit thicker, lacks the cyclops, and has the HE valve. The bracelet on the SD is a bit different and the tool kit is nice.

thanks very much...but why do you say "The bracelet on the SD is a bit different"? they look alike to me

Brunotheboxer · 1 April 2008, 06:35 AM

i bought the sub because i dont plan on diving below 1000ft, its a little lighter and therefore more comfortable, i like the cyclops, and it was a little less expensive. the money was a very small factor since the difference is'nt much but these are MY reasons, not the correct ones.

Avs Fan · 1 April 2008, 06:46 AM

The sub bracelet has brushed lug sides and the SD has polished. Maybe other differences as well.
greg

mailman · 1 April 2008, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avs Fan

The sub bracelet has brushed lug sides and the SD has polished. Maybe other differences as well.
greg

Yep

The bracelet on the SD is 1mm thicker at the case lugs and has full links all the way around, whereas the Sub has a half link riveted to the clasp on the 6 o'clock side.

1 April 2008, 03:47 AM	#1
ghost2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 69	16600 vs 16610 good evening, following my last thread (http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...14060+vs+16610) I'd like to ask you which are the main differences between the 16600 and the 16610, which one would you buy and why...obviously pics are well accepted...tks __________________ Officine Panerai: history on my wrist

1 April 2008, 05:28 AM	#4
f16570 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: F Location: Scotland Watch: Exp II White Face Posts: 4,272	Tough call to choose, but the SD is the quintessential Rollie. __________________ Why have what's new when you have what's best. f

1 April 2008, 05:17 AM	#2
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Both use the same movement and as a practical matter one is as "tough" as the other in my view. For me the Sub wears better, but that's so subjective. Certainly the case of the SD is a bit thicker, lacks the cyclops, and has the HE valve. The bracelet on the SD is a bit different and the tool kit is nice.

1 April 2008, 05:25 AM	#3
Gurmot Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Posts: 568	Mike has given a very good, short summary. The other thing I would add is relative rarity of the SD compared with the slightly more common Submariner. In my case, I bought the SD as I'm not a fan of the cyclops although I suspect the Sub is slightly more comfortable on the wrist.

1 April 2008, 06:35 AM	#6
Brunotheboxer Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Bruno Location: Boston/Cape Cod Watch: 16610,PAM. 111, G Posts: 7,608	i bought the sub because i dont plan on diving below 1000ft, its a little lighter and therefore more comfortable, i like the cyclops, and it was a little less expensive. the money was a very small factor since the difference is'nt much but these are MY reasons, not the correct ones.

1 April 2008, 06:46 AM	#7
Avs Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,515	The sub bracelet has brushed lug sides and the SD has polished. Maybe other differences as well. greg

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