Need help with prices

[Clocker Bob]

Hello All,

The time is at hand - my first Rolex! And it's going to be a SS Sub. I can't wait. However, here is the thing: I want the 16610, not the newer 116610 (cerachrom bezel, etc) . I just like the look better. So, I find an independent jeweler who has a new 16610. The price is $7100.00 - and that's if I give him cash!!

I did not think it was going to get that high. I only wanted to drop 5k - perhaps I was dreaming/wishful thinking.

So, I need advice. The supply may be low on the 16610, and I guess a lot of guys may want that old one too, so I understand them being expensive, but is $7100 too much in this case? Should I keep looking? Anyone know what a new (never used) 16610 might command at this point?

I mean think about it - the MSRP at an AD for the newer one (116610) is 8000.00! that's not far off from 7100.00 for the 16610. Even though the inside of the 116610 is better, I just like the outside of the 16610 better - and after all, it's the outside we will be looking at for the rest of our watch wearing lives!

So any advice is welcome. Do I take it? Am I getting ripped off? Is it in the neighborhood? Do I keep shopping around?

Thanks to all!

Clocker Bob