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terrywoods · 19 January 2015, 01:55 AM

I am after a SS Sub date either a16610 (pre 2002 or when ever the lug hopes disappeared or a 168000 (1987-88 transition model) which would you get and why?

A small part of me wants it as a long term investment but I know which ever I get in 5 years time will be worth more than I paid anyway

dysondiver · 19 January 2015, 02:02 AM

id go with the extra 0 ,,,, if , and only if , you can get a nice one.

sea-dweller · 19 January 2015, 02:11 AM

I would get the older one, love those matte dials and the older ones are much less common.

hknslmz · 20 January 2015, 08:02 AM

16610 would be my way to go. Both are similar watches but I would prefer a watch newer..

terrywoods · 21 January 2015, 04:33 AM

Any pictures of both watches next to each other?

phils · 21 January 2015, 04:40 AM

IMO the 16610 with luminova (A series and later).

nick c · 21 January 2015, 04:42 AM

16610 p

rainbowmax · 21 January 2015, 04:47 AM

168000

NKflyer · 21 January 2015, 04:52 AM

In spite of extremely low production numbers, the 168000 has never really got traction as a collectible. If the potential for future appreciation beyond just the rate of inflation is a concern, you might check out the matte dial 16800's which are also transitional (matte dial with sapphire crystal). Otherwise, just enjoy the wider selection of watches encompassed by the 16610 reference.

19 January 2015, 01:55 AM	#1
terrywoods "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 320	Sub 16610 V 168000 which one? I am after a SS Sub date either a16610 (pre 2002 or when ever the lug hopes disappeared or a 168000 (1987-88 transition model) which would you get and why? A small part of me wants it as a long term investment but I know which ever I get in 5 years time will be worth more than I paid anyway

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19 January 2015, 02:02 AM	#2
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	id go with the extra 0 ,,,, if , and only if , you can get a nice one.

19 January 2015, 02:11 AM	#3
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I would get the older one, love those matte dials and the older ones are much less common.

20 January 2015, 08:02 AM	#4
hknslmz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Turkey Watch: Explorer II 16570 Posts: 209	16610 would be my way to go. Both are similar watches but I would prefer a watch newer..

21 January 2015, 04:33 AM	#5
terrywoods "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 320	Any pictures of both watches next to each other?

21 January 2015, 04:40 AM	#6
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	IMO the 16610 with luminova (A series and later).

21 January 2015, 04:42 AM	#7
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	16610 p

21 January 2015, 04:47 AM	#8
rainbowmax "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rome italy Watch: 14060M Posts: 165	168000

21 January 2015, 04:52 AM	#9
NKflyer 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,858	In spite of extremely low production numbers, the 168000 has never really got traction as a collectible. If the potential for future appreciation beyond just the rate of inflation is a concern, you might check out the matte dial 16800's which are also transitional (matte dial with sapphire crystal). Otherwise, just enjoy the wider selection of watches encompassed by the 16610 reference.

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