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Brian Page · 25 April 2018, 11:57 AM

So, new incoming today. 16610. I've had numerous subs, as some of you are aware. Have been wanting to get back to a non-ceramic especially after getting the SD43. I guess there has always been a certain purity about the non-ceramic for me. Don't get me wrong I love the upgrades that have come along the way - the current bracelet is awesome, but at the same time there isn't anything wrong with the tried and true 93150, and sometimes "heavier" isn't necessarily better... Found a very clean example to pick up and couldn't be happier. I think for me it's a great addition to the collection considering I have the beefier SD43. What are your thoughts on 5 digit VS 6 digit Ceramic? - Both are great and both have a place in my world!

Brian Page · 25 April 2018, 11:58 AM

Love it...

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Ripcode · 25 April 2018, 12:00 PM

Happy with mine.

DylanFox · 25 April 2018, 12:17 PM

Timeless design. A true icon with or w/o the ceramic bezel

Any4xx · 25 April 2018, 12:27 PM

I so badly want to love the new models. But I just can’t. 5-digit for me.

Brian Page · 25 April 2018, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Any4xx

I so badly want to love the new models. But I just can’t. 5-digit for me.

There is something special about the 5 digits... A little more

RollieRoll · 25 April 2018, 12:33 PM

🥂

superstarmar · 25 April 2018, 12:37 PM

Love the 5 digit 16610... looking very good !!!
Enjoy it ...

siempreko · 25 April 2018, 12:49 PM

Definitely a classic!

A “timeless” beauty!

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Brian Page · 25 April 2018, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superstarmar

Love the 5 digit 16610... looking very good !!!
Enjoy it ...

EagleBear · 25 April 2018, 01:45 PM

Congratulations a great looking timepiece, I have to agree with you whole heartedly. I absolutely love the old classic look and ended up with a couple. A 1999 and a 2009, You can’t go wrong with either the 93150 or the 93250 oyster bands. Enjoy and wear it in good health.

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NoCokeNoHope · 25 April 2018, 02:57 PM

Love the 5-digit subs. It carries the charm of a vintage Rolex and at the same time very wearable. Same robust movement as the 6-digits, and can takes whatever you throw at it. I also love the rattles from the bracelet

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Brian Page · 25 April 2018, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by NoCokeNoHope

Love the 5-digit subs. It carries the charm of a vintage Rolex and at the same time very wearable. Same robust movement as the 6-digits, and can takes whatever you throw at it. I also love the rattles from the bracelet

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Blackdog · 25 April 2018, 03:19 PM

Congratulations on your new Sub ! Hope you enjoy it for many years !

I'm also partial to 5digits. I tried, but could never really like the newer ones. To me these are the timeless classic Rolex designs. Functionally modern with a touch of vintage (and just a bit more so if you go non_SEL and tritium).

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Originally Posted by NoCokeNoHope

Love the 5-digit subs. It carries the charm of a vintage Rolex and at the same time very wearable...... I also love the rattles from the bracelet

Fellow lovers of the 5digits: Embrace the rattle !!

Brian Page · 25 April 2018, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackdog

Congratulations on your new Sub ! Hope you enjoy it for many years !

I'm also partial to 5digits. I tried, but could never really like the newer ones. To me these are the timeless classic Rolex designs. Functionally modern with a touch of vintage (and just a bit more so if you go non_SEL and tritium).

Fellow lovers of the 5digits: Embrace the rattle !!

Love it!

HogwldFLTR · 25 April 2018, 03:42 PM

I'm really fond of the 116600 SD4K. I really don't like the maxi cases. I find the SD4K to be a perfect meld of the old and the new.

Brian Page · 25 April 2018, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

I'm really fond of the 116600 SD4K. I really don't like the maxi cases. I find the SD4K to be a perfect meld of the old and the new.

Yes, I agree. Been around the horn now a couple times and am coming back to old school... Used to have a DSSD and now have the SD43 - for me that fills the gap for the big one.. Love the SD4K though..

Prisoner6 · 25 April 2018, 03:48 PM

The 16610 is my favourite sub ! I love mine

Cru Jones · 25 April 2018, 03:49 PM

Very nice, congrats!

Not having to choose is a good position in which to be.

Brian Page · 25 April 2018, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Prisoner6

The 16610 is my favourite sub ! I love mine

juanwinston · 25 April 2018, 06:31 PM

Sorry if this is a stupid question but can the 16610 develop a patina or tropical dial? Ive bought mine second handed and wondering about this. Cheers before

mailman · 25 April 2018, 06:45 PM

I love the 5 digit models. Congratulations

Blackdog · 25 April 2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by juanwinston

Sorry if this is a stupid question but can the 16610 develop a patina or tropical dial? Ive bought mine second handed and wondering about this. Cheers before

Tritium markers and hands will eventually develop a creamy color. Bezel inserts will fade. Other than that I have never seen on 5-digits. Maybe they're not old enough...

fskywalker · 25 April 2018, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Page

Love it...

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Welcome back! 16610 is THE ONE!

HogwldFLTR · 25 April 2018, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Page

Yes, I agree. Been around the horn now a couple times and am coming back to old school... Used to have a DSSD and now have the SD43 - for me that fills the gap for the big one.. Love the SD4K though..

I wouldn't be able to tolerate either DSSD or SD43 as they're too large and heavy for me. I have a 14060 which is well used. It's a terrific comfortable watch. I find it much more appealing than it's modern counterpart. The bracelet on the 116600 is great but the one on 14060 serves its purpose well and is rock solid as far a durability is concerned.

Blackdog · 25 April 2018, 07:34 PM

My current Z-series 5-digit "Sub". Just the little additional wrist presence and all the classic beauty.

I wore a '91 16610 for about 10 years, now my wife wears it. I considered the 116600, proportions are much better than the other 6d's, but don't like the looks of the short-ish lugs. So back to 5-digits it was....

Not a fan of the SD43 at all. IMO 40mm is as big as this watch needs to be. If I feel like wearing a bigger diver I have a Tuna.

ancientmariner · 25 April 2018, 09:00 PM

Great choice Brian........looks perfect

bdex75 · 25 April 2018, 09:06 PM

Very nice!!! Agree with the 5 vs 6 digit comments.

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Onikage · 25 April 2018, 09:23 PM

16610 for me too. I honestly thought the SubC was going the way of the SD43 at this year's Basel. It hasn't, so of no interest to me whatsoever. So 16610 it is.

samson66 · 25 April 2018, 09:42 PM

Definitely prefer the lugs on the 5-digit Subs and GMTs over what I consider to be the blocky lugs on the current models. For me they are a little too small unfortunately so I went with the SD43. Really do love the 5-digits, the proportions are so good. The SD43 has similar proportions with a larger overall size, so for me it works.

25 April 2018, 11:57 AM	#1
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,625	New Sub - 5 digit, 16610 My thoughts.... So, new incoming today. 16610. I've had numerous subs, as some of you are aware. Have been wanting to get back to a non-ceramic especially after getting the SD43. I guess there has always been a certain purity about the non-ceramic for me. Don't get me wrong I love the upgrades that have come along the way - the current bracelet is awesome, but at the same time there isn't anything wrong with the tried and true 93150, and sometimes "heavier" isn't necessarily better... Found a very clean example to pick up and couldn't be happier. I think for me it's a great addition to the collection considering I have the beefier SD43. What are your thoughts on 5 digit VS 6 digit Ceramic? - Both are great and both have a place in my world!

25 April 2018, 03:42 PM	#16
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	I'm really fond of the 116600 SD4K. I really don't like the maxi cases. I find the SD4K to be a perfect meld of the old and the new. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

25 April 2018, 06:45 PM	#22
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	I love the 5 digit models. Congratulations __________________ JJ

25 April 2018, 09:23 PM	#29
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	16610 for me too. I honestly thought the SubC was going the way of the SD43 at this year's Basel. It hasn't, so of no interest to me whatsoever. So 16610 it is. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

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25 April 2018, 11:58 AM	#2
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,625	Love it... Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

25 April 2018, 12:00 PM	#3
Ripcode "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Michigan Watch: 16610 Posts: 319	Happy with mine.

25 April 2018, 12:17 PM	#4
DylanFox Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: New York Posts: 244	Timeless design. A true icon with or w/o the ceramic bezel

25 April 2018, 12:27 PM	#5
Any4xx "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Tom Location: Central CA Posts: 151	I so badly want to love the new models. But I just can’t. 5-digit for me.

25 April 2018, 12:33 PM	#7
RollieRoll Banned Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: US Posts: 658	🥂

25 April 2018, 12:37 PM	#8
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	Love the 5 digit 16610... looking very good !!! Enjoy it ...

25 April 2018, 12:49 PM	#9
siempreko "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Maryland, USA Watch: Sometimes Posts: 1,197	Definitely a classic! A “timeless” beauty! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 April 2018, 01:45 PM	#11
EagleBear 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,867	Congratulations a great looking timepiece, I have to agree with you whole heartedly. I absolutely love the old classic look and ended up with a couple. A 1999 and a 2009, You can’t go wrong with either the 93150 or the 93250 oyster bands. Enjoy and wear it in good health. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 April 2018, 02:57 PM	#12
NoCokeNoHope "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Deepsea Posts: 122	Love the 5-digit subs. It carries the charm of a vintage Rolex and at the same time very wearable. Same robust movement as the 6-digits, and can takes whatever you throw at it. I also love the rattles from the bracelet Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

25 April 2018, 03:48 PM	#18
Prisoner6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: GB Posts: 28	The 16610 is my favourite sub ! I love mine

25 April 2018, 03:49 PM	#19
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,301	Very nice, congrats! Not having to choose is a good position in which to be.

25 April 2018, 06:31 PM	#21
juanwinston "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: jakarta Posts: 192	Sorry if this is a stupid question but can the 16610 develop a patina or tropical dial? Ive bought mine second handed and wondering about this. Cheers before

25 April 2018, 07:34 PM	#26
Blackdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 629	My current Z-series 5-digit "Sub". Just the little additional wrist presence and all the classic beauty. I wore a '91 16610 for about 10 years, now my wife wears it. I considered the 116600, proportions are much better than the other 6d's, but don't like the looks of the short-ish lugs. So back to 5-digits it was.... Not a fan of the SD43 at all. IMO 40mm is as big as this watch needs to be. If I feel like wearing a bigger diver I have a Tuna.

25 April 2018, 09:00 PM	#27
ancientmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: UK Posts: 1,174	Great choice Brian........looks perfect

25 April 2018, 09:06 PM	#28
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Very nice!!! Agree with the 5 vs 6 digit comments. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

25 April 2018, 09:42 PM	#30
samson66 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Downy Ocean Hon Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,793	Definitely prefer the lugs on the 5-digit Subs and GMTs over what I consider to be the blocky lugs on the current models. For me they are a little too small unfortunately so I went with the SD43. Really do love the 5-digits, the proportions are so good. The SD43 has similar proportions with a larger overall size, so for me it works.

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