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Old 18 January 2024, 03:25 AM   #31
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Buy the best one!

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Old 18 January 2024, 03:49 AM   #32
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16610 - There shall be only one!

Looks good on a woman’s wrist, also:



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Old 18 January 2024, 04:27 AM   #33
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I got to try on a pre ceramic sub at David SW during a conference and was blown away by the build quality. It completely blew away my Tudor BB58.

I now have the 41 Sub date and absolutely love it. My favorite watch by a mile and a bit of a collection killer.
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Old 18 January 2024, 05:52 AM   #34
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Old 18 January 2024, 03:16 PM   #35
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Old 19 January 2024, 06:05 AM   #36
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i love my 16610T...
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Old 19 January 2024, 06:24 AM   #37
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A BIG thank you to all of you for making me feel so welcome on the forum, it was a very pleasant surprise which truly warmed my heart – I’m an incredibly proud member now!

I have taken onboard your advice, especially regarding the condition, and I have found one which ticks quite a few boxes (probably even classier without rehaut) and the condition seems to be excellent.

It's sold by swisstimepieces in the UK, sadly I can't share the address as I'm a newbie, but it's the only 16610 they currently have on their site (2006)...

I wonder if I should buy it through chrono24 or directly from the seller slightly discounted. I googled them and spoke to them and they seem legit.

I have to pull the trigger tomorrow as I’m flying abroad where I could get it checked by my friend at the AD.

Opinions will be immensely appreciated. I promise I will update you if I do get it and I may even have a little surprise about the brand and the history of diving... an incredibly rare “big guy” which is heirloom, bless! ;D
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Old 19 January 2024, 11:13 AM   #38
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5 digit subs are the best,IMHO.
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Old 7 April 2024, 08:40 AM   #39
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This is the best advice you will receive.
Good luck with your search for the classic 16610, and I hope you source one soon.
WELL SAID.....
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Old 7 April 2024, 11:28 AM   #40
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5 digit subs are the best,IMHO.
I feel the same. So much longevity in the design. Astonishing actually. Not a fan of the new blockier cases and ceramic bezels.

And the prices aren't too bad compared to a few years ago.
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Old 7 April 2024, 12:40 PM   #41
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The 16610 and 5 digit Rolexes were peak design in my opinion and mine with cyclops removed is a one of my favorites.
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Old 7 April 2024, 01:06 PM   #42
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The 16610 and 5 digit Rolexes were peak design in my opinion and mine with cyclops removed is a one of my favorites.
^ this

It was a different era though. The sub and SD evolved when customers might dive with a watch but wear that watch the rest of the time as a normal watch. Same with the GMT's and other "tool" watches. Heck, the first SD's were barely thicker than a sub and had the HEV but "only" rated to 2000 feet; a depth that in real life has only been achieved in a pressure chamber. 4000 feet is overkill due to a variety of factors. The reality is that saturation divers never needed a watch. Their time is monitored as carefully as an astronaut and they certainly aren't figuring out days long decompression schedules on their bezel.

Can't argue with the marketing though. Rolex has never been more popular.
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