New Submariner with questions pertaining to functionality and security. Please help!!

[RolexWatcher]

The only reason why we kept asking who the dealer was is because our members know alot of dealers in Hong Kong and would know instantly if you got it from a good place or not.

Stop worrying about your watch and enjoy it. That's why you brought it for right?

[Welshwatchman]

It's not a good picture and with a critical eye you could start picking flaws in your watch.

You say that you think it's got an 85% chance of being genuine and you're awfully vague and woolly with your answers.

There's a chance that you are trying to mess us around here.

[AAWO9]

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

It's not a good picture and with a critical eye you could start picking flaws in your watch.

You say that you think it's got an 85% chance of being genuine and you're awfully vague and woolly with your answers.

There's a chance that you are trying to mess us around here.

--LOOK. I'm not trying to mess about with anyone here.
I bought this watch in HK and am just trying to make sure of its authenticity. Sorry if I seem short I'm simply trying to express that my intentions are genuine. If I seem vague or woolly it's not on purpose.

Can you please go in depth about the flaws you say you see so I can take a closer look and post more pictures please?

Thanks.

[Crazycarwes]

Man this thread is crazy! A lot of good information mixed in with a lot of confusing questions?

I have probably less than 1% of the Rolex knowledge these fine gentleman have but why would you take possession of a Rolex that doesn't line up the 12 o'clock position and the 'upside down triangle' exactly? That was one of the few things I checked on mine before taking it home. It's a Rolex and my novice thinking at the time was they had to line up perfectly!

[AAWO9]

Originally Posted by Crazycarwes

Man this thread is crazy! A lot of good information mixed in with a lot of confusing questions?

I have probably less than 1% of the Rolex knowledge these fine gentleman have but why would you take possession of a Rolex that doesn't line up the 12 o'clock position and the 'upside down triangle' exactly? That was one of the few things I checked on mine before taking it home. It's a Rolex and my novice thinking at the time was they had to line up perfectly!

-lol, I take responsibility for the crazy questions.

-As for the upside down triangle on the bezel lining up exactly at the "12-hour" mark; someone on here told me he'd seen it before.

What do you guys think?

[expensivetaste]

I don't understand why you aren't just enjoying such a beautiful watch.

[MortgageGuy]

Looks like a nice new 16610, congrats and enjoy

[tulsaokusa]

All the markings appear 100% correct based on your picture.

Enjoy your Rolex,
jason

[TheDude]

Originally Posted by Tools

Pull out the stem and set the hands.. If they go clockwise when you turn the crown clockwise, it's likely an authentic Rolex..

All ETA movements used in replica Subs turn opposite the crown..

While not germain to this particular series of Submariner, we should probably point out that the vintage movements turn in the same direction as the ETA movements. For example, the movements found in the 1680 turn in this direction.

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[Andad]

Welcome to the Forum.

Post a pix when you can and let us see your Rolex.

[expensivetaste]

3. No you cannot overwind

6. Go ahead and set it, then wind, I believe about 40-50 turns is a full wind which should last around 48 hrs if I'm not mistaken
7. The crown should be hard to see and the rehaut should also be engraved

Correct me if I'm wrong or missed anything fellas

[AAWO9]

Also, I bought this in HONG KONG from what I thought was an AD.
How does one know if the seller is an "AD?"

Only thing suspicious is that the warranty card is in French!
Also only thing in the box aside from the watch is "Rolex Submariner" small-rectangular pamphlet, the warranty card and a small service manual.
Lastly, the back of the watch still has the protective sticker. It just has a small green edge on a side of it where I've seen some have numbers?

To think I invested around 5K for this, one would imagine they get a little more information! But that's what this forum is for.

Just voicing my concern is all.

Is the only real way to guarantee authenticity is to look inside?
If so, where can I go to have someone look into it that knows what he/she is doing?
Maybe some place that sells them?

[mascot]

Dont worry, its real. They speak some french in switzerland

[AAWO9]

Originally Posted by mascot

Dont worry, its real. They speak some french in switzerland

That's some relief!

[mascot]

Yeah :) But you better check it out closely, its a submariner 16610 on the pix. The ceramic is number 116610.

Hope it solves for you!

Cheers

[AAWO9]

Originally Posted by mascot

Yeah :) But you better check it out closely, its a submariner 16610 on the pix. The ceramic is number 116610.

Hope it solves for you!

Cheers

You are correct sir!
Mine is a 16610

Does that mean it is not "ceramic bezel?"
What is the difference between the two bezels?
Lastly, what's the difference between 16610 and 116610?

Thanks!

[mascot]

The 16610 is the classic Submariner they stopped produce it in 2010 i think.
The "new" 116610 have a fater case, the bezel is ceramic (more shiny) and if you check out the bracelet you can se some differnece on the clasp.
The index is bigger on new modell to.

I dont know all details im sorry

[AAWO9]

Originally Posted by mascot

The 16610 is the classic Submariner they stopped produce it in 2010 i think.
The "new" 116610 have a fater case, the bezel is ceramic (more shiny) and if you check out the bracelet you can se some differnece on the clasp.
The index is bigger on new modell to.

I dont know all details im sorry

Thanks a lot!
Ceramic is just a bit more shiny and the engravings are a bit better.

I'll just have to keep reading the differences between 16610 and 116610 on the forums.

[mascot]

The ceramic bezel you can feel the numbers with your finger, its made with machine like on the picture I have on my avatar " ceramic bezel world society" tha filled with platinium paint.

Your bezel is aloy.