Need Submariner suggestions

[iChris2011]

Hello everyone! I'm new here and this is my first post. I don't own a Rolex yet, but I'm looking at getting a Submariner. I have small wrists, about 6.5 inches. A ceramic bezel isn't completely necessary, I'd like it to be 300m water resistant (some of the older ones were 200m), not too thick or too big, so a smaller and thinner Sub model is good for me, around 39 mm in diameter is good, and price wise, $8,000 is as high as I'll go, anything below that is good. Any suggestions for what I'm looking for?

[Deep Sea]

Regular 16610 Sub Date, or 14060 no date Sub. Both 40mm, obviously the ND Sub is thinner.

Both readily available on the secondary market.

[Abid]

you could try the classic 16610 sub date or possibly a 14060M sub no date, both a priced well below your $8000.00 price line.

[R.G]

For that price you could get a ceramic model, and your wrist size should be fine...

[drockadam]

I'd go for a 16610 or a 116610! Both have dates.

[mjclark32]

Sounds like 16610 or 14060m, both will come in well under budget. Welcome to trf!

[nauticajoe]

Definitely look into the 16610 or 116610. Don't deduct the 16600 from the equation either.

Good luck!

[The GMT Master]

With your budget, I would get the 116610 ceramic Sub. Has to be the benchmark for any modern dive watch, it is truly superb

[Saxon007]

14060M (no date) wears a bit smaller than the Sub-Date. It does not have the ceramic bezel or blocky case (which I think is a good thing).

Drop by a local AD and try all of them on to see which you like best. The new Date models will be ceramic but if they carry used watches chances are they will have a 16610 to try on.

[hoops10]

Hi Christian, my wrist is slightly smaller that 6.5 inches and I wear a Daytona and it fits fine. I think you could wear anything from the classic submariner, 16610, the No Date 14060 or even the classic Sea Dweller not the DSSD. I have worn the 16610, 14060 and the Sea Dweller and they all fit me fine. If you check out the "Sale" section of this site you should be able to find all for under your $8,000 limit. Good luck and have fun. Personally, I would probably purchase either the No Date Sub or the Sea Dweller.

[Hafrog]

Originally Posted by Saxon007

14060M (no date) wears a bit smaller than the Sub-Date. It does not have the ceramic bezel or blocky case (which I think is a good thing).

Drop by a local AD and try all of them on to see which you like best. The new Date models will be ceramic but if they carry used watches chances are they will have a 16610 to try on.

What he said.

[ericdube]

I agree. I have a 6.25" wrist size, and I wear a Sub-C without any trouble. In fact, there's still a couple more links that can be removed from the band. I think you'll do just fine with a 40mm watch.

If you have an $8k budget, get the Sub-C. I've owned them both (16610 and 116610), and the Sub-C is definitely a better watch (the clasp alone is worth the upgrade never mind the ceramic bezel.)

[Danand]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

With your budget, I would get the 116610 ceramic Sub. Has to be the benchmark for any modern dive watch, it is truly superb

X2. Totally agree. And my wrist is smaller and I have no problem with the subc.

[andrew79]

16610 or 116610 should be good ! all within your budget....

[Sherwooddavid]

Originally Posted by The GMT Master

With your budget, I would get the 116610 ceramic Sub. Has to be the benchmark for any modern dive watch, it is truly superb

I agree with Chris the 116610 Sub C is your best bet. Good Luck !

[Time2time]

I too have small wrists/hands and my Sub-c looks great!!

Get the sub-c!!!

[wantonebad]

I would go for a second hand 16610 that was recently serviced. you'll get a good price and the classic style.

[z32turbo]

Go for the LV. Ceramic or none is up to you.

[jeremyam]

Originally Posted by nauticajoe

Definitely look into the 16610 or 116610. Don't deduct the 16600 from the equation either.

Good luck!

look at the sea dweller, it blends the two sub and sub-date in one of the most appealing and seductive time pieces by rolex to date.

[Hooper]

Definitely the 16610 for what your looking for

[drdenn]

In 2000 I decided to jump from a Datejust to a 16610, but for a brief moment was also afraid it was to big. After wearing it for about 10 minutes after I bought, I knew it was just right! I have now owned 3 Sub Dates total, and just recently stepped up to the 116610 as my 3rd. I have a 6.75 in wrist, and love my Sub C, but really loved my 16610's as well.

You really won't go wrong either way, but if you can wrap your head around it, might as well get the "C" as the differenc in Bracelet link quality, Clasp, and such are great. And the lume is significantly better than even I realized until I'd spent the night w/ her!

[Johny]

if non ceramic then i suggest the 16610lv.

[dooder202]

Personally, I would get the ceramic sub and you'll still be under budget $800 or so. So many upgrades make it a notch better IMO than the 16610, but of course that's just my opinion....

I am pretty sure a 16610 sells for $5,500-$6,000.. Meaning at most the sub ceramic will run you an extra $1500 which I feel is well worth it... Of course unless you prefer the design of the original...

[gwozhog]

You are fine. As a matter of fact I think it will look better on your puny wrist then most other peoples wrists. Im a shy under 7" so I speak from experience.Get the 116610. No one on here has anything bad to say about it.

[ibramr]

Perhaps a 14060 Sub ND used from a trusted seller here would be your best bet. You will get a very reasonably sized classic at a very reasonable price in comparison to new. Best of luck.

[wokafu]

16610 as a 1st...my say..

[skyedog]

Originally Posted by R.G

For that price you could get a ceramic model, and your wrist size should be fine...

+1

[rohardi]

I would just get the Sub C my friend. your wrist size will be fine.

[Passionata]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Sounds like 16610 or 14060m, both will come in well under budget. Welcome to trf!

the best choices , forget the ceramic things it s just marketing.

[James Gould]

I bought an Omega Speedmaster Pro in 1995 - loved it then and still do (still have it) - popular amongst the Rolex sports watch owner community - 2002 bought a new Rolex SD 16600 from an AD - loved it but in 2010 fancied a change and sold it - bought a 2008 GMT IIC 116710 - it's a gorgeous watch but I so miss the SD - will sell the GMT and go back to a 16600 - also like the Sub ND 14060 non-COSC but might go for a BNIB/LNIB 14060M COSC - such a clean, balanced look - but watches are such a personal thing and the only thing that matters is what you like - beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

All the best.

J

PS my first post on the forum - hello everyone!