someone asked me to do a case side comparison

[mikeylacroix]

so here we go: repost from another forum
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pardon the smudges, scratches and reflections. I would have put the 16613lb back on the bracelet but I quite like it on the bracelet.
the year for each model i can't quite remember since i am writing from another PC...

starting with the oysterquartz

its stubby to make up for the integrated bracelet, smooth bulgy almost alien-y case side is quite sexy. caseback and lifted crystal + fluted bezel makes quite an impression.

16710 circa 2000

note the lug holes. again quite balanced looking.

compared to the 16570 mid 2000s

change in case makes it 'sleeker' to wear, sits superbly on the wrist, but some may say its more blocky looking? i think the sloped bezel works well to balance it out.

here's the 16613lb from early 2000s

case seems longer? the cyclops is such a signature look.

here's a modern reference: 114060

the case that has divided many, discuss away! my thoughts in a bit.

now..this is remarkably well balanced: 16600t 2006

its a real looker, and i am appreciating it more everyday.

both daytonas look very similar

the case seems relatively thick..but then again...its a chronograph


and the newest acquisition: 116622

very obvious difference, longer curving down lugs, slimmer caseback, 'flatter' raised crystal and seemingly chunkier bezel

[mikeylacroix]

onwards to the showdowns, the submariner will feature quite a bit due to its popularity/divisiveness


114060 vs 116622


114060 vs 16600t


114060 vs 116622 vs 16600t


17014 vs 114060


16710 vs 16570 vs 16613lb


16710 vs 16570


16570 vs 116622


17014 vs 116523


17014 vs 16600t


116520 vs 116622

[mikeylacroix]

now on to some other pieces I had lying around: the 114060 features prominently again.


17014 vs a 36mm APRo with a skinny JLC calibre


114060 vs BP bathyscaphe


16600t vs Aegir CD2


114060 vs Aegir CD2


114060 vs SBGX115. Dang it, Seiko is just so good at designing modern sexy but classy cases!


116520 vs Tudor Blackshield Fastrider


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I love the 16600t. Period. Its one of the best designed watches ever. I need to explore the 116600 again but honestly, slap on the newer clasp on the 16600 and u have as close to a perfect watch as u can get. IMHO of course :)

parting shot

[joe100]

A fine stack of Rolex there, a fine stack

[kilyung]

Oh the scratches!!

[RastabanStar]

Originally Posted by mikeylacroix

my thoughts in a bit.

Well? I like this new perspective, but I'm not sure what to take away from it.

[thomaspp]

Cool post!!


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[roll9]

Great comparisons. Thanks.

[Rogdogg]

Very interesting. Thanks for taking the time to share with us.

[Rashid.bk]

Cool, love the Rolex oyster case. One of the reasons I love my Deepsea, it is the extreme representation of the oyster case, big, thick and extra chunky.

[HogwldFLTR]

Wow, great photography; really enjoyed the photos!!!!

[toocustom]

Love the Bathyscaphe! I really want one. Is it the grey dial?

Also, what bracelet do you have on the Fastrider? Can we see more pics of that?

Awesome collection!

[mikeylacroix]

Originally Posted by toocustom

Love the Bathyscaphe! I really want one. Is it the grey dial?

Also, what bracelet do you have on the Fastrider? Can we see more pics of that?

Awesome collection!

here we go brotha. this one matches the case finishing the best. got another more polished version and it looked weird.









and yes, its the grey dial-ed BPBS

[toocustom]

Originally Posted by mikeylacroix

here we go brotha. this one matches the case finishing the best. got another more polished version and it looked weird.

Looks great. Is it a generic bracelet or Tudor/Rolex branded?

The Blancpain is amazing. I would love to own that watch.

[omitohud]

It gave the impression u r playing with Legos. Thanks for sharing. 👏


I blame it on the autoconnect.

[namussuz bilo]

It looked like your watches were mating.

[997.2]

Nice! It would be good to see pics completely horizontal but you got pretty close 😆


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[enginerd]

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

Cool, love the Rolex oyster case. One of the reasons I love my Deepsea, it is the extreme representation of the oyster case, big, thick and extra chunky.

I second that!

1st photo (borrowed) Deepsea vs. SD. 2nd photo SD vs Big Block.

I think I need a Deepsea.

[Chadridv]

talk about watchporn! ;)

[AS1]

thanks for taking the time to do this!

[IT Nerd]

Originally Posted by Chadridv

talk about watchporn! ;)

Haha right?

[RazorD]

Great photos. Thanks!!

[watchwatcher]

Now that is a stack of watches.

[THC]

Looks like a Rolex orgy.. Lol lol

[toneafficianado]

Isn't the YM interesting!? Different shape to most.