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cowboy45 · 25 August 2020, 05:21 PM

I've got my eye on a nice 16713LN right now, ive always been a fan of the 16613LB. Ive passed on a few good ones because of the hollow center links and now im kicking myself. So for those of you who have owned any of the variants, how do they hold up for daily wear?

Im not necessarily hard on my watches but i also dont want to worry about it if swimming or hitting the gym or whatever the day brings. Or should i shell out the extra bucks for the 6 digit models with the solid center links?

Thanks!

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JSolution · 25 August 2020, 05:45 PM

I have a 16613 black dial. I wore it most days for about two years. Centre links for scuffed up of course. But it’a kinda like the more hairline scratches you have the less you see. Held up absolutely fine.

I would
Recommend getting the newer model though. The glide lock in its self is worth
It.

18078pres · 25 August 2020, 06:47 PM

no worries go for it

joli160 · 25 August 2020, 08:33 PM

I think it’s a myth that hollow links wear faster compared to the newer solid.
The wear surface is equal and one might argue that the new solid bracelet is heavier resulting in faster wear.

Keeping it clean is key.

garyk · 25 August 2020, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSolution

I have a 16613 black dial. I wore it most days for about two years. Centre links for scuffed up of course. But it’a kinda like the more hairline scratches you have the less you see. Held up absolutely fine.

I would
Recommend getting the newer model though. The glide lock in its self is worth
It.

+1 on the glidelock

Tools · 26 August 2020, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cowboy45

I've got my eye on a nice 16713LN right now, ive always been a fan of the 16613LB. Ive passed on a few good ones because of the hollow center links and now im kicking myself. So for those of you who have owned any of the variants, how do they hold up for daily wear?

They've been around for 50 years. There are extreme wear examples that we see here from time-to-time, but the vast majority of them are just fine. We see just as many worn out stainless bracelets too.

dba · 26 August 2020, 03:39 AM

I've had a lot of the 5 digit with the hollow links. Including the one you're interested in. Never a problem with them.

cowboy45 · 26 August 2020, 04:26 AM

Awesome thanks for the input everyone, i think ill go for it. The glide lock is a super nice feature but isnt a make it or break it deal for me, it just means ill have to get more of course

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MrMercedes · 26 August 2020, 04:41 AM

Have a 16113 myself; it is a perfect watch for everything! Don´t worry and wear it in good health!!

Maiden · 26 August 2020, 08:13 AM

I’ve owned a six digit 116613lb and a five digit 16713 ln. No problems with either bracelet. Keep it clean and snug and you are good to go for your lifetime and beyond!

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25 August 2020, 05:21 PM	#1
cowboy45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: US Posts: 57	Hollow link TT sub/GMT question. I've got my eye on a nice 16713LN right now, ive always been a fan of the 16613LB. Ive passed on a few good ones because of the hollow center links and now im kicking myself. So for those of you who have owned any of the variants, how do they hold up for daily wear? Im not necessarily hard on my watches but i also dont want to worry about it if swimming or hitting the gym or whatever the day brings. Or should i shell out the extra bucks for the 6 digit models with the solid center links? Thanks! Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

25 August 2020, 08:33 PM	#4
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	I think it’s a myth that hollow links wear faster compared to the newer solid. The wear surface is equal and one might argue that the new solid bracelet is heavier resulting in faster wear. Keeping it clean is key. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

26 August 2020, 03:39 AM	#7
dba 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: David Location: Gardnerville, NV Watch: 16710 Posts: 2,706	I've had a lot of the 5 digit with the hollow links. Including the one you're interested in. Never a problem with them. __________________ Current: 16710 Previous: 16760 Fat Lady, 16613 Bluesy, 16800, 14060, 16710 Pepsi, 216570 Polar, 116710LN, 16610, 216570 Polar (again), 16713, 216570 Polar (yet again), 16710 Black w/ Pepsi Insert Hope is not a strategy.

26 August 2020, 08:13 AM	#10
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	I’ve owned a six digit 116613lb and a five digit 16713 ln. No problems with either bracelet. Keep it clean and snug and you are good to go for your lifetime and beyond! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Rolex 116613LN Rolex 16610LN Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 41mm Omega Geneve Tag Heuer Aquaracer WAY2112 Orient Ray 2

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25 August 2020, 05:45 PM	#2
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	I have a 16613 black dial. I wore it most days for about two years. Centre links for scuffed up of course. But it’a kinda like the more hairline scratches you have the less you see. Held up absolutely fine. I would Recommend getting the newer model though. The glide lock in its self is worth It.

25 August 2020, 06:47 PM	#3
18078pres "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Ohio Posts: 248	no worries go for it

26 August 2020, 04:26 AM	#8
cowboy45 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: US Posts: 57	Awesome thanks for the input everyone, i think ill go for it. The glide lock is a super nice feature but isnt a make it or break it deal for me, it just means ill have to get more of course Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

26 August 2020, 04:41 AM	#9
MrMercedes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Real Name: David Location: here and there Watch: too many! Posts: 3,588	Have a 16113 myself; it is a perfect watch for everything! Don´t worry and wear it in good health!!

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