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Onikage · 26 October 2019, 04:51 AM

The fat lugs alone are enough to get the 16618. The great thing about yellow gold Rolex is that most are 'special occasion' pieces. Ie someone took a gigantic depreciation hit and kept it virtually mint under a dress cuff a handful of times a year. Happy hunting.

Maiden · 26 October 2019, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by JDCunny

Such a tough decision. I haven’t been anywhere where I can put them on back to back. I’ve owned but styles, and they both wear well.

Still can’t decide...$6K difference is enough to make it tough!

It seems that money isnt an issue. I appreciate 6 k is nothing to sneeze at, even if you have the cash, but if you do simply grab the reference you like best. Good luck and post pics when you get it

Maiden · 8 March 2020, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

Both great watches and I am going through the same dilemma. Leaning now more towards the five digit as I prefer the more elegant case lines. (oddly enough only in gold, love my chunkier 114060 in SS)

I would like to clarify that I believe all the gold subs have SEL and solid bracelet links so the only differences between the two are:
Glidelock clasp
Ceramic Bezel
Maxi dial markers.
Lug/case shape

Both are great, good luck in your decision. Hope to post my incoming soon one day as well.

Well I can finally post my incoming. I went with my heart and no regrets. My 16618ln

997 · 8 March 2020, 04:23 AM

6 digit no brainer.

JSolution · 8 March 2020, 07:14 AM

I have a 16618 black dial. It’s immaculate and one thing I would add that you haven’t addressed, is this issue of bracelet stretch. I’m so worried of this happening I don’t even wear it. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong but I’m sure all new models including the 116618LB have ceramic pins and I have a few 6 digits I wear the hell out of and never seen any bracelet stretch. Will definitely be adding a 116618LB at some point though. £10,000 extra was why I went for the earlier model.

JSolution · 8 March 2020, 07:15 AM

10k less **

Maiden · 8 March 2020, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

I have a 16618 black dial. It’s immaculate and one thing I would add that you haven’t addressed, is this issue of bracelet stretch. I’m so worried of this happening I don’t even wear it. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong but I’m sure all new models including the 116618LB have ceramic pins and I have a few 6 digits I wear the hell out of and never seen any bracelet stretch. Will definitely be adding a 116618LB at some point though. £10,000 extra was why I went for the earlier model.

I don't believe the new models have ceramic pins they are only in the new DD 40. ANY bracelet will stretch if you don't take care of it. BAS has a great thread here today on that showing a worn out 6 digit bracelet (he's a Rolex watchmaker). All I can tell you is I had a 30 year old five digit daydate that had a bracelet with near zero stretch and it will last another 30 years with good care. Bracelet stretch is zero concern for me. YMMV.

JSolution · 8 March 2020, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

I don't believe the new models have ceramic pins they are only in the new DD 40. ANY bracelet will stretch if you don't take care of it. BAS has a great thread here today on that showing a worn out 6 digit bracelet (he's a Rolex watchmaker). All I can tell you is I had a 30 year old five digit daydate that had a bracelet with near zero stretch and it will last another 30 years with good care. Bracelet stretch is zero concern for me. YMMV.

Really that’s interesting to know. Yes I did see that post the bracelet looked terrible. I’ve not owned and worn one for long enough from new to be able to judge it for myself.

jrs146 · 8 March 2020, 07:31 AM

The newer is the way to go for me. Although I haven’t seen any in the 25k range in a long time. Looks like they’re north of 27k now since the price increase. Buy in my opinion it’s the best yellow gold rolex!

JSolution · 8 March 2020, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Maiden

I don't believe the new models have ceramic pins they are only in the new DD 40. ANY bracelet will stretch if you don't take care of it. BAS has a great thread here today on that showing a worn out 6 digit bracelet (he's a Rolex watchmaker). All I can tell you is I had a 30 year old five digit daydate that had a bracelet with near zero stretch and it will last another 30 years with good care. Bracelet stretch is zero concern for me. YMMV.

I am very surprised you have no stretch in 30 years of wear I might actually start wearing mine then .. ha

jb335 · 9 March 2020, 03:25 AM

Congrats on your YG Sub LN!!!

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psv · 9 March 2020, 03:26 AM

Wait until this spring to see if there is an update to the Sub line. That will affect prices.

SN13 · 9 March 2020, 03:53 AM

If the $$ werent an issue I would choose 116618 over 16618

Cookie88888 · 18 March 2020, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by JSolution

I have a 16618 black dial. It’s immaculate and one thing I would add that you haven’t addressed, is this issue of bracelet stretch. I’m so worried of this happening I don’t even wear it. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong but I’m sure all new models including the 116618LB have ceramic pins and I have a few 6 digits I wear the hell out of and never seen any bracelet stretch. Will definitely be adding a 116618LB at some point though. £10,000 extra was why I went for the earlier model.

I too was in this situation.

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Cookie88888 · 26 March 2020, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigblu10

Then buy the current version. I did and love it. The 16618 has long been discontinued and you would need to be lucky to find one that is like new, especially if worn regularly. It is a big purchase and in my opinion new>used.

This comment is spot on. You are very true!

I have a 2015 and it is never polished but immaculate. When you open the clasp hinge up it still feels slightly stiff, which to me shows it has had very minimal use and like you say was a special occasion piece.

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Cookie88888 · 26 March 2020, 04:00 AM

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Bigblu10 · 26 March 2020, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by psv

Wait until this spring to see if there is an update to the Sub line. That will affect prices.

This statement is moot now due to the world pandemic. There will be no new models released this year. 2020 is a wash.

Maiden · 26 March 2020, 08:10 AM

Still enjoying my 16618ln it was definitely the right decision for me. Either way you can’t go wrong. Go for it op!

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Jcy90 · 26 March 2020, 08:20 AM

Ceramic any day

garbanzo · 26 March 2020, 08:29 AM

May I help you with the decision ?

nick800 · 26 March 2020, 11:16 AM

The one watch to rule them all

26 October 2019, 04:51 AM	#31
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	The fat lugs alone are enough to get the 16618. The great thing about yellow gold Rolex is that most are 'special occasion' pieces. Ie someone took a gigantic depreciation hit and kept it virtually mint under a dress cuff a handful of times a year. Happy hunting. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

8 March 2020, 07:31 AM	#39
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	The newer is the way to go for me. Although I haven’t seen any in the 25k range in a long time. Looks like they’re north of 27k now since the price increase. Buy in my opinion it’s the best yellow gold rolex! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

9 March 2020, 03:53 AM	#43
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26 March 2020, 08:10 AM	#48
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8 March 2020, 04:23 AM	#34
997 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SA Posts: 324	6 digit no brainer.

8 March 2020, 07:14 AM	#35
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	I have a 16618 black dial. It’s immaculate and one thing I would add that you haven’t addressed, is this issue of bracelet stretch. I’m so worried of this happening I don’t even wear it. Someone can correct me if I’m wrong but I’m sure all new models including the 116618LB have ceramic pins and I have a few 6 digits I wear the hell out of and never seen any bracelet stretch. Will definitely be adding a 116618LB at some point though. £10,000 extra was why I went for the earlier model.

8 March 2020, 07:15 AM	#36
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	10k less **

9 March 2020, 03:25 AM	#41
jb335 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: The States Watch: Cosmograph Daytona Posts: 7,461	Congrats on your YG Sub LN!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 March 2020, 03:26 AM	#42
psv 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA & France Posts: 11,078	Wait until this spring to see if there is an update to the Sub line. That will affect prices.

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26 March 2020, 08:20 AM	#49
Jcy90 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Jonathan Location: New York Watch: GMT & SUB Posts: 703	Ceramic any day

26 March 2020, 11:16 AM	#51
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,581	The one watch to rule them all

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