Why Rolex SUB 11661x Hated by collectors?

[denmanproject]

I’d take a 11 over a 12 all day long

[Devildog]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

I'd give that award to the Smurf, but each to our own.

Personally I find the "hulk" the least iconic sub. Its got both the ugly, thick lugs and a washed out garden furniture plastic coloured bezel

And no, I'm not joking

[clearlight]

12 series is the most comfortable Submariner I’ve worn. Almost as balanced a design as the 5 digit (or older refs), but with a better engine. 11 series kinda looks like it’s puffing out it’s chest a little to me, like the guy at the gym who only does arm and shoulder work outs...
EDIT: For folks with wrists 8 inches and larger, the bigger form factor of the 11 series may be a good thing.

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by denmanproject

I’d take a 11 over a 12 all day long

Me too. The 11 series was, and still is IMO, the most perfect Sub ever made (for me).

[brandrea]

No hate, just different strokes for different folks is all

[Seddyspaghetti]

Originally Posted by brandrea

no hate, just different strokes for different folks is all

+1

[Marcjvr]

I walked around the corner once and found 2 116610s bullying a 14060

Hated them ever since

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by trandonnghia92

Not too long ago

116610 SUB CERAMIC and its variations is loved by Rolex collectors and they called it BEST ROLEX SUB EVER Produce

Now when 126610 and variations was introduced

11661X are Hated and called one of the worst SUB ?They said if you buy a sub, either 16610 or 126610 and should ignore 116610??

Why opinion change so fast ? what make 126610 so much better than 116610 that we should bypass the Maxi Sub C??

Who said this??? The 116610 took major criticism since it was released for its blocky case.

[Driver8]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Who said this???

Me, for one! And I still do.

[zengineer]

I do strongly dislike 97 or so percent of the Subs ever made since the beginning of time but that's because I really dislike the cyclops. I won't buy a watch with the cyclops but even that doesn't rise to the level of hate.

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[JRell]

If I was in the market for a Smurf for example, the lug size would not change my decision either way. It is just if you can get a new 12 at MSRP or a used 11, the decision is easy.

[101031-28]

Big fan of the 11661x series, thicker lugs included.

[t65tampa]

I have a 116610 and 116618 LN. I really love them. The current series is fantastic as well, but not significantly different enough for me to want to trade up from the prior models.

[Tensai]

The next thread you start should be "Why do collectors HATE the Hulk and Daytona? Because they are good investments?"


That will get you lots of views. Cheers.

[nachopc]

Originally Posted by fnfiveseven

Hate is a pretty strong word.

Some dislike the 11 series but personally for me, this is the perfect sub in every way.

11 Feels very top heavy which I like and tapers nicely to the clasp. The thicker lugs make it feel very modern and industrial.

Each to their own. Both are timeless pieces.

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[henrylee]

Op what you smoking, hated? It’s still loved. Let stop the hating and love more

[majidessa]

Both the 11 and 12 series subs look almost identical, 99.9999% of the population don't care / notice the thick lugs which is a niche thing even among watch collectors. The DNA of the 12 series comes from its predecessor who was the first sub to use ceramic bezel, glidelock clasp, and the maxi case, the 12 series brought nothing new to the table...

I own a Hulk and a 41mm Sub ND, and personally I don't feel the difference, if anyone gets the chance to acquire either one at good price point don't think twice...

[Gab27]

Originally Posted by majidessa

Both the 11 and 12 series subs look almost identical, 99.9999% of the population don't care / notice the thick lugs which is a niche thing even among watch collectors. The DNA of the 12 series comes from its predecessor who was the first sub to use ceramic bezel, glidelock clasp, and the maxi case, the 12 series brought nothing new to the table...

I own a Hulk and a 41mm Sub ND, and personally I don't feel the difference, if anyone gets the chance to acquire either one at good price point don't think twice...

Thank you!

They are nearly the same watch unless someone literally holds their watch 3 inches away from their eyeball and prefers to read the lugs instead of the time. One is a minor refinement of the other.

[afmars]

In a word, lugs.

[marcopome72]

Never heard as well…
I heard totally the opposite evaluations!
The 116610 is the most masculine of the series…and the most particulate case…


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[subtona]

Said no one

[noshame]

Sorry OP. I have an 116610LN, and love it!

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by 101031-28

Big fan of the 11661x series, thicker lugs included.

Nice collection of Subs!