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Old 13 May 2010, 03:02 AM   #1
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which submariner to pick??

I've discarded the idea of getting a Seadweller.
So tis afternoon went to a dealer to source for a submariner 16610 s/steel.
And there were 3 variants for me to choose from :
1. brand new V series usd 5,700
2. a used with dial showing Swiss T <25 usd4,530
3. a used 16800 usd 5,400

i was told to get the 16800 which is more collectible and rare and the price is right.
any suggestion which is the better one to pick and the prices ok ??
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Old 13 May 2010, 04:31 AM   #2
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get a 1680, more collectible and more likely to go up in value
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Old 13 May 2010, 04:32 AM   #3
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Old 13 May 2010, 04:33 AM   #4
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The price is way too high on 2 and 3...
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Old 13 May 2010, 04:34 AM   #5
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You need all 3
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Old 13 May 2010, 05:28 AM   #6
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I've discarded the idea of getting a Seadweller.
So tis afternoon went to a dealer to source for a submariner 16610 s/steel.
And there were 3 variants for me to choose from :
1. brand new V series usd 5,700
2. a used with dial showing Swiss T <25 usd4,530
3. a used 16800 usd 5,400

i was told to get the 16800 which is more collectible and rare and the price is right.
any suggestion which is the better one to pick and the prices ok ??
This is what I picked recently, a Tudor sub at a cost much much lower than any of the mentioned, freshly serviced:



But... the modern Rolex version is also very nice ;-)



As Larry said. Prices are high on 2 and 3, and since you have two modern Rolexes I would do what I did... check out recent vintage Tudors or a matte dialled 16800.

Good luck!

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Old 13 May 2010, 07:29 AM   #7
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I've discarded the idea of getting a Seadweller.
So tis afternoon went to a dealer to source for a submariner 16610 s/steel.
And there were 3 variants for me to choose from :
1. brand new V series usd 5,700
2. a used with dial showing Swiss T <25 usd4,530
3. a used 16800 usd 5,400

i was told to get the 16800 which is more collectible and rare and the price is right.
any suggestion which is the better one to pick and the prices ok ??
Want to use it in the dark? If so, don't get an old tritum-lumed one.
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Old 13 May 2010, 09:14 AM   #8
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If the 16800 has a matt dial in nice condition that would be my choice. That price seems a bit strong though.
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