New Sub

[corvette00]

I am new to the forum and have enjoyed reading some of the conversation on this site. I am looking at purchasing a 16610 sub to go along with my stainless and gold datejust. I have been looking at new watches, what is the deal people are talking about the randum serial numbers on the last of the non-ceramic? I just thought a V in the number indicated a newer model.

[SSD]

Welcome to TRF!

Until 2010, for many years Rolex have been using a serial numbering system for their watch cases that begin with a letter followed by six numerals. Folks in the watch world use these to loosely determine when a watch was made. There are many threads here and on other web sites listing these, just search and you will find a huge amount of material on the subject.

The new serials look more like a car's vehicle identification number to me. Intermixed letters and numbers. Then again, 16610 Subs have appeared using the new system.

The latest Submariner, the 116610, is a redesign of the case, dial and bezel with a new clasp as well. The new bezel uses a ceramic insert instead of aluminum, the material used since the Sub's inception in 1953.

This place is a wonderful place to learn. Simply keep asking, and search the resources and you will be astounded! The folks here are first rate!

Here is a link to the section I was referring to: http://www.rolexforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=22

Enjoy your stay!

[train-time]

Welcome to the Forum -- V is the serial used just before the new random numbers. The randoms are the last of the 16610's

[corvette00]

Do you think I should be able to get one out the door for $4,800 cash

[Naples09]

Originally Posted by corvette00

Do you think I should be able to get one out the door for $4,800 cash

New?

[NYStockboy]

Originally Posted by corvette00

Do you think I should be able to get one out the door for $4,800 cash

I purchased a new 16610 with the random serial number 3 weeks ago from a NYC AD. I paid the full price. The fact that the 16610 is discontinued with a dwindling supply of them being offered new, is likely to firm up the price AD's are selling them for.

Thanks,
Ken

[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by corvette00

Do you think I should be able to get one out the door for $4,800 cash

maybe a slightly older model here on TRF's sales section.

[train-time]

Originally Posted by corvette00

Do you think I should be able to get one out the door for $4,800 cash

AD's know that they can't get anymore 16610's and the new Sub (116610LN) is going for $7250; so they will very likely not discount any of the remaining 16610's. I know a couple AD's that have been trying to stock up on them for this very reason.

You may find some of the TRF sellers in the mid to upper $5k range, which would equate to 5 - 10% off, but the supply is not abundant.