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The GMT Master · 14 August 2010, 02:09 AM

Evening all,

Been at work today, and we've just taken delivery of our first 116610. I've been looking forward to this ever since I first saw the pics come out from Basel, and I'm happy to report I'm not disappointed. The weight is spot on, it feels solid without being heavy, the ceramic bezel is a joy to look at, and the glidelock is the clasp the Submariner deserves. Simply, Rolex have pulled out all the stops with this, it is brilliant

Next job is to find this (and a black dial Daytona) a brand new, loving, caring home

I doubt they'll be in the window for too long

Forgot my camera today, but I might be able to snatch a few if I sort my act out

All the best,

Chris

tifosi · 14 August 2010, 02:38 AM

I have yet to see one in the flesh, but I can't wait till I do. Might check out an AD or two this weekend.

newmedia · 14 August 2010, 02:42 AM

no, lot of other diving watches out their that is better designed.

Its the best recognized dive watch period.

WyoWatch · 14 August 2010, 02:56 AM

Chris, you are spot on with your assessment of the new 116610. I have absolutely NO regrets (despite the post a few days back saying I would

) about getting rid of my 14060M in favor of this. It has not left my wrist except to sleep and shower since arriving Tuesday. I'm hoping to have time to take better pictures this weekend. I just can't say enough good things about this watch! All the new features are excellent, especially the bracelet and bezel action.

Quick and dirty from Tuesday:

DVR · 14 August 2010, 04:58 AM

I too am totaly hooked on the new 116610, difficult to describe but the look and feel are so spot on. It is the first 40mm watch I do not need to take of while sleeping. Glidelock adjustments make this watch perfect on my wrist.

steubi1 · 14 August 2010, 05:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WyoWatch

Chris, you are spot on with your assessment of the new 116610. I have absolutely NO regrets (despite the post a few days back saying I would

) about getting rid of my 14060M in favor of this. It has not left my wrist except to sleep and shower since arriving Tuesday. I'm hoping to have time to take better pictures this weekend. I just can't say enough good things about this watch! All the new features are excellent, especially the bracelet and bezel action.

Quick and dirty from Tuesday:

This is not quick and dirty, that's a beautiful shot!

Congrats
Tom

RRGHOST1 · 14 August 2010, 06:36 AM

They do look good dont they.Havn't seen one in the flesh yet but i dont think i will be disappointed.

rolexnovice · 14 August 2010, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steubi1

This is not quick and dirty, that's a beautiful shot!

Congrats
Tom

Beautiful!

Traveler · 14 August 2010, 10:06 AM

A beautiful watch..and a much improved watch over the one it replaces as well.

The GMT Master · 14 August 2010, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Traveler

A beautiful watch..and a much improved watch over the one it replaces as well.

Sums it up perfectly

14 August 2010, 02:09 AM	#1
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,150	116610 - The New Yardstick for Diving Watches Evening all, Been at work today, and we've just taken delivery of our first 116610. I've been looking forward to this ever since I first saw the pics come out from Basel, and I'm happy to report I'm not disappointed. The weight is spot on, it feels solid without being heavy, the ceramic bezel is a joy to look at, and the glidelock is the clasp the Submariner deserves. Simply, Rolex have pulled out all the stops with this, it is brilliant Next job is to find this (and a black dial Daytona) a brand new, loving, caring home I doubt they'll be in the window for too long Forgot my camera today, but I might be able to snatch a few if I sort my act out All the best, Chris

14 August 2010, 02:38 AM	#2
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I have yet to see one in the flesh, but I can't wait till I do. Might check out an AD or two this weekend. __________________ Russ

14 August 2010, 04:58 AM	#5
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 2,009	I too am totaly hooked on the new 116610, difficult to describe but the look and feel are so spot on. It is the first 40mm watch I do not need to take of while sleeping. Glidelock adjustments make this watch perfect on my wrist. __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

14 August 2010, 02:42 AM	#3
newmedia "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 526	no, lot of other diving watches out their that is better designed. Its the best recognized dive watch period.

14 August 2010, 02:56 AM	#4
WyoWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: USA Watch: 1675 GMT and Sub C Posts: 1,443	Chris, you are spot on with your assessment of the new 116610. I have absolutely NO regrets (despite the post a few days back saying I would ) about getting rid of my 14060M in favor of this. It has not left my wrist except to sleep and shower since arriving Tuesday. I'm hoping to have time to take better pictures this weekend. I just can't say enough good things about this watch! All the new features are excellent, especially the bracelet and bezel action. Quick and dirty from Tuesday:

14 August 2010, 06:36 AM	#7
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	They do look good dont they.Havn't seen one in the flesh yet but i dont think i will be disappointed.

14 August 2010, 10:06 AM	#9
Traveler Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 374	A beautiful watch..and a much improved watch over the one it replaces as well.

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