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cruvon · 27 July 2011, 10:57 AM

Hi, was looking at the 16800 matte dialled sub & the 16660 matte dialled SD, just wondering if that would get me thrown out of vintage world:). Would you consider them vintage and are they rare/unique enough to be classed as such?

Thanks

HL65 · 27 July 2011, 10:59 AM

There is actually a vote going on right now...results to be shared soon.

drockadam · 27 July 2011, 11:07 AM

Go for it! The 16800 is gorgeous!

cruvon · 27 July 2011, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by drockadam

Go for it! The 16800 is gorgeous!

whew, sure looks hot mate!!!

landroverking · 27 July 2011, 11:56 AM

I don't think they are vintage yet.

Ezza8 · 27 July 2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

There is actually a vote going on right now...results to be shared soon.

Where do we vote Ken?

A matte 16800/16660, despite the sapphire crystal, IMO is vintage enough to be very tasty!

montecristo4 · 27 July 2011, 05:15 PM

Vintage of course. Not in production anymore and equipped with a matte dial. Sapphire and matte dial : the best of the 2 worlds ? ;)

DiamondJack · 27 July 2011, 06:45 PM

My 16800 is really pushing the bounderies then.... it's been extremely disrespectful to its vintage cousins and has even gone a step further.....indeed, so far as to wear gold lume surrounds with its sapphire crystal. I have had words but it just won't listen

As a result, its been locked up in a darkened place for the last 25 years as penance and has finally lost its gloss face and now has to wear orange as a reminder of its impudence

Vintage as far as I'm concerned.

montecristo4 · 27 July 2011, 06:51 PM

Great patina congrats !!!

DiamondJack · 27 July 2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by montecristo4

Great patina congrats !!!

Thanks

She's referred to as "tango" for obvious reasons

And took a long time and a lot of arm twisting to get her previous owner "Alanski" to release her into my care.

HL65 · 27 July 2011, 08:17 PM

You are lucky Steve as I had non idea Alan was selling her or I would have been in the mix!

DiamondJack · 27 July 2011, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SteelerFan65

You are lucky Steve as I had non idea Alan was selling her or I would have been in the mix!

Very lucky Ken.... as I'm not sure I would want to be up against you in the "deep pocket" stakes ....particularly when it comes to watches if your existing stable of absolute wonders is anything to go by

Clay · 27 July 2011, 09:24 PM

Vintage???

Great watches...Definitely....

HL65 · 27 July 2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DiamondJack

Very lucky Ken.... as I'm not sure I would want to be up against you in the "deep pocket" stakes ....particularly when it comes to watches if your existing stable of absolute wonders is anything to go by

What a stunner you got yourself friend!!

NonServiam · 27 July 2011, 10:40 PM

Whether vintage or not, I find the sapphire&matte Subs to be very very nice watches.

Beaumont Miller II · 27 July 2011, 11:39 PM

IMO, if it has a matte dial, then it qualifies as vintage. Think about it... Right now some of these watches are 30 years old. In 20 years are you going to say they aren't vintage because of a sapphire crystal?

montecristo4 · 28 July 2011, 12:03 AM

I even tend to consider Rolex equipped with trit dials as vintage watches

hennabav · 28 July 2011, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

IMO, if it has a matte dial, then it qualifies as vintage. Think about it... Right now some of these watches are 30 years old. In 20 years are you going to say they aren't vintage because of a sapphire crystal?

I agree John!! 100%

fusionstorm · 28 July 2011, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Beaumont Miller II

IMO, if it has a matte dial, then it qualifies as vintage. Think about it... Right now some of these watches are 30 years old. In 20 years are you going to say they aren't vintage because of a sapphire crystal?

Sport watches equipped with matte dial and no metal surrounds of the 5 minute markers are definitely vintage in my book.

27 July 2011, 10:57 AM	#1
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	Would this get me thrown out of vintage world Hi, was looking at the 16800 matte dialled sub & the 16660 matte dialled SD, just wondering if that would get me thrown out of vintage world:). Would you consider them vintage and are they rare/unique enough to be classed as such? Thanks

27 July 2011, 10:59 AM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	There is actually a vote going on right now...results to be shared soon. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 July 2011, 11:07 AM	#3
drockadam "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Adam Location: Ontario, Canada Watch: Pepsi. Posts: 5,749	Go for it! The 16800 is gorgeous! __________________ - Adam Instagram: @GMTSUBTIME

27 July 2011, 06:45 PM	#8
DiamondJack "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Watch: Quite a few Posts: 4,315	My 16800 is really pushing the bounderies then.... it's been extremely disrespectful to its vintage cousins and has even gone a step further.....indeed, so far as to wear gold lume surrounds with its sapphire crystal. I have had words but it just won't listen As a result, its been locked up in a darkened place for the last 25 years as penance and has finally lost its gloss face and now has to wear orange as a reminder of its impudence Vintage as far as I'm concerned. Attached Images

27 July 2011, 08:17 PM	#11
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	You are lucky Steve as I had non idea Alan was selling her or I would have been in the mix! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

27 July 2011, 11:56 AM	#5
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I don't think they are vintage yet.

27 July 2011, 05:15 PM	#7
montecristo4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 91	Vintage of course. Not in production anymore and equipped with a matte dial. Sapphire and matte dial : the best of the 2 worlds ? ;)

27 July 2011, 06:51 PM	#9
montecristo4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 91	Great patina congrats !!!

27 July 2011, 09:24 PM	#13
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Vintage??? Great watches...Definitely....

27 July 2011, 10:40 PM	#15
NonServiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North Posts: 44	Whether vintage or not, I find the sapphire&matte Subs to be very very nice watches. __________________ Not the guy you are looking for. Peace and love to all!

27 July 2011, 11:39 PM	#16
Beaumont Miller II "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,615	IMO, if it has a matte dial, then it qualifies as vintage. Think about it... Right now some of these watches are 30 years old. In 20 years are you going to say they aren't vintage because of a sapphire crystal? __________________

28 July 2011, 12:03 AM	#17
montecristo4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Posts: 91	I even tend to consider Rolex equipped with trit dials as vintage watches

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