Stickered 16610...wear or vault?

[bayerische]

I'd guess there's tens (if not hundreds) of thousands of 16610 around.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Casio

I have a stickered NOS 16610LN G serial. These are hard to find brand new because they've been discontinued for years. Is it worth keeping it as an 'investment' or should I rip the stickers off and wear it?

You must be joking if you would think that any modern day Rolex would be a investment. Especially watches like the 16610 produced in a million plus since launch in 1988.And apart from the lume change around 1998 SEL 2000 and over the years different case stamps and minor fonts they are all basically the same.Rolex watches are meant to be worn and enjoyed hopefully in good health that's more important than thinking about investments.Then after wearing and enjoying wearing one of the finest mechanical watches made today.And if you do need to sell and it gives you a good return on original price paid, just think of it as a bonus on wearing that watch over the many years.

[sportsmaven20]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

At that purchase price I'd doubt you'll make any money off it, maybe a break even in 10 years. With that said, you may as well wear and enjoy.

x2...peel those stickers off and wear it in good health!

[Beef]

The 16610 is the most produced ref. in Rolex history. If you see someone wearing a Rolex today, chances are that it will be a 16610. This ref. "is the pillar of Rolex's commercial success," according to one reference. It will never be rare, but will increase in value....... In 30-40 years. Wear it in good health, do lots of fun things wearing it, save the stories and pass it on to someone you care about. Congratulations!

[Vincent65]

use it

[handsfull]

Life is incredibly short. Wear it.

[Cc1966]

16610 great watch meant ot be worn and made great numbers ~ I concur to wear that sucker!

[alexthegreat123]

I'd keep it and purchase another used one to wear. NOS subs go in prices every year.