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20 March 2015, 02:42 AM | #1 |
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New to TRF & First Rolex Advice
Hello all,
I want to echo several others in stating that I am new to TRF and have enjoyed reading old threads and educating myself before my first Rolex purchase (withing the next month). I am torn between the 16610 and the 116610. Would be a daily wearer, so not sure the extra $1500-$2000 for a new 116610 vs. pre-owned 16610 is worth it. I know there are several threads on the topic, but any reason to cough up the extra money from a functionality/value standpoint? Appreciate any advice and look forward to contributing to TRF. |
20 March 2015, 03:45 AM | #2 |
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Hello and welcome to the forum.
The main difference between them is the ceramic bezel. Personally I like ceramic, as it is more scratch resistant and looks better too. However those watches look different with some people saying 116610 is more 'boxy'. I suggest you try both of them on. If this is going to be your daily wearer getting the newer watch is a better option especially if this is going to be your 1st Rolex. |
20 March 2015, 03:55 AM | #3 |
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its worth it for all the upgrades, case, bezel, lume but the glide lock clasp is worth it by itself
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20 March 2015, 03:58 AM | #4 |
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Welcome to TRF for. Unless you're going vintage, I'd go with the newer Sub. As Tom mentioned the Glidelock is reason enough
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20 March 2015, 04:48 AM | #5 |
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In my opinion you should go new. The extra $ will long be forgotten once you put the 116610 on. Again just my opinion the clasp is much better and worth it.
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20 March 2015, 06:08 AM | #6 |
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Go new, as stated above the clasp alone is worth it.
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20 March 2015, 06:12 AM | #7 |
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What Tom said~!
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20 March 2015, 06:21 AM | #8 |
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I agree with the others. The price is justified once you look at all of the upgrades you get, plus if you find an earlier 116610 at a better price it's pretty much the same watch we will be getting for the next 10 years.
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20 March 2015, 06:36 AM | #9 |
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Go ceramic. The many additional features are well worth the slight increase in expense.
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20 March 2015, 06:55 AM | #10 |
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Def worth going with the ceramic version. And welcome!
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20 March 2015, 08:26 AM | #11 |
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x2.
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20 March 2015, 08:27 AM | #12 |
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Agree with Tom.
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20 March 2015, 11:34 AM | #13 |
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Welcome!
I have a Hulk, which is a newer "green" version of the 116610. I owned a 16610 for many years and loved it. The Hulk has the nice upgrades, but is bulkier. Keep that in mind.
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