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Syed117 · 22 August 2015, 11:20 PM

Went to see a movie with some friends last night.

I was wearing the current ceramic submariner and a friend was wearing his older 16610. He had diamonds put on his dial a few years after ownership. I'm fairly certain that the entire dial wasn't aftermarket.

What can I say? He liked mine because of the ceramic and the beefed up case and I liked his because of the sleek lines.

I don't think I would want that model over the current one, but I do wish Rolex had kept some of those lines.

Last shot is from inside the theater.

Jack T · 22 August 2015, 11:30 PM

While my Sub is pre ceramic, I do like the new bezel and the significantly improved clasp and bracelet. The case is a bit different, as is the dial, but overall a top piece. I much prefer my watches 'stock'; never been a fan of diamonds on a watch.

cop414 · 22 August 2015, 11:34 PM

Nice comparison shots, the diamond dial looks better than I thought it would, not for me but not too bad.

joe100 · 22 August 2015, 11:45 PM

Every time I see diamonds on a men's rolex, I can't help but hear Carrol Channing "diamonddddds, diamonddsssss"

Syed117 · 22 August 2015, 11:48 PM

The diamonds seemed to be well done, but definitely not for me.

stil · 22 August 2015, 11:51 PM

I just can't get into the new case designs...

watchwatcher · 22 August 2015, 11:55 PM

Know what you mean...I have a friend with the older 16610, and it always has a special presence when I see it.

Loevhagen · 23 August 2015, 12:08 AM

Diamonds on a 16610? No.
Diamonds on a 16610? Why.

997.2 · 23 August 2015, 01:02 AM

16610 is riding really high on that wrist. Good comparison!

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nick c · 23 August 2015, 01:12 AM

I like the Diamonds on Dj

AK797 · 23 August 2015, 01:25 AM

I like the new squarer Subc case, looks better on my wrist than the new thinner GMTc case.

sea-dweller · 23 August 2015, 02:43 AM

Nice photos!

azguy · 23 August 2015, 04:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stil

I just can't get into the new case designs...

x2, way to square and blocky IMHO

chucelli · 23 August 2015, 08:26 AM

both look nice to me. I think as new designs evolve, the older ones mark their place in time. It's like looking at a classic automobile and you know exactly in which time period it was born. But in order to become classic, you can't stray too far from the formula. I think the new Sub gets it just right :)

Explorertwo · 24 August 2015, 05:20 PM

Inho everything is better on the current model but the lugs.
I'd never go back though!

Cru Jones · 24 August 2015, 06:10 PM

116610 looking good!

travisb · 24 August 2015, 06:36 PM

Nice comparison. I prefer yours.

joli160 · 24 August 2015, 06:43 PM

Nice pics, diamonds

22 August 2015, 11:20 PM	#1
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	Two very different submariners Went to see a movie with some friends last night. I was wearing the current ceramic submariner and a friend was wearing his older 16610. He had diamonds put on his dial a few years after ownership. I'm fairly certain that the entire dial wasn't aftermarket. What can I say? He liked mine because of the ceramic and the beefed up case and I liked his because of the sleek lines. I don't think I would want that model over the current one, but I do wish Rolex had kept some of those lines. Last shot is from inside the theater. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

22 August 2015, 11:30 PM	#2
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	While my Sub is pre ceramic, I do like the new bezel and the significantly improved clasp and bracelet. The case is a bit different, as is the dial, but overall a top piece. I much prefer my watches 'stock'; never been a fan of diamonds on a watch. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

22 August 2015, 11:34 PM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,242	Nice comparison shots, the diamond dial looks better than I thought it would, not for me but not too bad. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

22 August 2015, 11:45 PM	#4
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Every time I see diamonds on a men's rolex, I can't help but hear Carrol Channing "diamonddddds, diamonddsssss" __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

22 August 2015, 11:48 PM	#5
Syed117 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Syed Location: The Ether Posts: 3,388	The diamonds seemed to be well done, but definitely not for me. __________________ Rolex Datejust 41 126334 \| Omega Speedmaster Professional Hesalite \| Cartier Santos Large \| Tudor Black Bay 58

22 August 2015, 11:51 PM	#6
stil Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: not stil Location: USA Watch: Rolex n Omega Posts: 1,327	I just can't get into the new case designs...

22 August 2015, 11:55 PM	#7
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Know what you mean...I have a friend with the older 16610, and it always has a special presence when I see it.

23 August 2015, 12:08 AM	#8
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	Diamonds on a 16610? No. Diamonds on a 16610? Why.

23 August 2015, 01:02 AM	#9
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	16610 is riding really high on that wrist. Good comparison! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 August 2015, 01:12 AM	#10
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	I like the Diamonds on Dj Attached Images

23 August 2015, 01:25 AM	#11
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	I like the new squarer Subc case, looks better on my wrist than the new thinner GMTc case.

23 August 2015, 02:43 AM	#12
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Nice photos! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

23 August 2015, 08:26 AM	#14
chucelli "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Robert Location: Metro DC Watch: all of them Posts: 145	both look nice to me. I think as new designs evolve, the older ones mark their place in time. It's like looking at a classic automobile and you know exactly in which time period it was born. But in order to become classic, you can't stray too far from the formula. I think the new Sub gets it just right :)

24 August 2015, 05:20 PM	#15
Explorertwo "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Lowlands Watch: White 'n Black Posts: 641	Inho everything is better on the current model but the lugs. I'd never go back though!

24 August 2015, 06:10 PM	#16
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,300	116610 looking good!

24 August 2015, 06:36 PM	#17
travisb 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 33,493	Nice comparison. I prefer yours.

24 August 2015, 06:43 PM	#18
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	Nice pics, diamonds __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

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