16600 - This thing is awesome!

[Danny83]

Congrats

[gabbysplace]

RoverLR4, I used to have many of the same thoughts, until recently. A friend picked one up from Jacek, and I gotta agree with everything you've said. A truly rugged and perfect piece.

[DocMorpheus]

You don't realize how wearable this watch is until you put it on the wrist. Amazing watch. Never leaving my collection.

[Want_bourbon]

Bought one of them a year ago for a quick flip. After wearing it once, I knew I'd be keeping it.

[jonnyz1245]

Very nice. Congrats!

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by RoverLR4

I'll try to post some pics but had to share this. I just picked up my first 16600--what an awesome watch! It's a beast! I used to think the 16600 was just a 16610 with a deeper WR and no cyclops. No! It has so much more presence on the wrist! Thicker crystal, bezel, case.

I've owned pretty much every Rolex sport model- 16520, 116520, 14060, 16610, 116610, 16710, 116710, 16570. I have to say after a few hours of ownership that the 16600 is one of the coolest Rolex models by far.

Why doesn't this model get more love??? I would strongly recommend folks think about picking one up before these get too expensive.

I agree that it is a really wonderful Sea Dweller. I also thing the 116600 is a keeper as shown below...

Originally Posted by HoustonRoo

It's my favorite watch. Definitely a keeper.


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Beautiful 116600 but not the watch being discussed in the thread unless that is an aftermarket bezel insert.

[Roy Rolls]

The best! Bought my 1st 1 from an AD in 1982. Love at 1st sight.

[WEST HAM ROLEX]

Yes, love the 16600

Great pics,,,

Pure class

[1William]

Looks great.

[DocMorpheus]

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[GradyPhilpott]

I agree that the 16600 is a hell of a watch, but I'm still plenty happy with my 14060M (random).

I came very close to buying the SD, though.

[strafer_kid]

16600 really is a classic - no frills, no nonsense, no bling! Absolutely great reference!

[DavidUK]

Originally Posted by RoverLR4

I've owned pretty much every Rolex sport model- 16520, 116520, 14060, 16610, 116610, 16710, 116710, 16570. I have to say after a few hours of ownership that the 16600 is one of the coolest Rolex models by far.

I'm not up to speed with all the model numbers. Which of those sport models you have owned were Datejusts out of curiosity?

[HogwldFLTR]

Originally Posted by RoverLR4

I'll try to post some pics but had to share this. I just picked up my first 16600--what an awesome watch! It's a beast! I used to think the 16600 was just a 16610 with a deeper WR and no cyclops. No! It has so much more presence on the wrist! Thicker crystal, bezel, case.

I've owned pretty much every Rolex sport model- 16520, 116520, 14060, 16610, 116610, 16710, 116710, 16570. I have to say after a few hours of ownership that the 16600 is one of the coolest Rolex models by far.

Why doesn't this model get more love??? I would strongly recommend folks think about picking one up before these get too expensive.

I agree it is a fantastic reference; when push came to shove I went with the 4K however. I'm certain I could have been happy with the 16600 however. Strange I felt the 114060 was blingy; not so with the 116600!

[onthedial]

The 16600 is a modern classic ------->
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[csfischer20]

It’s the first Rolex I got attached to. I’ve had a few and none that I love this much. I can’t even find a newer watch I want more. I’ve also had 3 watch dealers try to buy it off my wrist in the last 2 weeks.