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landroverking · 17 March 2014, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bobznew

Nothing against the TT or 18K models. The question I asked was just to satisfy my own curiosity regarding which SS model(s) from the past 30 years are the most desired. And what attributes those models exhibited that make them more sought-after...

Well in that case I would pick the Sea Dweller. While some may not consider it a Sub that's how it started life.

tkerrmd · 17 March 2014, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Darlinboy

I know, I know, I have used this pic before, but it really does say it all!

Glidelock clasp, awesome thick lugs, maxi dial, ceramic bezel.. A modern wonder IMHO.

Agree

Casio · 17 March 2014, 09:53 AM

Milsub for me.

Eric88 · 17 March 2014, 09:55 AM

114060 and 1680

Wllnv19 · 17 March 2014, 10:01 AM

Well if your limiting it to 30 years it's the current model for me but if I can go back 45years instead of 30 it would be the 1680 red sub!

MitchSteel · 17 March 2014, 10:10 AM

The 1680 for me, the overall balance of weight,size and that gorgeous plexi crystal.......my fave

DCheeta · 17 March 2014, 10:16 AM

The 1680 is the classic Sub Date to me.

But if the non-date were allowed, I'd say the 14060 2-liner is the all-around best Sub (for me).

14060m · 17 March 2014, 10:30 AM

This

CWIN · 17 March 2014, 10:34 AM

Based on your criteria, I'd go 116610LV

viper9669 · 17 March 2014, 10:41 AM

Was not able to own a 16610 back then, so current ref 116610 is my choice, and I prefer the new clasp.

jbsmith · 17 March 2014, 12:43 PM

LVc...for its bracelet, glidelock clasp, ceramic bezel, date, and I'm drawn to Rolex green. :)

SaddleSC · 17 March 2014, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by CWIN

Based on your criteria, I'd go 116610LV

x2 Awesome pic!

kilyung · 17 March 2014, 12:55 PM

Why would you exclude the 116619LB?? That's my pick.

Kevin.S · 17 March 2014, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper9669

Was not able to own a 16610 back then, so current ref 116610 is my choice, and I prefer the new clasp.

I think I've made my decision:)

kilyung · 17 March 2014, 12:56 PM

Ok ok. If I had to pick one version, it'd be the 114060.

Tudor66 · 17 March 2014, 01:00 PM

After owning a few submariners, the 1680 white sub is my favorite Sub.

-the size of the 1680 looks better on my wrist than the newer submariners
-it has the date, which I use
-my model has a service dial and hands, which makes it feel like a new watch
-most importantly, I overpaid for it, as I wanted a new one with current ROlex Service, with the papers, box- this one never gets sold

DKS2375 · 17 March 2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

Why exclude the No Date, aka the Submariner? Really! This 14060m is my favorite, although it wouldn't say 'no' to the WG.

kbutler971 · 17 March 2014, 01:43 PM

Can't go wrong with any of 'em but I like the 16610LV with black bezel insert for the older case/bracelet style and maxi dial/hands. Having two bezels is also a plus...........
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DJ TT 2002 · 17 March 2014, 01:46 PM

116610LV. The only Sub I ever wanted. The only Sub Ill ever need.

DJ TT 2002 · 17 March 2014, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DJ TT 2002

116610LV. The only Sub I ever wanted. The only Sub Ill ever need.

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Cc1966 · 18 March 2014, 01:38 AM

How about a classic 1680....iconic!

GA1911 · 18 March 2014, 05:02 AM

14060m two liner...

Simple clean dial that harkens back to the 5513, but with more modern movement, and of course lug holes.

wantonebad · 18 March 2014, 05:06 AM

16610, a Red 1680 or the new 42MM SubII or Sea Dweller II coming this year that's being announced at Basel in two weeks

JJL · 18 March 2014, 05:14 AM

vintage = Red Sub
modern = WG Smurf Sub

SaddleSC · 18 March 2014, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Why would you exclude the 116619LB?? That's my pick.

x100

kenm · 18 March 2014, 05:45 AM

Can't go wrong with a 5513

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Rashid.bk · 18 March 2014, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Ok ok. If I had to pick one version, it'd be the 114060.

Actually surprised. If I had money on your choice, I would of lost big...

Bangel · 18 March 2014, 07:26 AM

The 116610LN.

I think all the changes are better except the wider lugs.

HL65 · 18 March 2014, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Why would you exclude the 116619LB?? That's my pick.

Mine too - glad he doesn't set the rules at the AD's and limit our buying choices.

eeh100773 · 18 March 2014, 07:34 AM

Why does it have to be a Sub Date?

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17 March 2014, 10:10 AM	#36
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	The 1680 for me, the overall balance of weight,size and that gorgeous plexi crystal.......my fave __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

17 March 2014, 10:30 AM	#38
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	This Attached Images __________________

17 March 2014, 10:34 AM	#39
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	Favorite Submariner model, and why? Based on your criteria, I'd go 116610LV __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

17 March 2014, 01:00 PM	#46
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	1680 whitesub After owning a few submariners, the 1680 white sub is my favorite Sub. -the size of the 1680 looks better on my wrist than the newer submariners -it has the date, which I use -my model has a service dial and hands, which makes it feel like a new watch -most importantly, I overpaid for it, as I wanted a new one with current ROlex Service, with the papers, box- this one never gets sold Attached Images __________________ -NAWCC Member

18 March 2014, 01:38 AM	#51
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	How about a classic 1680....iconic! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

17 March 2014, 09:53 AM	#33
Casio "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Toronto Posts: 51	Milsub for me.

17 March 2014, 09:55 AM	#34
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	114060 and 1680

17 March 2014, 10:01 AM	#35
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	Well if your limiting it to 30 years it's the current model for me but if I can go back 45years instead of 30 it would be the 1680 red sub!

17 March 2014, 10:16 AM	#37
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	The 1680 is the classic Sub Date to me. But if the non-date were allowed, I'd say the 14060 2-liner is the all-around best Sub (for me).

17 March 2014, 10:41 AM	#40
viper9669 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: SIN Watch: Rolex Posts: 5,066	Was not able to own a 16610 back then, so current ref 116610 is my choice, and I prefer the new clasp.

17 March 2014, 12:43 PM	#41
jbsmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Blake Location: US Watch: Daytonas Posts: 1,869	LVc...for its bracelet, glidelock clasp, ceramic bezel, date, and I'm drawn to Rolex green. :)

17 March 2014, 12:55 PM	#43
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Why would you exclude the 116619LB?? That's my pick.

17 March 2014, 12:56 PM	#45
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Ok ok. If I had to pick one version, it'd be the 114060.

17 March 2014, 01:43 PM	#48
kbutler971 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 984	Can't go wrong with any of 'em but I like the 16610LV with black bezel insert for the older case/bracelet style and maxi dial/hands. Having two bezels is also a plus...........

17 March 2014, 01:46 PM	#49
DJ TT 2002 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollywood 1950 Posts: 4,103	116610LV. The only Sub I ever wanted. The only Sub Ill ever need.

18 March 2014, 05:02 AM	#52
GA1911 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Watch: 14060m Posts: 62	14060m two liner... Simple clean dial that harkens back to the 5513, but with more modern movement, and of course lug holes.

18 March 2014, 05:06 AM	#53
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	16610, a Red 1680 or the new 42MM SubII or Sea Dweller II coming this year that's being announced at Basel in two weeks __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

18 March 2014, 05:14 AM	#54
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	vintage = Red Sub modern = WG Smurf Sub

18 March 2014, 05:45 AM	#56
kenm "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New York Posts: 182	Can't go wrong with a 5513 !

18 March 2014, 07:26 AM	#58
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	The 116610LN. I think all the changes are better except the wider lugs.

18 March 2014, 07:34 AM	#60
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	Why does it have to be a Sub Date? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

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