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NeoAnderson · 10 December 2016, 10:44 PM

What ever one looks best on you.

Onikage · 14 December 2016, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Flstfirider

I don't see anything wrong with the date wheel, the color is consistent with the color of my 16618 Z series (engraved rehaute).

It looked white on the picture claimed to be of the watch being bought. I was unaware it was the same 16618 in the other pics. It's a stunner complete with cream wheel that being the case.

aayates · 14 December 2016, 11:56 PM

Z series 16618 all the way (mainly because it was my grail watch and I finally got one from a trusted seller). New version looks a little clunky to me (although I have a stainless no-date sub and the glide-lock is pretty cool). I think a rehaute 16618 just might hold it's value pretty well over time.

Etschell · 15 December 2016, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublover2166

New model all the way. More overall gold, solid bracelet, glide lock clasp, AR coating under cyclops. No comparison for me,

this.

mjclark32 · 15 December 2016, 04:28 AM

Congrats on an awesome piece!

Malibuboy · 15 December 2016, 04:36 AM

Glidelock and bigger shoulders all the way, but a fantastic deal might be made on the older version.

Loevhagen · 15 December 2016, 04:40 AM

It's the more elegant lugs and CGs that makes the 5-digit version's design flow much better than the 6-digit version. So, I guess the 16610LV is partly to blame for choosing the 16618 instead of the 116618. Had and have Sub with glidelock - and I know I like the feature, but use it very, very seldom.

datejust24 · 15 December 2016, 05:31 AM

very nice...I would have also gone with the 16618...beautiful my friend.

LuminousMaximus · 15 December 2016, 07:57 AM

Nice one Bjoern ! I was in the same position and went with the 116618. I do like the tapered lugs and charm of the 16618. I think you made the best decision for yourself...

aayates · 1 April 2018, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by NeoAnderson

What ever one looks best on you.

I got the 16618 because it looked better on my small wrist, was more comfortable, and, imho, more exclusive. I also think the z serial will hold it's value better than the new version. I also think rehaut, sel's, and the more solid band helps the z serial hold up better than some earlier 16618's. These are all just opinions of an amateur (me), however.

JayAK · 1 April 2018, 01:01 PM

116618

faimag · 1 April 2018, 01:29 PM

As if you can go wrong with either one! ;)

My personal preference is the 5-digit, and in fact the one with lug holes (early 2000s and prior), because of the case dimensions but predominantly for the chamfers (my kryptonite).

I am sure you will enjoy your 6-digit though! Wear in good health!

faimag · 1 April 2018, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by aayates

I got the 16618 because it looked better on my small wrist, was more comfortable, and, imho, more exclusive. I also think the z serial will hold it's value better than the new version. I also think rehaut, sel's, and the more solid band helps the z serial hold up better than some earlier 16618's. These are all just opinions of an amateur (me), however.

All 16618 - even the early ones - have solid endlinks and solid bracelet center links.

Valhala · 1 April 2018, 01:31 PM

Def blue

aayates · 5 April 2018, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by faimagaerh441702

All 16618 - even the early ones - have solid endlinks and solid bracelet center links.

There have been countless threads about this topic. I tried on a 16618 in 1998 and the bracelet was pretty darn light relative to my 2006 model.

Etschell · 5 April 2018, 11:08 AM

im torn between a rehaut engraved 16618 and 116618. that said the bracelet and clasp are much more robust on the later model.

15 December 2016, 04:28 AM	#35
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LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	Nice one Bjoern ! I was in the same position and went with the 116618. I do like the tapered lugs and charm of the 16618. I think you made the best decision for yourself... __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

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5 April 2018, 11:08 AM	#46
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	im torn between a rehaut engraved 16618 and 116618. that said the bracelet and clasp are much more robust on the later model. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

10 December 2016, 10:44 PM	#31
NeoAnderson "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: NeoAnderson Location: Tax Free Shopping Posts: 725	What ever one looks best on you.

14 December 2016, 11:56 PM	#33
aayates "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 914	Z series 16618 all the way (mainly because it was my grail watch and I finally got one from a trusted seller). New version looks a little clunky to me (although I have a stainless no-date sub and the glide-lock is pretty cool). I think a rehaute 16618 just might hold it's value pretty well over time.

15 December 2016, 04:36 AM	#36
Malibuboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Reno Watch: SMUUURF Posts: 383	Glidelock and bigger shoulders all the way, but a fantastic deal might be made on the older version.

15 December 2016, 04:40 AM	#37
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	It's the more elegant lugs and CGs that makes the 5-digit version's design flow much better than the 6-digit version. So, I guess the 16610LV is partly to blame for choosing the 16618 instead of the 116618. Had and have Sub with glidelock - and I know I like the feature, but use it very, very seldom.

15 December 2016, 05:31 AM	#38
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	very nice...I would have also gone with the 16618...beautiful my friend.

1 April 2018, 01:29 PM	#42
faimag "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: US, SG, DK, GR Watch: Reverso Posts: 3,089	As if you can go wrong with either one! ;) My personal preference is the 5-digit, and in fact the one with lug holes (early 2000s and prior), because of the case dimensions but predominantly for the chamfers (my kryptonite). I am sure you will enjoy your 6-digit though! Wear in good health!

1 April 2018, 01:31 PM	#44
Valhala Banned Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Earth Posts: 419	Def blue

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