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24 June 2017, 06:55 PM
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Join Date: May 2014
Real Name: Mike
Location: BOS
Watch: 16710;14060;214270
Posts: 6,375
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5-Digit; only get better with age.
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24 June 2017, 06:59 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: UK
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My next will be a 14060, I have two six digit, a five and a four. I prefer the more understated look, slimmer lugs and rattly bracelet (they may feel more flimsy but mine are 40 and 20 years old and strong as old boots
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24 June 2017, 07:23 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: NL
Watch: Yachtmaster
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Quite the opposite here, much prefer the beefier lugs and clasps of the 6 digit. It feels much more substantial
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24 June 2017, 07:26 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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To be frank, I find them the least appealing models (and I owned several). I prefer either vintage or current models.
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24 June 2017, 08:46 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
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I love the 5 digits! I'm tempted at times and if I ever add another it would likely be a 16710 but no time soon. Happy to call my 16520's my only 5 digits for now.
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24 June 2017, 09:40 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Real Name: Merle
Location: USA
Watch: Rolex
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When I first started on this forum I was all about the six digit models. Over time, I started to appreciate the five digit models and now find myself exclusively interested in the four digit models. Something about the matte finish and the vintage aesthetic grabbed a hold of me and will not let go.
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24 June 2017, 09:47 PM
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Real Name: Ed
Location: East Hampton NY
Watch: me break clays..
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I do wish I hadn't traded my 16610 I really miss that piece
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24 June 2017, 09:52 PM
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Real Name: Fred
Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area
Watch: Rolex
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5 digit charm is irresistible
   
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24 June 2017, 10:54 PM
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Real Name: Flavio
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25 June 2017, 07:19 AM
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Join Date: May 2015
Real Name: Mike
Location: Pacific Northwest
Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD
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24 June 2017, 11:01 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: Missouri USA
Watch: Daytona C white
Posts: 2,248
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Oh....I liked my 5 digits and still do but now taking ownership of my second 6 digit it is indeed a different wearing experience. In the beginning I like the old bracelets better but the new ones durability and quality feel has nearly converted me.
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25 June 2017, 12:10 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Real Name: Sandy
Location: England.
Watch: 14060M 2 liner
Posts: 3,204
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5 digits for this callsign
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25 June 2017, 03:13 AM
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25 June 2017, 05:31 AM
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Real Name: Wes
Location: Holosuite
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Hey buddy, I know you are a Sub guy, but I see a 16710 Pepsi in your future.
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25 June 2017, 05:56 AM
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25 June 2017, 06:50 AM
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25 June 2017, 07:20 AM
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Real Name: Flavio
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That's why I need to wait. I just love Subs.
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25 June 2017, 01:31 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Austin, TX
Watch: 116613lb
Posts: 70
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Agree completely on the 5 digit appreciation. After years of ceramic this, that, or the other I'm back to this...
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23 July 2018, 12:06 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2018
Real Name: AC
Location: Hong Kong
Watch: SD4K for now
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Love the 5 digits, they have in my view better proportions but can't get over the filmsy bracelets.
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23 July 2018, 12:12 AM
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23 July 2018, 12:25 AM
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Real Name: George
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5 digit temptations
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23 July 2018, 01:43 AM
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23 July 2018, 02:01 AM
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Nothing like the 5 digits trilogy : Sub, GMT and Daytona.
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23 July 2018, 02:20 AM
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Real Name: Richard
Location: GA
Watch: YTBD
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I really love them all! But the 4 and 5 digits have an unmistakable charm and vibe, if you like vintage at all. These fit my wrist (6.5) a bit better than the 6 digit references, although the non-maxi case 6 digits are quite substantial, weight & bracelet wise...Daytona, Exp 39mm, SD4K, DD40, etc...I noticed yesterday after gathering up the 5 I’ll be rotating for a while, just by chance, the watch box has more 4/5 digit pieces than 6, at the moment. Just the way it worked out when I left the deposit box??? or subconscious mind telling me something??? hmmmmm...
As I said...love them all, but the 6 digit pieces are resting (most of them) comfortably somewhere other than my watch box at home...
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23 July 2018, 02:44 AM
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23 July 2018, 02:49 AM
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23 July 2018, 02:51 AM
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23 July 2018, 02:07 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Mike
Location: Illinois
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I have really felt the pull of a 16610, or a 16520 w/white dial. I've resisted so far thinking it's better to buy the newest versions, but you never know.
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23 July 2018, 02:15 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Real Name: Tom
Location: Switzerland
Watch: too many
Posts: 1,150
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Just got my 16710 two weeks ago (Coke bezel), and I love it!
I have owned most of the 5 and 6 digits in the past, all 6 digit have gone, my (personal) summary: 6 digit is the better watch, technically speaking, but the 5 digit watches are more sexy.. Just my 2 cents Tom |
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23 July 2018, 04:21 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2015
Real Name: Sean
Location: NY
Watch: 5 Digit
Posts: 2,840
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My whole collection is based on 5 digit references. I have a smallish wrist and the size and weight of the 40mm oyster case just fit me so well. I also love the progress they made from the earliest examples to the random serials. Such a nice blend of old and new.
  
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