Sell a 16610 for the FAT 116610

[Hands90]

Sold the 16610.
Now for the search for a 116610

[Boaters]

Post some pics when you get it..

[Hands90]

Originally Posted by Boaters

Post some pics when you get it..

I have a seller lined up that I'm buying from.
I called 18 stores on the east coast and they laughed when I asked for a Sub.
https://youtu.be/2f-YZnOMF0U?t=10

[doramas]

Originally Posted by Hands90

Gentleman,

Really I'm not looking for a 16610 vs 116610 thread.
A while back I owned a 116610. I loved the watch, it was truly my grail. I sold it for my upcoming wedding.

There is a Sub 116610 NEW for sale at retail cost. I was close to making a deal but I found a MINT 16610 for 2,500 less then the 116610.

Now here is the issue. I want that 116610 and I miss owning one.

My reasons to keep the 16610
- I'm a chronic watch flipper and this 16610 example is amazing and I believe if I sell it, I'll never find another one.
- I want a watch as a daily driver and with the 16610 being less expensive it doesn't really bother me to scratch it as it would a watch that costs $8,500
- It's closer to that sweet bond watch. Thin case and classic look. It was the watch worn in "License to Kill" (without date)
- Being that I have a problem with flipping, I really believe that the 16610 will gain in value. I bought and sold a GMT for that reason and did really well.


What do you guys think?

I want the 116610 but I don't know if it's worth it.

Timothy Dalton's watch is a 16800

[Hands90]

Originally Posted by doramas

Timothy Dalton's watch is a 16800

That means lots of the online lists are wrong.

[Hands90]

Originally Posted by Boaters

Post some pics when you get it..

Here are the photos. Love the AR coating!




Two close ups the one has the reflection of the TV! looks like AR coating. Thought I'd post that for anyone not reading all the text.

Really like having a subC again. The 16610 has a certain beauty to it that can not be described in words. The little time I spent with that watch especially since I traveled with it will always be remembered.

Like Bond in that photo, I wanted a tough watch and since this 116610 is brand new I'm more comfortable being able to submerge it.
Also the clasp is amazing.

The two are completely different watches.
The 116610 is thicker and it does feel more secure on my wrist.
The size of the 16610 is much nicer. Being a little bit smaller is perfect and it shines nicely.

If Rolex made two models, A bigger and slimmer it would be really nice.
I guess that's why we have a subc and a deep sea.

Thanks again for all the opinions.