20 years with my 2001 Submariner Date 16610

[rolexpatek363]

Originally Posted by 16610Swiss

How's it running? Just curious how many seconds a day?

It's about +3 to +4 per day.

The only reason I serviced it was that I was offered a free service for my 16610 as a "sweetener" by the AD when I bought my first PP, about 10 years ago.

How about your 16610? How's that doing?

[DJ2020]

Great story, a lot of history and memories with that one. The journey continues! Thanks for sharing.

[FrankCastello]

I’m afraid your watch has been polished. The telltale sign is the logo on the crown, which is not crisp at all. It is quite worn, and the detail is missing. Also, the 16610 never came with chamfers like that, which are too close to the lugholes.

[1665fan]

Nice sub! Enjoy for a another 20 years!

[16610Swiss]

Originally Posted by FrankCastello

I’m afraid your watch has been polished. The telltale sign is the logo on the crown, which is not crisp at all. It is quite worn, and the detail is missing. Also, the 16610 never came with chamfers like that, which are too close to the lugholes.

Um I've owned it since new and I never had it polished.. actually the chamfers is all original and period correct and the lug holes is nowhere close to the lugs.. It's the angle of the pic. If I take a side profile pic you can see the lug holes is nowhere near the lugs. Plus there is many collectors/experts on here that commented on this post, they would know... Thanks for your fake expertise..

Edit: since I read MrGoat's post below if you're talking about Mr.padi's post #27 with his sea dweller then yes, has been polished as he stated a few times and that's not my watch..

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by 16610Swiss

Um I've owned it since new and I never had it polished.. actually the chamfers is all original and period correct and the lug holes is nowhere close to the lugs.. It's the angle of the pic. If I take a side profile pic you can see the lug holes is nowhere near the lugs. Plus there is many collectors/experts on here that commented on this post, they would know... Thanks for your fake expertise..

I think he was referring to Padi’s SD as you didn’t post a pic where the logo on the crown was visible.


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[16610Swiss]

Originally Posted by MrGoat

I think he was referring to Padi’s SD as you didn’t post a pic where the logo on the crown was visible.


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Reason I said that cause padi writes it has been polished a few times and serviced on his post, so don't know why he would say that about his post. He didn't quote his pic also and posted on my thread.. I thought he was talking about the logo on the clasp..

[JonaG]

I do have a question about the Rolex Wrist Measure which I've never seen before. What was the difference between using that and say, tearing a strip of newspaper? I found the instructions quite comical. Surely, the tape would have the measurements on it? Or am I missing something? I can see why they did away with that.

[MrGoat]

Originally Posted by 16610Swiss

Reason I said that cause padi writes it has been polished a few times and serviced on his post, so don't know why he would say that about his post. He didn't quote his pic also and posted on my thread.. I thought he was talking about the logo on the clasp..

Only 12 posts. Probably still trying to figure out the forum.


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[16610Swiss]

Originally Posted by JonaG

I do have a question about the Rolex Wrist Measure which I've never seen before. What was the difference between using that and say, tearing a strip of newspaper? I found the instructions quite comical. Surely, the tape would have the measurements on it? Or am I missing something? I can see why they did away with that.

There is perforated pieces on it you rip off and somewhat measurements that looks like a ruler with no numbers. I guess they would lay the watch on the ruler and and know how many links to take off..

[OG1982]

Great watch and a lovely story to go with it, hopefully you and your watch spend many more years enjoying life together.

Not quite sure why the anti ceramic brigade feel the need to pipe up on this thread, just enjoy the content and your watches

[Gerry62]

16610 spectacular reference! Beautiful story and T hanks for sharing

[Brian Page]

Great thread, thanks for sharing!

[MrMercedes]

Great post! Thx for sharing!

[16610Swiss]

Originally Posted by Ollie1982

Great watch and a lovely story to go with it, hopefully you and your watch spend many more years enjoying life together.

Not quite sure why the anti ceramic brigade feel the need to pipe up on this thread, just enjoy the content and your watches

There will always be the ceramic brigade just like the pre ceramic haters.. That's life

[GTIMike]

That looks absolutely fantastic. I've got a 1996 that I received when a step-parent passed away, and I've been obsessing about the lugs. Mine are sharp and crisp, but the beveled edges have been nearly completely removed after a service by Rolex. To case restoration or not to case restoration that is the question...

[owl.]

Originally Posted by 16610Swiss

Yes 25k lol

Dang!

Well at least there is no waiting list lol

[16610Swiss]

Originally Posted by GTIMike

That looks absolutely fantastic. I've got a 1996 that I received when a step-parent passed away, and I've been obsessing about the lugs. Mine are sharp and crisp, but the beveled edges have been nearly completely removed after a service by Rolex. To case restoration or not to case restoration that is the question...

Send to rolliworks. I heard they the best in bringing chamfers back to factory

[16610Swiss]

Originally Posted by Gerry62

16610 spectacular reference! Beautiful story and T hanks for sharing

Thanks for looking

[Webster2281]

That's awesome. Don't ever get rid of it.

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[16610Swiss]

Originally Posted by garyk

I have a Rolex from 2000 and I also really appreciate the time I’ve spent with it. It’s so great you’ve kept all those materials. I will have to dig out my box and see what I have. Thanks for posting OP…

You find the box?

[strafer_kid]

Really nice watch and great to hear the historical element of this!

[Woody]

Good time keeping is not necessarily an indicator that your movement is healthy......plus your seals will likely have deteriorated to the point where they are no longer effective. certainly worth getting it serviced. Great watch and thanks for sharing.

[Shadow Play]

Absolutely superb but how have you managed to keep the green case back sticker intact. The sticker from my 16600 started to peel off fairly early on after I bought it new from the AD.

[Gab27]

Great looking watch and I absolutely love the packaging and included materials of that era.

[16610Swiss]

Originally Posted by Shadow Play

Absolutely superb but how have you managed to keep the green case back sticker intact. The sticker from my 16600 started to peel off fairly early on after I bought it new from the AD.

Dont know what to say. It faded considerably from what it originally looked liked when i first bought it but its still on there...

[garyk]

Originally Posted by 16610Swiss

You find the box?

I’m actually out of town at a school reunion so I’ll look when I get back

[LuminousMaximus]

Wow you and Padi have truly amazing story, and Rolex Sub's...!

Thanks for sharing

[rolexpatek363]

Originally Posted by Woody

Good time keeping is not necessarily an indicator that your movement is healthy

Actually, it is.

[16610Swiss]

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Wow you and Padi have truly amazing story, and Rolex Sub's...!

Thanks for sharing

Padi's is a seadweller.. Never saw him post any other watches, wonder if he has any other ones...