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CompactRod · 13 May 2010, 03:02 AM

I've discarded the idea of getting a Seadweller.
So tis afternoon went to a dealer to source for a submariner 16610 s/steel.
And there were 3 variants for me to choose from :
1. brand new V series usd 5,700
2. a used with dial showing Swiss T <25 usd4,530
3. a used 16800 usd 5,400

i was told to get the 16800 which is more collectible and rare and the price is right.
any suggestion which is the better one to pick and the prices ok ??

Puffy · 13 May 2010, 04:31 AM

get a 1680, more collectible and more likely to go up in value

Nicko · 13 May 2010, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

get a 1680, more collectible and more likely to go up in value

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Tools · 13 May 2010, 04:33 AM

The price is way too high on 2 and 3...

johnk · 13 May 2010, 04:34 AM

You need all 3

acce1999 · 13 May 2010, 05:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CompactRod

I've discarded the idea of getting a Seadweller.
So tis afternoon went to a dealer to source for a submariner 16610 s/steel.
And there were 3 variants for me to choose from :
1. brand new V series usd 5,700
2. a used with dial showing Swiss T <25 usd4,530
3. a used 16800 usd 5,400

i was told to get the 16800 which is more collectible and rare and the price is right.
any suggestion which is the better one to pick and the prices ok ??

This is what I picked recently, a Tudor sub at a cost much much lower than any of the mentioned, freshly serviced:

But... the modern Rolex version is also very nice ;-)

As Larry said. Prices are high on 2 and 3, and since you have two modern Rolexes I would do what I did... check out recent vintage Tudors or a matte dialled 16800.

Good luck!

Best,

A

springbar · 13 May 2010, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CompactRod

I've discarded the idea of getting a Seadweller.
So tis afternoon went to a dealer to source for a submariner 16610 s/steel.
And there were 3 variants for me to choose from :
1. brand new V series usd 5,700
2. a used with dial showing Swiss T <25 usd4,530
3. a used 16800 usd 5,400

i was told to get the 16800 which is more collectible and rare and the price is right.
any suggestion which is the better one to pick and the prices ok ??

Want to use it in the dark? If so, don't get an old tritum-lumed one.

mike · 13 May 2010, 09:14 AM

If the 16800 has a matt dial in nice condition that would be my choice. That price seems a bit strong though.

13 May 2010, 03:02 AM	#1
CompactRod "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 73	which submariner to pick?? I've discarded the idea of getting a Seadweller. So tis afternoon went to a dealer to source for a submariner 16610 s/steel. And there were 3 variants for me to choose from : 1. brand new V series usd 5,700 2. a used with dial showing Swiss T <25 usd4,530 3. a used 16800 usd 5,400 i was told to get the 16800 which is more collectible and rare and the price is right. any suggestion which is the better one to pick and the prices ok ?? __________________ Alpha 116505 Everose Gold

13 May 2010, 04:31 AM	#2
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	get a 1680, more collectible and more likely to go up in value __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

13 May 2010, 04:33 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	The price is way too high on 2 and 3... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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johnk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 314	You need all 3

13 May 2010, 09:14 AM	#8
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	If the 16800 has a matt dial in nice condition that would be my choice. That price seems a bit strong though.

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