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esm · 14 September 2010, 02:09 AM

(i hope this is not a repeat

)

before the wife and i left for Istanbul a couple of weeks ago, Eric (Eric88) asked if I could take some compario pix of the two... didnt get a chance until now...

so here you go (hope it isnt too late)

the 116610 bracelet & clasp combo def. look and feel more solid than the 16610 combo

(damn, found another protective sticker )

have few more pix - will link them another time

kcmo · 14 September 2010, 02:16 AM

Great shots!

ayres · 14 September 2010, 02:26 AM

awesome comparison...

does anyone know the weight of each bracelet (incl all links)?

ayres · 14 September 2010, 02:28 AM

also, it is interesting that when looking at the first pic - backside of the case - specifically on the nine-o'clock side, the new cases is obviously larger.

but i thought rolex said the two are the same diameter. thoughts?

Submarino · 14 September 2010, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayres

awesome comparison...

does anyone know the weight of each bracelet (incl all links)?

Ask JJ. He is our official scale manager.

Hulatime · 14 September 2010, 02:43 AM

Love to see these comparison shots you guys do... thanks for sharing!

orangedial · 14 September 2010, 02:47 AM

Nice photo comparison, Eric

While I like the new clasp design, I still think that the old clasp is fuss-free, functional and more reliable.

Gerardus · 14 September 2010, 02:56 AM

Thanxs for sharing

Roxas · 14 September 2010, 03:47 AM

Great comparison. Many thanks.

Warnsboy · 14 September 2010, 03:53 AM

Nice comparison, the first pic shows a nice comparison of case, lugs and crownguards!!

burger'n'fries · 14 September 2010, 04:17 AM

The new bracelet design looks amazing. Thanks for the fantastic pics.

Jocke · 14 September 2010, 04:21 AM

Great work my friend.

esm · 14 September 2010, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayres

also, it is interesting that when looking at the first pic - backside of the case - specifically on the nine-o'clock side, the new cases is obviously larger.

but i thought rolex said the two are the same diameter. thoughts?

yes, the new case is bigger (supercase), but the dial diameter remains at 40mm for both.

the GMTIIC case is "almost" the same as the Sub-C case apparently... by 1mm

ayres · 14 September 2010, 06:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

yes, the new case is bigger (supercase), but the dial diameter remains at 40mm for both.

the GMTIIC case is "almost" the same as the Sub-C case apparently... by 1mm

i'm familiar with the supercase... in fact i had a gmt2c and hated it...

but, i thought rolex was officially maintaining the same diameter for the the records, but along with the case's increased thickness, the case is obviously of a larger diameter.

spuds · 14 September 2010, 06:30 AM

Great shots mate....

esm · 14 September 2010, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayres

i'm familiar with the supercase... in fact i had a gmt2c and hated it...

but, i thought rolex was officially maintaining the same diameter for the the records, but along with the case's increased thickness, the case is obviously of a larger diameter.

yeah, not too sure about the technical specs and reasoning of the increased case size.

personally i enjoy wearing the 16610LV, since it is lighter, narrower and not as thick compared to the 116610LN - however, i felt the SS GMTIIC was very comfortable on my wrist, and actually wore it for one of our 10-day hoildays

CoopJr · 14 September 2010, 10:26 AM

Excellent job!

Eric88 · 14 September 2010, 10:30 AM

Can you try fitting the bracelet from the Sub-C on the older Sub? Any idea if the glidelock clasp could be interchanged with the older bracelet? Thanks.

tulsaokusa · 14 September 2010, 10:33 AM

Thanks for sharing those... helpful shots. Well done.

esm · 14 September 2010, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric88

Can you try fitting the bracelet from the Sub-C on the older Sub? Any idea if the glidelock clasp could be interchanged with the older bracelet? Thanks.

mmm.... is that a tricky question Eric?

maybe i can attempt this exercise and see if it will work

or should i send them to Jocke, since he is great with his hands?

ttannert · 14 September 2010, 11:02 AM

Great pics.

nauticajoe · 14 September 2010, 11:05 AM

Great pics Eric!

sleddog · 14 September 2010, 11:14 AM

Great side by sides Eric.......!

The question of weather the bracelet will fit on the 16610 is yes....
Another member swapped them over but said the only thing was he couldn't use the springbars from the 116610...Had to stay with original springbars because of hole size in the lugs(aparently larger on the newer model!?!?)!!!

Hope I made sense.!?!?

esm · 14 September 2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleddog1000

Great side by sides Eric.......!

The question of weather the bracelet will fit on the 16610 is yes....
Another member swapped them over but said the only thing was he couldn't use the springbars from the 116610...Had to stay with original springbars because of hole size in the lugs(aparently larger on the newer model!?!?)!!! Hope I made sense.!?!?

yeah, i think it makes sense for using larger springbars on the new bracelet, since it is heavier than the older version.

thanks for the info, Rob

mtrunner · 14 September 2010, 11:55 AM

I am not a huge fan of the supercase but the new bracelet is definitely a huge improvement.

buke45 · 14 September 2010, 12:12 PM

I think It's just too big for my taste.

14 September 2010, 02:09 AM	#1
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	"quick & dirty" - 16610LV vs. 116610LN bracelet+clasp pix (i hope this is not a repeat ) before the wife and i left for Istanbul a couple of weeks ago, Eric (Eric88) asked if I could take some compario pix of the two... didnt get a chance until now... so here you go (hope it isnt too late) the 116610 bracelet & clasp combo def. look and feel more solid than the 16610 combo (damn, found another protective sticker ) have few more pix - will link them another time

14 September 2010, 02:56 AM	#8
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14 September 2010, 04:21 AM	#12
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14 September 2010, 11:02 AM	#21
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14 September 2010, 02:16 AM	#2
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Great shots!

14 September 2010, 02:26 AM	#3
ayres "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: honolulu Watch: whatever runs Posts: 551	awesome comparison... does anyone know the weight of each bracelet (incl all links)?

14 September 2010, 02:28 AM	#4
ayres "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: honolulu Watch: whatever runs Posts: 551	also, it is interesting that when looking at the first pic - backside of the case - specifically on the nine-o'clock side, the new cases is obviously larger. but i thought rolex said the two are the same diameter. thoughts?

14 September 2010, 02:43 AM	#6
Hulatime "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Calif Posts: 348	Love to see these comparison shots you guys do... thanks for sharing!

14 September 2010, 02:47 AM	#7
orangedial "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Wayne Location: Singapore Watch: AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 1,791	Nice photo comparison, Eric While I like the new clasp design, I still think that the old clasp is fuss-free, functional and more reliable.

14 September 2010, 03:47 AM	#9
Roxas "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Earth Watch: 14060M Posts: 516	Great comparison. Many thanks.

14 September 2010, 03:53 AM	#10
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	Nice comparison, the first pic shows a nice comparison of case, lugs and crownguards!!

14 September 2010, 04:17 AM	#11
burger'n'fries Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Watch: 42mm Exp 2 Posts: 378	The new bracelet design looks amazing. Thanks for the fantastic pics.

14 September 2010, 10:26 AM	#17
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Excellent job!

14 September 2010, 10:30 AM	#18
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,241	Can you try fitting the bracelet from the Sub-C on the older Sub? Any idea if the glidelock clasp could be interchanged with the older bracelet? Thanks.

14 September 2010, 10:33 AM	#19
tulsaokusa Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: N/A Location: N/A Watch: 2010 SS/Black SubC Posts: 773	Thanks for sharing those... helpful shots. Well done.

14 September 2010, 11:05 AM	#22
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	Great pics Eric!

14 September 2010, 11:14 AM	#23
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	Great side by sides Eric.......! The question of weather the bracelet will fit on the 16610 is yes.... Another member swapped them over but said the only thing was he couldn't use the springbars from the 116610...Had to stay with original springbars because of hole size in the lugs(aparently larger on the newer model!?!?)!!! Hope I made sense.!?!? __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

14 September 2010, 11:55 AM	#25
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	I am not a huge fan of the supercase but the new bracelet is definitely a huge improvement.

14 September 2010, 12:12 PM	#26
buke45 Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Ponce, PR Watch: Your Butt Posts: 1,464	I think It's just too big for my taste.

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