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UndercoverProp · 8 March 2011, 12:14 PM

Hi All

I am looking at the purchase of a 16600, however, have been told to go all out with the 11660.

Has anyone had any experiences with these watches? Pros and Cons? It will be my first Rolex, after years of trying to keep my Graham Chrono OS to keep good time I have finally cracked.

Biased reviews well recieved.

Being based in Aus, I would look at having a relative in NY take care of any legwork should I find the right watch in the USA, or possibly buy from someone in this forum.

Thanks in advance...

wildsidemtb · 17 March 2011, 09:30 PM

Mate I have the 16600 in fact I have two of them. I have tried the 11660 and it was too big and too showy with all the writing on the face. I don't mind big watches I have a Longines Grand Vitesse around same size as 11660 but it sits well and doesn't dominate.

I love the 16600 I bought both of mine from DAVIDSW on this site. Bargain prices compared to Australia

DoubleRedRolex · 18 March 2011, 07:23 PM

The 11660 feels like wearing a Breitling Super Avenger. Its big and top heavy.

1166600 · 22 March 2011, 10:31 PM

Hello!

If it´s your first and only Rolex I would not start with a 116660 DS.
(depending on your wrist)

The SD 16600 is perfect for daily use, it´s THE classic Rolex diver, not too big, not too chunky.
The SD is sold out for some years, prices are going up .... good condition models will be more rare in the future or high price
The DS will be around for the next 15-20 years no need to hurry with it!
The DS can be too much watch for some occasion

cheers oyster

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8 March 2011, 12:14 PM	#1
UndercoverProp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sydney Posts: 1	16600 Vs 11660 Hi All I am looking at the purchase of a 16600, however, have been told to go all out with the 11660. Has anyone had any experiences with these watches? Pros and Cons? It will be my first Rolex, after years of trying to keep my Graham Chrono OS to keep good time I have finally cracked. Biased reviews well recieved. Being based in Aus, I would look at having a relative in NY take care of any legwork should I find the right watch in the USA, or possibly buy from someone in this forum. Thanks in advance...

17 March 2011, 09:30 PM	#2
wildsidemtb Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Australia Watch: Sea Dweller, 5512 Posts: 602	Mate I have the 16600 in fact I have two of them. I have tried the 11660 and it was too big and too showy with all the writing on the face. I don't mind big watches I have a Longines Grand Vitesse around same size as 11660 but it sits well and doesn't dominate. I love the 16600 I bought both of mine from DAVIDSW on this site. Bargain prices compared to Australia

18 March 2011, 07:23 PM	#3
DoubleRedRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Lonnie Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 1680-8 Posts: 80	The 11660 feels like wearing a Breitling Super Avenger. Its big and top heavy.

22 March 2011, 10:31 PM	#4
1166600 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Deepsea Posts: 130	Hello! If it´s your first and only Rolex I would not start with a 116660 DS. (depending on your wrist) The SD 16600 is perfect for daily use, it´s THE classic Rolex diver, not too big, not too chunky. The SD is sold out for some years, prices are going up .... good condition models will be more rare in the future or high price The DS will be around for the next 15-20 years no need to hurry with it! The DS can be too much watch for some occasion cheers oyster Uploaded with ImageShack.us

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