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Clocker Bob · 4 June 2011, 12:11 PM

Hello All,

The time is at hand - my first Rolex! And it's going to be a SS Sub. I can't wait. However, here is the thing: I want the 16610, not the newer 116610 (cerachrom bezel, etc) . I just like the look better. So, I find an independent jeweler who has a new 16610. The price is $7100.00 - and that's if I give him cash!!

I did not think it was going to get that high. I only wanted to drop 5k - perhaps I was dreaming/wishful thinking.

So, I need advice. The supply may be low on the 16610, and I guess a lot of guys may want that old one too, so I understand them being expensive, but is $7100 too much in this case? Should I keep looking? Anyone know what a new (never used) 16610 might command at this point?

I mean think about it - the MSRP at an AD for the newer one (116610) is 8000.00! that's not far off from 7100.00 for the 16610. Even though the inside of the 116610 is better, I just like the outside of the 16610 better - and after all, it's the outside we will be looking at for the rest of our watch wearing lives!

So any advice is welcome. Do I take it? Am I getting ripped off? Is it in the neighborhood? Do I keep shopping around?

Thanks to all!

Clocker Bob

globalmedia33 · 4 June 2011, 12:16 PM

I think it's too much. I think most of the sellers here on the forum will have it for less.

Randy1989 · 4 June 2011, 12:29 PM

Welcome to TRF . I think 7100 is way high. I would look at the for sale section here and just wait until the right deal came along. I think you will be able to find one for 5000 to 5500. Good luck on your hunt.

springer · 4 June 2011, 12:47 PM

You shouldn't have any problem at all finding a very nice, two or three-year-old 16610 Submariner here on the forum for $5,000. Check the classifieds! Good luck.

On, by the way, welcome to the forum. There are many great people here on The Rolex Forum and some great sellers in the Classified section.

MortgageGuy · 4 June 2011, 12:53 PM

WALK AWAY, thats crazy

The Sub 16610 was produced in VERY LARGE numbers for years. There are SEVERAL lnib examples right here on TRF for the 5-5800 range. Save your $$$ and grab one and forget about the $7100, you will NEVER get your $$$ back on that one

Tools · 4 June 2011, 01:23 PM

If the Jeweler is an "independent", then he his out of his mind.. He can't really sell you a "new" watch, and had to get it from an authorized Dealer in the first place, so it that technically a used piece..... yes it is.....

If you want one from a reseller, then there are sellers on TRF who will give you the same watch at a better price............. or any real authorized Dealer if you can find one in stock....

rioboy1 · 4 June 2011, 03:33 PM

I just paid $6,637.00 for the 116610 4 weeks ago, (two days before the price increase)
$7,100.00 seems way high.

Stengah · 4 June 2011, 03:43 PM

Agree with the others, it's definitely too high. MSRP on those only got up to $6000. Since they aren't supplied by Rolex anymore I don't think the recent price increase should raise the price of it. You'll have no problem finding one on here for around $5000.

evanvito · 4 June 2011, 03:57 PM

I agree. The price is too high. Email the trusted sellers and get a quote.

tkc324 · 4 June 2011, 04:23 PM

Get the watch on the for sale forum here.... You won't be disappointed!

Jason71 · 4 June 2011, 09:22 PM

One word.........DavidSW.

Look him up here on the FS section. Don't waste your money buying one for that kinda money. Buy one that is slightly used for ~$4,500. There is NO WAY on this earth that I would pay over $7,000 for a 16610.

Clocker Bob · 5 June 2011, 01:12 PM

Thanks for all the great advice guys! I will continue my search for the 16610 Sub, with a huge sigh of relief that it ain't gonna be 7k in the hole!

Rolex Forums rocks!

Clocker Bob

mrbill2mrbill2 · 5 June 2011, 01:32 PM

A 16610 D or later are in the $4,900 - $5,800 range. Check the trusted sellers here on TRF.

I have noticed that lately there are a lot less 16610 for sale than just three months ago.

Sherwooddavid · 5 June 2011, 01:44 PM

I agree with everybody here on TRF....$7100 is too much,check around and you should be able to get it for 5K.

makap · 5 June 2011, 04:02 PM

It seems to me that the independent had a 16610 on the window for some years and decided to raise its price close to the price of the new model 116610.

Keep away from him as the asking price is extremely high for this watch.

4 June 2011, 12:11 PM	#1
Clocker Bob Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Robert Location: Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 38	Need help with prices Hello All, The time is at hand - my first Rolex! And it's going to be a SS Sub. I can't wait. However, here is the thing: I want the 16610, not the newer 116610 (cerachrom bezel, etc) . I just like the look better. So, I find an independent jeweler who has a new 16610. The price is $7100.00 - and that's if I give him cash!! I did not think it was going to get that high. I only wanted to drop 5k - perhaps I was dreaming/wishful thinking. So, I need advice. The supply may be low on the 16610, and I guess a lot of guys may want that old one too, so I understand them being expensive, but is $7100 too much in this case? Should I keep looking? Anyone know what a new (never used) 16610 might command at this point? I mean think about it - the MSRP at an AD for the newer one (116610) is 8000.00! that's not far off from 7100.00 for the 16610. Even though the inside of the 116610 is better, I just like the outside of the 16610 better - and after all, it's the outside we will be looking at for the rest of our watch wearing lives! So any advice is welcome. Do I take it? Am I getting ripped off? Is it in the neighborhood? Do I keep shopping around? Thanks to all! Clocker Bob

4 June 2011, 12:16 PM	#2
globalmedia33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Thien Location: Frisco,TX/Saigon Watch: All Rolex Posts: 2,754	I think it's too much. I think most of the sellers here on the forum will have it for less. __________________ Sub. 5513 116710LN 116610LV “I THINK PERFECTION IS UGLY. SOMEWHERE IN THE THINGS HUMANS MAKE, I WANT TO SEE SCARS, FAILURE, DISORDER AND DISTORTION" - YOHJI YAMAMOTO

4 June 2011, 12:47 PM	#4
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	You shouldn't have any problem at all finding a very nice, two or three-year-old 16610 Submariner here on the forum for $5,000. Check the classifieds! Good luck. On, by the way, welcome to the forum. There are many great people here on The Rolex Forum and some great sellers in the Classified section. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

4 June 2011, 12:53 PM	#5
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	WALK AWAY, thats crazy The Sub 16610 was produced in VERY LARGE numbers for years. There are SEVERAL lnib examples right here on TRF for the 5-5800 range. Save your $$$ and grab one and forget about the $7100, you will NEVER get your $$$ back on that one __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

4 June 2011, 01:23 PM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	If the Jeweler is an "independent", then he his out of his mind.. He can't really sell you a "new" watch, and had to get it from an authorized Dealer in the first place, so it that technically a used piece..... yes it is..... If you want one from a reseller, then there are sellers on TRF who will give you the same watch at a better price............. or any real authorized Dealer if you can find one in stock.... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 June 2011, 12:29 PM	#3
Randy1989 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Randy Location: US Watch: rolex Posts: 153	Welcome to TRF . I think 7100 is way high. I would look at the for sale section here and just wait until the right deal came along. I think you will be able to find one for 5000 to 5500. Good luck on your hunt.

4 June 2011, 03:33 PM	#7
rioboy1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: slc Watch: SS Sub C Posts: 24	I just paid $6,637.00 for the 116610 4 weeks ago, (two days before the price increase) $7,100.00 seems way high.

4 June 2011, 03:43 PM	#8
Stengah "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California Watch: 16610 Posts: 259	Agree with the others, it's definitely too high. MSRP on those only got up to $6000. Since they aren't supplied by Rolex anymore I don't think the recent price increase should raise the price of it. You'll have no problem finding one on here for around $5000.

4 June 2011, 03:57 PM	#9
evanvito "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Lennard Location: Fremont, CA Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 408	I agree. The price is too high. Email the trusted sellers and get a quote.

4 June 2011, 04:23 PM	#10
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Get the watch on the for sale forum here.... You won't be disappointed!

4 June 2011, 09:22 PM	#11
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	One word.........DavidSW. Look him up here on the FS section. Don't waste your money buying one for that kinda money. Buy one that is slightly used for ~$4,500. There is NO WAY on this earth that I would pay over $7,000 for a 16610. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

5 June 2011, 01:12 PM	#12
Clocker Bob Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Robert Location: Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 38	Thanks for all the great advice guys! I will continue my search for the 16610 Sub, with a huge sigh of relief that it ain't gonna be 7k in the hole! Rolex Forums rocks! Clocker Bob

5 June 2011, 01:32 PM	#13
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	A 16610 D or later are in the $4,900 - $5,800 range. Check the trusted sellers here on TRF. I have noticed that lately there are a lot less 16610 for sale than just three months ago. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

5 June 2011, 01:44 PM	#14
Sherwooddavid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Dave Location: Canada Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,080	I agree with everybody here on TRF....$7100 is too much,check around and you should be able to get it for 5K.

5 June 2011, 04:02 PM	#15
makap "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Makis Location: Athens, Greece Watch: Sub 16613 LN Posts: 36	It seems to me that the independent had a 16610 on the window for some years and decided to raise its price close to the price of the new model 116610. Keep away from him as the asking price is extremely high for this watch.

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