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bobznew · 17 March 2014, 06:51 AM

If you had to pick just ONE model of an all-stainless (with date) Submariner produced in the past 30 years, which model would you pick? And why?

Assume all models from which to choose are in excellent condition, needing little to no servicing.

Ricky Rolex · 17 March 2014, 06:54 AM

Black bezel date 16610 Z

Darlinboy · 17 March 2014, 06:57 AM

I know, I know, I have used this pic before, but it really does say it all!

Glidelock clasp, awesome thick lugs, maxi dial, ceramic bezel.. A modern wonder IMHO.

TimeToGo · 17 March 2014, 06:58 AM

I prefer the Vintage, thus... 1680 all the way!

swils8610 · 17 March 2014, 07:00 AM

16610. I don't care for the case on the 116610 model.

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landroverking · 17 March 2014, 07:04 AM

Why limit to SS?

I take the 18Kt bluesy over any other Sub.

Urosfan · 17 March 2014, 07:05 AM

My fav is the hulk, I just like the green

bobznew · 17 March 2014, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by landroverking

Why limit to SS?

Nothing against the TT or 18K models. The question I asked was just to satisfy my own curiosity regarding which SS model(s) from the past 30 years are the most desired. And what attributes those models exhibited that make them more sought-after...

AK797 · 17 March 2014, 07:14 AM

Current 116610 or better yet 116618ln.

ronricks · 17 March 2014, 07:19 AM

16610lv

maxi dial, hands, and date with the older case proportions

Dr. Robert · 17 March 2014, 07:22 AM

Any sub with lug holes, rattly oyster bracelets & tin foil clasps!

Keith1 · 17 March 2014, 07:24 AM

For the SS models the 116610 with all the new "upgrades."

Favorite Submariner model of all is the 116618 YG blue dial. IMO the best looking Rolex ever made!

Cru Jones · 17 March 2014, 07:27 AM

116610LV. All the good of the Sub Date with a unique and different twist.

xtra3cats · 17 March 2014, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ronricks

16610lv

maxi dial, hands, and date with the older case proportions

x2

Chewbacca · 17 March 2014, 07:31 AM

probably one of those 8mil ser # 16800's from japan with matte dial, open 6 & 9 date wheel, blue bezel and blue dial.

FTX I · 17 March 2014, 07:35 AM

Sub-C. The ones I have are my favorite.

RRGHOST1 · 17 March 2014, 07:40 AM

My favourite Sub is the 116613LB,but for SS only it would have to be the 116610LN,i am not a vintage watch person.

Roller07 · 17 March 2014, 07:48 AM

A picture is worth a thousand words.

Art 1 · 17 March 2014, 07:49 AM

Lv.

Jason71 · 17 March 2014, 07:50 AM

How about 40 years and give me a 1680 Red Sub.

bzabodyn · 17 March 2014, 07:51 AM

16800 matte dial with nice matching patina.

BZ

Racerdj · 17 March 2014, 07:53 AM

116610. I really like the clasp, solid links and ceramic bezel.

cop414 · 17 March 2014, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Any sub with lug holes, rattly oyster bracelets & tin foil clasps!

+100

ecsub44 · 17 March 2014, 08:03 AM

Given that criteria...I wouldn't pick any.

EDIT: I'll go with a 16800.

nick c · 17 March 2014, 08:03 AM

Vintage subs so I can retired on the beautiful island

Wesley Crusher · 17 March 2014, 08:18 AM

I'd pick the best model... a SubC, of course.

If I could get something older than 30 years, I'd choose a big crown Sub.

stevedssd · 17 March 2014, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Any sub with lug holes, rattly oyster bracelets & tin foil clasps!

This + another 100

I would go with a 1680, then a 14060 but as both are disqualified it would then be a 16610LV

CrownMe · 17 March 2014, 08:23 AM

Red 1680 for me. Most comfortable sub that I have owned. Rich history and Plexi is Sexi of course!

Jack T · 17 March 2014, 08:25 AM

Why exclude the No Date, aka the Submariner? Really! This 14060m is my favorite, although it wouldn't say 'no' to the WG.

sea-dweller · 17 March 2014, 08:44 AM

16610, for me

17 March 2014, 06:51 AM	#1
bobznew "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 116610ln Posts: 84	Favorite Submariner model, and why? If you had to pick just ONE model of an all-stainless (with date) Submariner produced in the past 30 years, which model would you pick? And why? Assume all models from which to choose are in excellent condition, needing little to no servicing.

17 March 2014, 06:54 AM	#2
Ricky Rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Watch: Various Posts: 1,214	Black bezel date 16610 Z __________________ Have previously owned & own ♛GMT II Coke 16710♛ ♛DateJust 16030♛ ♛Explorer 214270 mk2♛ Submariner 116610LN♛ 126711CHNR ♛

17 March 2014, 06:57 AM	#3
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	I know, I know, I have used this pic before, but it really does say it all! Glidelock clasp, awesome thick lugs, maxi dial, ceramic bezel.. A modern wonder IMHO. Attached Images __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

17 March 2014, 07:22 AM	#11
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,251	Any sub with lug holes, rattly oyster bracelets & tin foil clasps! __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

17 March 2014, 07:40 AM	#17
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	My favourite Sub is the 116613LB,but for SS only it would have to be the 116610LN,i am not a vintage watch person. __________________ RRGHOST1

17 March 2014, 06:58 AM	#4
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	I prefer the Vintage, thus... 1680 all the way!

17 March 2014, 07:00 AM	#5
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,210	16610. I don't care for the case on the 116610 model. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 March 2014, 07:04 AM	#6
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	Why limit to SS? I take the 18Kt bluesy over any other Sub.

17 March 2014, 07:05 AM	#7
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	My fav is the hulk, I just like the green

17 March 2014, 07:14 AM	#9
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Current 116610 or better yet 116618ln.

17 March 2014, 07:19 AM	#10
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,752	16610lv maxi dial, hands, and date with the older case proportions

17 March 2014, 07:24 AM	#12
Keith1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Diego Watch: Sub-C blue, DSSD Posts: 2,482	For the SS models the 116610 with all the new "upgrades." Favorite Submariner model of all is the 116618 YG blue dial. IMO the best looking Rolex ever made!

17 March 2014, 07:27 AM	#13
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	116610LV. All the good of the Sub Date with a unique and different twist.

17 March 2014, 07:31 AM	#15
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	probably one of those 8mil ser # 16800's from japan with matte dial, open 6 & 9 date wheel, blue bezel and blue dial.

17 March 2014, 07:35 AM	#16
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,654	Sub-C. The ones I have are my favorite.

17 March 2014, 07:48 AM	#18
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	A picture is worth a thousand words. Attached Images

17 March 2014, 07:49 AM	#19
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Lv.

17 March 2014, 07:50 AM	#20
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	How about 40 years and give me a 1680 Red Sub. __________________ 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

17 March 2014, 07:51 AM	#21
bzabodyn 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NYC Watch: Patek / AP / Rolex Posts: 794	16800 matte dial with nice matching patina. BZ

17 March 2014, 07:53 AM	#22
Racerdj 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indianapolis Watch: Patek-Philippe Posts: 16,832	116610. I really like the clasp, solid links and ceramic bezel. __________________ Rolex and Patek Philippe

17 March 2014, 08:03 AM	#24
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Given that criteria...I wouldn't pick any. EDIT: I'll go with a 16800. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

17 March 2014, 08:03 AM	#25
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Vintage subs so I can retired on the beautiful island Attached Images

17 March 2014, 08:18 AM	#26
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	I'd pick the best model... a SubC, of course. If I could get something older than 30 years, I'd choose a big crown Sub.

17 March 2014, 08:23 AM	#28
CrownMe "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Maryland Watch: My Open 6 Posts: 3,433	Red 1680 for me. Most comfortable sub that I have owned. Rich history and Plexi is Sexi of course! Attached Images

17 March 2014, 08:25 AM	#29
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	Why exclude the No Date, aka the Submariner? Really! This 14060m is my favorite, although it wouldn't say 'no' to the WG. Attached Images __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

17 March 2014, 08:44 AM	#30
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	16610, for me

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