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NManley · 20 March 2015, 02:42 AM

Hello all,

I want to echo several others in stating that I am new to TRF and have enjoyed reading old threads and educating myself before my first Rolex purchase (withing the next month). I am torn between the 16610 and the 116610. Would be a daily wearer, so not sure the extra $1500-$2000 for a new 116610 vs. pre-owned 16610 is worth it. I know there are several threads on the topic, but any reason to cough up the extra money from a functionality/value standpoint? Appreciate any advice and look forward to contributing to TRF.

engin33r · 20 March 2015, 03:45 AM

Hello and welcome to the forum.

The main difference between them is the ceramic bezel. Personally I like ceramic, as it is more scratch resistant and looks better too. However those watches look different with some people saying 116610 is more 'boxy'. I suggest you try both of them on. If this is going to be your daily wearer getting the newer watch is a better option especially if this is going to be your 1st Rolex.

tkerrmd · 20 March 2015, 03:55 AM

its worth it for all the upgrades, case, bezel, lume but the glide lock clasp is worth it by itself

brandrea · 20 March 2015, 03:58 AM

Welcome to TRF for. Unless you're going vintage, I'd go with the newer Sub. As Tom mentioned the Glidelock is reason enough

Punishher7 · 20 March 2015, 04:48 AM

In my opinion you should go new. The extra $ will long be forgotten once you put the 116610 on. Again just my opinion the clasp is much better and worth it.

Maiden · 20 March 2015, 06:08 AM

Go new, as stated above the clasp alone is worth it.

redhotmurc333 · 20 March 2015, 06:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

its worth it for all the upgrades, case, bezel, lume but the glide lock clasp is worth it by itself

What Tom said~!

Solo118 · 20 March 2015, 06:21 AM

I agree with the others. The price is justified once you look at all of the upgrades you get, plus if you find an earlier 116610 at a better price it's pretty much the same watch we will be getting for the next 10 years.

Lgear080 · 20 March 2015, 06:36 AM

Go ceramic. The many additional features are well worth the slight increase in expense.

watchwatcher · 20 March 2015, 06:55 AM

Def worth going with the ceramic version. And welcome!

Eric Chan · 20 March 2015, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

its worth it for all the upgrades, case, bezel, lume but the glide lock clasp is worth it by itself

x2.

AK797 · 20 March 2015, 08:27 AM

Agree with Tom.

sea-dweller · 20 March 2015, 11:34 AM

Welcome!

I have a Hulk, which is a newer "green" version of the 116610. I owned a 16610 for many years and loved it.

The Hulk has the nice upgrades, but is bulkier. Keep that in mind.

20 March 2015, 02:42 AM	#1
NManley "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Indianapolis Watch: 116610LN Posts: 64	New to TRF & First Rolex Advice Hello all, I want to echo several others in stating that I am new to TRF and have enjoyed reading old threads and educating myself before my first Rolex purchase (withing the next month). I am torn between the 16610 and the 116610. Would be a daily wearer, so not sure the extra $1500-$2000 for a new 116610 vs. pre-owned 16610 is worth it. I know there are several threads on the topic, but any reason to cough up the extra money from a functionality/value standpoint? Appreciate any advice and look forward to contributing to TRF.

20 March 2015, 11:34 AM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Welcome! I have a Hulk, which is a newer "green" version of the 116610. I owned a 16610 for many years and loved it. The Hulk has the nice upgrades, but is bulkier. Keep that in mind. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

20 March 2015, 03:45 AM	#2
engin33r "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Andy Location: GMT +7 Watch: Sub, Daytona, DD2 Posts: 742	Hello and welcome to the forum. The main difference between them is the ceramic bezel. Personally I like ceramic, as it is more scratch resistant and looks better too. However those watches look different with some people saying 116610 is more 'boxy'. I suggest you try both of them on. If this is going to be your daily wearer getting the newer watch is a better option especially if this is going to be your 1st Rolex.

20 March 2015, 03:55 AM	#3
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	its worth it for all the upgrades, case, bezel, lume but the glide lock clasp is worth it by itself

20 March 2015, 03:58 AM	#4
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,089	Welcome to TRF for. Unless you're going vintage, I'd go with the newer Sub. As Tom mentioned the Glidelock is reason enough

20 March 2015, 04:48 AM	#5
Punishher7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: WA Watch: SubC/Pelagos Posts: 512	In my opinion you should go new. The extra $ will long be forgotten once you put the 116610 on. Again just my opinion the clasp is much better and worth it.

20 March 2015, 06:08 AM	#6
Maiden "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 3,652	Go new, as stated above the clasp alone is worth it.

20 March 2015, 06:21 AM	#8
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	I agree with the others. The price is justified once you look at all of the upgrades you get, plus if you find an earlier 116610 at a better price it's pretty much the same watch we will be getting for the next 10 years.

20 March 2015, 06:36 AM	#9
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	Go ceramic. The many additional features are well worth the slight increase in expense.

20 March 2015, 06:55 AM	#10
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Def worth going with the ceramic version. And welcome!

20 March 2015, 08:27 AM	#12
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	Agree with Tom.

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