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MariettaMike · 24 June 2016, 04:50 AM

...In with the new! After 17 years wearing the 16610, I traded it in on the 116610 and I'm still shaking. The picture doesn't do either watch justice, I'm still shaking.

Tomas Eriksson · 24 June 2016, 04:55 AM

Very nice, the subc will outlive you. Congrats!

Brian Page · 24 June 2016, 04:59 AM

Both good ones... congrats!

kneedeep · 24 June 2016, 05:04 AM

Congrats and enjoy your new SubC!

R1@160@alltimes · 24 June 2016, 05:04 AM

Congrats but why are you still shaking though?

MariettaMike · 24 June 2016, 05:05 AM

Thanks! If I get the same service with the 116610 as the 16610 I'll be very happy. Yes, this watch will out live me. I'll pass the watch on to my grand son.

MariettaMike · 24 June 2016, 05:07 AM

Still Shaking: Excited and sad seeing the old Submariner go. It's been around the world with me several times.

MBYSF · 24 June 2016, 05:10 AM

Keep the old one!

socialpro · 24 June 2016, 05:18 AM

Congrats - both are great watches! Enjoy the sub-c it is definitely indestructible.

Wahlberg · 24 June 2016, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MariettaMike

Still Shaking: Excited and sad seeing the old Submariner go. It's been around the world with me several times.

So what pushed you trade it in? If possible, I would have kept it.

jrs146 · 24 June 2016, 05:21 AM

Congrats! It must be hard to give up a watch with so much history. I'm sure you put a lot of thought in to that decision - so Good luck with the new one and I'm sure you will create many amazing memories with the new sub!

Wooddog44 · 24 June 2016, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MariettaMike

Still Shaking: Excited and sad seeing the old Submariner go. It's been around the world with me several times.

Wow, that had to have been tough, taking it off after all that time/mileage and handing it to someone knowing you weren't going to put it back on again...

Hopefully the shiny new one quickly feels just as right... that and knowing someone else will put your old watch on, as new to them, and feel the way you did, and do, about the new one you're putting on...

Haven't had mine for 17 years yet but it was someone else's first and felt new to me when I got it... not sure I could ever part with it though as it was an anniv. gift from my wife...

R1@160@alltimes · 24 June 2016, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by MariettaMike

Still Shaking: Excited and sad seeing the old Submariner go. It's been around the world with me several times.

ahhhhhh man, that was a keeper right there then. I can't part with my watches which have been through stuff with me. We are bonded for life.

Enjoy your new piece!

KBM · 24 June 2016, 05:29 AM

Both great watches, enjoy that new beauty, and welcome to TRF!

joe100 · 24 June 2016, 05:31 AM

The 16610 was one of those classic rolex moments where they got everything right. You can say what you want about the design of the ceramic 116610 but the 16610 was a fine moment in rolex history. Same with the 16710

MariettaMike · 24 June 2016, 05:35 AM

I was the original owner of this Submariner with all paper work, boxes, tags, even the pristine anchor. The salesman wanted me to keep the anchor but I told him to give it to whoever buys the watch. Since I have two other Rolex watches and three Omega watches plus a few battery powered watches, I decided to make a trade instead of increasing my collection. Of all my watches that I own, which I love to wear -- and show off -- the Submariner is my favorite and gets the most compliments. But you guys know that.

joli160 · 24 June 2016, 06:09 AM

Congrats Michael, quite a different watch, the ceramic is top notch

Etschell · 24 June 2016, 06:10 AM

The wrist prescene of the ceramic is quite a big step up imo. Nicely done.

GradyPhilpott · 24 June 2016, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MariettaMike

Still Shaking: Excited and sad seeing the old Submariner go. It's been around the world with me several times.

I understand your mixed emotions.

I don't think I could have parted with the 16610.

Mrkamir9 · 24 June 2016, 06:41 AM

Congrats! The new ones just have a different feeling.. Enjoy!

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MariettaMike · 24 June 2016, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by joe100

The 16610 was one of those classic rolex moments where they got everything right. You can say what you want about the design of the ceramic 116610 but the 16610 was a fine moment in rolex history. Same with the 16710

I agree with you on the 16610. After 17 years of use, I got more for the watch (trade-in) than I paid for it. I don't expect to get the same return on my new 116610 but since I'm willing it to my grandson, I'm satisfied.

Steve36Efc · 24 June 2016, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MariettaMike

...In with the new! After 17 years wearing the 16610, I traded it in on the 116610 and I'm still shaking. The picture doesn't do either watch justice, I'm still shaking.

Congratulations on your new SubC. I can relate to how you must be feeling, I recently let my 16710 Coke go after buying it new in 1997. No regrets though I picked up a Sub LVC

Urosfan · 24 June 2016, 07:36 AM

Congrats

watchwatcher · 24 June 2016, 07:42 AM

Congrats!

dave_dave · 24 June 2016, 08:42 AM

Keep the old one.

HL65 · 24 June 2016, 08:47 AM

Congrats and hope you get same enjoyment out of new one. Now you can look forward to a whole new set of experiences with new 116610 on the journey with you.

swatty · 24 June 2016, 09:05 AM

Congrats

tjbender · 24 June 2016, 09:11 AM

I couldn't have parted with a watch with that much history. That would have been the watch to pass down, it was a part of you. What drove you to trade it in? What else do you have? I guess it's too late at this point but that was a great piece. Either way I'm sure it must be a great feeling to have a new piece in the stable. Great watch.

rmlovett1 · 24 June 2016, 09:17 AM

Excellent choice!! :)

cpark · 24 June 2016, 09:36 AM

Awesome little story!! I hope you enjoy our new sub for many years to come!! Enjoy!!

24 June 2016, 04:50 AM	#1
MariettaMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: GMT II BLRO Posts: 616	SS Submariner -- Out with the Old ...In with the new! After 17 years wearing the 16610, I traded it in on the 116610 and I'm still shaking. The picture doesn't do either watch justice, I'm still shaking. Attached Images

24 June 2016, 04:55 AM	#2
Tomas Eriksson "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Stockholm Watch: 15707CE Posts: 2,027	Very nice, the subc will outlive you. Congrats! __________________ State of the union: 5066A,15400ST,15707CE,116610LN,26470OR and a few other…

24 June 2016, 05:04 AM	#5
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Congrats but why are you still shaking though? __________________

24 June 2016, 05:10 AM	#8
MBYSF "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: LA / HI Watch: Rolex / Patek Posts: 475	Keep the old one! __________________ Spread Aloha, -MB

24 June 2016, 05:21 AM	#11
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Congrats! It must be hard to give up a watch with so much history. I'm sure you put a lot of thought in to that decision - so Good luck with the new one and I'm sure you will create many amazing memories with the new sub! __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

24 June 2016, 04:59 AM	#3
Brian Page "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: USA Posts: 6,625	Both good ones... congrats!

24 June 2016, 05:04 AM	#4
kneedeep "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Not 2 far from u Posts: 3,457	Congrats and enjoy your new SubC!

24 June 2016, 05:05 AM	#6
MariettaMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: GMT II BLRO Posts: 616	Thanks! If I get the same service with the 116610 as the 16610 I'll be very happy. Yes, this watch will out live me. I'll pass the watch on to my grand son.

24 June 2016, 05:07 AM	#7
MariettaMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: GMT II BLRO Posts: 616	Still Shaking: Excited and sad seeing the old Submariner go. It's been around the world with me several times.

24 June 2016, 05:18 AM	#9
socialpro "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Alex Watch: Rolex \|\| Panerai Posts: 1,348	Congrats - both are great watches! Enjoy the sub-c it is definitely indestructible.

24 June 2016, 05:29 AM	#14
KBM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,460	Both great watches, enjoy that new beauty, and welcome to TRF!

24 June 2016, 05:31 AM	#15
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	The 16610 was one of those classic rolex moments where they got everything right. You can say what you want about the design of the ceramic 116610 but the 16610 was a fine moment in rolex history. Same with the 16710 __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

24 June 2016, 05:35 AM	#16
MariettaMike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: GMT II BLRO Posts: 616	I was the original owner of this Submariner with all paper work, boxes, tags, even the pristine anchor. The salesman wanted me to keep the anchor but I told him to give it to whoever buys the watch. Since I have two other Rolex watches and three Omega watches plus a few battery powered watches, I decided to make a trade instead of increasing my collection. Of all my watches that I own, which I love to wear -- and show off -- the Submariner is my favorite and gets the most compliments. But you guys know that.

24 June 2016, 06:09 AM	#17
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	Congrats Michael, quite a different watch, the ceramic is top notch __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

24 June 2016, 06:10 AM	#18
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	The wrist prescene of the ceramic is quite a big step up imo. Nicely done. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

24 June 2016, 06:41 AM	#20
Mrkamir9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 425	Congrats! The new ones just have a different feeling.. Enjoy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

24 June 2016, 07:36 AM	#23
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,372	Congrats

24 June 2016, 07:42 AM	#24
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Congrats!

24 June 2016, 08:42 AM	#25
dave_dave "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 444	Keep the old one.

24 June 2016, 08:47 AM	#26
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,006	Congrats and hope you get same enjoyment out of new one. Now you can look forward to a whole new set of experiences with new 116610 on the journey with you. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

24 June 2016, 09:05 AM	#27
swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	Congrats

24 June 2016, 09:11 AM	#28
tjbender 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Tim Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,428	I couldn't have parted with a watch with that much history. That would have been the watch to pass down, it was a part of you. What drove you to trade it in? What else do you have? I guess it's too late at this point but that was a great piece. Either way I'm sure it must be a great feeling to have a new piece in the stable. Great watch.

24 June 2016, 09:17 AM	#29
rmlovett1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 23,509	Excellent choice!! :)

24 June 2016, 09:36 AM	#30
cpark "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 353	Awesome little story!! I hope you enjoy our new sub for many years to come!! Enjoy!!

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