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GRW123 · 15 February 2018, 07:01 PM

I’m thinking of sending my 16600 into the sea and replacing it with a Tudor Black Bay Black ETA. Probably can’t keep both. Talk me out of it...

Clay · 15 February 2018, 07:05 PM

Don't Do It...!!!

There...

GRW123 · 15 February 2018, 07:19 PM

Helpful start!

Clay · 15 February 2018, 07:40 PM

Seriously though, I think the 16600 one of the best watches Rolex has ever put forth...

I think you should hang on to it...!!!

Strummer25 · 15 February 2018, 07:55 PM

I wouldn't do it

Devildog · 15 February 2018, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRW123

I’m thinking of sending my 16600 into the sea and replacing it with a Tudor Black Bay Black ETA. Probably can’t keep both. Talk me out of it...

That might be the single most crazy ideal I've read on this forum. ever.

BBB Eta is a great watch, but the 16600 is a legend

HogwldFLTR · 15 February 2018, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GRW123

I’m thinking of sending my 16600 into the sea and replacing it with a Tudor Black Bay Black ETA. Probably can’t keep both. Talk me out of it...

If you really need the money then do what you got to do. Nothing wrong with the BBN but it's no 16600!!!

meganfox17 · 15 February 2018, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GRW123

Talk me out of it...

Oh No I Won't

1William · 15 February 2018, 09:47 PM

If you have tried both on and are willing to part with the Rolex I say go for it. Nothing beats a Rolex in my opinion but the Tudor is a lot of watch for the money and special in its own right.

RolexPete · 15 February 2018, 10:23 PM

Don't do it!

bmrisko · 15 February 2018, 11:26 PM

No way...the 16600 is iconic and prices have been steadily creeping up.

JM0127 · 15 February 2018, 11:44 PM

See below.

https://g.co/kgs/UmfFp1

withthesword · 15 February 2018, 11:51 PM

speaking as a person who has flip flopped from rolex to tudor and back to rolex and then to omega and back to rolex and so on and so forth more times than i can count...

don't do it.

the 5 digit sea dweller is legendary, and you will almost assuredly regret it as soon as the honeymoon phase is over with the eta bb

KNY · 15 February 2018, 11:54 PM

I'll preface this by saying that I've had 4 Tudors, including a BBN. They're a great watch, but they always play second fiddle to Rolex in terms of feel, proportions, wearability, fit and finish, etc. Great watch, but I'd never make that trade with a 16600 outgoing.

Now, if you could somehow swing buying the Tudor and having both,, then that's the way I'd go, but I know that life committments sometimes don't allow for that.

This is all just my opinion of course, and YMMV. In the end, if you're happy then it was the right decision.

JR16 · 15 February 2018, 11:58 PM

I would save up and add the BB

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Pmt2 · 16 February 2018, 12:04 AM

Are you serious? Lol.. HELL NO!!!

MickCollins1916 · 16 February 2018, 12:06 AM

I have both. I like the BBN, but if it was between it and the 16600 I’d shed the BBN without a second thought.

The Sea-Dweller’s a great watch and for me, really comfortable to wear.

Polarbears · 16 February 2018, 03:02 AM

The BBB ETA is a must own for sure. But I’d try to keep the sea dweller as well.

101031-28 · 16 February 2018, 03:26 AM

Please don't do it! Unless you absolutely need the money. Tudor BBB ETA is a decent watch but nowhere near to being close to what the 16600 is, and represents.

Justinmg · 16 February 2018, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by withthesword

speaking as a person who has flip flopped from rolex to tudor and back to rolex and then to omega and back to rolex and so on and so forth more times than i can count...

Don't do it.

The 5 digit sea dweller is legendary, and you will almost assuredly regret it as soon as the honeymoon phase is over with the eta bb

x2

Colin10101 · 16 February 2018, 03:29 AM

I can’t believe you actually need talking out of this idea...

Keep your 16600. One of the best rolex watches of all time, and discontinued to boot.

unknown · 16 February 2018, 03:43 AM

the rolex is great but most people still don't understand the rarity of the black bay black bezel ETA.

We all know chrono24, more than 300.000 watches for sale

More than 350 Rolex 16600
Now start looking for the black bay Noir ETA.... You won't believe it

Zero, null, nada ... not 1

And if one comes up for sale it is sold in a heartbeat

I'm pretty sure this will be a VERY collectible in the future

Just look at the difference between a green sub 16610 and the same 16610 ' FAT FOUR'
the only stupid difference is the '4'in '40' in the bezel, and looks what it does to the demand / collectibility / price

The BBB ETA has a lot of differences compared with the new BBB in-house.

It's probably the most rare Rolex/Tudor in many decades

GB-man · 16 February 2018, 03:53 AM

I would not. I would add if possible.

meganfox17 · 16 February 2018, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unknown

the rolex is great but most people still don't understand the rarity of the black bay black bezel ETA.

We all know chrono24, more than 300.000 watches for sale

More than 350 Rolex 16600
Now start looking for the black bay Noir ETA.... You won't believe it

Zero, null, nada ... not 1

And if one comes up for sale it is sold in a heartbeat

I'm pretty sure this will be a VERY collectible in the future

Just look at the difference between a green sub 16610 and the same16610 ' FAT FOUR'
One the only stupid difference is the '4'in '40' in the bezel

The BBB ETA has a lot of differences compared with the new BBB in-house.

I must agree whole heartedly with you Sir.
I don't get it why people are so emotional about the 16600. There is a glut of discontinued 16600 in my local Malaysian eBay markets. Gawd! So many, I counted at least 20+ for sale in Jan/Feb alone. Prices remain stable and stagnant. Sell off the old SD and you can pick another 0ne down the road. But not a single ETA Black Rose in sight, actually I haven't seen any in the last 14 months

GB-man · 16 February 2018, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JM0127

See below.

https://g.co/kgs/UmfFp1

roger0770 · 16 February 2018, 04:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clay

Seriously though, I think the 16600 one of the best watches Rolex has ever put forth...

I think you should hang on to it...!!!

Agreed!

dafuture · 16 February 2018, 04:15 AM

Don't do that. The BBB isn't nearly as nice, and can be purchased with a little saving.

DoDe · 16 February 2018, 04:20 AM

Go for it !

brucethemanlee · 16 February 2018, 07:06 AM

Absolutely not

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christo4 · 16 February 2018, 07:16 AM

Somebody may have already stated this, but I have never owned an ETA that performed as stable and reliable as a 3135 movement, I think you will regret the swap. Add the BBB, but don't lose the 16600.

15 February 2018, 07:01 PM	#1
GRW123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Dubai Posts: 67	16600 for BBB ETA... I’m thinking of sending my 16600 into the sea and replacing it with a Tudor Black Bay Black ETA. Probably can’t keep both. Talk me out of it...

15 February 2018, 10:23 PM	#10
RolexPete "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Peter Location: Massachusetts Watch: 214270 Mk2 Posts: 1,963	Don't do it! __________________ 2016 Explorer 214270 Mk2 - 1996 Submariner 14060* - 1972 Datejust 1601 1972 Oyster Perpetual 1002 - 1978 Oysterquartz 17000 Omega Seamaster 2265.80 - Omega Seamaster 300 166.0324 *RIP PAL 1942-2015

15 February 2018, 11:51 PM	#13
withthesword "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Matte Location: Toronto Watch: 16570 Posts: 1,006	speaking as a person who has flip flopped from rolex to tudor and back to rolex and then to omega and back to rolex and so on and so forth more times than i can count... don't do it. the 5 digit sea dweller is legendary, and you will almost assuredly regret it as soon as the honeymoon phase is over with the eta bb __________________ Ready. Ready. Hack. My Flickr Photostream Wishlist: 1984 gmt

16 February 2018, 03:26 AM	#19
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Please don't do it! Unless you absolutely need the money. Tudor BBB ETA is a decent watch but nowhere near to being close to what the 16600 is, and represents. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

16 February 2018, 03:29 AM	#21
Colin10101 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Colin Location: Toronto Watch: 16710 Posts: 1,336	I can’t believe you actually need talking out of this idea... Keep your 16600. One of the best rolex watches of all time, and discontinued to boot. __________________ Rolex GMT-Master II 16710 "Z" Serial COKE Montblanc 1858 Iced Sea *BLACK*

15 February 2018, 07:05 PM	#2
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Don't Do It...!!! There...

15 February 2018, 07:19 PM	#3
GRW123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Dubai Posts: 67	Helpful start!

15 February 2018, 07:40 PM	#4
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	Seriously though, I think the 16600 one of the best watches Rolex has ever put forth... I think you should hang on to it...!!!

15 February 2018, 07:55 PM	#5
Strummer25 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: London Calling Watch: SD4K Dj41 SubC YM Posts: 791	I wouldn't do it

15 February 2018, 09:47 PM	#9
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,776	If you have tried both on and are willing to part with the Rolex I say go for it. Nothing beats a Rolex in my opinion but the Tudor is a lot of watch for the money and special in its own right.

15 February 2018, 11:26 PM	#11
bmrisko "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: TN Valley Watch: Too many... Posts: 490	No way...the 16600 is iconic and prices have been steadily creeping up.

15 February 2018, 11:44 PM	#12
JM0127 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Real Name: Spatula Location: Nowhere Fun. Posts: 283	See below. https://g.co/kgs/UmfFp1

15 February 2018, 11:54 PM	#14
KNY "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: TBD Posts: 292	I'll preface this by saying that I've had 4 Tudors, including a BBN. They're a great watch, but they always play second fiddle to Rolex in terms of feel, proportions, wearability, fit and finish, etc. Great watch, but I'd never make that trade with a 16600 outgoing. Now, if you could somehow swing buying the Tudor and having both,, then that's the way I'd go, but I know that life committments sometimes don't allow for that. This is all just my opinion of course, and YMMV. In the end, if you're happy then it was the right decision.

15 February 2018, 11:58 PM	#15
JR16 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Posts: 6,253	I would save up and add the BB Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

16 February 2018, 12:04 AM	#16
Pmt2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,145	Are you serious? Lol.. HELL NO!!!

16 February 2018, 12:06 AM	#17
MickCollins1916 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,283	I have both. I like the BBN, but if it was between it and the 16600 I’d shed the BBN without a second thought. The Sea-Dweller’s a great watch and for me, really comfortable to wear.

16 February 2018, 03:02 AM	#18
Polarbears Banned Join Date: Aug 2017 Real Name: MJ Location: NYPA Watch: 16570 Posts: 957	The BBB ETA is a must own for sure. But I’d try to keep the sea dweller as well.

16 February 2018, 03:43 AM	#22
unknown "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Europe Posts: 2,872	the rolex is great but most people still don't understand the rarity of the black bay black bezel ETA. We all know chrono24, more than 300.000 watches for sale More than 350 Rolex 16600 Now start looking for the black bay Noir ETA.... You won't believe it Zero, null, nada ... not 1 And if one comes up for sale it is sold in a heartbeat I'm pretty sure this will be a VERY collectible in the future Just look at the difference between a green sub 16610 and the same 16610 ' FAT FOUR' the only stupid difference is the '4'in '40' in the bezel, and looks what it does to the demand / collectibility / price The BBB ETA has a lot of differences compared with the new BBB in-house. It's probably the most rare Rolex/Tudor in many decades __________________ Instagram : @collectible_watches

16 February 2018, 03:53 AM	#23
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I would not. I would add if possible. __________________

16 February 2018, 04:15 AM	#27
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	Don't do that. The BBB isn't nearly as nice, and can be purchased with a little saving. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

16 February 2018, 04:20 AM	#28
DoDe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Norway Posts: 629	Go for it !

16 February 2018, 07:06 AM	#29
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,575	Absolutely not Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 February 2018, 07:16 AM	#30
christo4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: kansas city Posts: 171	Somebody may have already stated this, but I have never owned an ETA that performed as stable and reliable as a 3135 movement, I think you will regret the swap. Add the BBB, but don't lose the 16600.

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