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14 August 2024, 10:32 AM
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Deep Dive into the “5 digit” series
I didn’t think I’d be back this soon after the purchase of my DJ 41 Wimbledon in June
 I stumbled upon a beautiful example of a 16600 Sea Dweller while on a trip to Toronto. Ended up walking away with this beauty. My first 5 digit Rolex purchase ever.    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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14 August 2024, 10:34 AM
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Real Name: Brian (TBone)
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Great reference
 That was my very first Rolex back in 1992 
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14 August 2024, 10:46 AM
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Real Name: Louie
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More aesthetically pleasing than anything made today…..in my opinion.
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14 August 2024, 10:57 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
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Location: USA
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Five-digit sports models are peak Rolex! Congratulations and enjoy!
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14 August 2024, 11:05 AM
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Recently added a 14060M Sub and a 16570 ExpII from 1999-2000 because I got taken in by the old school tool watch design aesthetics with the lug and bracelet holes. When I got into Rolex, I only wanted the 6 digits with the more refined, finished look. There is something special about these older Rolex watches and gives me a change of pace regarding my more modern pieces. I may be going through a phase, but at this moment, I'm not sure I couldn't be swayed into selling my 6's and go all in with 5's. Enjoy.
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14 August 2024, 11:58 AM
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2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Brian
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I think the 16600 is the perfect Rolex! Love it! Congrats!
I miss mine. One day I’ll add one back. 5 digits are the best!
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16750 | 6516(wife’s) | 126334 | 16570 | SBGA413 | SRPE33 | 126610LV |
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14 August 2024, 02:34 PM
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As others have mentioned the 5 digit references are for me perfect. Congratulations on the new/old watch I’m sure it won’t disappoint
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14 August 2024, 03:48 PM
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Real Name: Gerardus
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Congrats
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14 August 2024, 06:20 PM
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Real Name: Peter
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My favourite Rolex the 16600 SD mine had a very hard life with well over 600 hours underwater working as a dive guide PADI instructor. Now almost 25 years old still looking good and been serviced and polished by various RSC world wide. Its a great watch wear yours in good health for many years to come.
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 ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder 
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14 August 2024, 06:28 PM
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Congratulations! A true tool watch and a great everyday wearer ! Enjoy that beauty!
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14 August 2024, 07:50 PM
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Great choice! Congrats!
Although I don't own it any longer, I have a lot of great memories with that reference. |
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14 August 2024, 08:06 PM
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Congratulations for your new addition!
As people already mentioned in this thread, there is something special about five-digit professional models, enjoy your SD. |
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14 August 2024, 09:07 PM
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Congratulations.
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14 August 2024, 09:52 PM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Five digits are the classic Rolex sweet spot for me. Well done, OP!
dP
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14 August 2024, 10:03 PM
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A five digit Rolex just had a certain something
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15 August 2024, 06:40 AM
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Thanks everyone!
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15 August 2024, 07:19 AM
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One of my favorite Rolex’s. Enjoy!
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15 August 2024, 07:34 AM
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my favorite, and I'm not the only one. Congrats !
 
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15 August 2024, 09:40 AM
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Congrats! I’ve got my eye on that tiramisu though.
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15 August 2024, 10:12 AM
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Yes!! Congratulations! Welcome to 5 digit land! The best of the best :D
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“UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎  2FA Enabled
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15 August 2024, 10:58 AM
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Real Name: Stephen
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Congrats!
5 digits are so well designed, and are addictive! :)  
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15 August 2024, 12:52 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Ron
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Congrats on the SD!! Great watch. Had one along with a 14060M but let it go, keeping the sub. Gave it to my son in law recently so I'll still get to appreciate it when I visit.
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15 August 2024, 12:57 PM
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Damn those look good! Yep, I agree. Peak Rolex for the Professional Models in terms of appearance. I will allow that the dive extension was terrible. Much prefer the slim and comfortable clasp though with a textured and brushed finish that hides all the damage. And overall prefer the looks.
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16 August 2024, 05:12 AM
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Real Name: Dustin
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Great find! Huge love for the 5 digits. While I do have (and love) my 6 digit references--there is just something lost in translation from the Rolexes of old.
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16 August 2024, 05:17 AM
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Real Name: Danny
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Love a five digit, great pics.
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16 August 2024, 05:50 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Real Name: Louie
Location: CDC/FCGC
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    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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16 August 2024, 05:51 AM
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"TRF" Member
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Real Name: Dom
Location: United Kingdom
Watch: SD16600 & 9411
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Very underappreciated watch - Love mine and will never sell it!
The additional heft over a Sub, and the lack of cyclops (YMMV), make it the ideal partner, for me!
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16 August 2024, 06:38 AM
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“UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled
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17 August 2024, 02:23 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
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Real Name: RiCkY
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Congrats! Love the 16600 and 5 digit references in general.
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17 August 2024, 06:12 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
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Real Name: Paul
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I love those classic proportions.
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