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cshecks · 24 January 2010, 02:06 PM

Crap. I wanted one. I hate the new maxi dials.

ParisDakarBmw · 24 January 2010, 02:07 PM

Where can I read about this?

DarkHorse · 24 January 2010, 02:11 PM

Somebody call Rupert Murdoch...

submariner16610 · 24 January 2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by cshecks

Crap. I wanted one. I hate the new maxi dials.

you can still get a bnew 16610 on the ad's or the gray market dealers. But yeah that's what i heard from the ad's sales people,they already stopped the production of that model..

train-time · 24 January 2010, 02:15 PM

Rolex USA has been out of stock on the 16610 since before the end of the year, but apparently limited stock still exists in Switzerland. They plan to fill back-orders by March, but cannot guarantee availability on all orders. The new 116610 that will be replacing the 16610 will be announced at Basel in March.

The GMT Master · 24 January 2010, 02:16 PM

There are still plenty to be found new, I'm sure. And if not, there's no shortage of them on the second hand market, the watch has been in production since the late 80s.

ParisDakarBmw · 24 January 2010, 02:18 PM

I've seen a few scattered reports here, but now it sounds legit. I was just looking to see if the major change is confirmed. This has been a popular model.

caballero · 24 January 2010, 08:17 PM

I've noticed that there seems to be far fewer 16610's in the AD's and grey market dealers windows here in Osaka. So maybe there is something to the rumors ! Will be a sad day when the 16610 and 14060 are no longer available new.

padi56 · 24 January 2010, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

There are still plenty to be found new, I'm sure. And if not, there's no shortage of them on the second hand market, the watch has been in production since the late 80s.

Now that I have to agree quite a few million I never believe what the ADs tell you.

Changmaisausage · 24 January 2010, 08:30 PM

Plenty of time yet to pick one up

R1@160@alltimes · 24 January 2010, 11:09 PM

This makes it more special, everytime I glance at mine.

Gerardus · 24 January 2010, 11:15 PM

Here in Holland still no problem to get one.

HL65 · 24 January 2010, 11:18 PM

There are plenty of them out for sale at good prices still.

Atomant · 25 January 2010, 12:31 AM

No I don't think it's out of production. That's not possible.

The GMT Master · 25 January 2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomant

No I don't think it's out of production. That's not possible.

Well, why else would RUSA have none left in stock? If a new model is about to be launched, it makes business sense to get rid of any old stock left over. The 16610 is a quick mover, the moment production stops, the stock will run low very quickly, which makes me believe that it's been out of production for a few months now.

Atomant · 25 January 2010, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

Well, why else would RUSA have none left in stock? If a new model is about to be launched, it makes business sense to get rid of any old stock left over. The 16610 is a quick mover, the moment production stops, the stock will run low very quickly, which makes me believe that it's been out of production for a few months now.

hmmm, well then I have to check with my AD tomorrow, I was hoping it to be like when the DSSD was launched SD's were still poppin up in AD's for quite awhile.

train-time · 25 January 2010, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomant

hmmm, well then I have to check with my AD tomorrow, I was hoping it to be like when the DSSD was launched SD's were still poppin up in AD's for quite awhile.

Let us know what your AD says about the 16610. I have checked with 4 AD's that I deal with regularly and was told the same thing each time. Very few in stock, if any and generally no discount. One AD that I do a lot of business felt bad and offered me 5% off because of my prior relationship, the others said no discount. Needless to say, I passed.

By the way, the same is true for the LV. Although there may be a slightly greater bakc supply still around on LV's, but I have heard that production is over on the LV too.

poppydog · 25 January 2010, 06:23 AM

Still on the new Rolex website, though. Just another rumour, perhaps?

The GMT Master · 25 January 2010, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by poppydog

Still on the new Rolex website, though. Just another rumour, perhaps?

Until March, it'll still be classed as a current model, as there are still watches available in ADs. They only updated the catalogues just before Christmas, and at that point (and, indeed, now), the new SS Sub hadn't been launched. They only update the master catalogues once per year

Speed · 25 January 2010, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cshecks

Crap. I wanted one. I hate the new maxi dials.

What crap?

There are gazillions to be had.

Tools · 25 January 2010, 06:56 AM

I was at my Dealer yesterday.... They had all the Sub models in the display case...

tomee · 25 January 2010, 09:17 AM

its not like they are going to be extinct anytime soon.
there are millions of them!

wcl884 · 25 January 2010, 09:25 AM

I really hope this is true because there would be no way Rolex would let subs be unavailable for more than 1-2 months. If this is true, Rolex would not only launch, but make the new SS sub available right after March. Why would Rolex Make there biggest seller unavailable for extended amount of time?

esm · 25 January 2010, 09:31 AM

imo rolex may stop the prodction early knowing the SS Sub is and will always be in demand, therefore, if there are customers will to pay for it, it only makes great business sense to "make" customers to buy the new ceamic ss sub instead, at a higher price also....... Again, it is only my opinion........

sea-dweller · 25 January 2010, 02:34 PM

I've heard rumors of this from other sources, let's see what happens...

Atomant · 26 January 2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by train-time

Let us know what your AD says about the 16610. I have checked with 4 AD's that I deal with regularly and was told the same thing each time. Very few in stock, if any and generally no discount. One AD that I do a lot of business felt bad and offered me 5% off because of my prior relationship, the others said no discount. Needless to say, I passed.

By the way, the same is true for the LV. Although there may be a slightly greater bakc supply still around on LV's, but I have heard that production is over on the LV too.

Yeap just got back from my shopping trip and went to 3 ADs today and all of them's got the SSSub date in stock and only 2 AD's got the LV in stock. BTW I live in Singapore.

4000 feet · 15 March 2010, 03:07 PM

I had also talked to 3 ADS that I deal with and they said back in January that the SS16610 was very hard to get from RUSA. Makes me belive that a new one most likley the 116610 will be unveiled on March 18th at Basel. We will have to wait and see.

Poom · 15 March 2010, 03:12 PM

Just a few days from now, we will know it for the fact right?
Let's see.

Desperado · 15 March 2010, 03:20 PM

still available in AD here in Dubai

gelshocker · 15 March 2010, 03:41 PM

Good riddance! Total saturation in Hong Kong!

Seriously, I think there are some who are still saving up for the 16610 and hope to buy their 'grail' some years down the road.

It's sad to lose a classic and exactly how I felt when the Pepsi gave up its ghost. These are 'life milestones' for some of us, like acquiring a SS Daytona. Congrats you made it sort of thing. Imagine if the SS Daytona is longer the one we see today, say with a date or oversized?

But this is not news, the gold SubC has been out for a while, it was only bound to happen.

Cheers,

24 January 2010, 02:06 PM	#1
cshecks Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle Posts: 92	Aparently the 16610 is no longer in production. Crap. I wanted one. I hate the new maxi dials.

24 January 2010, 02:11 PM	#3
DarkHorse "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Dave Location: Sydney Watch: 118239 Posts: 413	Somebody call Rupert Murdoch... __________________ The world is safe again... but for how long? Current: TAG Heuer 2000 Classic, Kobold Phantom Tactical Chronograph, Rolex Submariner 16610, Breitling Superocean Heritage Chronograph A13320 (Crowe Edition), Rolex Day-Date 118239

24 January 2010, 08:30 PM	#10
Changmaisausage "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: David Location: UK/Qatar Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 470	Plenty of time yet to pick one up __________________ Patek Phillipe / Rolex / Tudor

24 January 2010, 11:09 PM	#11
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	This makes it more special, everytime I glance at mine. __________________

24 January 2010, 11:15 PM	#12
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: down the drain Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,050	Here in Holland still no problem to get one. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 Breitling Avenger A17318

24 January 2010, 02:07 PM	#2
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Where can I read about this?

24 January 2010, 02:15 PM	#5
train-time 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: GMT -4 Posts: 4,074	Rolex USA has been out of stock on the 16610 since before the end of the year, but apparently limited stock still exists in Switzerland. They plan to fill back-orders by March, but cannot guarantee availability on all orders. The new 116610 that will be replacing the 16610 will be announced at Basel in March.

24 January 2010, 02:16 PM	#6
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	There are still plenty to be found new, I'm sure. And if not, there's no shortage of them on the second hand market, the watch has been in production since the late 80s.

24 January 2010, 02:18 PM	#7
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	I've seen a few scattered reports here, but now it sounds legit. I was just looking to see if the major change is confirmed. This has been a popular model.

24 January 2010, 08:17 PM	#8
caballero "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Japan / Australia Watch: LV/116520/118238 Posts: 471	I've noticed that there seems to be far fewer 16610's in the AD's and grey market dealers windows here in Osaka. So maybe there is something to the rumors ! Will be a sad day when the 16610 and 14060 are no longer available new.

24 January 2010, 11:18 PM	#13
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,834	There are plenty of them out for sale at good prices still. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

25 January 2010, 12:31 AM	#14
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	No I don't think it's out of production. That's not possible. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

25 January 2010, 06:23 AM	#18
poppydog Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: UK Watch: Rolex Seadweller Posts: 253	Still on the new Rolex website, though. Just another rumour, perhaps?

25 January 2010, 06:56 AM	#21
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,384	I was at my Dealer yesterday.... They had all the Sub models in the display case... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

25 January 2010, 09:17 AM	#22
tomee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 446	its not like they are going to be extinct anytime soon. there are millions of them!

25 January 2010, 09:25 AM	#23
wcl884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 353	I really hope this is true because there would be no way Rolex would let subs be unavailable for more than 1-2 months. If this is true, Rolex would not only launch, but make the new SS sub available right after March. Why would Rolex Make there biggest seller unavailable for extended amount of time?

25 January 2010, 09:31 AM	#24
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	imo rolex may stop the prodction early knowing the SS Sub is and will always be in demand, therefore, if there are customers will to pay for it, it only makes great business sense to "make" customers to buy the new ceamic ss sub instead, at a higher price also....... Again, it is only my opinion........

25 January 2010, 02:34 PM	#25
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I've heard rumors of this from other sources, let's see what happens... __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

15 March 2010, 03:07 PM	#27
4000 feet "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Northern CA Watch: ROLEX. Posts: 137	I had also talked to 3 ADS that I deal with and they said back in January that the SS16610 was very hard to get from RUSA. Makes me belive that a new one most likley the 116610 will be unveiled on March 18th at Basel. We will have to wait and see.

15 March 2010, 03:12 PM	#28
Poom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 349	Just a few days from now, we will know it for the fact right? Let's see. __________________ Watch is all around! I love the crown of achievement!

15 March 2010, 03:20 PM	#29
Desperado "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Karim Location: Dubai Watch: YM Platinum Posts: 653	still available in AD here in Dubai

15 March 2010, 03:41 PM	#30
gelshocker Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 318	Good riddance! Total saturation in Hong Kong! Seriously, I think there are some who are still saving up for the 16610 and hope to buy their 'grail' some years down the road. It's sad to lose a classic and exactly how I felt when the Pepsi gave up its ghost. These are 'life milestones' for some of us, like acquiring a SS Daytona. Congrats you made it sort of thing. Imagine if the SS Daytona is longer the one we see today, say with a date or oversized? But this is not news, the gold SubC has been out for a while, it was only bound to happen. Cheers,

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