nowthat the matte dialed triple 6 has skyrocketed

[stevemulholland3]

in price the obvious next candidate for the mad rush to secure the "future" collectible is the matte dialed 16800 submariner..I have been saying this for a while now but it hasnt been until recently that the matte dialed seadweller has been soaring to ever higher prices,so much so that many of the mid-level collectors have a hard time justifying that kind of expense,hence the matte sub will take its rightful place as the watch to have..
so in honor of this comming of age of the 16800 why dont we show some of the ones in our collections right now..
heres one I just picked up..look at the gorgeous patina on this beauty!

[datejust1]

That's a beauty! I'm inheriting one of those from my uncle!

[watchthisone2]

Hi Steve, My 16800 seems to have a matte dial, but WG markers! Some would suggest that it is a gloss gone bad, but it is definately matte. (there are some age marks though) I don't know if that marks less collectable than a standard maatte one, I guess so, but I still like it.

[mike]

I'll play.

[SLS]

room for one more?
Scott

[T5AUS]

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

in price the obvious next candidate for the mad rush to secure the "future" collectible is the matte dialed 16800 submariner..I have been saying this for a while now but it hasnt been until recently that the matte dialed seadweller has been soaring to ever higher prices,so much so that many of the mid-level collectors have a hard time justifying that kind of expense,hence the matte sub will take its rightful place as the watch to have..
so in honor of this comming of age of the 16800 why dont we show some of the ones in our collections right now..
heres one I just picked up..look at the gorgeous patina on this beauty!

Very nice Steve

[fusionstorm]

Not to go OT on this, but what have matte dial 16660s skyrocketed to (and what were they going for X amount of time ago)? Let's assume solid condition with all the goodies (i.e. original box, booklets and guarantee paperwork).

Thanks!

[swatty]

That looks great Steve You have my address

[stevemulholland3]

Originally Posted by swatty

That looks great Steve You have my address

I'll pop it in the mail on monday peter!...lol

[swatty]

Originally Posted by stevemulholland3

I'll pop it in the mail on monday peter!...lol

[astcell]

I sold one here for about 1/3 of what it sells for now.

[peppermannen]

Originally Posted by astcell

I sold one here for about 1/3 of what it sells for now.

Do you have any more?

P

[whiskyguy]

Love Mine
Matte Dial
Sapphire Crystal
Faded Insert

LOVE IT!!




Adam

[stevemulholland3]

great example guys!
love that faded insert and creme plots whiskyguy!!
hold on to these examples and you wont be sorry,you can put that in the bank!
(quite litterally..lol)

[mbording]

Here is mine!

[mbording]

And how it looked driving to work this morning:



Though not a four digit, I really love my 16800. Just as much as my 1680, 1655 and 1665 MK I.

[stevemulholland3]

Originally Posted by mbording

And how it looked driving to work this morning:



Though not a four digit, I really love my 16800. Just as much as my 1680, 1655 and 1665 MK I.

as you rightly should!
my crystal ball says that these will definitely be worth their weight in gold in the not too distant future!

[mbording]

This critter gives me much more enjoyment that other pieces in my collection. Really love the way the patina adds charecter.