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Old 10 October 2020, 01:58 AM   #1
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I've owned them all over the last 40 plus years...

...And this may be the best one...



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Old 10 October 2020, 02:01 AM   #2
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Love this. I've been looking at a 16600 to accompany my 16600. I agree, it may be the best SS watch ever.
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Old 10 October 2020, 12:29 PM   #3
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Love this. I've been looking at a 16600 to accompany my 16600. I agree, it may be the best SS watch ever.
Wait, what? 2 16600s?

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Old 10 October 2020, 02:31 AM   #4
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Awesome watch. The size/wearability and functionality combo is just about right for me. Has a date with no cyclops, massive depth rating, relatively easy to wear size, relatively under the radar.

I remember debating long and hard at an AD whether to get the SD or the 16610, visiting multiple times. Ended up getting the 16610, but always, always wanted the SD. Just couldn't justify both back then.

And there were multiples of all of them in the display case. Haha.

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Old 10 October 2020, 03:02 AM   #5
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Awesome watch. The size/wearability and functionality combo is just about right for me. Has a date with no cyclops, massive depth rating, relatively easy to wear size, relatively under the radar.

I remember debating long and hard at an AD whether to get the SD or the 16610, visiting multiple times. Ended up getting the 16610, but always, always wanted the SD. Just couldn't justify both back then.

And there were multiples of all of them in the display case. Haha.

Enjoy your watch!

Really? the massive depth rating had a factor in your choice?

I doubt this is really a selling point for ANY potential buyer....
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Old 10 October 2020, 09:06 PM   #6
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Really? the massive depth rating had a factor in your choice?

I doubt this is really a selling point for ANY potential buyer....

Most 4x4 or SUV will never see dirt, mud or even snow yet it is a massive selling point.

Most sports cars will never achieve their max speed.

Most Daytona’s will never chronograph anything either.

I came across a business traveler from Europe in Japan with a GMT and both time zone indicating local time (didn’t knew how to set it or what it was for he only likes the look of it).

We can go on like this for ever

To each it’s own.
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Old 10 October 2020, 11:08 PM   #7
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most 4x4 or suv will never see dirt, mud or even snow yet it is a massive selling point.

Most sports cars will never achieve their max speed.

Most daytona’s will never chronograph anything either.

I came across a business traveler from europe in japan with a gmt and both time zone indicating local time (didn’t knew how to set it or what it was for he only likes the look of it).

We can go on like this for ever

to each it’s own.
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Old 10 October 2020, 02:38 AM   #8
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One I have never had but wanted. As I get older, I like the cyclops on my 16610 and realize I will never need the additional 3000 extra feet of depth protection as I don't dive and my sub is great for the pool :)
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Old 10 October 2020, 03:14 AM   #9
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I love my 16600 too. Cheers!



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Old 10 October 2020, 03:17 AM   #10
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It is a model that I like a lot for being a bit special and in its time it was the most technical or more professional watch of the entire Submariner range.
It has a date but without a magnifying glass that makes it almost unique in Rolex, much more watertight means more resistant to shocks because the glass is thicker, helium valve, engraved back, more complete equipment, the case is a little thicker and gives feeling of being more watch, I have it and it seems to me one of the best submariner of the aluminum era.

Es un modelo que me gusta mucho por ser un poco especial y en su época fué el reloj mas tecnico o mas profesional de toda la gama Submariner.
Tiene fecha pero sin lupa que eso lo hace casi único en Rolex, mucho mas estanco significa mas resistente a los golpes porque el cristal es mas grueso, valvula de helio, fondo grabado, dotación mas completa, la caja es un poco mas gruesa y da sensación de ser mas reloj, yo lo tengo y me parece uno de los mejores submariner de la época aluminio.





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Old 10 October 2020, 03:19 AM   #11
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Old 10 October 2020, 03:19 AM   #12
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Great looking piece.


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Old 10 October 2020, 03:29 AM   #13
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Love it and of all of my regrets this is up there at the top.
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Old 10 October 2020, 03:31 AM   #14
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It’s a great watch for sure
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Old 10 October 2020, 05:23 AM   #15
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My first - in 2008! Still a wonderfully well balanced watch.


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Old 20 October 2020, 12:22 AM   #16
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My first - in 2008! Still a wonderfully well balanced watch.


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Such a great piece. Great pic!


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Old 10 October 2020, 07:27 AM   #17
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couldn't agree more. I've got mine on a NATO, never even sized the bracelet. It by far gets the most wrist time over even a... Daytona (gasp) and... an aquanaut (double gasp!)
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Old 20 October 2020, 12:23 AM   #18
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couldn't agree more. I've got mine on a NATO, never even sized the bracelet. It by far gets the most wrist time over even a... Daytona (gasp) and... an aquanaut (double gasp!)




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Old 10 October 2020, 10:09 AM   #19
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This is so beautiful
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Old 10 October 2020, 10:14 AM   #20
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Old 10 October 2020, 10:21 AM   #21
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This is awesome
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Old 10 October 2020, 10:54 AM   #22
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Best Rolex ever. Hands down.
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Old 10 October 2020, 12:07 PM   #23
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I have to agree. I bought a Z-series (last year) 16600 new and tend to forget it's in my safe (I probably haven't worn it in nearly 2 years). I pulled it out a few weeks ago and it hasn't left my wrist since. In my eye it has the most perfect proportions or any Rolex sport model since. The old bracelets get a bad rap around here, but they are incredibly comfortable on my wrist. If I had to pick one watch to wear the rest of my life it would be my 16600. The dive table card, bracelet tool, and anchor are also really cool!
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Old 10 October 2020, 12:38 PM   #24
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I had 2 over the years, and have been looking for another for the last few. I keep procrastinating, and the price keeps going up.

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Old 10 October 2020, 12:42 PM   #25
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Two of the best ever made by Rolex in my book.
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Old 10 October 2020, 06:53 PM   #26
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Love mine too, but eventually traded it as it was too top heavy for my small wrist
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Old 10 October 2020, 07:54 PM   #27
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Yes, this reference really sings to me as well. Doubt I'll ever flip mine, ever
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Old 10 October 2020, 08:05 PM   #28
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It is a fantastic watch. I kept mine 4 years and loved it, but always found it a bit uncomfortable. Swapped it for a 16613LN.
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Old 10 October 2020, 08:11 PM   #29
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Old 10 October 2020, 08:11 PM   #30
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May be the photographer got the focal point wrong....
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