Goodbye to my Submariner Date 16610 LN

[Eric Chan]

Some Forum members may recall I was contemplating on selling my 16610 LN earlier this year, but decided to keep it. Since acquiring the 114060, the wrist time of the 16610 LN has decreased and to be honest, I feel these two watches are too similar. Many may argue they are two very different watches (I agree to some extent), and would advise against this, but for me, the upgrades in to the bezel, bracelet and clasp of the 114060 along with similar appearance (less the date) is enough for me to come to the realization that I only need one black dial Submariner.

Having owned this watch since March of 2006, it has been through a lot with me. Hopefully there will be no feelings of regret later. I am fairly certain there will not be as I have put a tremendous amount of thought on this matter for the past several weeks.

My contact at the AD has generously offered to search out a buyer for me and has agreed to not charge for this service as a sign of gratitude for all the years of business I have provided for him.

[Racerdj]

Sounds like this is very well thought out. Good luck

[FTX I]

Your AD is very nice.

[HogwldFLTR]

Seems like a nice gesture on the part of the AD. If it doesn't get worn then it won't be missed. Sounds like a good choice.

[The Sub-lime One]

Looks like you've spent plenty of time thinking about it it Eric, good luck mate. Do you plan on another kind of incoming?

[sea-dweller]

Good luck!

[Urosfan]

Nice part on the AD sounds like a good decision

[Eric Chan]

Originally Posted by The Sub-lime One

Looks like you've spent plenty of time thinking about it it Eric, good luck mate. Do you plan on another kind of incoming?

There is always a potential for another kind of incoming. I have my sights set on the following:

Submariner Date 116613 LB (sunburst dial) and
Day-Date 118238

Cannot say it will happen this year, but the logical thing to do would be to put the funds received from the sale of the 16610 LN towards one of the two watches mentioned above.

[tkerrmd]

not surprised, love the updated models

[AK797]

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

There is always a potential for another kind of incoming. I have my sights set on the following:

Submariner Date 116613 LB (sunburst dial) and
Day-Date 118238

Cannot say it will happen this year, but the logical thing to do would be to put the funds received from the sale of the 16610 LN towards one of the two watches mentioned above.

Which way you leaning, Eric? I have a variation of both of these and would lean more towards the Bluesy.

[Eric Chan]

Originally Posted by AK797

Which way you leaning, Eric? I have a variation of both of these and would lean more towards the Bluesy.

At this point in time, the 116613 LB, but you never know. I tried on the 118238 last week and it was awesome. Just something about a solid gold Rolex that makes you feel happy.

[travisb]

You gave it plenty of time so it sounds like the right, well thought out move.

[Eric Chan]

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

Some Forum members may recall I was contemplating on selling my 16610 LN earlier this year, but decided to keep it. Since acquiring the 114060, the wrist time of the 16610 LN has decreased and to be honest, I feel these two watches are too similar. Many may argue they are two very different watches (I agree to some extent), and would advise against this, but for me, the upgrades in to the bezel, bracelet and clasp of the 114060 along with similar appearance (less the date) is enough for me to come to the realization that I only need one black dial Submariner.

Having owned this watch since March of 2006, it has been through a lot with me. Hopefully there will be no feelings of regret later. I am fairly certain there will not be as I have put a tremendous amount of thought on this matter for the past several weeks.

My contact at the AD has generously offered to search out a buyer for me and has agreed to not charge for this service as a sign of gratitude for all the years of business I have provided for him.

A final picture of my Submariner Date 16610 LN at the AD.

[Old Expat Beast]

The only thing worse than buyers' remorse is sellers' remorse.

[rolex_DateJust]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The only thing worse than buyers' remorse is sellers' remorse.

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

At this point in time, the 116613 LB, but you never know. I tried on the 118238 last week and it was awesome. Just something about a solid gold Rolex that makes you feel happy.

It sure does, Eric. Good luck with your decision

[Rags]

I personally like the date feature on the sub but I also like the clean look of the no dial sub. Why oh why wasn't I born rich so I could have every rolex that I like.

[viper9669]

Eric my friend you are a sensible person, and we all look forward to your incoming soon.👍

[Gerardus]

Originally Posted by Rags

I personally like the date feature on the sub but I also like the clean look of the no dial sub. Why oh why wasn't I born rich so I could have every rolex that I like.

Same for me I strongly prefer the date function, but I really love the classic look of the ND & wears extremely comfortable.

@ Eric > Good Luck

[Mick P]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The only thing worse than buyers' remorse is sellers' remorse.

Adam

The simple answer is to do what I do, never ever sell. My sons will inherit the things and I gets to keep them for life. That is a win-win solution.

I have this theory that chaps who readily sell a watch are the sort who may buy on impulse. I tend to spend a few months deciding what I want and once I buy it, it is for keeps.

I only have two Rolexes but I have not the slightest ounce of buyers remorse and I am immune from sellers remorse.

Regards

Mick

[Bangel]

I remember your other thread well.

You can't say you didn't make a well considered decision.

[nick c]

Good luck Eric

[Eric Chan]

Originally Posted by Bangel

I remember your other thread well.

You can't say you didn't make a well considered decision.

Thanks, Julian. This issue was long thought out and thanks for remembering my previous thread.

[Eric Chan]

Originally Posted by viper9669

Eric my friend you are a sensible person, and we all look forward to your incoming soon.👍

Thanks, Patrick. You just never know about these incomings. They tend to happen when you least expect it.

[Eric Chan]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The only thing worse than buyers' remorse is sellers' remorse.

There is a difference between seller's remorse and the decision to part with something after much deliberation. Rest assured there is no seller's remorse on my end.

[Jason71]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The only thing worse than buyers' remorse is sellers' remorse.

And trader's remorse. I regret the two that I traded even though they were for other Rolex watches.

There is one way of being a seller that I don't think I will feel any remorse whatsoever. My brother is a professional and can afford a Rolex, but his priorities are in a different place. I am going to attempt to sell him one of my Subs for what I have in it (around $3,500). I bought it for about $2,600 and had it serviced. It should be perfect for him if he is interested. He loves watches, but so far I've only been able to talk him into a Seiko SKX

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The only thing worse than buyers' remorse is sellers' remorse.

Indeed

[Psmith]

Good for you Eric. You considered everything carefully and made a decision that was right for you. Congrats on your new watch

[Eric Chan]

Just a quick update. The watch was sold yesterday at an agreeable price thanks to my contact at the AD who took time out his own personal schedule to do this for me.

Thanks again to all who responsded.

[Solo118]

Originally Posted by Eric Chan

Just a quick update. The watch was sold yesterday at an agreeable price thanks to my contact at the AD who took time out his own personal schedule to do this for me.

Thanks again to all who responsded.

Best of luck with the "new" Sub. It will treat you well for many years!

I will agree with the others, you made the right choice.