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old.school · 11 September 2019, 04:29 PM

Five digit!

Vlke · 11 September 2019, 05:33 PM

Sub C for me because I have it. 5 digit is nice as well but I feel the lugs are just a bit too small and overwhelmed by the roundness of the bezel and case. Sub C lugs though a little big are complimented by it’s heft and overall solid feel. It’ll be the ultimate to have both - I’m thinking of a 2liner no date as a great pair to keep.

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rolexyz · 12 September 2019, 09:47 PM

Prefer 116610......ceramic bezel looks great and scratch resistant

Rollied · 18 September 2019, 04:58 AM

I’ve read that the 5 digit subs wear smaller due to a less bulky-looking case, but seeing them side by side on your picture makes me feel it actually wears bigger than the 6 digit? Also the later model seem more proportionate than the other.

5pastfive · 23 September 2019, 02:14 PM

Elegance versus modernity. A question of taste

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JP. · 23 September 2019, 07:47 PM

My favorite Rolex ever made (after owning 14). Sea-Dweller 16600 is close but come on... Sub is Sub.

Lesnerelli23 · 30 September 2019, 12:20 PM

Hey everyone, new member here. Id just like to add that the modern sub has the larger markers which was a huge selling point for me as it gives it a vintage vibe. I feel that feature is overlooked in discussion. The markers, the glidelock and the previously mentioned extra removable link made this the watch for me. I do like the ceramic too! I just love my watch lol. (only had it 2 weeks)

socalsean · 7 July 2020, 03:37 PM

Would love to see the new Ceramic Sub with narrower lugs.

daredevil · 13 July 2020, 11:26 AM

Rolex 116610 C is perfect

Hugo_Weaving · 13 July 2020, 04:04 PM

Awesome photo! Beautiful patina on the 16610

Gerardus · 19 July 2020, 12:13 AM

I like the 5 digit case (lugs) in fact more, but the SubC bracelet beats everything.

Ny325 · 19 July 2020, 04:52 AM

I prefer the 16610. I don’t like the square, maxi case on the 116610.

GONZO2LR · 29 July 2020, 03:00 AM

They are both great watches....
They both feel different on the wrist!
5 digit is lighter, 6 digit is heavier
I love the rehaut on the 6
there are rehauts on 5 digit, so i looked for years to find one
i just prefer the 5 digit,

Again both are great....

Deep18 · 29 July 2020, 08:50 AM

5 digit.

The balance of the 6 digit Sub is just off to me. I really don't like the maxi case and how slim the bracelet feels coming off of it. Wore a 6 digit Sub Date for two years and had enough. If the lugs were tapered like the SD43, I most likely would have kept it.

That said, the bracelet, clasp and bezel are all far better on the 6 digit models.

Polarexplorerii · 29 July 2020, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexyz

Prefer 116610......ceramic bezel looks great and scratch resistant

I agree!

dberdichevsky · 29 July 2020, 02:33 PM

6 digit- ceramic bezel FTW

FrenchBigCrown · 29 July 2020, 05:52 PM

16610 for me.

gnardex · 16 April 2022, 06:08 PM

ceramic bazel is gorgious, but I don't like the proportions of the 116610,
a little "squared".
Overall, I prefer the proportions of the 16610

RRGHOST1 · 16 April 2022, 09:51 PM

116610 every time for me.

brandrea · 16 April 2022, 10:00 PM

I prefer the overall aesthetics of the 5 digit. The feel and rock solid bracelet and clasp on the 6 digit is hard to ignore, and it wears better on my wrist size/shape.

Vesper Lynd · 1 May 2022, 07:03 AM

Aesthetically always the 5 digits.

Botanist · 20 May 2022, 10:29 AM

116610LN All day!!

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View Poll Results: Battle of the Subs: Which do you prefer?
Rolex 16610 Sub	80	40.40%
Rolex 116610 Ceramic Sub	118	59.60%
Voters: 198. You may not vote on this poll

23 September 2019, 07:47 PM	#36
JP. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Juho Location: Finland Watch: Submariner 16610 Posts: 1,914	My favorite Rolex ever made (after owning 14). Sea-Dweller 16600 is close but come on... Sub is Sub. __________________ My Luxury Watch Reviews Blog

19 July 2020, 12:13 AM	#41
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,202	I like the 5 digit case (lugs) in fact more, but the SubC bracelet beats everything. __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

16 April 2022, 06:08 PM	#48
gnardex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: ITALY Watch: 16610LN - 126600 Posts: 335	ceramic bazel is gorgious, but I don't like the proportions of the 116610, a little "squared". Overall, I prefer the proportions of the 16610 Attached Images

16 April 2022, 09:51 PM	#49
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 4,004	116610 every time for me. __________________ RRGHOST1

11 September 2019, 04:29 PM	#31
old.school "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Dirk Location: Bavaria Watch: 1675 Posts: 15	Five digit!

11 September 2019, 05:33 PM	#32
Vlke "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Singapore Posts: 27	Sub C for me because I have it. 5 digit is nice as well but I feel the lugs are just a bit too small and overwhelmed by the roundness of the bezel and case. Sub C lugs though a little big are complimented by it’s heft and overall solid feel. It’ll be the ultimate to have both - I’m thinking of a 2liner no date as a great pair to keep. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 September 2019, 09:47 PM	#33
rolexyz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Indonesia Posts: 39	Prefer 116610......ceramic bezel looks great and scratch resistant

18 September 2019, 04:58 AM	#34
Rollied 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 833	I’ve read that the 5 digit subs wear smaller due to a less bulky-looking case, but seeing them side by side on your picture makes me feel it actually wears bigger than the 6 digit? Also the later model seem more proportionate than the other.

23 September 2019, 02:14 PM	#35
5pastfive "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: CH Posts: 70	Elegance versus modernity. A question of taste Gesendet von meinem SM-A405FN mit Tapatalk

30 September 2019, 12:20 PM	#37
Lesnerelli23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 895	Hey everyone, new member here. Id just like to add that the modern sub has the larger markers which was a huge selling point for me as it gives it a vintage vibe. I feel that feature is overlooked in discussion. The markers, the glidelock and the previously mentioned extra removable link made this the watch for me. I do like the ceramic too! I just love my watch lol. (only had it 2 weeks)

7 July 2020, 03:37 PM	#38
socalsean "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 23	Would love to see the new Ceramic Sub with narrower lugs.

13 July 2020, 11:26 AM	#39
daredevil "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: BKK Posts: 10	Rolex 116610 C is perfect

13 July 2020, 04:04 PM	#40
Hugo_Weaving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Real Name: Tyler Durden Location: Texas Watch: Submariner 16610V Posts: 60	Awesome photo! Beautiful patina on the 16610

19 July 2020, 04:52 AM	#42
Ny325 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Traffic Watch: DW-5600BB Posts: 2,906	I prefer the 16610. I don’t like the square, maxi case on the 116610.

29 July 2020, 03:00 AM	#43
GONZO2LR "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Luis Location: Texas Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 1,423	They are both great watches.... They both feel different on the wrist! 5 digit is lighter, 6 digit is heavier I love the rehaut on the 6 there are rehauts on 5 digit, so i looked for years to find one i just prefer the 5 digit, Again both are great....

29 July 2020, 08:50 AM	#44
Deep18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: VA Watch: SD43 Posts: 547	5 digit. The balance of the 6 digit Sub is just off to me. I really don't like the maxi case and how slim the bracelet feels coming off of it. Wore a 6 digit Sub Date for two years and had enough. If the lugs were tapered like the SD43, I most likely would have kept it. That said, the bracelet, clasp and bezel are all far better on the 6 digit models.

29 July 2020, 02:33 PM	#46
dberdichevsky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Real Name: David Location: PNW USA Watch: utalkinbout Posts: 379	6 digit- ceramic bezel FTW

29 July 2020, 05:52 PM	#47
FrenchBigCrown "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: France Posts: 1,076	16610 for me.

16 April 2022, 10:00 PM	#50
brandrea 2025 TitaniumYM Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,619	I prefer the overall aesthetics of the 5 digit. The feel and rock solid bracelet and clasp on the 6 digit is hard to ignore, and it wears better on my wrist size/shape.

1 May 2022, 07:03 AM	#51
Vesper Lynd Banned Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Europe Posts: 794	Aesthetically always the 5 digits.

20 May 2022, 10:29 AM	#52
Botanist "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: USA Watch: 116010LN Posts: 43	116610LN All day!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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