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dnc701 · 8 August 2010, 07:23 AM

the 16610 is the first rolex that i got but lately i've been awe struck with the thought of a vintage red sub w/superdome! however, I am uncertain if i should keep both the red sub and the 16610. to me, you can only wear one watch at a time...should i just keep the 16610 in the closet or sell it.

Also, do you prefer a 1680 red sub or a 1665 DRSD, if price is not an factor? Sorry for so many questions.

:. C

Davvan · 8 August 2010, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by dnc701

the 16610 is the first rolex that i got but lately i've been awe struck with the thought of a vintage red sub w/superdome! however, I am uncertain if i should keep both the red sub and the 16610. to me, you can only wear one watch at a time...should i just keep the 16610 in the closet or sell it.

Also, do you prefer a 1680 red sub or a 1665 DRSD, if price is not an factor? Sorry for so many questions.

:. C

I sold my 16610 LV and bought a 1680 Red and have never looked back. The matt dial with NO wg plots makes it all worth it. The top hat plexi and the thin red line makes me smile 100 times per day. Just had the watch preasure tested and use it with no fear when swimming. I say go for it... :-)

dnc701 · 8 August 2010, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Davvan

I sold my 16610 LV and bought a 1680 Red and have never looked back. The matt dial with NO wg plots makes it all worth it. The top hat plexi and the thin red line makes me smile 100 times per day. Just had the watch preasure tested and use it with no fear when swimming. I say go for it... :-)

thanks Davvan for your advice!

Esexx · 8 August 2010, 07:59 AM

I have been looking at a lot of vintage Subs (and Tudors) too.

I thought for a quick second to sell my 16610, but I just can't. I will just have to save for the vintage.

I know how you feel looking at all those great plexi vintage Red Subs! Love them too.

Jason71 · 8 August 2010, 08:03 AM

Keep the 16610 for daily wear, and buy a Red sub for weekends and evenings out on the town.

Just my 2c

dnc701 · 8 August 2010, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Esexx

I have been looking at a lot of vintage Subs (and Tudors) too.

I thought for a quick second to sell my 16610, but I just can't. I will just have to save for the vintage.

I know how you feel looking at all those great plexi vintage Red Subs! Love them too.

thanks Esexx!

Mini2 · 8 August 2010, 08:04 AM

I cant speak for everyone but just like buying my first property it has sentimental value to me and a place i will never get rid of.

Just like youre first rolex, something you should treasure and if you can- keep hold of it to pass down to the little ones.

psv · 8 August 2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jclevoy

Keep the 16610 for daily wear, and buy a Red sub for weekends and evenings out on the town.

Just my 2c

This is the correct advice IMO. A plastic vintage w/o lume is not a very good daily beater IMO, wear it on special occasions.

Also, I prefer a straight matte 1665 SD over a Red Sub, but that is just me! :-)

Jocke · 8 August 2010, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jclevoy

Keep the 16610 for daily wear, and buy a Red sub for weekends and evenings out on the town.

Just my 2c

I couldn't say it better.

dnc701 · 8 August 2010, 08:28 AM

thanks for all the advice

sakuraba · 8 August 2010, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jclevoy

Keep the 16610 for daily wear, and buy a Red sub for weekends and evenings out on the town.

Just my 2c

+1

As for the 1665 question, I would choose a great white over a red sub. But it's gonna be close.

oldbronco · 8 August 2010, 12:03 PM

as you can tell from my logo, I'd always go for the vintage model.

SLS · 8 August 2010, 01:54 PM

Save up for the Red Sub and keep the 16610....you'll regret selling if you do!
Scott

Speed · 8 August 2010, 03:52 PM

Not sure I would wear a Red Sub for an evening on the town...unless it was a night out with the guys. Would prefer something a tad more dressy - DJ Perhaps?

fusionstorm · 8 August 2010, 04:00 PM

I wear my red 1680 daily. It replaced one of my matte 16660s, which had replaced my 1655, which replaced my 16623. Unless the red 1680 you're planning to get is a pristine "time capsule" example, or your daily activities involve a lot of rugged outdoor or underwater activity, I say wear it and wear it often. These are wearable pieces of art!!

Yazo · 8 August 2010, 04:03 PM

Get both! And I personally prefer the DRSD over the Red Sub if price is not a factor.

Good luck!

Psmith · 8 August 2010, 06:06 PM

Nope

But it makes sense to have both

gmtobsessed · 8 August 2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jclevoy

Keep the 16610 for daily wear, and buy a Red sub for weekends and evenings out on the town.

Just my 2c

8 August 2010, 07:23 AM	#1
dnc701 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 14	does it make sense to replace a 16610 with a red sub? the 16610 is the first rolex that i got but lately i've been awe struck with the thought of a vintage red sub w/superdome! however, I am uncertain if i should keep both the red sub and the 16610. to me, you can only wear one watch at a time...should i just keep the 16610 in the closet or sell it. Also, do you prefer a 1680 red sub or a 1665 DRSD, if price is not an factor? Sorry for so many questions. :. C

8 August 2010, 07:59 AM	#4
Esexx "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Dean Location: Redondo Beach, CA Watch: ing TRF All Day Posts: 2,105	I have been looking at a lot of vintage Subs (and Tudors) too. I thought for a quick second to sell my 16610, but I just can't. I will just have to save for the vintage. I know how you feel looking at all those great plexi vintage Red Subs! Love them too. __________________ Member Number 34171 "Remember: No matter where you go... there you are." Buckroo Banzai _________________________________________

8 August 2010, 08:03 AM	#5
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Keep the 16610 for daily wear, and buy a Red sub for weekends and evenings out on the town. Just my 2c __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

8 August 2010, 01:54 PM	#13
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Save up for the Red Sub and keep the 16610....you'll regret selling if you do! Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

8 August 2010, 04:00 PM	#15
fusionstorm "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Piedmont, CA Watch: various vintage Posts: 2,272	I wear my red 1680 daily. It replaced one of my matte 16660s, which had replaced my 1655, which replaced my 16623. Unless the red 1680 you're planning to get is a pristine "time capsule" example, or your daily activities involve a lot of rugged outdoor or underwater activity, I say wear it and wear it often. These are wearable pieces of art!! __________________ 1680 MK II 2.2M (my daily); 1655 MK IV 8.1M (my 1st vintage); 16660 x 4 - 8.0M spider & matte 7.4M, 8.0M, 8.0M; 16610LV F MK I/MK I; 116528 Z; 14060 M COSC; Tudor 75090 Gone.....never forgotten: 14000 F, 14060 V COSC, PAM 048, 16623 F, 1680 MK V 3.1M, 16800 matte 8.3M & 1655 MK IV 7.4M

8 August 2010, 08:04 AM	#7
Mini2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Uk Posts: 1,522	I cant speak for everyone but just like buying my first property it has sentimental value to me and a place i will never get rid of. Just like youre first rolex, something you should treasure and if you can- keep hold of it to pass down to the little ones.

8 August 2010, 08:28 AM	#10
dnc701 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 14	thanks for all the advice

8 August 2010, 12:03 PM	#12
oldbronco Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Watch: Ranger Posts: 315	as you can tell from my logo, I'd always go for the vintage model.

8 August 2010, 03:52 PM	#14
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	Not sure I would wear a Red Sub for an evening on the town...unless it was a night out with the guys. Would prefer something a tad more dressy - DJ Perhaps?

8 August 2010, 04:03 PM	#16
Yazo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,812	Get both! And I personally prefer the DRSD over the Red Sub if price is not a factor. Good luck!

8 August 2010, 06:06 PM	#17
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Nope But it makes sense to have both __________________

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