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cabman · 19 June 2010, 09:23 PM

hi all this is only my second post so please be patient with me. im fairly new to the world of rolex although i have always loved them. im just putting my toes in what seems like a big pond with even bigger fish lol i am currently looking for a ss sub 16610 but am not sure whether to buy a relatively new one 2000 / 2008 or go with something older i know the model hasnt changed a great deal but is there any dooos or donts i should be looking our for ie pin holes or no pin holes or anything i should be aware or for instance is there a better or worse movement sorry if these seem like silly questions but we all have to start somewhere and after reading many many threads everyone seems pretty ok on this forum so any advice would be greatly appreciated

rolexguynfl · 20 June 2010, 01:14 AM

Welcome Cabman - lots of folks on here with good advise. I'm sure someone will provide some input. I'm certainly new at this and can't provide any but love to see what they have to say. Regards,

CoopJr · 20 June 2010, 12:13 PM

Lug holes are generally found on older Subs. Only the dateless 14060 remains with lug holes. It usually means that the bracelet does not have solid end links which, IMO, is a better bracelet.

I have a sub that's 3 years old and one that's 22 years old and both are great watches. If your buying pre-owned, I would stick to a newer watch because it most likely has seen less abuse. A serial # starting with D, Z or M.

Also welcome to the forum. If you do a search on subs....you'll get hundreds of pages of info to sift through!

cabman · 20 June 2010, 07:31 PM

hi and thanks for the replys ive decided to go for a 2005+ 16610 sub and am now starting to have a look around there doesnt seem to be a shortage and after spending many hours looking at condition and prices the best way to go seems to be a fairly new sub with little use as these only seem to command a few hundred in price difference and i may as well be the one to start wearing it everyday and not keeping it locked up any thoughts or advice on this would be appreciated

Johny · 21 June 2010, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cabman

hi and thanks for the replys ive decided to go for a 2005+ 16610 sub and am now starting to have a look around there doesnt seem to be a shortage and after spending many hours looking at condition and prices the best way to go seems to be a fairly new sub with little use as these only seem to command a few hundred in price difference and i may as well be the one to start wearing it everyday and not keeping it locked up any thoughts or advice on this would be appreciated

HI C welcome. recent low mileage is a great idea. have you had a look at the lv. the ss ceramic sub is soon to be released so if you hold off there might be bargains to be had. j

cabman · 21 June 2010, 05:32 AM

is that the green anniversary one

19 June 2010, 09:23 PM	#1
cabman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: coventry uk Posts: 7	submariner advice hi all this is only my second post so please be patient with me. im fairly new to the world of rolex although i have always loved them. im just putting my toes in what seems like a big pond with even bigger fish lol i am currently looking for a ss sub 16610 but am not sure whether to buy a relatively new one 2000 / 2008 or go with something older i know the model hasnt changed a great deal but is there any dooos or donts i should be looking our for ie pin holes or no pin holes or anything i should be aware or for instance is there a better or worse movement sorry if these seem like silly questions but we all have to start somewhere and after reading many many threads everyone seems pretty ok on this forum so any advice would be greatly appreciated

20 June 2010, 07:31 PM	#4
cabman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: coventry uk Posts: 7	ive made up my mind hi and thanks for the replys ive decided to go for a 2005+ 16610 sub and am now starting to have a look around there doesnt seem to be a shortage and after spending many hours looking at condition and prices the best way to go seems to be a fairly new sub with little use as these only seem to command a few hundred in price difference and i may as well be the one to start wearing it everyday and not keeping it locked up any thoughts or advice on this would be appreciated

20 June 2010, 01:14 AM	#2
rolexguynfl 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Ed Location: FL Keys Watch: my avatar move... Posts: 2,099	Welcome Cabman - lots of folks on here with good advise. I'm sure someone will provide some input. I'm certainly new at this and can't provide any but love to see what they have to say. Regards,

20 June 2010, 12:13 PM	#3
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	Lug holes are generally found on older Subs. Only the dateless 14060 remains with lug holes. It usually means that the bracelet does not have solid end links which, IMO, is a better bracelet. I have a sub that's 3 years old and one that's 22 years old and both are great watches. If your buying pre-owned, I would stick to a newer watch because it most likely has seen less abuse. A serial # starting with D, Z or M. Also welcome to the forum. If you do a search on subs....you'll get hundreds of pages of info to sift through!

21 June 2010, 05:32 AM	#6
cabman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: coventry uk Posts: 7	is that the green anniversary one

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