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consumption · 18 February 2011, 03:51 AM

Hi. I have been a long time lurker, never a poster. I finally created an account and wanted to share a picture.

I was also wondering if anyone has traded up to a 116610LN from a 16610 sub?

If so what was the difference in price? How much did you get for your 11610 and were you able to get the 116610LV below MSRP?

Anyone who has both the 16610 and the 116610ln do you see a major difference between the two watches? Do you think the upgrade is worth it?

anipit · 18 February 2011, 04:13 AM

I was wondering about changing my 16610 with a 116610 but for sure the difference is so big that is better to wait and enjoy my "classic".

ks1117 · 18 February 2011, 05:26 AM

classic

mjclark32 · 18 February 2011, 05:32 AM

beauty!

Jason71 · 18 February 2011, 07:01 AM

Stick with the classic

Johny · 18 February 2011, 07:04 AM

where is the pic from?

gettocard · 18 February 2011, 07:05 AM

Welcome to the forum.

Christiaan · 18 February 2011, 07:06 AM

Looks great, welcome!

cjnesher · 18 February 2011, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anipit

I was wondering about changing my 16610 with a 116610 but for sure the difference is so big that is better to wait and enjoy my "classic".

I "switched" from a 16610 to a 116610 and the difference is pretty big IMO.
That's not to say the 16610 is not a fantastic watch that has certainly proved itself as an Icon.

The changes to the 116610 were what I was looking for, Mainly the bracelet. I love the bracelet clasp and the solid links give the whole watch a more solid feel IMO. The Bezel really shines and the maxi dial is much easier for me to read day/night. The whole watch just feels more solid. Have you tried one on?

I loved my 16610 but haven't looked back since the switch. I'm looking at a GMT pepsi now so the 116610 has company. Good luck!

You can't go wrong with either!

jeremyam · 18 February 2011, 08:01 AM

nice pic and thanks for posting, i think the 16610 has better pedigree and it's lineage dates back much much longer than the SubC. if the 16610 fits and fits well than the need to look at a SubC starts to diminish rapidly. i purchased a 16610, the SubC wasn't available. i've looked at the SubC once since and had very little interest...

ceramic, glidelock and maxi are all fairly new technologies, rolex is really, in my humble opinion is about tradition... the improvements are 95% aesthetics...

welcome and thanks again for the pic

Jason71 · 18 February 2011, 08:20 AM

Don't get me wrong.............I like the SubC, but you would lose your shirt trying to get rid of the 16610 in the upgrade. Personally, I would prefer to have the 16610 anyways. I say save your money and buy something different so that you have 2 Rolex watches. Maybe a green Milgauss?

consumption · 18 February 2011, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny

where is the pic from?

I took the picture on my coffee table with an iphone app called camera+. I then used instagram (another iphone app) to touch it up.

Thanks for all the advice. I love the 16610 but really like the clasp and bracelet on the new SubC.

Tools · 18 February 2011, 11:06 AM

You need to decide if the cost you would pay to get the new bracelet and clasp is worth it to you..

The base price of a 116610 starts out at over a grand more than the 16610, and then there is depreciation etc, so the cost to do this will add up...

sea-dweller · 18 February 2011, 02:57 PM

Welcome to TRF!

Stengah · 18 February 2011, 04:29 PM

I have the 16610 and I honestly prefer it to the newer model. But I could be biased because I haven't actually tried it on so I won't comment on the clasp, but IMO they changed the watch too much. Still really cool but I consider it almost a different watch. If you traded your used watch you might expect to cough up another 2 grand+ to get the money for the new sub in new condition. If you go used or buy from TRF you could definitely save some money there though. Only you will know if it's the right choice for you. If you really love the new sub I would say go for it. But the 16610 is classic and there is nothing wrong with it for sure. Or you could just save up and have both.

juliojulio · 18 February 2011, 05:11 PM

So the 16610 does not have solid links?

Art 1 · 18 February 2011, 08:56 PM

Welcome.

HL65 · 18 February 2011, 09:21 PM

Welome to TRF!!

Johny · 18 February 2011, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by consumption

I took the picture on my coffee table with an iphone app called camera+. I then used instagram (another iphone app) to touch it up.

Thanks for all the advice. I love the 16610 but really like the clasp and bracelet on the new SubC.

very nice pic it looks like it should be hanging in a gallery with a big price tag on it.

18 February 2011, 04:13 AM	#2
anipit "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Laura Location: Italy Watch: 16610 + 16220 Posts: 385	I was wondering about changing my 16610 with a 116610 but for sure the difference is so big that is better to wait and enjoy my "classic". __________________ Laura from Italy. 16610 + 16220.

18 February 2011, 05:32 AM	#4
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	beauty! __________________

18 February 2011, 07:01 AM	#5
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Stick with the classic __________________ 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

18 February 2011, 07:04 AM	#6
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	where is the pic from? __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

18 February 2011, 07:06 AM	#8
Christiaan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Christiaan Location: Fort Mill, SC Watch: 67' Breitling Navi Posts: 1,617	Looks great, welcome! __________________ "Give me the luxuries of life and I will willingly do without the necessities" Frank Lloyd Wright. "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward. For there you have been and there you will long to return." DaVinci

18 February 2011, 05:26 AM	#3
ks1117 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: TOM Location: Hong Kong Posts: 47	classic

18 February 2011, 07:05 AM	#7
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	Welcome to the forum.

18 February 2011, 08:01 AM	#10
jeremyam Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Toronto, Ontario Watch: 16610 V Posts: 511	nice pic and thanks for posting, i think the 16610 has better pedigree and it's lineage dates back much much longer than the SubC. if the 16610 fits and fits well than the need to look at a SubC starts to diminish rapidly. i purchased a 16610, the SubC wasn't available. i've looked at the SubC once since and had very little interest... ceramic, glidelock and maxi are all fairly new technologies, rolex is really, in my humble opinion is about tradition... the improvements are 95% aesthetics... welcome and thanks again for the pic

18 February 2011, 08:20 AM	#11
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Don't get me wrong.............I like the SubC, but you would lose your shirt trying to get rid of the 16610 in the upgrade. Personally, I would prefer to have the 16610 anyways. I say save your money and buy something different so that you have 2 Rolex watches. Maybe a green Milgauss? __________________ 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

18 February 2011, 11:06 AM	#13
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	You need to decide if the cost you would pay to get the new bracelet and clasp is worth it to you.. The base price of a 116610 starts out at over a grand more than the 16610, and then there is depreciation etc, so the cost to do this will add up... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

18 February 2011, 02:57 PM	#14
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Welcome to TRF! __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

18 February 2011, 04:29 PM	#15
Stengah "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: California Watch: 16610 Posts: 259	I have the 16610 and I honestly prefer it to the newer model. But I could be biased because I haven't actually tried it on so I won't comment on the clasp, but IMO they changed the watch too much. Still really cool but I consider it almost a different watch. If you traded your used watch you might expect to cough up another 2 grand+ to get the money for the new sub in new condition. If you go used or buy from TRF you could definitely save some money there though. Only you will know if it's the right choice for you. If you really love the new sub I would say go for it. But the 16610 is classic and there is nothing wrong with it for sure. Or you could just save up and have both.

18 February 2011, 05:11 PM	#16
juliojulio Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: julio cesar Location: california Watch: tt GMT 2 Posts: 45	So the 16610 does not have solid links?

18 February 2011, 08:56 PM	#17
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Welcome.

18 February 2011, 09:21 PM	#18
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,988	Welome to TRF!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

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