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buddy13 · 10 June 2011, 01:38 AM

I just received this watch 2 days ago...

I was a bit worried that I would not like the watch because of its 'squarish' case...I figured that if I did not like it I would just move it on and part fund a Blancpain FF with the proceedings..guess what? The FF will have to wait

!

It took me all of 2 seconds after putting the watch on for the case to look just right. It really does not look awkward at all on the wrist...granted it's more squarish than say a 16610..but the new case just gives the watch LOTS of wrist presence and looks absolutely superb..I always thought the 16610 had too pointy and thin lugs which I do not like 100%. I believe the best compromise lies somewhere in between these two extremes though...kind of like a DSSD or GMT-IIc...

This watch just feels MUCH more solid than a 16610...it exudes quality craftsmanship and it is MUCH more comfortable than my 14060M. The thin side walls of the clasp on the 16610/14060 dig into the wrist a bit...no such problems with the new hugely improved clasp! It now feels in place on a 7000+ USD watch

...Also the sharp sides of the case do not dig on the wrist like on the 14060M. I really am surprised by this but the 116610LN is much more comfortable...

It really wears nice and if you like large watches, do not be afraid to try this watch on because it's wrist presence on the wrist is much more commanding than the old Subs...I am very happy that I did not go for a DSSD, because this one is just the perfect size and weight for me...

And how can you forget the amazing Chromalight lume, which although nowhere as bright as say an OS 300m lume it just keeps going...it still glows nicely after 8 hours through the night

Hope you like it...I sure do

...tomorrow if I get some time I will post a short comparison of 16610/116610/14060M subs...thanks!

speedo · 10 June 2011, 01:40 AM

good choice, nice watch! enjoy it just as much i enjoy mine!

inLine4 · 10 June 2011, 01:41 AM

dalip · 10 June 2011, 01:42 AM

It's a great watch. Congrats and enjoy!

tkc324 · 10 June 2011, 01:47 AM

Very nice~ congrats...

dooder202 · 10 June 2011, 01:47 AM

Congrats!

MortgageGuy · 10 June 2011, 01:58 AM

Looks great

phampau · 10 June 2011, 02:05 AM

Looking good!

thewatchguy93 · 10 June 2011, 02:05 AM

Love it congrats

Dino

Dan2010 · 10 June 2011, 02:08 AM

Simply the best.

HDHNTER · 10 June 2011, 02:25 AM

Congrats! Love mine as well.

Michael M. · 10 June 2011, 02:29 AM

Huge congrats!!! Very nice!!

texex91 · 10 June 2011, 02:51 AM

Nice! My arrived today...

Megalobyte · 10 June 2011, 02:52 AM

Congratulations. Good choice. I got mine, my first and only Rolex, a month ago and love it. I too was looking at the DS, I thought Subs were too small, I'm not a large watch guy, I'm just a large guy! (6'8, size 17 feet with hands to match) So, I was very surprised when I tried on a C in the Caribbean a few months ago, that it didn't seem small even on my Sasquatch like mitts. :) It was then I knew I didn't need a DeepSea to satisfy my Rolex dive watch itch:)

Jack's Uncle · 10 June 2011, 02:52 AM

Great looking watch and I'm not looking to cause any trouble, but am I mistaken or does that lume appear way too green?

karmatp · 10 June 2011, 03:00 AM

Stunning watch, enjoy!

Fiery · 10 June 2011, 03:46 AM

That's what I keep harping since I got my Sub-C: the wide lugs only look too wide when the watch is off-wrist. Once you put it on, it simply works. Squarish, yes, but in a good way

I hope you'll enjoy your 116610LN for a long time

jnkay · 10 June 2011, 03:47 AM

Great, thoughtful write-up and pictures. Looks great on your wrist.
I agree that the GMT-IIc case is a very nice compromise between the pointy 16610 lugs and those on the sub-c. Still, I like the beef factor that the sub-c has going on with its shoulders.

buddy13 · 10 June 2011, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnkay

Great, thoughtful write-up and pictures. Looks great on your wrist.
I agree that the GMT-IIc case is a very nice compromise between the pointy 16610 lugs and those on the sub-c. Still, I like the beef factor that the sub-c has going on with its shoulders.

Thanks! Yes I agree...in fact I prefer the beefier lugs on the 116610LN than the older subs pointy items

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stylinleems · 10 June 2011, 04:22 AM

Shouldn't the Chromalight lume be blue?!?

buddy13 · 10 June 2011, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fiery

That's what I keep harping since I got my Sub-C: the wide lugs only look too wide when the watch is off-wrist. Once you put it on, it simply works. Squarish, yes, but in a good way

I hope you'll enjoy your 116610LN for a long time

Exactly that I remember seeing a Sub-c in a London AD and thinking to myself..."Nah..it looks a bit odd..I think I prefer the DSSD"..

Then I tried on the DSSD (a million times) to try and like it (really I tried hard)..but I just cant get over those stupid (IMHO) words on the chapter ring..

I am REALLY glad I went with the Sub-C

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buddy13 · 10 June 2011, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leems

Shouldn't the Chromalight lume be blue?!?

It is my friend...turqoise actually

..it's just the picture...

Dont worry it's no fake..a Parachrom bleu equipped 3135 beats at its core..it's keeping time to within +1 second per 2 days which is IMHO OUTSTANDING MECHANICAL PERFORMANCE

Abid · 10 June 2011, 04:36 AM

very nice! Congrads!

Megalobyte · 10 June 2011, 04:39 AM

That would have to be outstanding performance in anybody's opinion! :)

chicagofan · 10 June 2011, 05:00 AM

Congrats. Looks great. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and pics.

A.J.R. · 10 June 2011, 05:04 AM

Very nice!

Cru Jones · 10 June 2011, 05:06 AM

Very nice write up and excellent pix! Congrats!!

SonSquad · 10 June 2011, 05:08 AM

Lovely watch - congrats :)

ally · 10 June 2011, 05:14 AM

Great report and good to get a comparision between diffrent models

gwozhog · 10 June 2011, 05:45 AM

I love the overpowering pick of the old and new side by side.

10 June 2011, 01:38 AM	#1
buddy13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Etienne Location: Malta Watch: Orient star 300m Posts: 724	My new 116610 LN... I just received this watch 2 days ago... I was a bit worried that I would not like the watch because of its 'squarish' case...I figured that if I did not like it I would just move it on and part fund a Blancpain FF with the proceedings..guess what? The FF will have to wait ! It took me all of 2 seconds after putting the watch on for the case to look just right. It really does not look awkward at all on the wrist...granted it's more squarish than say a 16610..but the new case just gives the watch LOTS of wrist presence and looks absolutely superb..I always thought the 16610 had too pointy and thin lugs which I do not like 100%. I believe the best compromise lies somewhere in between these two extremes though...kind of like a DSSD or GMT-IIc... This watch just feels MUCH more solid than a 16610...it exudes quality craftsmanship and it is MUCH more comfortable than my 14060M. The thin side walls of the clasp on the 16610/14060 dig into the wrist a bit...no such problems with the new hugely improved clasp! It now feels in place on a 7000+ USD watch ...Also the sharp sides of the case do not dig on the wrist like on the 14060M. I really am surprised by this but the 116610LN is much more comfortable... It really wears nice and if you like large watches, do not be afraid to try this watch on because it's wrist presence on the wrist is much more commanding than the old Subs...I am very happy that I did not go for a DSSD, because this one is just the perfect size and weight for me... And how can you forget the amazing Chromalight lume, which although nowhere as bright as say an OS 300m lume it just keeps going...it still glows nicely after 8 hours through the night Hope you like it...I sure do ...tomorrow if I get some time I will post a short comparison of 16610/116610/14060M subs...thanks!

10 June 2011, 01:40 AM	#2
speedo "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bp, hu, eu Watch: dj 16234, 116610ln Posts: 2,376	good choice, nice watch! enjoy it just as much i enjoy mine! __________________ *16234 jubilee dial, 116610 ln, grand seiko sbgm221g, omega speedmaster mark II, longines legend diver, breguet 3910, nomos club campus 38, swatch sistem51, mares nemo, seiko ripley, g-shock rangeman* instagram: modus_horologicus

10 June 2011, 01:41 AM	#3
inLine4 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: KC Location: GMT-5 Watch: GSAR Posts: 2,104	__________________ "Be Real, Buy Real."

10 June 2011, 01:42 AM	#4
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	It's a great watch. Congrats and enjoy! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

10 June 2011, 01:58 AM	#7
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	Looks great __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

10 June 2011, 01:47 AM	#5
tkc324 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Tom Location: Chi town Watch: Daytona AP DD Sub Posts: 3,717	Very nice~ congrats...

10 June 2011, 01:47 AM	#6
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	Congrats!

10 June 2011, 02:05 AM	#8
phampau "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: Florida Watch: Sub-C Posts: 460	Looking good! __________________

10 June 2011, 02:05 AM	#9
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	Love it congrats Dino __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

10 June 2011, 02:08 AM	#10
Dan2010 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South Carolina Watch: Panerai 914 Posts: 6,540	Simply the best.

10 June 2011, 02:25 AM	#11
HDHNTER "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Allen Location: SC Posts: 2,766	Congrats! Love mine as well.

10 June 2011, 02:29 AM	#12
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Huge congrats!!! Very nice!!

10 June 2011, 02:51 AM	#13
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Nice! My arrived today...

10 June 2011, 02:52 AM	#14
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	Congratulations. Good choice. I got mine, my first and only Rolex, a month ago and love it. I too was looking at the DS, I thought Subs were too small, I'm not a large watch guy, I'm just a large guy! (6'8, size 17 feet with hands to match) So, I was very surprised when I tried on a C in the Caribbean a few months ago, that it didn't seem small even on my Sasquatch like mitts. :) It was then I knew I didn't need a DeepSea to satisfy my Rolex dive watch itch:)

10 June 2011, 02:52 AM	#15
Jack's Uncle "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Joseph Location: nyc Watch: SubC Posts: 187	Great looking watch and I'm not looking to cause any trouble, but am I mistaken or does that lume appear way too green?

10 June 2011, 03:00 AM	#16
karmatp "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Trevor Location: Arizona Posts: 5,740	Stunning watch, enjoy! __________________ My grails:

10 June 2011, 03:46 AM	#17
Fiery "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Europe Watch: Sub-C 116610LN Posts: 2,649	That's what I keep harping since I got my Sub-C: the wide lugs only look too wide when the watch is off-wrist. Once you put it on, it simply works. Squarish, yes, but in a good way I hope you'll enjoy your 116610LN for a long time

10 June 2011, 03:47 AM	#18
jnkay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: South Florida, US Watch: du jour Posts: 1,815	Great, thoughtful write-up and pictures. Looks great on your wrist. I agree that the GMT-IIc case is a very nice compromise between the pointy 16610 lugs and those on the sub-c. Still, I like the beef factor that the sub-c has going on with its shoulders.

10 June 2011, 04:22 AM	#20
stylinleems 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,212	Shouldn't the Chromalight lume be blue?!? __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

10 June 2011, 04:36 AM	#23
Abid "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: 16610LV Posts: 466	very nice! Congrads!

10 June 2011, 04:39 AM	#24
Megalobyte "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ari Location: Florida Watch: ...me go broke Posts: 2,428	That would have to be outstanding performance in anybody's opinion! :)

10 June 2011, 05:00 AM	#25
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Congrats. Looks great. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and pics.

10 June 2011, 05:04 AM	#26
A.J.R. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: AJ Location: Oregon Watch: SUBC, DJII Posts: 1,827	Very nice!

10 June 2011, 05:06 AM	#27
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,243	Very nice write up and excellent pix! Congrats!!

10 June 2011, 05:08 AM	#28
SonSquad Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Denmark Posts: 63	Lovely watch - congrats :)

10 June 2011, 05:14 AM	#29
ally "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: london Watch: Explorer II Posts: 790	Great report and good to get a comparision between diffrent models __________________ 14060M Explorer II TT DJ. 16610 LV.

10 June 2011, 05:45 AM	#30
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,894	I love the overpowering pick of the old and new side by side.

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