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Zanjaniamir · 6 June 2016, 03:08 AM

What year and model did your favorite submariner come out and why? And which years do you think have the best value?

iliketime · 6 June 2016, 03:13 AM

it would be the 14060M for me. 2 line or 4 line im still in debate. but would like it without engraved rehaut

kromdom · 6 June 2016, 03:13 AM

the one on my wrist :)

Jack T · 6 June 2016, 03:15 AM

This one, a 14060m from 2011/12, a G serial

beshannon · 6 June 2016, 03:27 AM

My 14060M.

The only value I care about is what it means to me.

leftnose · 6 June 2016, 03:45 AM

I vote for my A series.

Lug holes, solid end links, luminova.

Zanjaniamir · 6 June 2016, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack T

This one, a 14060m from 2011/12, a G serial

Pardon my ignorance but what does the G serial entail? Thank you

Glidelock · 6 June 2016, 04:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Zanjaniamir

Pardon my ignorance but what does the G serial entail? Thank you

Ahhhh....yes....the elusive G! What does it entail? Well...excitement I guess, and as mentioned....elusiveness. Some may even claim it doesn't really exist? I might argue that it does, as I think I have found it on a few occasions, only to find that the next time I went looking for it...I couldn't locate it at all?

You know...like it had merely vanished!

Either way...this forum is prolly isn't the place for this discussion, but I think a couple of Doctors named Masters and Johnson did a tremendous amount of research on this topic in the 50's and....

OH shoot....you said G Serial? Oops, my bad! I thought you said....well it doesn't really matter!

So, the G serial came out I wanna say somewhere in the 2010 / 2011 time frame and were released side by side w/ Random Serial # watches at the same time. Most G subs were ceramic subs, however I have seen some examples of non ceramic subs w/ G serials!

Flying Clog · 6 June 2016, 04:35 AM

For me - any year 16610LV.

The maxi dial with that lovely green bezel is just the best combo (in my opinion).

AdaWit711 · 6 June 2016, 04:39 AM

I absolutely love the 1680 red submariners... They're valuable but that's not why I like them, I love that they're unique...

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mjclark32 · 6 June 2016, 04:41 AM

Love my 16610 M serial, but I'll take a milsub if anyone is offering...

speedolex · 6 June 2016, 04:44 AM

The 16610 K Series, of course.

First of the Sub Date's to feature the solid end link (SEL) and last of the series to feature the lug holes.

mtgjr · 6 June 2016, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by speedolex

The 16610 K Series, of course.

First of the Sub Date's to feature the solid end link (SEL) and last of the series to feature the lug holes.

Minor correction.....some Y serial Sub Dates also have lug holes.

Tan · 6 June 2016, 05:19 AM

1680 Red

1995akcoop · 6 June 2016, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glidelock

Ahhhh....yes....the elusive G! What does it entail? Well...excitement I guess, and as mentioned....elusiveness. Some may even claim it doesn't really exist? I might argue that it does, as I think I have found it on a few occasions, only to find that the next time I went looking for it...I couldn't locate it at all?

You know...like it had merely vanished!

Either way...this forum is prolly isn't the place for this discussion, but I think a couple of Doctors named Masters and Johnson did a tremendous amount of research on this topic in the 50's and....

OH shoot....you said G Serial? Oops, my bad! I thought you said....well it doesn't really matter!

So, the G serial came out I wanna say somewhere in the 2010 / 2011 time frame and were released side by side w/ Random Serial # watches at the same time. Most G subs were ceramic subs, however I have seen some examples of non ceramic subs w/ G serials!

i have a G serial sub pre ceramic. I thought it to be very rare until i saw a Random serial pre ceramic sub...... so sneaky of rolex

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leftnose · 6 June 2016, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtgjr

Minor correction.....some Y serial Sub Dates also have lug holes.

And, as posted above, my A series has SELs and lugholws.

Zanjaniamir · 6 June 2016, 05:25 AM

Im a bit confused. Were the g subs some kind of rare line of ceramics when rolex werent supposed to release ceramics yet??

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brandrea · 6 June 2016, 05:30 AM

I'm not sure if it's the best, but this 5513 is my favourite. Cleanest dial, lume makers with no surrounds, lug holes, plexi, rivet bracelet.

speedolex · 6 June 2016, 05:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtgjr

Minor correction.....some Y serial Sub Dates also have lug holes.

Yeah, but K is a better letter than Y or A, is the only serial letter that does not appear on the Submariner dial, makes it that much more unique and rare.

DCheeta · 6 June 2016, 05:41 AM

The 14060 2-liner with no engraving on the rehaut is my favorite. The look is so spare and clean, balanced and symmetrical. It's a real triumph of design.

mtgjr · 6 June 2016, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zanjaniamir

Im a bit confused. Were the g subs some kind of rare line of ceramics when rolex werent supposed to release ceramics yet??

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No, nothing special at all. People just having some fun. I think it's the way you phrased your question that is causing some confusion. There really are no Sub years that have more value just because of the year. Maybe certain vintage references, or dial configurations.

mtgjr · 6 June 2016, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by speedolex

Yeah, but K is a better letter than Y or A, is the only serial letter that does not appear on the Submariner dial, makes it that much more unique and rare.

Hey, it's cool if you really like the letter K, but no need to make stuff up and spread misinformation.

Old Expat Beast · 6 June 2016, 07:56 AM

The 5513 is the classic Sub.

Suboc · 6 June 2016, 08:16 AM

I don't believe there is one that is "best", however my favorite is the Gilt Chapter Ring 4 line 5512. If we are talking modern, my favorite is the 16610LV I prefer the traditional proportioned case and Maxi Dial-

brandrea · 6 June 2016, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

The 5513 is the classic Sub.

mailman · 6 June 2016, 08:22 AM

If it's modern then a 16610LV

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftnose

And, as posted above, my A series has SELs and lugholws.

Mine did also

roadkillrob · 6 June 2016, 08:33 AM

G Serial 16610 for me pretty much last of the 16610 before the ceramic, but has the engraved rehaut and anti-glare cyclops like the ceramic.

masyv6 · 6 June 2016, 08:45 AM

I can't get enough of the 5513.

Etschell · 6 June 2016, 08:56 AM

16610lv or 14060m

SCsailor · 6 June 2016, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftnose

I vote for my A series.

Lug holes, solid end links, luminova.

I'll second that. Love my A series.

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6 June 2016, 03:08 AM	#1
Zanjaniamir "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 40	Best Pre-Ceramic Submariner What year and model did your favorite submariner come out and why? And which years do you think have the best value?

6 June 2016, 03:27 AM	#5
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	My 14060M. The only value I care about is what it means to me. __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

6 June 2016, 04:41 AM	#11
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Love my 16610 M serial, but I'll take a milsub if anyone is offering... __________________

6 June 2016, 08:56 AM	#29
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	16610lv or 14060m __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

6 June 2016, 03:13 AM	#2
iliketime "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Real Name: Jack Location: NYC Watch: 16570, 16710 Posts: 1,535	it would be the 14060M for me. 2 line or 4 line im still in debate. but would like it without engraved rehaut

6 June 2016, 03:13 AM	#3
kromdom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Posts: 530	the one on my wrist :)

6 June 2016, 03:45 AM	#6
leftnose "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: USA Posts: 110	I vote for my A series. Lug holes, solid end links, luminova.

6 June 2016, 04:35 AM	#9
Flying Clog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Netherlands Posts: 357	For me - any year 16610LV. The maxi dial with that lovely green bezel is just the best combo (in my opinion).

6 June 2016, 04:39 AM	#10
AdaWit711 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Adam Location: North Carolina Watch: BLNR Posts: 421	I absolutely love the 1680 red submariners... They're valuable but that's not why I like them, I love that they're unique... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 June 2016, 04:44 AM	#12
speedolex Banned Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 1,231	The 16610 K Series, of course. First of the Sub Date's to feature the solid end link (SEL) and last of the series to feature the lug holes.

6 June 2016, 05:19 AM	#14
Tan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canada Watch: PP 5320G Posts: 1,259	1680 Red

6 June 2016, 05:25 AM	#17
Zanjaniamir "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada Posts: 40	Im a bit confused. Were the g subs some kind of rare line of ceramics when rolex werent supposed to release ceramics yet?? Sent from my SM-N9208 using Tapatalk

6 June 2016, 05:41 AM	#20
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	The 14060 2-liner with no engraving on the rehaut is my favorite. The look is so spare and clean, balanced and symmetrical. It's a real triumph of design.

6 June 2016, 07:56 AM	#23
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,784	The 5513 is the classic Sub.

6 June 2016, 08:16 AM	#24
Suboc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: At my forge Posts: 494	I don't believe there is one that is "best", however my favorite is the Gilt Chapter Ring 4 line 5512. If we are talking modern, my favorite is the 16610LV I prefer the traditional proportioned case and Maxi Dial-

6 June 2016, 08:33 AM	#27
roadkillrob "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston Watch: 16610 Sub,ZblueMIL Posts: 167	G Serial 16610 for me pretty much last of the 16610 before the ceramic, but has the engraved rehaut and anti-glare cyclops like the ceramic.

6 June 2016, 08:45 AM	#28
masyv6 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: 35000ft Posts: 3,771	I can't get enough of the 5513.

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