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drjordan · 21 September 2008, 07:24 AM

Hi, new to the forum here. Planning on getting the classic SS sub date 16610.....is US$5845 the current MSRP?? Is it cheaper to get it in Asia, say Hong Kong? Does the "M" series apply to 2007 or 2008 models? Thanks for helping a newbie out!!

jasonbellevue · 21 September 2008, 07:26 AM

16610 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner 40 MM Stainless Steel - MSRP $5,850.00

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JohnEaton · 21 September 2008, 07:35 AM

I think Bisquitlips was talking about one for $1000 under MSRP

Tools · 21 September 2008, 07:41 AM

Welcome to the Forum..

The Sub date is a classic and will last a lifetime. I don't know if you can save anything buying in Asia... after all, you have to get there, and the watch may be subject to duties and taxes when coming back...

As for as "M".. Rolex does not introduce a new model number for a given year. They produce a model series until they are done then move on to the next series.. Both "Z" and "M" are being produced during 2008, but the latest series seen is the "V".

So, a Dealer may have a "Z", "M", and a "V" sitting in their cases, and all would be a "2008" model..

drjordan · 21 September 2008, 08:09 AM

thanks for all the quick responses!! I managed to get a little over 10% discount off my wife TT datejust few months ago, but the AD just would not discount on the SS sub date, saying that it's always in high demand, and there is actually a shortage!? Is it really true? BTW, i noticed that some of the new Rolexes don't have the green hologram on the back anymore, and have "ROLEX M......." etched on the inside crown/face instead. Also, any differences among the M, Z, V series? Thanks again.

Tools · 21 September 2008, 08:22 AM

Green holograms are gone from about the middle of the "Z" series release last year. There may still be some on the shelves, and certainly a lot of them for sale used.

The ROLEXROLEX etching on the inner rehaut ring is one of the new anti-counterfeit measures. As far as a difference between current Z, M, or V releases, generally speaking nothing, they are the same..... It's just a serial number.

drjordan · 21 September 2008, 08:40 AM

Thanks for all the great info, I'll probably go pick one up within this week.

21 September 2008, 07:24 AM	#1
drjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 10	price on a new SS sub date 16610? Hi, new to the forum here. Planning on getting the classic SS sub date 16610.....is US$5845 the current MSRP?? Is it cheaper to get it in Asia, say Hong Kong? Does the "M" series apply to 2007 or 2008 models? Thanks for helping a newbie out!!

21 September 2008, 07:26 AM	#2
jasonbellevue "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Jason Location: at home Posts: 5,098	16610 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner 40 MM Stainless Steel - MSRP $5,850.00 Welcome to TRF __________________

21 September 2008, 07:35 AM	#3
JohnEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Eaton Location: Nome Alaska USA Watch: Red1680 metres 1st Posts: 1,869	I think Bisquitlips was talking about one for $1000 under MSRP __________________ Perfection lies not in the organic whole but in the isolated fragment

21 September 2008, 07:41 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,502	Welcome to the Forum.. The Sub date is a classic and will last a lifetime. I don't know if you can save anything buying in Asia... after all, you have to get there, and the watch may be subject to duties and taxes when coming back... As for as "M".. Rolex does not introduce a new model number for a given year. They produce a model series until they are done then move on to the next series.. Both "Z" and "M" are being produced during 2008, but the latest series seen is the "V". So, a Dealer may have a "Z", "M", and a "V" sitting in their cases, and all would be a "2008" model.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 September 2008, 08:22 AM	#6
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,502	Green holograms are gone from about the middle of the "Z" series release last year. There may still be some on the shelves, and certainly a lot of them for sale used. The ROLEXROLEX etching on the inner rehaut ring is one of the new anti-counterfeit measures. As far as a difference between current Z, M, or V releases, generally speaking nothing, they are the same..... It's just a serial number. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 September 2008, 08:09 AM	#5
drjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 10	thanks for all the quick responses!! I managed to get a little over 10% discount off my wife TT datejust few months ago, but the AD just would not discount on the SS sub date, saying that it's always in high demand, and there is actually a shortage!? Is it really true? BTW, i noticed that some of the new Rolexes don't have the green hologram on the back anymore, and have "ROLEX M......." etched on the inside crown/face instead. Also, any differences among the M, Z, V series? Thanks again.

21 September 2008, 08:40 AM	#7
drjordan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 10	Thanks for all the great info, I'll probably go pick one up within this week.

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