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Old 1 September 2010, 05:16 AM   #1
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A tale of two Subs....

A side by side comparison of the new and the old:
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Old 1 September 2010, 05:21 AM   #2
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Thanks for the great comp pix!

I really like the maxi dial/hands more than anything. In a perfect world, this is the update I would have liked to see in the Sea-Dweller as well.
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Old 1 September 2010, 05:21 AM   #3
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Great shots, Tim! Does this mean you've added a 116610 to your stable???
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Old 1 September 2010, 05:21 AM   #4
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Nice it's the 16610 for me.
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Old 1 September 2010, 05:23 AM   #5
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Great comparison!
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Old 1 September 2010, 05:29 AM   #6
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Thanks for posting.
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Old 1 September 2010, 05:30 AM   #7
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Thanxs, i like them both equally.
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Old 1 September 2010, 05:32 AM   #8
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good job ! thank's
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Old 1 September 2010, 05:32 AM   #9
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Tim,

The MOTHER of all comparison / side X sides.

Thanks!!!
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Old 1 September 2010, 05:33 AM   #10
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Nice comparison shots. Although, even with the improvements on the new Sub, I still like the lines of the 16610.
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Old 1 September 2010, 06:40 AM   #11
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Hey Tim,

great shots, nice side by side comparison.

I still like the old Subs, but look how much more presence the new one has with the maxi dial and the bulky case!

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Old 1 September 2010, 06:42 AM   #12
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Tom, excellent comparison photos!
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Old 1 September 2010, 06:47 AM   #13
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Tom, excellent comparison photos!
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Old 1 September 2010, 06:52 AM   #14
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Great post! Can you help us with one additional item and see how the bracelet from the Sub-C fits on the 16610? Thanks!
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Old 1 September 2010, 07:42 AM   #15
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Great pics comparing the 2 Subs Tim. Though the only thing I like about the new one is the bracelet, I wonder if it would fit the old one?
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Old 1 September 2010, 07:55 AM   #16
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Great pics comparing the 2 Subs Tim. Though the only thing I like about the new one is the bracelet, I wonder if it would fit the old one?
Exactly what I've been thinking for some time.

Does anyone have an answer?
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Old 1 September 2010, 08:19 AM   #17
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Excellent photos!!

Made my choice easy.
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Old 1 September 2010, 08:26 AM   #18
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Great post! The weight difference is quite impressive.
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Old 1 September 2010, 08:29 AM   #19
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makes a handy quick comparison , many thanks
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Old 1 September 2010, 09:01 AM   #20
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Great shots. Nice visual display for comparison. Would like to see how the new braclet fits the old as well - if it even will.
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Old 1 September 2010, 09:06 AM   #21
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I much prefer the case and clasp on the older model. The new model looks blocky and out of proportion to the bracelet. Thanks for the great comparison shots.
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Old 1 September 2010, 09:13 AM   #22
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The new one truly looks like it is not as refined in person. Thanks for the comparsion.
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Old 1 September 2010, 09:14 AM   #23
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A very useful visual comparison, thanks!
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Old 1 September 2010, 09:29 AM   #24
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as much as i like the older case the new one wins out because of better lume and legibility
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Old 1 September 2010, 09:32 AM   #25
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Nice comparison.....and wait until JJ finds out you weighed them. He'll be delighted....saves him a trip to the butcher.
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Old 1 September 2010, 09:33 AM   #26
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Awesome comparision!
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Old 1 September 2010, 09:51 AM   #27
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Very nice side by side..!
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Old 1 September 2010, 10:38 AM   #28
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I can't believe the new one is 24 grams heavier...

Thanks for the write up sir...

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Old 1 September 2010, 10:44 AM   #29
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Thanks for the side by side visual.
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Old 1 September 2010, 10:55 AM   #30
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Excellent job!...Thanks!
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