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dj7u · 4 March 2010, 08:12 PM

It's a certainty that the 16618's (31.35 jewel movement) have solid center links.

But, I think only the older Rolex Submariner model 16808's like the 1988 R serial# (30.35 jewel movement) may have the hollow center links.

I wouldn't want a 16808 just because it doesn't have the latest 31.35 movement like the 1990-2010 model 16618 or even ceramic 116618.

But, this Ebay model 16808 1988 R serial# looks somewhat like it has solid center links:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Submariner...item3a58321009

The YG 16618 bracelet beginning in 2000 is probably slightly different just as the two tone 16613 begins getting the gold fused over stainless through the clasp beginning around 2000 as well.

I want to know the total weight in grams between of models: Ceramic Sub YG 116618, Ceramic GMT YG 116718, and YG Sub 16618. I bet the 16618 isn't much lighter.

But, the 116618 should easily be the heaviest since the 116718 has a smaller clasp area than the smurf blue Sub 116618.

4 March 2010, 08:12 PM	#50
dj7u Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: DAN JACOBS Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex Sub 116618 Posts: 20	It's a certainty that the 16618's (31.35 jewel movement) have solid center links. But, I think only the older Rolex Submariner model 16808's like the 1988 R serial# (30.35 jewel movement) may have the hollow center links. I wouldn't want a 16808 just because it doesn't have the latest 31.35 movement like the 1990-2010 model 16618 or even ceramic 116618. But, this Ebay model 16808 1988 R serial# looks somewhat like it has solid center links: http://cgi.ebay.com/Rolex-Submariner...item3a58321009 The YG 16618 bracelet beginning in 2000 is probably slightly different just as the two tone 16613 begins getting the gold fused over stainless through the clasp beginning around 2000 as well. I want to know the total weight in grams between of models: Ceramic Sub YG 116618, Ceramic GMT YG 116718, and YG Sub 16618. I bet the 16618 isn't much lighter. But, the 116618 should easily be the heaviest since the 116718 has a smaller clasp area than the smurf blue Sub 116618.