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docjamal · 2 October 2015, 06:27 PM

Hello all.
I would like to have another submariner. Here in south africa the pre owned oes have become pretty scarce.
There is a 16800 avail. It has been overhauled by rsc a while ago and has a year left on the international warranty.
The price is about 20 to 30 percent less than a decent 16610 would cost.

It has sapphire glass. Also the hour marker surrounds. Attaching a pic.uploadfromtaptalk1443774386062.jpg

Pros and cons of such a purchase? Any advice highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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docjamal · 2 October 2015, 06:46 PM

Also note glass and bezel insert replaced with service and serial number begins with 826

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Vincent65 · 2 October 2015, 06:53 PM

What do you want from a pre-owned Rolex? If it is just the desirable saving in comparison to buying new, then this is a good idea, because you have an excellent watch, recently serviced and still under warranty.

If you want the charm of 'vintage' and the appearance of the watch's history, then this would not be the way to go, as a lot of the parts have been replaced in service.

16800 is a great reference, but I would prefer one with the matte dial, personally.

docjamal · 2 October 2015, 06:57 PM

I am not a seasoned collector. All i want is the brand represented in my little collection. And i like a sub.

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Vincent65 · 2 October 2015, 06:59 PM

Great - go for it!

Daytona4130 · 2 October 2015, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by docjamal

I am not a seasoned collector. All i want is the brand represented in my little collection. And i like a sub.

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Find a better example.

docjamal · 2 October 2015, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytona4130

Find a better example.

Like?

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Daytona4130 · 3 October 2015, 03:04 AM

Check out our list of vintage dealers and look at what they have. I just would never buy a 16800 without a matte dial. Here's mine- (gone now unfortunately)

The_Walrus · 5 October 2015, 07:23 PM

I am sporting a matte dial 16800 at the moment.
But this watch above compared to a 16610, I can't see the difference particularly as Karl pointed out , has been servicd by RSC and is 30% cheaper... pull the trigger now.
My watch attached

HERITAGE82 · 5 October 2015, 08:17 PM

Looks like a nice example and I wouldn't hesitate to buy that watch if I was seeking a Sub...the RSC warranty is a nice bonus!

John in MA · 7 October 2015, 06:52 AM

I prefer the matte dial but I would also jump on this based on what you're looking for.

SLS · 7 October 2015, 08:05 AM

The only thing that I will add is that the dial may no longer glow...not sure if that is a necessity for you. Depending on whether they changed the hands or not, they may not glow either. Aside from that if it suits your need, then go for it.
Scott

2 October 2015, 06:27 PM	#1
docjamal "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Africa Posts: 81	16800 to buy or not Hello all. I would like to have another submariner. Here in south africa the pre owned oes have become pretty scarce. There is a 16800 avail. It has been overhauled by rsc a while ago and has a year left on the international warranty. The price is about 20 to 30 percent less than a decent 16610 would cost. It has sapphire glass. Also the hour marker surrounds. Attaching a pic.uploadfromtaptalk1443774386062.jpg Pros and cons of such a purchase? Any advice highly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

2 October 2015, 06:53 PM	#3
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	What do you want from a pre-owned Rolex? If it is just the desirable saving in comparison to buying new, then this is a good idea, because you have an excellent watch, recently serviced and still under warranty. If you want the charm of 'vintage' and the appearance of the watch's history, then this would not be the way to go, as a lot of the parts have been replaced in service. 16800 is a great reference, but I would prefer one with the matte dial, personally. __________________

2 October 2015, 06:59 PM	#5
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	Great - go for it! __________________

5 October 2015, 08:17 PM	#10
HERITAGE82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,422	Looks like a nice example and I wouldn't hesitate to buy that watch if I was seeking a Sub...the RSC warranty is a nice bonus! __________________ - Rolex Explorer - 214270 - Tudor Black Bay - 79230B - Tudor Chronograph - 79270P - Breitling Chronomat - 10th Anniv. - Huguenin Freres Speedmaster Prototype

7 October 2015, 06:52 AM	#11
John in MA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 862	I prefer the matte dial but I would also jump on this based on what you're looking for. __________________ Formerly John in SC and John in TN How To: Remove a Tudor Pelagos Endlink in 60 Seconds or Less

2 October 2015, 06:46 PM	#2
docjamal "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Africa Posts: 81	Also note glass and bezel insert replaced with service and serial number begins with 826 Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

2 October 2015, 06:57 PM	#4
docjamal "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Africa Posts: 81	I am not a seasoned collector. All i want is the brand represented in my little collection. And i like a sub. Sent from my SM-N910F using Tapatalk

7 October 2015, 08:05 AM	#12
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	The only thing that I will add is that the dial may no longer glow...not sure if that is a necessity for you. Depending on whether they changed the hands or not, they may not glow either. Aside from that if it suits your need, then go for it. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

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