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Speedfreek28 · 19 August 2018, 06:37 AM

Hey guys, so my dad has a hardly worn 16600 from 1999 when he bought it and is willing to sell it to me for 5500. It has that "swiss something y" on the bottom rather than swiss made, if that makes any difference. So is that a good price? Thanks.

edd26 · 19 August 2018, 08:35 AM

you mean SWISS ONLY? I think is ok, but show us some pictures mate

uniqueMR · 19 August 2018, 08:44 AM

Pics?

SLS · 19 August 2018, 08:54 AM

It may be has a Tritium dial, does it say SWISS -T<25 below the 6:00 marker? The price is OK, but it will most likely need a service, so plan for another $500 - $750.

Speedfreek28 · 19 August 2018, 09:05 AM

Apologies. It's the indication for the use of tritium in it. But here it is

Speedfreek28 · 19 August 2018, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SLS

It may be has a Tritium dial, does it say SWISS -T<25 below the 6:00 marker? The price is OK, but it will most likely need a service, so plan for another $500 - $750.

You think it needs to be serviced? That's what I was wondering too.. It has hardly been used throughout the years. Only to parties and trips. But not every day use.

SLS · 19 August 2018, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Speedfreek28

You think it needs to be serviced? That's what I was wondering too.. It has hardly been used throughout the years. Only to parties and trips. But not every day use.

If you plan to swim with it (especially in salt water), at the very least have it pressure tested. but after 19 years, yeah, I think its probably due.

rushca01 · 19 August 2018, 10:42 AM

If it’s your dads and he bought it new, 5,500 is a great deal. I would have no issue paying that for that watch. Search 16600 in the for sale forum here and they are up over 7k for complete sets. Bonus because it’s one of my favorite references.

On a side note, if I were your Dad I would make you come up with the cash and once you presented it to me I would give you the watch and tell you to keep the cash.

edd26 · 19 August 2018, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rushca01

If it’s your dads and he bought it new, 5,500 is a great deal. I would have no issue paying that for that watch. Search 16600 in the for sale forum here and they are up over 7k for complete sets. Bonus because it’s one of my favorite references.

On a side note, if I were your Dad I would make you come up with the cash and once you presented it to me I would give you the watch and tell you to keep the cash.

this is a fantastic response

thesharkfactor · 19 August 2018, 06:22 PM

Good response.. I would be giving my son my Rolex, I wouldn't take money from my boy.

jezza17 · 19 August 2018, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rushca01

If it’s your dads and he bought it new, 5,500 is a great deal. I would have no issue paying that for that watch. Search 16600 in the for sale forum here and they are up over 7k for complete sets. Bonus because it’s one of my favorite references.

On a side note, if I were your Dad I would make you come up with the cash and once you presented it to me I would give you the watch and tell you to keep the cash.

Agreed. I would give this watch to my son. That way it would be worth more from a sentimental point also and not just a business deal.

roosvelt · 19 August 2018, 07:03 PM

Couldn't see taking money from my son either , but maybe the son needs to help the man out ! you see

Rowlf · 19 August 2018, 07:46 PM

I wouldn't make presumptions on why a father is asking a son to pay for something. So many possible considerations.

Rolex.c6 · 19 August 2018, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Rowlf

I wouldn't make presumptions on why a father is asking a son to pay for something. So many possible considerations.

This indeed

Rashid.bk · 19 August 2018, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rushca01

If it’s your dads and he bought it new, 5,500 is a great deal. I would have no issue paying that for that watch. Search 16600 in the for sale forum here and they are up over 7k for complete sets. Bonus because it’s one of my favorite references.

On a side note, if I were your Dad I would make you come up with the cash and once you presented it to me I would give you the watch and tell you to keep the cash.

I agree. Beautiful watch and a great deal. If I were going to part with the watch I'd do the same, raising the funds shows that he cares and is sincerely vested in the watch. Then I'd just give it to my son.
But who knows why dad is "selling" it. We don't have all the details, health expenses or something else. Overall though, regardless, the great thing is that it stays in the family.

jezza17 · 19 August 2018, 10:06 PM

Agreed nobody knows the circumstances why the father is selling the watch. Perhaps he does need the money. Either way if the SD can stay in the family that’ll be a win. It’s one of my favourite references.

rushca01 · 19 August 2018, 10:15 PM

True, I have no idea their family dynamic, my dad was my best friend but he didn’t give me anything either (made me work for it). The OP says his dad is “willing” to sell it which to me would mean he doesn’t have to or need to. English is a funny language but if his dad had to sell it I think the sentence would be worded differently.

Let’s see some more pics! Is it a complete set?

R!$ · 29 August 2018, 08:10 AM

Its a great watch. Jump at it

19 August 2018, 06:37 AM	#1
Speedfreek28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: US Posts: 211	16600 Hey guys, so my dad has a hardly worn 16600 from 1999 when he bought it and is willing to sell it to me for 5500. It has that "swiss something y" on the bottom rather than swiss made, if that makes any difference. So is that a good price? Thanks.

19 August 2018, 08:44 AM	#3
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,694	Pics? __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

19 August 2018, 08:54 AM	#4
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,399	It may be has a Tritium dial, does it say SWISS -T<25 below the 6:00 marker? The price is OK, but it will most likely need a service, so plan for another $500 - $750. __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

19 August 2018, 08:35 AM	#2
edd26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Eduard Location: Romania Watch: 16570, 16600 Posts: 111	you mean SWISS ONLY? I think is ok, but show us some pictures mate

19 August 2018, 10:42 AM	#8
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,741	If it’s your dads and he bought it new, 5,500 is a great deal. I would have no issue paying that for that watch. Search 16600 in the for sale forum here and they are up over 7k for complete sets. Bonus because it’s one of my favorite references. On a side note, if I were your Dad I would make you come up with the cash and once you presented it to me I would give you the watch and tell you to keep the cash.

19 August 2018, 06:22 PM	#10
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,488	Good response.. I would be giving my son my Rolex, I wouldn't take money from my boy.

19 August 2018, 07:03 PM	#12
roosvelt Banned Join Date: Aug 2018 Real Name: achille Location: Grosse Pointe Mi. Watch: 16613 serti 18078 Posts: 446	Couldn't see taking money from my son either , but maybe the son needs to help the man out ! you see

19 August 2018, 07:46 PM	#13
Rowlf Banned Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 336	I wouldn't make presumptions on why a father is asking a son to pay for something. So many possible considerations.

19 August 2018, 10:06 PM	#16
jezza17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Sydney, Australia Watch: DRSD Posts: 511	Agreed nobody knows the circumstances why the father is selling the watch. Perhaps he does need the money. Either way if the SD can stay in the family that’ll be a win. It’s one of my favourite references.

19 August 2018, 10:15 PM	#17
rushca01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Indiana Watch: GMT BLRO Posts: 1,741	True, I have no idea their family dynamic, my dad was my best friend but he didn’t give me anything either (made me work for it). The OP says his dad is “willing” to sell it which to me would mean he doesn’t have to or need to. English is a funny language but if his dad had to sell it I think the sentence would be worded differently. Let’s see some more pics! Is it a complete set?

29 August 2018, 08:10 AM	#18
R!$ Banned Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,405	Its a great watch. Jump at it

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