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enhamhale · 9 July 2017, 08:23 PM

I have found a nice 168000 is it worth the investment ?

Old Expat Beast · 9 July 2017, 08:32 PM

168000 is a strange one. Made in relatively small numbers, but apparently not particularly desirable (the 904L steel being the only difference between it and the later-run 16800 models, as far as I recall). Sellers will paint a rosier picture, but I wouldn't consider it as an investment piece.

padi56 · 9 July 2017, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

168000 is a strange one. Made in relatively small numbers, but apparently not particularly desirable (the 904L steel being the only difference between it and the later 16800, as far as I recall). Sellers will paint a rosier picture, but I wouldn't consider it as an investment piece.

Have to agree and many doctored ones out there with the extra 0 added to normal 16800.

JP Chestnut · 9 July 2017, 10:21 PM

I'm what way is it different than the millions and millions of trit 16610s? The similarities are going to hamper collectibility for all but the most dedicated.

swish77 · 9 July 2017, 11:17 PM

Investment, no. Cool factor, yes, maybe, depending on condition. Post some photos. Hard to give opinions without them.

Lamone · 9 July 2017, 11:55 PM

I'd think that an early matte dial 16800 is a much better investment that a 168000

offrdmania · 10 July 2017, 12:04 AM

Unless its a complete set showing the model number confirming its a real 168000 then I would pass. There were many 16800s which had an extra 0 added in order to make more money on it.

enhamhale · 10 July 2017, 01:14 AM

Thanks everyone I already have a 5513 and a seadweller but have £5000 to invest in another any ideas of which model to put it into at moment .

offrdmania · 10 July 2017, 03:24 AM

14060M is a model that everyone needs in their collection. A mix of new materials, newer movement but with the styling of years past. You can easily pick one up for under 5000

GGGMT · 10 July 2017, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by enhamhale

Thanks everyone I already have a 5513 and a seadweller but have £5000 to invest in another any ideas of which model to put it into at moment .

Whoa! You already got a 5513, why not move on to something else? 1803? 1675? 1601? 14270?

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Valle de Joux · 10 July 2017, 04:08 AM

IMHO, the 168000 is a 'sleeper' model in terms of collecting 'vintage' Rolex. They were only made for 9 months and nice examples can still be found on the forums for a very good price!

drefrank · 10 July 2017, 11:01 AM

My first Rolex was a 168000 which I purchased new in 1988. It was a daily wear for many years; only recently have some vintage companions been added to the fold.

I still enjoy the 168000 and despite its relative lack of popularity it will always have a spot in my collection.

9 July 2017, 08:23 PM	#1
enhamhale "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: England (andover) Watch: Submariners all Posts: 470	Sub 168000 I have found a nice 168000 is it worth the investment ?

10 July 2017, 12:04 AM	#7
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,837	Unless its a complete set showing the model number confirming its a real 168000 then I would pass. There were many 16800s which had an extra 0 added in order to make more money on it. __________________ TRF Member 11738

10 July 2017, 01:14 AM	#8
enhamhale "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alex Location: England (andover) Watch: Submariners all Posts: 470	Invest Thanks everyone I already have a 5513 and a seadweller but have £5000 to invest in another any ideas of which model to put it into at moment .

10 July 2017, 03:24 AM	#9
offrdmania 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Wine Country, Ca Posts: 5,837	14060M is a model that everyone needs in their collection. A mix of new materials, newer movement but with the styling of years past. You can easily pick one up for under 5000 __________________ TRF Member 11738

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9 July 2017, 08:32 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,351	168000 is a strange one. Made in relatively small numbers, but apparently not particularly desirable (the 904L steel being the only difference between it and the later-run 16800 models, as far as I recall). Sellers will paint a rosier picture, but I wouldn't consider it as an investment piece.

9 July 2017, 10:21 PM	#4
JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	I'm what way is it different than the millions and millions of trit 16610s? The similarities are going to hamper collectibility for all but the most dedicated.

9 July 2017, 11:17 PM	#5
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,789	Investment, no. Cool factor, yes, maybe, depending on condition. Post some photos. Hard to give opinions without them.

9 July 2017, 11:55 PM	#6
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	I'd think that an early matte dial 16800 is a much better investment that a 168000

10 July 2017, 04:08 AM	#11
Valle de Joux 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,070	IMHO, the 168000 is a 'sleeper' model in terms of collecting 'vintage' Rolex. They were only made for 9 months and nice examples can still be found on the forums for a very good price!

10 July 2017, 11:01 AM	#12
drefrank 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 911	My first Rolex was a 168000 which I purchased new in 1988. It was a daily wear for many years; only recently have some vintage companions been added to the fold. I still enjoy the 168000 and despite its relative lack of popularity it will always have a spot in my collection.

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