Last model Submariner?

[JB7]

Brilliant, thanks very much for that!

[JB7]

I tried the Sub C on again today, and I have to say, in the flesh, so to speak, it's a beautiful looking watch, and the sales guy said, after a week you won't notice that and get used to it, after I commented that it's just a bit too boxy on me. I love the look of it, but not when its on my wrist,...

Went into 2 Rolex dealers today, and worth pointing out they both made comment about how much they liked my black Ltd Edition Liquid Metal Planet Ocean when I took it off. Is that trying to tell me something? Nah.. still want the Sub! But can safely say that as wonderful as that watch looks, and it does, I do think the previous model will suit better.

One thing you guys can answer is.... I've always read people saying they wish the Rolex had the AR coating the PO does, but this guy said to me today that the Sub does have AR on it? True? or... ?

[Johny]

Originally Posted by JB7

I tried the Sub C on again today, and I have to say, in the flesh, so to speak, it's a beautiful looking watch, and the sales guy said, after a week you won't notice that and get used to it, after I commented that it's just a bit too boxy on me. I love the look of it, but not when its on my wrist,...

Went into 2 Rolex dealers today, and worth pointing out they both made comment about how much they liked my black Ltd Edition Liquid Metal Planet Ocean when I took it off. Is that trying to tell me something? Nah.. still want the Sub! But can safely say that as wonderful as that watch looks, and it does, I do think the previous model will suit better.

One thing you guys can answer is.... I've always read people saying they wish the Rolex had the AR coating the PO does, but this guy said to me today that the Sub does have AR on it? True? or... ?

the last of the 16610 and 16610lv have the crystal with the a/r cyclops.

[JB7]

So just the cyclops has AR? But the new ones?

[Johny]

Originally Posted by JB7

So just the cyclops has AR? But the new ones?

ceramic is the same. a/r is on the underside of the crystal so wont get scratched.

[JB7]

Ah, OK. Thought you meant just the cyclops was AR coated, thanks

[SeaDweller50]

It is just the cyclops that is AR coated. Nothing else.

[SeaDweller50]

Underneath the cyclops.

[JB7]

So basically the guy didn't know what he was talking about....
He told me the whole glass was AR coated. What would we do without you lot?!

[SeaDweller50]

Don't trust an AD. They just want a sale. They will tell you anything. Get your info from here before you make your decision. AD's in general have little knowledge believe it or not.

[Johny]

Originally Posted by JB7

So basically the guy didn't know what he was talking about....
He told me the whole glass was AR coated. What would we do without you lot?!

have you narrowed your choice down any yet?

[Johny]

Originally Posted by JB7

So basically the guy didn't know what he was talking about....
He told me the whole glass was AR coated. What would we do without you lot?!

if you removed the cyclops you would see the a/r section on the underside of the crystal.

[JB7]

Originally Posted by RolexplorerII

Don't trust an AD. They just want a sale. They will tell you anything. Get your info from here before you make your decision. AD's in general have little knowledge believe it or not.

Good advice, yep I believe it, right back to when an Apple 'genius' telling me that the MacBooks have no fans in them!! and they're all silent. It's astounding some of the things these people come out with. Both ADs said you won't find new in box previous model Sub, but then I'd expect that when trying to sell me stock THEY had. I did love the new one, but I just don't know that shape will sit with me even after a week. I was mesmerised by how it looked, and that's something that the new Planet Oceans don't do.

Originally Posted by Johny

have you narrowed your choice down any yet?

Hey John, 16610 is looking like a favourite, and it's a great shame they didn't utilise more of that tapered shape in the new one.

[Johny]

Hey John, 16610 is looking like a favourite, and it's a great shame they didn't utilise more of that tapered shape in the new one.[/QUOTE]



it would be helpfull to see a side by side comparison pic containing the 16610 and the 16610lv. i would think that the trusted sellers on here would be able to source you a bnib. the a/r cyclops is on the g and random serial. possibly on the later v serial as well.

[SeaDweller50]

Dream watches (Portsmouth) have a 2007 16610 reference 'like new' for sale at a reasonable price. Give Dane a call. When they state like new, it will be immaculate.

[JB7]

Originally Posted by Johny

it would be helpfull to see a side by side comparison pic containing the 16610 and the 16610lv. i would think that the trusted sellers on here would be able to source you a bnib. the a/r cyclops is on the g and random serial. possibly on the later v serial as well.

You mean the LV but with the black bezel?

Originally Posted by RolexplorerII

Dream watches (Portsmouth) have a 2007 16610 reference 'like new' for sale at a reasonable price. Give Dane a call. When they state like new, it will be immaculate.

thanks, I'll check them out..

[Z-Sub]

here is my old picture. it shows the difference between the maxi and regular dial. sorry away for a few days.

[JB7]

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

here is my old picture. it shows the difference between the maxi and regular dial. sorry away for a few days.

Wow, which is which here out of the 2 Subs?
That's like watch porn for me!! Thanks
I'm drawn to far left, but think that's just the pic

[Johny]

[QUOTE=JB7;4034950]You mean the LV but with the black bezel?



the ln and the lv side by side .

[JB7]

On the above pic, which model is the Maxi one and the non Maxi?

[Johny]

Originally Posted by JB7

On the above pic, which model is the Maxi one and the non Maxi?

middle is maxi 16610lv. left is normal 16610.

[tfduff723]

Same watch (my 16610 LV) with both the black & green inserts. I sold my 116610 Sub C for most of the reasons stated in the OP and bought this last September. I'm very happy that I did!

Here is that thread - some good related points (pro & con) by all the folks that weighed in. This may help you decide.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=254616


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[JB7]

Originally Posted by Johny

middle is maxi 16610lv. left is normal 16610.

Thanks.. Confusing stuff. It was a little more fathomable between current and previous model, but now it's previous v LV!

Originally Posted by tfduff723

Same watch (my 16610 LV) with both the black & green inserts. I sold my 116610 Sub C for most of the reasons stated in the OP and bought this last September. I'm very happy that I did!

Here is that thread - some good related points (pro & con) by all the folks that weighed in. This may help you decide.

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=254616


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Thanks, do you swap them out yourself, how does that work with the bezel?
Both look great, but I'm always drawn to the black.

Huge waiting list, apparently according to a local dealer who says he has 25 people on a list waiting for the new black 'C', but I saw 2 in a dealer not a mile from him! 'Want to join the list' he says to me, .... I don't want to take anything away from the new one because it's a great looking watch but defeats the object of why I want one. The PO is a tad too big for me, I think and the Sub is just right, but the new one despite being 40 to the PO's 42m looks bigger because of the new lugs design, on my wrist.

[tfduff723]

It is pretty easy to do if you want to (have done it myself) but I have a local watchmaker I know do it for me now. I rest assured knowing a professional is doing it and it takes him 5 min.

Regarding the Sub C back log claim by your dealer that is a bunch of nonsense (at least in my area). I have a local AD I know that could sell you one tomorrow. Or contact one of the trusted sellers here on TRF (David SW for example) if you are interested in buying either model (16610 or 116610).

Good Luck!

[JB7]

Thank you! I wasn't mad on the green face, but the green bezel with black face looks great

[Johny]

Originally Posted by JB7

Thank you! I wasn't mad on the green face, but the green bezel with black face looks great

is that the final decision?

[SeaDweller50]

If you order one State side you will pay heavily on TAX and import duties. You won't go far wrong with the 16610LV 50th anniversary. Good luck.

[asleep]

I'm also in the market for my first Submariner and find the newer 116610 case too boxy and a bit large for my 6" wrist.

Originally Posted by Z-Sub

...Alternatively, polish the lugs on a ceramic sub down if u prefer all the other updates on the watch

Do people really do this, or was this tongue-in-cheek?

Originally Posted by Johny

Ii would think that the trusted sellers on here would be able to source you a bnib. the a/r cyclops is on the g and random serial. possibly on the later v serial as well.

I'm interested in purchasing the very last 16610 BNIB, so I read that that would be a G serial?

Thanks for the forum and your help.

[Foiel]

My 114060 bought 3 months ago has a serial N. starting with C and has a Z in it.. Is it OK ? From what I've read looks like the serial N. starting with C are referring to a very old case..!! Could you please explain me..

Grazie my Rolex Teachers!

Arrivederci

[Racerdj]

Originally Posted by JB7

LV, that's the green yes, does look nice and I mentioned that on here last week when i saw one being worn, but not sure I would wear green. Same, just different bezel yes?

You might be surprised by seeing one on your wrist!