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csong825 · 26 October 2020, 06:35 AM

Appreciate all the responses and it’s definitely reassuring to know that others have gone through the same thing. Honestly was a bit on the fence this morning so I tried wearing the 114060 today for the first time in a week (had been wearing the 16570 daily since getting it) and it felt like a metal brick sitting on my wrist. Even the maxi dial looked a little off. Now the chase for a 14060 and 16710 begins! Thank you all.

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G3Z · 26 October 2020, 07:07 AM

I love my tin can 5 digit oyster Bracelet. It’s fantastic for comfort and weight. I have no issues with the clasp either.

nyc2la · 26 October 2020, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by csong825

Appreciate all the responses and it’s definitely reassuring to know that others have gone through the same thing. Honestly was a bit on the fence this morning so I tried wearing the 114060 today for the first time in a week (had been wearing the 16570 daily since getting it) and it felt like a metal brick sitting on my wrist. Even the maxi dial looked a little off. Now the chase for a 14060 and 16710 begins! Thank you all.

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It’s worth the hunt

Onikage · 26 October 2020, 10:53 AM

5 digit owners are always happy. Never does it occur to us that the lugs aren't square enough, bezels shiny enough, clasps not strong and heavy enough etc.

Stan Cooper · 26 October 2020, 10:58 AM

I love my 16710; it looks right and feels right.

txaggie9307 · 26 October 2020, 11:27 AM

I did the exact same thing; went from 114060 to 16600 and love it (photos belong to Bob’s watches).

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Nikrnic · 26 October 2020, 11:38 AM

I have and love both 5&6 digit Subs and Gmtll's. If I had to choose, the 5s would stay and the 6s would reluctantly get the boot.

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Dirt · 26 October 2020, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by G3Z

I love my tin can 5 digit oyster Bracelet. It’s fantastic for comfort and weight. I have no issues with the clasp either.

jimcameron · 26 October 2020, 06:56 PM

Have you ever try'd on a DJ36?

csong825 · 26 October 2020, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Onikage

5 digit owners are always happy. Never does it occur to us that the lugs aren't square enough, bezels shiny enough, clasps not strong and heavy enough etc.

Just what I needed to see

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csong825 · 26 October 2020, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jimcameron

Have you ever try'd on a DJ36?

I have not. I wore my dad’s DJ from the early 80/ on a strap for a bit but gave it to my brother. I believe that was 34 mm though. DJ 36 is on the radar but farther down the road.

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JParm · 26 October 2020, 10:46 PM

For me, the 16710 is the most perfectly proportioned watch ever. From comfort to size to weight, it just hits every wicket.

The 5-digits are just classic.

subdateII · 26 October 2020, 10:54 PM

I do wear 6 digit references but somehow I always tend to go back to my 16600. So, I say yes do it.

GONZO2LR · 26 October 2020, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Claven2

I'm likely biased but I went 5 digit sub over new 6 digit. Honestly I spent about the same money, but no regrets. The slimmer case and lighter more fitted feel were obvious choices once I had tried both on.

Clasp feels cheaper on the 5 digit, but its light, does the job well, and honestly will probably last longer as a no frills design.

I did the same thing cost and weight...i love my 5 digit...its iconic..but i don't agree with you on the clasp....i tried on so many subs that i could tell the difference if it was replaced.

strafer_kid · 26 October 2020, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

For me, the 16710 is the most perfectly proportioned watch ever. From comfort to size to weight, it just hits every wicket.

The 5-digits are just classic.

Would be hard to argue against that...16710 is a superb watch!

Rokoru · 27 October 2020, 02:39 AM

I had a 114060 till I tried a 5 digit sub one day... I was sold. Since then I am the happy owner of a 16610lv.. Never looked back..

jamesbondOO7 · 27 October 2020, 03:48 AM

jamesbondOO7 · 27 October 2020, 03:48 AM

jamesbondOO7 · 27 October 2020, 03:50 AM

Do I need to go on?

spoon-turbo · 3 November 2020, 02:37 AM

The 5 digits will always have a following, myself included.

I just bought a 16570 Polar SEL, and the bracelet feels acceptably solid. Maybe not as solid as a 6-digit, but the perfect dimensions of the 5-digit case and lugs far outweighs the bracelet concern.

214270Explorer · 3 November 2020, 03:19 AM

I have never gone from 5-digit to 6-digit, and never will. More than happy with what I have.

JRell · 3 November 2020, 03:23 AM

Trust me, go from 11 to 12. Best of both worlds, 5 feel with the ceramic bezel.

FTX I · 3 November 2020, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by csong825

I have owned a 114060 for a few years now. I’ve enjoyed the watch as my daily wear...

However, I recently picked up a 16570 and I have been really surprised by how comfortable it feels on my wrist. The watch just feels like it hugs my wrist perfectly...

You're in a honeymoon phase with the new 5 digit, so I'd say don't trade your 114060 now. You'll probably fall in love with it again sooner than later so I'd wait. My 2c.

csong825 · 3 November 2020, 05:20 AM

So just to update: ended up selling my 114060 and found a very clean, recently serviced 16710 to go along with my 16570. Tbh I don’t think I’ll miss that particular Sub. Will keep my eyes out for a 14060M but the new 126610LV is certainly on my mind as well. I tried it on and it is beautiful. It feels better on the wrist than the 114060 did although still not as comfy as the 5 series watches.

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nyc2la · 3 November 2020, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by csong825

So just to update: ended up selling my 114060 and found a very clean, recently serviced 16710 to go along with my 16570. Tbh I don’t think I’ll miss that particular Sub. Will keep my eyes out for a 14060M but the new 126610LV is certainly on my mind as well. I tried it on and it is beautiful. It feels better on the wrist than the 114060 did although still not as comfy as the 5 series watches.

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Congrats! Great choice.

BNA/LION · 3 November 2020, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by csong825

So just to update: ended up selling my 114060 and found a very clean, recently serviced 16710 to go along with my 16570. Tbh I don’t think I’ll miss that particular Sub. Will keep my eyes out for a 14060M but the new 126610LV is certainly on my mind as well. I tried it on and it is beautiful. It feels better on the wrist than the 114060 did although still not as comfy as the 5 series watches.

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Awesome! Congrats!

red1108nyc · 3 November 2020, 05:54 AM

Don't know about value retention but I can say from a comfort perspective and for a 16-18cm type wrist.. 5 digits are great and great move!

bazin · 3 November 2020, 06:16 AM

*****
My 1st Rolex.....still ging strong on my wrist for 42 years already.........and still attractive to me as on the first wrist day....

csong825 · 3 November 2020, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by red1108nyc

Don't know about value retention but I can say from a comfort perspective and for a 16-18cm type wrist.. 5 digits are great and great move!

Awesome collection! I’m halfway there haha. How do you like the 16660 vs the 16610? Was also considering it but not sure if my 16 cm wrist can handle it.

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red1108nyc · 3 November 2020, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by csong825

Awesome collection! I’m halfway there haha. How do you like the 16660 vs the 16610? Was also considering it but not sure if my 16 cm wrist can handle it.

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16600 is a touch thicker, better wrist presence to me and no bubble glass. Both are fantastic pieces.

Another shot of my SD here :-)

26 October 2020, 10:53 AM	#34
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,758	5 digit owners are always happy. Never does it occur to us that the lugs aren't square enough, bezels shiny enough, clasps not strong and heavy enough etc. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

26 October 2020, 11:27 AM	#36
txaggie9307 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 564	I did the exact same thing; went from 114060 to 16600 and love it (photos belong to Bob’s watches). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ *2 FACTOR AUTHENTICATION ENABLED.*

26 October 2020, 10:46 PM	#42
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,556	For me, the 16710 is the most perfectly proportioned watch ever. From comfort to size to weight, it just hits every wicket. The 5-digits are just classic. __________________

27 October 2020, 03:48 AM	#47
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 3,921	__________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ 16030, 16613, 16713, 18038.

27 October 2020, 03:48 AM	#48
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 3,921	__________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ 16030, 16613, 16713, 18038.

26 October 2020, 06:35 AM	#31
csong825 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: New England Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 94	Appreciate all the responses and it’s definitely reassuring to know that others have gone through the same thing. Honestly was a bit on the fence this morning so I tried wearing the 114060 today for the first time in a week (had been wearing the 16570 daily since getting it) and it felt like a metal brick sitting on my wrist. Even the maxi dial looked a little off. Now the chase for a 14060 and 16710 begins! Thank you all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26 October 2020, 07:07 AM	#32
G3Z "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: United Kingdom Watch: Omega, Rolex etc.. Posts: 316	I love my tin can 5 digit oyster Bracelet. It’s fantastic for comfort and weight. I have no issues with the clasp either.

26 October 2020, 11:38 AM	#37
Nikrnic "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Real Name: Louis Nick Ric Location: Michigan, USA Watch: Blnr, Expll, Subs, Posts: 10,160	I have and love both 5&6 digit Subs and Gmtll's. If I had to choose, the 5s would stay and the 6s would reluctantly get the boot. Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

26 October 2020, 06:56 PM	#39
jimcameron "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ByDawns Earlylite Watch: 16800 Posts: 3,520	Have you ever try'd on a DJ36?

26 October 2020, 10:54 PM	#43
subdateII "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: New York Posts: 161	I do wear 6 digit references but somehow I always tend to go back to my 16600. So, I say yes do it.

27 October 2020, 02:39 AM	#46
Rokoru "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 759	I had a 114060 till I tried a 5 digit sub one day... I was sold. Since then I am the happy owner of a 16610lv.. Never looked back..

27 October 2020, 03:50 AM	#49
jamesbondOO7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: BondJamesBond Location: The Algarve Watch: Rolex or nothing Posts: 3,921	Do I need to go on? __________________ ♛ 5-digit Rolex or nothing ♛ 16030, 16613, 16713, 18038.

3 November 2020, 02:37 AM	#50
spoon-turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Paul Location: Asia Watch: PP Posts: 310	The 5 digits will always have a following, myself included. I just bought a 16570 Polar SEL, and the bracelet feels acceptably solid. Maybe not as solid as a 6-digit, but the perfect dimensions of the 5-digit case and lugs far outweighs the bracelet concern.

3 November 2020, 03:19 AM	#51
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	I have never gone from 5-digit to 6-digit, and never will. More than happy with what I have. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

3 November 2020, 03:23 AM	#52
JRell "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Pittsburgh Watch: 126610LN Posts: 6,540	Trust me, go from 11 to 12. Best of both worlds, 5 feel with the ceramic bezel. __________________ 126610LN

3 November 2020, 05:20 AM	#54
csong825 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: New England Watch: 126710BLNR Posts: 94	So just to update: ended up selling my 114060 and found a very clean, recently serviced 16710 to go along with my 16570. Tbh I don’t think I’ll miss that particular Sub. Will keep my eyes out for a 14060M but the new 126610LV is certainly on my mind as well. I tried it on and it is beautiful. It feels better on the wrist than the 114060 did although still not as comfy as the 5 series watches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

3 November 2020, 05:54 AM	#57
red1108nyc 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Fred Location: NYC/NJ Metro Area Watch: Rolex Posts: 8,500	Don't know about value retention but I can say from a comfort perspective and for a 16-18cm type wrist.. 5 digits are great and great move!

3 November 2020, 06:16 AM	#58
bazin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: N/A Posts: 271	***** My 1st Rolex.....still ging strong on my wrist for 42 years already.........and still attractive to me as on the first wrist day....

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