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Old 4 August 2019, 03:43 PM   #1
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Review: Reference Guide to 5-digit ROLEX models. Which one to buy?

Reposted from the main forum -> to the archives.




I wrote this new article to my blog. Actually I wrote it back in 2012 but never had time to finish it.


These are just my opinions and views of the different 5-digits, not gospel. I've owned almost all of them and I wanted to share my views and photography. And by no means it's not inteded to be another 5-digit vs. 6-digit debate. The article just concentrates on my favorite models, nothing more.


I hope you enjoy the article. Let me know if you think something should be added.


Here's a link to the article. Enjoy!
Which 5-digit Rolex to buy?
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Old 4 August 2019, 10:01 PM   #2
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Nice here is mine in terms of ultimate

16610lv
14060m
16710blro
16660
16520 white
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Old 16 August 2019, 09:42 AM   #3
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Nice here is mine in terms of ultimate

16610lv
14060m
16710blro
16660
16520 white
Excellent list. I could live with that.
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Old 5 October 2019, 11:00 AM   #4
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Small addition. "Tools" made this excellent dimension chart between the 14060 and 16610.

I added that to the review.

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Old 10 October 2019, 08:52 PM   #5
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I like my seri sub. I think that should be considered !
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Old 15 October 2019, 02:21 PM   #6
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16610LV is easily my favorite. Subtle, yet classy and fun.
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Old 17 October 2019, 04:26 AM   #7
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I like my seri sub. I think that should be considered !
Yeah, but the 16613 was covered. Serti and Sultan are quite rare models. I like the silver Serti though. The only diamond watch I'd wear.

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Old 17 October 2019, 07:55 PM   #8
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I agree, you did cover 16613 sorry. My seri is champagne dial with black bezel.
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Old 21 October 2019, 06:07 PM   #9
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16610LV is easily my favorite. Subtle, yet classy and fun.
Kermit would have been quite an investment 10 years ago. The prices are getting crazy.
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Old 18 December 2019, 11:22 PM   #10
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I agree, you did cover 16613 sorry. My seri is champagne dial with black bezel.
Found a nice article on Serti Rolexes.

https://www.grayandsons.com/blog/wat...x-serti-dials/
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Old 29 December 2019, 10:00 AM   #11
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I have a 16600 (1991) and just acquired a 16710 (1996) with coke bezel. I much prefer the smaller cases than the 6 digit ones. A bit more subtle on the wrist.

But saying that I have a 6 digit no date sub and still love it. Watches are weird lol.




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Old 29 December 2019, 07:57 PM   #12
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Those 5 digits are killing me, i have :
16710 Coke
16570 white
16570 black
16600
14060M two liner
14060M four liner
Not a five digit but 114270

Would like to add 16610LV flat four and 16700 in 2020
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Old 7 January 2020, 03:59 AM   #13
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Those 5 digits are killing me, i have :
16710 Coke
16570 white
16570 black
16600
14060M two liner
14060M four liner
Not a five digit but 114270

Would like to add 16610LV flat four and 16700 in 2020
Wow that's pretty much perfect collection. Cheers.
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Old 8 January 2020, 01:23 AM   #14
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Thank you, even i have some 6 digits too, except from ceramic Daytona none of them appealing to me with fat design objects... 16600 is the best one matched with good price for now.
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Thank you, even i have some 6 digits too, except from ceramic Daytona none of them appealing to me with fat design objects... 16600 is the best one matched with good price for now.
Agreed. 16600 is priced relatively low at the moment.

Grab 'em while you still can!
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Here are mine in terms of enjoyment:

Daytona white SS M
GMT TTc Z
14060M K
OQ ‘88
16610 LV M
Subdate TT blue Z
Milgauss GV
Pepsi M
DD YG White a Romans N
DD 41 White Romans
Subdate 16610 M
Sub 114060
DJ TT ‘71

And last but not least my very special SD 16600 Z
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Here are mine in terms of enjoyment:

Daytona white SS M
GMT TTc Z
14060M K
OQ ‘88
16610 LV M
Subdate TT blue Z
Milgauss GV
Pepsi M
DD YG White a Romans N
DD 41 White Romans
Subdate 16610 M
Sub 114060
DJ TT ‘71

And last but not least my very special SD 16600 Z
Wow. That's an amazing collection.
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Article also released now in WatchCharts (with my permission).

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https://watchcharts.com/articles/p/1...-to-the-models
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My two favorite. Lugholes are essential.
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My two favorite. Lugholes are essential.
Indeed. I have both.

Unfortunately my 16570 doesn't have lug holes though.
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Submariner 16613 review added to the Guide.

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