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DCGuy1965 · 4 June 2014, 11:57 AM

My most recent acquisition thanks to our good friend BodyBump (Oscar) was a gently used 16600. Man do I love that watch. Seriously. It's a very nice compliment to my LV. Thought having basically 2 subs would be redundant but that went out the window very quickly.

My only drawback with it is the date given there's no cyclops is so über small. I find myself seriously almost unable to read it. And of course my Irish stubbornness will not allow me to even think about resorting to those damn bi-focals. Oh dear. Age is catching up after all. Still love the watch though

Anyone else think the date is teeny tiny as well or is it just me???

GradyPhilpott · 4 June 2014, 12:03 PM

Progressive lenses are an excellent option for those who need near-vision correction. One has to really look to see that there is a near limitless number of corrections in the lower part of the lens. There is no gap in one's vision and learning to point ones head when necessary for optimal vision is an easy adaption.

I wouldn't think of trying to get by without mine.

cop414 · 4 June 2014, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

Progressive lenses are an excellent option for those who need near-vision correction. One has to really look to see that there is a near limitless number of corrections in the lower part of the lens. There is no gap in one's vision and learning to point ones head when necessary for optimal vision is an easy adaption.

I wouldn't think of trying to get by without mine.

Agree 100% Grady. I just started wearing them a couple months ago and didn't really think that they made any difference, after wearing them for that time I couldn't be without them. I got very sick in the beginning until my eyes got used to them.
I can even read the date on my watches now... at least those that have a date!

T. Ferguson · 4 June 2014, 12:53 PM

+2 on the progressives. My i-doc said some people have a hard time getting used to them, but not me. No problem whatsoever. I don't even really have to move my head noticeably to look out a particular portion.

tkerrmd · 4 June 2014, 01:06 PM

Man you guys are old

Avs Fan · 4 June 2014, 01:32 PM

I'm in the same boat - I treat the date window on my SD as a rectangular hour marker!

SUBversive · 4 June 2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Man you guys are old

sea-dweller · 4 June 2014, 02:39 PM

It is too tiny. I use my iPhone 5S to check the date now!

Cc1966 · 4 June 2014, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

It is too tiny. I use my iPhone 5S to check the date now!

Sacrilegious!!!

rmurphy · 6 June 2014, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Man you guys are old

Ha!

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Speed · 6 June 2014, 12:17 AM

Definitely harder to make out the date without the Cyclops.

T. Ferguson · 6 June 2014, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Man you guys are old

At the current price points of these things, doesn't that go without saying?

phils · 6 June 2014, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Man you guys are old

And God willing you will have the same problem.

2ar2c1 · 6 June 2014, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Man you guys are old

sure beats the alternative.

strafer_kid · 6 June 2014, 04:11 AM

Love the 16600 but admit that the date is at times hard to see - would not change anything though - super watch!

Johny · 6 June 2014, 04:34 AM

have a Cyclops fitted to the crystal.

Rolexpharm · 7 June 2014, 11:00 AM

I think the date is the right size for me

tecknik10 · 7 June 2014, 11:10 AM

If I,m sitting or standing still no problem with my bifocals, cant wear those transitions lenses. Too old to see while moving it,s a bit small but wouldn't change a thing either.

Dr. Robert · 7 June 2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Man you guys are old

Yup, older than dirt!

The_Walrus · 7 June 2014, 05:21 PM

Congrats. Any wrist shots?
I love the fact my 16600 does not have a cyclops

4 June 2014, 11:57 AM	#1
DCGuy1965 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 335	My SeaDweller and Eyesight My most recent acquisition thanks to our good friend BodyBump (Oscar) was a gently used 16600. Man do I love that watch. Seriously. It's a very nice compliment to my LV. Thought having basically 2 subs would be redundant but that went out the window very quickly. My only drawback with it is the date given there's no cyclops is so über small. I find myself seriously almost unable to read it. And of course my Irish stubbornness will not allow me to even think about resorting to those damn bi-focals. Oh dear. Age is catching up after all. Still love the watch though Anyone else think the date is teeny tiny as well or is it just me???

4 June 2014, 12:03 PM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 34,347	Progressive lenses are an excellent option for those who need near-vision correction. One has to really look to see that there is a near limitless number of corrections in the lower part of the lens. There is no gap in one's vision and learning to point ones head when necessary for optimal vision is an easy adaption. I wouldn't think of trying to get by without mine. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

4 June 2014, 12:53 PM	#4
T. Ferguson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Left Coast Posts: 7,025	+2 on the progressives. My i-doc said some people have a hard time getting used to them, but not me. No problem whatsoever. I don't even really have to move my head noticeably to look out a particular portion. __________________ *Some days it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.*

6 June 2014, 04:34 AM	#16
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	have a Cyclops fitted to the crystal. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

4 June 2014, 01:06 PM	#5
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Man you guys are old

4 June 2014, 01:32 PM	#6
Avs Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,384	I'm in the same boat - I treat the date window on my SD as a rectangular hour marker!

4 June 2014, 02:39 PM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	It is too tiny. I use my iPhone 5S to check the date now!

6 June 2014, 12:17 AM	#11
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Definitely harder to make out the date without the Cyclops.

6 June 2014, 04:11 AM	#15
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	Love the 16600 but admit that the date is at times hard to see - would not change anything though - super watch!

7 June 2014, 11:00 AM	#17
Rolexpharm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bensalem, Pa Posts: 638	I think the date is the right size for me

7 June 2014, 11:10 AM	#18
tecknik10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: HCM, Viet Nam Watch: 16600N, 1625 Posts: 61	If I,m sitting or standing still no problem with my bifocals, cant wear those transitions lenses. Too old to see while moving it,s a bit small but wouldn't change a thing either.

7 June 2014, 05:21 PM	#20
The_Walrus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: George Location: Sydney Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,104	Congrats. Any wrist shots? I love the fact my 16600 does not have a cyclops

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