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Old 14 May 2019, 12:05 AM   #1
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My daily 35 year classic submariner..

Been with me and the family from day one 35 years ago, bought at a Rolex dealer in 1984 reference 16800 with the gloss dial... All original and movement serviced only twice at a family friend who is a watchmaker and never was sent to Rolex.. Serviced in 94 and again Sept 2018.. Running +.89 seconds a day...

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Pic with original crystal with alot of corner chips and insert scuffed up from the bangs..




Pic swimming in the pool...

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Old 14 May 2019, 12:14 AM   #2
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Beauty, it has held up very well
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Old 14 May 2019, 12:16 AM   #3
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I love a good "daily" watch story. Still looking sharp!
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Old 14 May 2019, 01:32 AM   #4
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Beauty, it has held up very well
Thanks it has been polished by the watchmaker and slightly lost its chamfer ... But it barely was there to begin with from factory since its so small compared to the older matte dial models that were prominent... Otherwise yes it held up well...
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Old 14 May 2019, 04:15 AM   #5
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Old 14 May 2019, 05:02 AM   #6
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Old 14 May 2019, 05:08 AM   #7
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Old 14 May 2019, 05:28 AM   #8
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35 years, great life stories to remember :)
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Old 14 May 2019, 05:23 PM   #9
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What a beauty and I'm jealous. Would like a 16800 as my first Rolex, still saving :D
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Old 14 May 2019, 07:02 PM   #10
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Great looking watch
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Old 15 May 2019, 06:18 AM   #11
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What a beauty and I'm jealous. Would like a 16800 as my first Rolex, still saving :D
Cool when you ready to buy I'll help you, I don't sell but I know what every little part should be for a 16800
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Old 15 May 2019, 07:03 AM   #12
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Old 16 May 2019, 12:17 AM   #13
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What a beauty Looks like the six digit Submariner Date but even better! Continue to wear it and stay in good health
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Old 16 May 2019, 12:53 AM   #14
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Beautiful watch...Can't believe that watch is same age as me. Looks like it aged better than i did..lol
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Old 16 May 2019, 01:17 AM   #15
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What you guys suggest? Send it to get its chamfers back or keep wearing it as is... Funny though after only 2 times this watch ever had a movement service in 35 years it would get a slight polish and before the internet days I never paid attention to chamfers just enjoyed as is... This model was not like the old 1680 with huge chamfers, these 16800 and newer had such a slight chamfer that was easy to polish away even if you breath on it lol..

If I do decide to put chamfers on I just would want to make the line on the side and brushed top, wouldn't want anything else polished... But then I feel like it takes away from the authenticity...
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Old 16 May 2019, 07:10 AM   #16
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What you guys suggest? Send it to get its chamfers back or keep wearing it as is... Funny though after only 2 times this watch ever had a movement service in 35 years it would get a slight polish and before the internet days I never paid attention to chamfers just enjoyed as is... This model was not like the old 1680 with huge chamfers, these 16800 and newer had such a slight chamfer that was easy to polish away even if you breath on it lol..

If I do decide to put chamfers on I just would want to make the line on the side and brushed top, wouldn't want anything else polished... But then I feel like it takes away from the authenticity...
Doesn't get more authentic if it's been with you for 35 years

If you want the chamfers back, rolliworks or LAWW do great work and are highly regarded. Awesome sub, by the by.
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Old 16 May 2019, 08:03 AM   #17
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Personally, I'd keep it as-is. A bit of polishing during your ownership is a part of authentic history of the watch, your daily use and proper maintenance over the years. The case is looking strong and doesn't not come across (at least to me) as badly polished or altered.
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Old 17 May 2019, 11:14 PM   #18
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My 1680 says Hello...
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Old 21 May 2019, 04:48 PM   #19
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Thats a beautiful 16610! Its live a long and full life. I have burned through six or seven watches in the time you have had yours, so long term I probably paid more. I was a cheap watch kind of a guy (up until recently...)
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Old 21 May 2019, 10:05 PM   #20
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Thats a beautiful 16610! Its live a long and full life. I have burned through six or seven watches in the time you have had yours, so long term I probably paid more. I was a cheap watch kind of a guy (up until recently...)
It's a 16800...
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Old 21 May 2019, 10:17 PM   #21
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Old 21 May 2019, 10:21 PM   #22
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Classic - worn and enjoyed the way these should be!
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Old 22 May 2019, 04:53 AM   #23
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Beautiful watch

Can't wait to start seeing more of the tritium gloss dials start to patinate. The color of the lume contrasts so nicely with the stark dials.
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Old 22 May 2019, 09:50 AM   #24
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Beautiful watch

Can't wait to start seeing more of the tritium gloss dials start to patinate. The color of the lume contrasts so nicely with the stark dials.
Interesting verbiage put together, very classy...
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Old 22 May 2019, 09:55 AM   #25
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Old 22 May 2019, 10:25 AM   #26
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here is my 1991 16610. Its a bit banged up, but thats how I like it.
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Old 22 May 2019, 11:22 AM   #27
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here is my 1991 16610. Its a bit banged up, but thats how I like it.
Banged up? Where? Plus banged up equals loved, more pics needed in daylight
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Old 22 May 2019, 11:37 AM   #28
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Banged up? Where? Plus banged up equals loved, more pics needed in daylight
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Old 22 May 2019, 12:56 PM   #29
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Very good original watch, I’d leave it as is.
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Old 23 May 2019, 06:33 AM   #30
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Leave it as is...looks great. Even though you could have chamfers restored, polishing still removes material. None to minimal polishing the better for originality preservation.


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