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KDS777 · 8 July 2017, 12:25 AM

After being delayed in Canada Customs for 2 weeks it's finally on my wrist !!! The obligatory shot with me doing my best impersonation of George Constanza and one of his now imfamous hand modelling photos is attached.

Observations versus my previous maxi-case gold sub.......

Other than the obvious visual improvement in the way the slimmer case size and overall piece looks on my wrist, the metal bezel is just fine, and I do not see any appreciable value in having the ceramic one. I've had a couple of the ceramic ones now, and while they are nice and all that, it's not something I'd pay up for.

While I thought I'd miss the glidelock, I don't. Once you set the clasp you just forget it and carry on. If you wear your watch tight then I can see daily micro-adjustments being necessary, but I let mine hang lose, so it's not an issue for me. As slick and cool as it is, I'm actually fine without it. it is a great piece of kit however.

To the untrained eye, you'd never know the difference between the 16618LB and 116618LB.

Gonna wear it this week, and once I have my insurance appraisal and revised coverage in place, it's being sent off to the mothership (RSC TORONTO) for a full service, new blue bezel, and gold bezel ring. There is a nice ding at the 1 minute marker in both parts, and the gold bezel ring if quite worn down in spots, so I am having them replaced.

Interesting to note that this watch was born in St Tropez, France, in 1999 at Julian Jewellers, a 197 year old family run business.........so I looked it up online........what a cool setting for an AD. It's right on the water in the main port.

watchwatcher · 8 July 2017, 12:26 AM

Looks great...congrats!

Psmith · 8 July 2017, 12:26 AM

Congrats

bobernet · 8 July 2017, 12:26 AM

Nice! Love the 16618.

Dave-B · 8 July 2017, 12:32 AM

Gorgeous watch, I love the gold and blue combo.

Danny83 · 8 July 2017, 12:39 AM

Congrats

JP Chestnut · 8 July 2017, 12:45 AM

Strong choice. I'd choose a five digit version over the current one, without question.

sce767 · 8 July 2017, 12:45 AM

Ugh, I'm jealous. Congrats on that one! In my book, the all-gold 5-digit sub is the way to go. Looks great on you!

MCO1 · 8 July 2017, 12:48 AM

Great watch!

sea-dweller · 8 July 2017, 01:34 AM

Congrats!

rmlovett1 · 8 July 2017, 01:37 AM

Very nice! Congrats!:)

youthagainsttt · 8 July 2017, 01:41 AM

Great piece, congrats

mjclark32 · 8 July 2017, 01:45 AM

One of my favorite Rolex pieces, congrats!

Likestheshiny · 8 July 2017, 01:46 AM

Very nice.

To me, the ceramic bezels just look a ton better. I especially like the bit of depth offered by the carved numbers. But, the great thing about Rolex is that older models are plentiful, so everyone gets to have what they prefer.

Yuri.Popov · 8 July 2017, 01:53 AM

Amazing piece. Congratulations!

datejust24 · 8 July 2017, 01:56 AM

Stunning piece for sure...congrats on that beauty.

kilyung · 8 July 2017, 02:46 AM

Lovely!

ejvette · 8 July 2017, 02:51 AM

nice!

droptopman · 8 July 2017, 03:07 AM

Always loved this reference. Beautiful piece. Congrats!

m j b · 8 July 2017, 03:09 AM

Very nice, congrats!

TheRolexKingofLV · 8 July 2017, 03:15 AM

Wow, that's a stunning 5 digit

Chewbacca · 8 July 2017, 03:19 AM

Nice work. Beauty.

So, I've never replaced a pm bezel at rsc before -- do you get to keep the old one?? I'd ask.

cop414 · 8 July 2017, 04:06 AM

Looks fantastic, congratulations!

KBM · 8 July 2017, 05:08 AM

Very nice to have found the right one for you, congrats! If you don't mind, I'd love to hear the quote for the bezel replacement, when you have it.

axjimenez · 8 July 2017, 05:22 AM

Congrats!

PanosI · 8 July 2017, 05:35 AM

Big Congrats

Actsulb · 8 July 2017, 05:40 AM

Congrats! looks great!

wrist_watcher · 8 July 2017, 05:59 AM

Beauty! Congrats.

FTX I · 8 July 2017, 06:03 AM

You made the right choice.

Yzord · 8 July 2017, 06:08 AM

Nice and congrats...welcome to the club

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droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Always loved this reference. Beautiful piece. Congrats! __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

8 July 2017, 12:26 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,501	Looks great...congrats!

8 July 2017, 12:26 AM	#4
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,900	Nice! Love the 16618.

8 July 2017, 12:32 AM	#5
Dave-B "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Dave Location: UK Watch: 116610LN Posts: 274	Gorgeous watch, I love the gold and blue combo.

8 July 2017, 12:39 AM	#6
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JP Chestnut Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ann Arbor MI Watch: Rolex Ref 16600 Posts: 3,908	Strong choice. I'd choose a five digit version over the current one, without question.

8 July 2017, 12:45 AM	#8
sce767 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Austin, TX Watch: 116613lb Posts: 70	Ugh, I'm jealous. Congrats on that one! In my book, the all-gold 5-digit sub is the way to go. Looks great on you!

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rmlovett1 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Richard Location: GA Watch: YTBD Posts: 22,568	Very nice! Congrats!:)

8 July 2017, 01:41 AM	#12
youthagainsttt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: HK Watch: Piaget,Rolex,AP,HB Posts: 1,038	Great piece, congrats

8 July 2017, 01:46 AM	#14
Likestheshiny "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: _ Posts: 1,877	Very nice. To me, the ceramic bezels just look a ton better. I especially like the bit of depth offered by the carved numbers. But, the great thing about Rolex is that older models are plentiful, so everyone gets to have what they prefer.

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Yuri.Popov "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Real Name: Yuri Location: New York Watch: Rolex Submariner C Posts: 1,224	Amazing piece. Congratulations!

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datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Stunning piece for sure...congrats on that beauty.

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kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Lovely!

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8 July 2017, 03:19 AM	#22
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,113	Nice work. Beauty. So, I've never replaced a pm bezel at rsc before -- do you get to keep the old one?? I'd ask.

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KBM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: K. Location: 780 Posts: 10,397	Very nice to have found the right one for you, congrats! If you don't mind, I'd love to hear the quote for the bezel replacement, when you have it.

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