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Ryuden · 9 June 2014, 03:50 AM

Was a close debate on getting my first Submariner or the classic SeaDweller...

Tried on the classic SD but it seems to share a close resemblance to the classic Sub and furthermore I already have a Dssd , though having the SD is a good compliment to any collection together with a Dssd. And prices for the SD has increase to a proportion that I am not able to make the purchase...

I was also looking at the classic 5513 after getting poison at the Vintage Rolex Discussion and found a seller with lovely patina 5513 but it comes with a new casing from RSC though the rest, dial and hands are still original. Decided not to go with it.

And than I saw this. Not collectible. Not rare. Not desirable. Millions in numbers. But this one it with a patina that it has develop where not one patina is the same. It's special on its own rights. And price seems within my budget with spare change...

Flat 4 and Flat S...

Baselman · 9 June 2014, 03:52 AM

At last - ok cool thanks

Ryuden · 9 June 2014, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Baselman

Shame not a great white or DRSD oh well

Yup...a shame...sorry...I will just have to keep drooling at your 1665 Great White...

Thanks for reading my post. Appreciate it.

DCheeta · 9 June 2014, 04:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryuden

...Not collectible. Not rare. Not desirable...

I beg to differ, my good man! The 16610 is classic Submariner Date. And, is there really such a thing as an undesirable Rolex? I think not, sir!

You and I seem to be evolving in opposite directions - I started with a 40mm 14060 many years ago and am now saving up for a 44mm DSSD.

Contrats!

Ryuden · 9 June 2014, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DCheeta

You and I seem to be evolving in opposite directions - I started with a 40mm 14060 many years ago and am now saving up for a 44mm DSSD.

I left with a 14060 at the start but after wearing it for a couple of minutes, I just can't get pass the uneven polished lungs...shame. It's a nice piece with a lovely patina...

Regarding the Dssd...

Here some to keep the encouragement going...

You will love the Dssd...it's of a different league...

Ryuden · 9 June 2014, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCheeta

I beg to differ, my good man! The 16610 is classic Submariner Date. And, is there really such a thing as an undesirable Rolex? I think not, sir!

Well...to a certain? yes it's undesirable...maybe a 1665 perhaps?

moby33 · 9 June 2014, 04:16 AM

Congrats, what year is it? Love the marker patina...but from your pics, it appears the hands are newer than the dial (patina doesn't appear to be the same). Is that true or just the pictures? Regardless, still a great looking watch. Congrats again.

Ryuden · 9 June 2014, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by moby33

Congrats, what year is it? Love the marker patina...but from your pics, it appears the hands are newer than the dial (patina doesn't appear to be the same). Is that true or just the pictures? Regardless, still a great looking watch. Congrats again.

Thanks...

It's an L serial and warranty paper dated 1990. Not bad for a 24 years old piece...

Yes there is a slight difference between the patina of the dial against the hands and pearl marker, though in real life, its quite close in tone and very subtle...read that the dial patina faster due to the mixture of the dial paint/chemical or something like that...

Ryuden · 9 June 2014, 04:30 AM

Some wrist shot of this run-of-the-mill Sub Date...

sea-dweller · 9 June 2014, 11:22 AM

Congrats!

tkerrmd · 9 June 2014, 11:42 AM

Congrats

Travelair007 · 9 June 2014, 12:10 PM

Very very nice!!!

Nycturbovr6 · 9 June 2014, 02:19 PM

Nice!

HogwldFLTR · 9 June 2014, 02:19 PM

Wow, nice watch!!! Congratulations. Too bad about the 14060. I love mine so much I had to buy an 114060 to keep it company. There will be a 14060 down the road some day I'm certain.

Baselman · 9 June 2014, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryuden

Some wrist shot of this run-of-the-mill Sub Date...

Waiting to see it was too long lol but a gorgeous watch lug holes and chamfers and classic proportions it's a stunner

skywood · 9 June 2014, 04:09 PM

Congrats!

HACKNSACK44 · 9 June 2014, 04:59 PM

Congrats!!

cht · 9 June 2014, 05:04 PM

haha, mounting anticipation for....

the most popular/common Rolex ever, nice work!

9 June 2014, 03:50 AM	#31
Ryuden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Miki Location: SG Posts: 1,575	It's A 16610... Was a close debate on getting my first Submariner or the classic SeaDweller... Tried on the classic SD but it seems to share a close resemblance to the classic Sub and furthermore I already have a Dssd , though having the SD is a good compliment to any collection together with a Dssd. And prices for the SD has increase to a proportion that I am not able to make the purchase... I was also looking at the classic 5513 after getting poison at the Vintage Rolex Discussion and found a seller with lovely patina 5513 but it comes with a new casing from RSC though the rest, dial and hands are still original. Decided not to go with it. And than I saw this. Not collectible. Not rare. Not desirable. Millions in numbers. But this one it with a patina that it has develop where not one patina is the same. It's special on its own rights. And price seems within my budget with spare change... Flat 4 and Flat S...

9 June 2014, 02:19 PM	#44
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	Wow, nice watch!!! Congratulations. Too bad about the 14060. I love mine so much I had to buy an 114060 to keep it company. There will be a 14060 down the road some day I'm certain. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

9 June 2014, 04:59 PM	#47
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Congrats!! __________________ 114060

9 June 2014, 03:52 AM	#32
Baselman "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Switzerland Watch: 1665 GreatWhite SD Posts: 1,527	At last - ok cool thanks

9 June 2014, 04:16 AM	#37
moby33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Huntington Beach Watch: Rolex/Omega/Seiko Posts: 2,560	Congrats, what year is it? Love the marker patina...but from your pics, it appears the hands are newer than the dial (patina doesn't appear to be the same). Is that true or just the pictures? Regardless, still a great looking watch. Congrats again.

9 June 2014, 04:30 AM	#39
Ryuden "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Miki Location: SG Posts: 1,575	Some wrist shot of this run-of-the-mill Sub Date...

9 June 2014, 11:22 AM	#40
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Congrats!

9 June 2014, 11:42 AM	#41
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Congrats

9 June 2014, 12:10 PM	#42
Travelair007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA Posts: 1,514	Very very nice!!!

9 June 2014, 02:19 PM	#43
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Nice!

9 June 2014, 04:09 PM	#46
skywood "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Raymond Location: Hong Kong Posts: 158	Congrats!

9 June 2014, 05:04 PM	#48
cht 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: San antonio, TX Watch: 116610LV Posts: 2,137	haha, mounting anticipation for.... the most popular/common Rolex ever, nice work!

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