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Old 24 March 2020, 08:12 PM   #31
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Congrats! Love this one
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Old 24 March 2020, 08:16 PM   #32
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Uaah on the outlook of the watch but Oops on the soon-to-be-replaced movement.

Anyways enjoy the present moment
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Old 24 March 2020, 09:39 PM   #33
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Uaah on the outlook of the watch but Oops on the soon-to-be-replaced movement.

Anyways enjoy the present moment


Uaah? Please explain. I’m not sure what your comment means? I know the movement is soon to be replaced but why is that “oops”? Cheers


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Old 24 March 2020, 09:40 PM   #34
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Old 24 March 2020, 09:55 PM   #35
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Old 24 March 2020, 10:02 PM   #36
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Congrats.

Re turning vintage next year, so a watch becomes vintage after 32 years?
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Old 24 March 2020, 10:08 PM   #37
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Congratulations. I own the 116618LB and think it is one of the most beautiful YG Rolex watches on the market. The Glide Lock Clasp ensures a perfect fit every time.
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Old 24 March 2020, 10:45 PM   #38
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Congrats.



Re turning vintage next year, so a watch becomes vintage after 32 years?


Thank you. I believe vintage is 30years.


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Old 24 March 2020, 10:51 PM   #39
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That is a beautiful watch. I'd love to see side-by-side pictures of both your watches, but I understand the other one is locked away now. Maybe someday when you get them out for a spin at the same time.
Congratulations on that lovely lovely gold!
(Some say vintage = acrylic crystal)

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Old 24 March 2020, 10:54 PM   #40
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Hi all. Here is my pride and joy! I am calling this my FIRST Rolex as it is the one I will wear. Bare with me.......

Here’s the story.....

I bought the older 16618 version (a 1989) but changed my mind as thought I needed the more modern 116618. I am glad I did. For 2 similar watches I find them very different which is odd. Each to there own I suppose.

So the 1989 16618 is in the safe now, and will be for some years (it turns vintage next year!). For now I am going to enjoy this beauty while I’m still young!!!!

Here she is guys.


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How can you wear anything else. This is stunning.


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Old 25 March 2020, 10:06 PM   #41
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Old 4 April 2020, 08:09 PM   #42
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Thank you very much. I would say the extra weight is from the clasp. I’m not sure solid end links would make that much difference. I was wondering if the bracelet links are all solid on the older 16618?


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Yes they are solid on the 16618. However the centre bracelet links on the equivalent model bi-metal 16613 are not solid. Hope that helps and sorry for the delayed response.


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Old 5 April 2020, 12:58 AM   #43
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Congrats! such a wow watch.
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Old 5 April 2020, 09:45 AM   #44
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One of my favorite watches to wear.


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Old 5 April 2020, 02:38 PM   #45
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One of my favorite watches to wear.


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Such a nice feeling putting it on!


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Old 5 April 2020, 02:42 PM   #46
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Congratulations! This piece is just exciting to have, the blue ceramic and dial with the yellow gold is unique and eye catching





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Old 5 April 2020, 02:48 PM   #47
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Congrats! As a first or second Rolex, that's a winner you've got there

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Old 5 April 2020, 06:01 PM   #48
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Hi all. Here is my pride and joy! I am calling this my FIRST Rolex as it is the one I will wear. Bare with me.......

Here’s the story.....

I bought the older 16618 version (a 1989) but changed my mind as thought I needed the more modern 116618. I am glad I did. For 2 similar watches I find them very different which is odd. Each to there own I suppose.

So the 1989 16618 is in the safe now, and will be for some years (it turns vintage next year!). For now I am going to enjoy this beauty while I’m still young!!!!

Here she is guys.


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Congratulations.. it’s a nice piece


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Old 5 April 2020, 07:18 PM   #49
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Love seeing people buying watches.
All the virtue signalling I've seen on this forum... This is the real way to make a difference. Help your economy out, if you can, and spend your money. I understand that many can't, and that's painful, but more pain will follow if those with money stop spending what they can afford to spend.
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Old 6 April 2020, 12:03 AM   #50
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Old 6 April 2020, 12:44 AM   #51
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Stunning! Congrats! Have the gold sub bug myself right now.


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Old 6 April 2020, 01:53 AM   #52
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Stunning! Congrats! Have the gold sub bug myself right now.


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Me too, but have a feeling prices may head downward due to this global recession. Are you going to wait?


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Old 6 April 2020, 01:07 PM   #53
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Old 6 April 2020, 03:01 PM   #54
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Bluesy congrats!


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Old 14 April 2020, 03:53 PM   #55
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Wondering if this is a fake, as you posted the same photo on a fake site?

Cannot post a link or screenshot here because I don't have the post count, but check this:

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Old 14 April 2020, 04:04 PM   #56
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And the Submariner which he advertised in the classifieds section seems to have been fake as well:

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Old 14 April 2020, 04:11 PM   #57
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And the Submariner which he advertised in the classifieds section seems to have been fake as well:

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Give the guy a break, Raffe - it's not a complete fake

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So here is the details guys:

I bought this with high risk from a member next door who had only been a member for a few days!!! I know-risky!!! I got his number and started messaging and he seems legit. It was sold to me with these specs:


base of the watch is a noob v9 3135

gen parts are
gen crystal
Gen datewheel
Gen insert
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Old 14 April 2020, 04:13 PM   #58
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Give the guy a break, Raffe - it's not a complete fake
You are obviously correct, it has some 'gen' parts. Maybe half a fraud, then?
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Old 15 April 2020, 01:24 AM   #59
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Old 15 April 2020, 02:34 AM   #60
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For a fake?

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