TeeJay

I forget the model number, but as it seems like summer's here, I'm wearing my summer Tudor sub (not the snowflake, the other one) on NATO strap

Sadly this watch is not commercially available as an 'instant buy' replica watch, you'll need to build one yourself using aftermarket parts. My recommendation is to get a budget Rolex 5517 (military submariner on a NATO strap with fixed lug bars) then swap over the dial and hands for the correct ones for the Tudor Snowflake, I would suggest googling Yuki Watch, and seeing what they have on offer in the way of dial and hands There's no greater satisfaction than looking down at your wrist, and thinking "I made that..."

Very nice If you put it on a tight-grain lizard skin strap, that'll really look the business

Ahh, clearly still up to the job at hand though

I was going to ask how you'd achieved the look of the insert, but am now disapointed Beautiful piece, wear it well

Stunning Gen?

Thanks, bro I originally bought the DJ with a black stick dial for an 80s costume, but as the dial wasn't quite as bling as the case and bracelet, I thought that the rhodium dial would balance that out, gave it a try, and loved the results The polished hands look darker than the dial, and it's surprisingly easy to read I remember watching Frantic, it's an awesome movie I might get a Roman numeral variant at some point in the future, but my next DJ project will be flat bezel, oyster bracelet, and a matte white stick dial

This isn't 100%, the shape of the hour markers isn't quite the same, the minute marks line up with the tips of the hour markers, the lugs're a bit chunkier, and my date wheel is white, not cream, and my dial is more of a rhodium finish, but it's certainly close enough to give you an idea of how it looks

I never saw the message or I would've responded... Best of luck with all your future ventures, wherever they may be

Looking good, J I haven't given up on the custom DJ, it is still a backburner project, but I decided to try the silver dial out of curiousity, and I love the results, it really does have that 'Classic Rolex look' to it (ironically, I have a book showing a photo of a Japanese tattoo master, wearing the exact same combo ) I just wish I didn't have all the computer/image issues, which prevent me putting up suitable pics

31 years ago, I was undergoing major heart surgery, and according to my mother, today was the date, so I've decided to make this a re-birth day I bought myself a DateJust for my last birthday, so I'm wearing it today (the 16610 will be back on my wrist tomorrow) No pics still, but here's a breakdown to aid visualization: Fluted bezel and jubilee bracelet combo. Entire watch has been 'gently aged' to be approriate for a mid-80s vintage. Silver sunburst dial courtessy of JMB (many thanks, J, I know this wasn't the original plan for the dial, but it's certainly given the watch an even more personal feeling )

I would suspect that the stem simply hadn't fully engaged in the movement than anything my sinister (or at least I hope it's something that simple for you )

I think you're absolutely right, and indeed, the differences between the models is very little, even though the watches are different With LHOOQ's 1016s, they are all different, different finishes to the dials, different bracelets, etc, the collection I referenced in my opening post was made up of identical pieces with no real variation An interesting difference between say the 1680 and 1665 is the size/thinkness of the case, and as much a difference, as any other difference in the design, and something I'm considering now with one of my custom GMT project plans: do I obtain a Sea-Dweller, have the bezel modified to accept a GMTIIc insert, and modify the dial to fit over the GMT movement (and risk a datewheel misallignment, or, do I simply buy a Deep GMT (having never been a fan of the DSSD) Thickness of the case the main issue I was considering in terms of how the finished article turns out, but I must admit, I'm thinking a Deep GMT might be the safer option, as at least I know the datewheel will line up with the dial

Still no pics, but still unable to get the 16610 off my wrist

Nice variety :tu:

Very true

I'm going to have to give my vote to two watches I've neither owned, nor planning on buying, but if we're talking about best OOTB, I think these two take the gold: Breitling SOSF and Ebel Discovery As for who has the best sub? I do

Those both sounds like fantastic collections, amigos And absolutely, I think that variety makes for the most interesting and versatile collections

+1 on the advice for a Tudor or Omega Seamaster, but I would make this additional suggestion: Go for a Tudor with fixed lug bars and a NATO strap, as that will stand up to operational use much better than a stainless steel bracelet

Oh I quite agree, the 16610 can be worn with a suit and looks great, it is a very versatile watch, and really does go with everything I was just going along some of the ettiquete/purpose guidelines I've seen others mention over the years, and now prefer to wear a DateJust with a suit, and keep the Sub for more casual dress

+1 Ranger hands would suit it really nicely

And if it's gen, no need for the cloak and dagger theatrics...

Looking good I haven't been able to get mine off my wrist since it arrived (with the exception of my 'tattooing work watch') The prime flaw on this specific watch, is that it should either have smaller hour markers and hands, or, a green bezel insert to be a 50th aniversary edition, but those're 'collector only' tells As you say, on the wrist, it looks like a quality timepiece, and makes an ideal beater, I hope you'll be as happy with yours, as I've been with mine

I'd suggest a 42mm Planet Ocean, as it's a nice watch, and less conspicuous than a Rolex, although to be honest, I doubt anyone would comment on whatever you're wearing anyway... Another option I would suggest, would be a Tudor Snowflake submariner, that's a real 'below the radar' piece

Trying on a gen (with the cash and intent to buy) I was so underwhelmed, I knew I'd never want to spend the cash for the gen, so I started looking for 'fakes', and that's how I got into reps I just find it funny that I was originally looking at a 16610, went through quite a few watches over the years, and am now back with a 16610 (although I plan on converting it to a 16800) and simply can't get the thing off my wrist Something which helped me come to accept and love the flimsiness of the Rolex clasp, is that the watch was originally intended as a functional tool watch, not a fashion piece, and to think of it as a racecar which has been stripped down for weight, not a sedan which has been built for comfort