Modern Rolex diver, Which one for you?

[ryaku]

I know it's a tough call but if you had to choose only one, which one would be?

[slickdick]

I'd say the Submariner 16613

[Ronin]

You forgot the 14060M..... That would be my vote...

[TeeJay]

Modern...

None of the above, vintage all the way

[By-Tor]

You actually forgot the no-date Sub variation (14060M) from the choices.

But from these, the classic black 16610 definitely. New fat lug version does nothing for me, and I never liked the LV.

[ryaku]

Gosh, you're right i forgot the no date

[rosnik]

I'd say the Submariner 16613

+1

[mjmurphy926]

You actually forgot the no-date Sub variation (14060M) from the choices.

But from these, the classic black 16610 definitely. New fat lug version does nothing for me, and I never liked the LV.

+1 on all counts except maybe the fat lug version. I've not seen one in person yet, so I'll reserve judgment until I do.

[alligoat]

I do like the early 16610's, the one with the tritium dials and the 93150 bracelets w/ 501b end pieces.

But I'm sorta out there w/ Teejay- I like the vintage and these 16800's are getting to be vintage

[Dizzy]

Im a 1680/1665 guy, but if I did have to choose just one... I guess it would be the 16610 LV maxi dial and swap out the green insert for a black one. I dont like the deep sea as I find it to be "off balance". I havent yet tried on a ceramic Submariner so I cant say much about that one, although I really do like the look of it.

dizz

[valerian]

I can't take more than one box. It's a problem.

Val.

[TeeJay]

I do like the early 16610's, the one with the tritium dials and the 93150 bracelets w/ 501b end pieces.

But I'm sorta out there w/ Teejay- I like the vintage and these 16800's are getting to be vintage

Out of curiosity, what's the profile of the mid-case and bezel like on those? Is it like a 1680, or 16610?

[chefcook]

Same as 16610, teejay.

[alligoat]

Out of curiosity, what's the profile of the mid-case and bezel like on those? Is it like a 1680, or 16610?

Bezel assembly is exactly the same- in fact, the 16610 uses the 16800 parts numbers as far as the whole bezel assembly isd concerned and the crystal is the same 295-C2. The case itself has a slightly shallower rehaut and is fitted with the 3035 movement. The 16610 case has the deeper rehaut and takes the 3135 movt.

[TeeJay]

Same as 16610, teejay.

Bezel assembly is exactly the same- in fact, the 16610 uses the 16800 parts numbers as far as the whole bezel assembly isd concerned and the crystal is the same 295-C2. The case itself has a slightly shallower rehaut and is fitted with the 3035 movement. The 16610 case has the deeper rehaut and takes the 3135 movt.

Thanks guys, that's interesting to know I wondered if it might be the modern style case with the older style dial, but wanted to be sure Having a preference for the curved sides of the vintage cases, I wonder if anyone's tried putting a 16610 dial into a 1680/1513 case?

[alligoat]

Dial size for a 1680 is 26.5mm, 5513 is even smaller. Dial for 16800/16610 is 27.3mm. So a 16610 dial won't fit in a 1680 case.

[P4GTR]

If I could walk out with one right now? I'd take a Deep Sea.

[asf]

Sea dweller. Love the thickness! No deep sea for me

[redwatch]

No-date for me

[jmb]

No-Date with a non-SEL band...

[ryaku]

Surprisingly Seadwellers lead.

[permabull]

Another vote for the SD. Followed closely by 16610LV with the Kermit insert swapped for black. Love a maxi dial.

[Prsist]

Newly converted vintage lover. If not the 1665 then the 16660 (Triple 6) SD. Soon to be vintage.

[ianGP]

you forgot the sub ceramic green (116610LV)

that would be my choice

Edited November 1, 2010 by ianGP

[Star69]

Tudor Hydro

okay - not really

but maybe in 30 years this one is golden