ryaku Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I know it's a tough call but if you had to choose only one, which one would be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickdick Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I'd say the Submariner 16613 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 You forgot the 14060M..... That would be my vote... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Modern... None of the above, vintage all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
By-Tor Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Gosh, you're right i forgot the no date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosnik Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I'd say the Submariner 16613 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 I can't take more than one box. It's a problem. Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefcook Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Same as 16610, teejay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P4GTR Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 If I could walk out with one right now? I'd take a Deep Sea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asf Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 Sea dweller. Love the thickness! No deep sea for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 No-date for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 No-Date with a non-SEL band... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryaku Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Surprisingly Seadwellers lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
permabull Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Another vote for the SD. Followed closely by 16610LV with the Kermit insert swapped for black. Love a maxi dial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prsist Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Newly converted vintage lover. If not the 1665 then the 16660 (Triple 6) SD. Soon to be vintage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianGP Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) you forgot the sub ceramic green (116610LV) that would be my choice Edited November 1, 2010 by ianGP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 Tudor Hydro okay - not really but maybe in 30 years this one is golden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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