That's the problem...

Jul 27, 2010,01:57 AM
 

which I have currently...Too many watches, too little time.

Ironically, the initial thought was to acquire those watches in hope of keeping those time lost smile

Still think a watch needs to be worn on our wrist in order to have its sentimental value...just imagine you carry your new-born for the first time, guiding him to walk, feeding him, and all these moments with your watch on your wrist. Along the way there might be scratches, dents or knocks that captured these specially moments.

To me, that is priceless compared to a watch being kept in a safe.

Happy hunting!

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Old/new submariner

 
 By: ticktocktimesup : July 24th, 2010-23:47
With the new submariner being available now, is it a good time perhaps to snap up one of the last old submariners (16610)? I certainly like the look of the new submariner and should receive one hopefully next month, and must admit I already have the 16610... 

For your son, or nephew

 
 By: amanico : July 24th, 2010-23:52
I think it is an excellent idea to get one BNIB and to offer him later... If he develops a passion on watches, the green bezel may be the thing to go, because it was released in 2003 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of this model, so it is a link with th... 

I would......

 
 By: Pete17 : July 25th, 2010-00:37
... the new maxi cases just don't appeal to me. Far too boxy and square. The older cases have some curves to them and are more appealling to me. Cheers Pete

A very good idea......

 
 By: fernando : July 25th, 2010-01:39
In 15 to 20 years time, there will be a new generation of vintage Rolex hunters who will be coveting the older subs like the 16610 with the tinny bracelets & rounder cases etc. With a brand new one, your son or nephew will be the envy of all! cheers f... 

A different take

 
 By: vitalsigns : July 25th, 2010-08:17
Give him the watch you wore for 15 or 20 years, then you can start wearing the NOS 16610 when he's wearing your old one... Just a thought, John

Could do...

 
 By: ticktocktimesup : July 25th, 2010-09:12
... but then, why would I as something that has been with me for 15 years probably has a lot of memories attached to it? Just to replace it for something that has no scratches? To me the fact that it has been worn (though carefully, as I try to avoid big ... 

Right, that's my point...

 
 By: vitalsigns : July 25th, 2010-12:47
You get to give your son something that's been with you for 15-20 years and has a lot of memories attached to it. For me, it wasn't about the new 16610, it was about giving something of sentimental value to your son. I feel that something you've worn for ... 

Actually that is a fair point.....

 
 By: ticktocktimesup : July 25th, 2010-13:30
.... but eventually all my watches will be theirs at some point. So for now (or and the foreseeable future) they just needs to start making their own history and memories

That's the problem...

 
 By: hhk2 : July 27th, 2010-01:57
which I have currently...Too many watches, too little time. Ironically, the initial thought was to acquire those watches in hope of keeping those time lost Still think a watch needs to be worn on our wrist in order to have its sentimental value...just ima... 

So I decided and purchased...

 
 By: ticktocktimesup : July 27th, 2010-23:54
... have bought a Sub 16610 and 16610LV, both still fully sealed and with no names on the cards. They go as the full package (invoices, all boxes, papers and still fully sealed) in the safe and will remain there for a while until the next generation is de... 

Well done!

 
 By: amanico : July 28th, 2010-00:00
Hope we'll all be there to share the pics when you'll give them to the next generation! Best, Nicolas

While we are on the subject...

 
 By: CGJ0 : July 29th, 2010-00:43
Hi everyone, I'm an owner of a 16610.. but am I correct in saying that only the 2008-2010 models had the laser engraving on the rehaut? This being the case are these models technically slightly rarer than the non-engraved? Previous year 16610s? Thoughts

So I finally have them...

 
 By: ticktocktimesup : August 26th, 2010-03:21
... was some delay in shipping. But will post a pic of the two brothers in the next 24 hrs... They are two nice pieces, evergreens and due to their simple and timeless design these will still be in fashion a long time from now (contrary to some other watc... 

and here they are...

 
 By: ticktocktimesup : August 29th, 2010-06:48
... just the one minute of sunshine these beauties will get for the foreseeable future... Still fully sealed, with all items tags, labels, boxes, booklets, warranty cards included, so the full set.

... here are the pictures...

 
 By: ticktocktimesup : August 29th, 2010-06:51
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