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·I know, I know. I hate these threads too. The decision is subjective and it’s down to me to decide, but I’d appreciate anyone who wanted to venture their opinion.
I’ve been really into 90’s Rolex this year for a couple of reasons. 1. I’ve never had a 5 digit Rolex sports model until this year, but have found myself drawn to them more and more, particularly tritium versions, 2. I’ve been more into Rolex over the last couple of years but the modern 6 digit don’t really appeal to me and 3. As I have two young children I find myself seeking out watches that are more robust or easily repaired than some of the 60’s models I usually buy, where damaging a bezel etc can lead to a frustrating and expensive search for a replacement.
So, I’ve bought these two 16610’s over the last couple of months.
The first is a 1990 version, lovely tritium dial with beautiful patina. The case is fairly sharp but the facets aren’t present. There’s also a scratch on the bezel.
The second is a 1998 version, still tritium but much paler. However, the case is much sharper, retaining the sharp facets and the green caseback sticker.
So, I’m likely only going to keep one and sell the other to fund something else. Which one would you keep?
Watch 1
Watch 2.
I’ve been really into 90’s Rolex this year for a couple of reasons. 1. I’ve never had a 5 digit Rolex sports model until this year, but have found myself drawn to them more and more, particularly tritium versions, 2. I’ve been more into Rolex over the last couple of years but the modern 6 digit don’t really appeal to me and 3. As I have two young children I find myself seeking out watches that are more robust or easily repaired than some of the 60’s models I usually buy, where damaging a bezel etc can lead to a frustrating and expensive search for a replacement.
So, I’ve bought these two 16610’s over the last couple of months.
The first is a 1990 version, lovely tritium dial with beautiful patina. The case is fairly sharp but the facets aren’t present. There’s also a scratch on the bezel.
The second is a 1998 version, still tritium but much paler. However, the case is much sharper, retaining the sharp facets and the green caseback sticker.
So, I’m likely only going to keep one and sell the other to fund something else. Which one would you keep?
Watch 1
Watch 2.
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