Have read numerous reviews of the 16610, both this and the newer, post 2010 version, so reasonably well versed re the model. It's listed as about 2000.
What I was asking was if any experts are able, with these limited photos, to spot any obvious problems.
Not an expert by any means....but it looks good from what you've provided.
* If the seller is advertising it as a model year 2000, I assume it's a K or Y serial? Or I suppose it could be late in the A-serial production run and have 2000 inscribed on the papers?. In which case, the 'T Swiss Made T' dial is correct for a late A-serial and subsequent years/serials (i.e K, Y, etc)
* Holes case is correct for pre-2003.
* Solid endlinks are correct for K serial (year 2000) and later.
Is the seller an individual or a dealer?
If it's a dealer you should push for a timegrapher reading at 52 degrees of lift angle and make sure that the read out has a full line's worth of values for the sec/day readout on the screen. In other words don't let them put the watch on the timegrapher and only have the line half way across the timegrapher screen which shows that they haven't let the watch sit on there for a few seconds to "settle in" and give a better indication of the accuracy and amplitude.
It sounds like this is a local sale? I would ask the Seller if they are comfortable with you/them bringing some pushers to remove the bracelet endlink on the 6:00 side to confirm the serial number is intact. If it's been tampered with, you won't be able to get it serviced by Rolex in the future and you'll have a hard time reselling it if/when the time comes.
Is the bracelet fully linked? Does it still have the diver's extension under the clasp?
Dear mr go on 14060m ,rehault ,new cal 3130,4 liner up to 2012 last real rolex.
Not quite with you, but am guessing that you are recommending the 14060M in preference to the 16610?
Mediocre....because of the general condition?
Picking up @bassem's point, most discussions/opinions on the 14060M vs 16610 seem to centre around the cyclops and bracelet.
Would appreciate hearing your opinion, perhaps from a technical as opposed to aesthetic angle?
Whatever I finish up with it's going to be a daily and forever.
Dear mr go on 14060m ,rehault ,new cal 3130,4 liner up to 2012 last real rolex.
People actually like the engraved rehault? To me it is a bit taller than the non engraved version so it makes the watch look chunkier.
Hole case, five digit and rehault (((and cal 3130))) only one man need have it.
it would have to be an amazing price to even seriously consider this, and im talking like below $6k. I agree with the commenters' assessment. Patience and you will certainly find a better example. Take some time to study a mintier piece or even pictures to get a better idea of the actual lines of the case and crown guards. three lazy pictures is hardly a good way to make a sale. Id pass
