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Rnaden shares his appreciation for a favorite modern Rolex, highlighting a discontinued 40mm model with slimmer lugs and hands. His post delves into the design nuances he prefers over newer 42mm versions, offering a personal perspective on what makes this reference a versatile and enduring choice for collectors.
Not in production anymore for almost a decade, but still a very nice Rolex to wear. Nice size, great case profile and wears very nice on top of being versatile.
I prefer this older 40mm case with slimmer lugs and slimmer hands compared to the newer 42mm and fat hands. It’s a personal opinion as the new size doesn’t sit on small wrists very well.
Key Points from the Discussion
- The author's Rolex had a rotor detachment years prior, but continued to run flawlessly when manually wound, showcasing the robustness of Rolex movements even without the 'perpetual' function.
- The 16570 reference, particularly with a black dial, is highly regarded and has become a treasured piece in some collections, especially those with the 3186 movement and engraved rehaut.
- The 16570 is considered an iconic Rolex, with many collectors having fond memories of acquiring the white dial version at the start of their careers.
- The discussion touches on the market prices for the 16570, with some collectors finding it difficult to reconcile current values with what they paid years ago, despite its desirability.
- The movement change from Caliber 3185 to 3186 in the 16570 reference is noted to have occurred around 2006/2007, marking a significant update for the model.
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