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For me, I was never a huge Rolex fan to begin with but when I saw this one, circa 2005ish, glossy dial, 16600 Sea Dweller, I had to have it.

I bought it used in around 2008. As for vintage, I don't do patina, and the fact that it's almost impossible to tell if a watch has been "Franked" I'd be afraid to buy one. That being said I do love some of the vintage designs. I guess I wish that Rolex w
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By: techniec
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techniec
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Two trusted friends reunited after more than 5 years.

The SD and the 964 have been my trusted friends since more than 20 years. It was the 16600 before the SD4K took over the reins. Have a great weekend
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By: agyzace
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agyzace
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Funny you mention this, my 16600 is the only one that gets these fingerprints really visible. I don't remember if the 14060 I used to have did the same thing. Surely the 116610 which doesn't have AR coating too, doesn't bother me that much. Probably somet
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By: blau
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blau
1999

Fingerprint smudge question

The other day I was trying on a delightful 16600 Sea Dweller (photo attached just so you've got something to look at). The watch looked great, felt even better, but as soon as I'd put it on I noticed a smudgy fingerprint on the crystal. And I remembered t
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By: blau
14
blau
1999

An old favorite...

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By: Blansky
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descartes1
2067

Vintage Rolex are very, very easy to love.

I usually prefer a date complication, so I've gravitated towards vintage Sea-Dwellers and GMTs. Your watch is amazing!! I remember in the early 2000's looking for my first Rolex. The Sub was of course the go-to model -- the one a person "should" buy -- bu
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By: JoshTheCanadian
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amanico
2257

Five digits this morning

16600. This one’s over 20 years old, I made a lot of memories with it. All the best, my friend, Tony.
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By: aperna
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gary_g
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That really is a stunning looking Rolex Milgauss 116 400 GV

I have always liked these Rolex Milgauss models and this one with the green glass is my favourite version of all of them, this watch along with a 16600 Sea Dweller and the 1655 Explorer 2 are the ones I would like to own. Wear and enjoy yours in good heal
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By: amanico
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amanico
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