116610 super case is an over-bloated mess. The proportions are a mess. 126610 fixed it for the most part, especially the fat lugs and crown guards from the 116610. 16610 was the last proper sub. I've owned all three, currently selling my 126610 because it's still too chunky.
For years i prefered the 16610, but my taste changed and evolved a bit and now i like the 116610 more. I like the "tank" asthetic of the supercase very much.
Agreed, I have the reference 116610ln and it is a beast. The most masculine Submariner ever. Now that it's discontinued, it's place in rolex lore is cemented. It has all the modern benefits of the new clasp, solid stretch resistance links and the simply amazing cerachrome bezel. It is the last of the 40mm Submariners. And is the transitional piece from yesterday's Submariner to the Submariners that will follow. So happy with this piece, it's just that watch!
great review. i saw another review comparing the 16610 with the 126610 and they showed and the "exact" measurement of the 16610 to be 40.2mm. interestingly the most recent submariner which is labeled as a 41mm only measures 40.5. i find that rather interesting. thanks again.
For me it's the 126610LN, 16610LN then 116610LN. The newest "41mm" 126610LN is 40.6mm the "40mm" 116610LN is 40.3mm - so there is actually only 0.3mm difference. Plus, the slimmer lugs to my eyes make it feel smaller or at least the same size as the 116610LN
5 digits for me. I can tolerate the super case, but not the ceramic insert. Leave the ceramic to Rado. 6 digits Rolex has weldes clasps and the Rolex crown is welded onto the clasp too. Unacceptable.
Another YT review channel claims Rolex has finally added an 'anti-reflective coating' to the 41mm....I take this to mean only hte 126610 made from 2020 on....is this trueÉÉ Do any other Rolex watches hav now have an AR coating on the underside of the glassécrystalÉÉ You didnèt mention.....
The proportions are completely off. The fat lugs and skinny bracelet look ridiculous. Rolex finally realized this and fixed it with the latest submariners.
Got my Sub 16800 in 1986 new. Iconic watch still. Wear every day.
the only video among 100ds you need to watch to understand quickly whats going on . . . good job
I have a 16610 submariner I bought 26 years ago it’s now part of my small (4)Rolex collection
Hi mate can i ask what you have in your small collection
116610 size was perfect . no needed to expand the case siz and lug size , only 3235 movement inside 116610 case would be perfect
116610 super case is an over-bloated mess. The proportions are a mess. 126610 fixed it for the most part, especially the fat lugs and crown guards from the 116610.
16610 was the last proper sub. I've owned all three, currently selling my 126610 because it's still too chunky.
For years i prefered the 16610, but my taste changed and evolved a bit and now i like the 116610 more. I like the "tank" asthetic of the supercase very much.
agree
And what about the 126610?
116610 NICE😊👍🏻
Agreed, I have the reference 116610ln and it is a beast. The most masculine Submariner ever.
Now that it's discontinued, it's place in rolex lore is cemented. It has all the modern benefits of the new clasp, solid stretch resistance links and the simply amazing cerachrome bezel. It is the last of the 40mm Submariners.
And is the transitional piece from yesterday's Submariner to the Submariners that will follow.
So happy with this piece, it's just that watch!
5 digit still the best. Has soul still
Great video, I have the 12661LN and love it but didn't fully understand the model differences, thank you.
Love the latest model 126610 period.❤
I’ve owned all 3, my current 114060 is my favorite 40MM, No date.
Great video! Will always be my favorite watch of all time!
great review. i saw another review comparing the 16610 with the 126610 and they showed and the "exact" measurement of the 16610 to be 40.2mm. interestingly the most recent submariner which is labeled as a 41mm only measures 40.5. i find that rather interesting. thanks again.
Interesting
126610 wears radically bigger than 16610
Banger of Video bro! Keep it up!😉♥️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Without question the Glidelock is the most innovative thing in steel watch bracelets.
Nice comparison !
My wrist is 7inch and i owned all three subs but the one i like best is the 16610..
Why?
For me it's the 126610LN, 16610LN then 116610LN. The newest "41mm" 126610LN is 40.6mm the "40mm" 116610LN is 40.3mm - so there is actually only 0.3mm difference. Plus, the slimmer lugs to my eyes make it feel smaller or at least the same size as the 116610LN
I have my 16610 y series on a brown vintage strap and looks fantastic , ditch the stainless and get a vintage , you won't regret it 😂
Very well researched - thank you!
The Sub is arguably one of the most influential Rolex watches of the last 50 years.
The 16610= 20mm lug width , 116610=20mm lug width, 126610=21mm lug width
I thought the actual Rolex LLC posted a video shown on RUclips
Called a sub a grail watch. You earned a like for that.
16610...simply perfect.
5 digits for me. I can tolerate the super case, but not the ceramic insert. Leave the ceramic to Rado. 6 digits Rolex has weldes clasps and the Rolex crown is welded onto the clasp too. Unacceptable.
TRUMP2024 🇺🇸
Lol BS
Another YT review channel claims Rolex has finally added an 'anti-reflective coating' to the 41mm....I take this to mean only hte 126610 made from 2020 on....is this trueÉÉ Do any other Rolex watches hav now have an AR coating on the underside of the glassécrystalÉÉ You didnèt mention.....
Was this an ad??
12 series subs are by far the best of them all.
if I'm honest I prefer the big lugs of the 116610, I think they are more agressive.
Makes you feel more masculine?
@@nathanf3230 I don´t know but I think is more beautiful
If it had hollow links I would have chose it, the 16610 just feels great on wrist
Agreed the most masculine Submariner ever. I love how it wears!
The proportions are completely off. The fat lugs and skinny bracelet look ridiculous. Rolex finally realized this and fixed it with the latest submariners.
I like the 116610 best as it’s built like a tank, more like something a professional diver would need and use. The new one is just jewellery.
… a no date pls
Invikta 53 🤠
Haha, nice video, but in my opinion, fake to cotowatch
I don't like the Maxipad case.
You prefer the dainty model?