Rolex Submariner 116610LN - Full Review ONE whole HOUR!

[eatshitndie]

ETA movements are also made in China. If you are really concerned about this than perhaps it is better to spend big money from watch boutiques to buy yourself a piece of mind.

i don’t collect timepieces. the iphone is now my timeteller, and very soon an apple watch as it’s versatile to behave like a health monitor.

 

[blackmondy]

i don’t collect timepieces. the iphone is now my timeteller, and very soon an apple watch as it’s versatile to behave like a health monitor.

Then your comment to us watch lovers is moot as your iPhone is made in China too.

 

[eatshitndie]

Then your comment to us watch lovers is moot as your iPhone is made in China too.

design in california, made in china. that's the best manufactured product coming out of china, thanks to taiwanese foxconn and american apple for strict quality control.

 

[GUDANGARAM]

How about Grand Seiko compared with Rolex?

 

[Leongsam]

How about Grand Seiko compared with Rolex?

High beat and spring drive are way more accurate and even better craftmanship but not sure whether they appreciate as well. I wouldn't buy a quartz watch though.

 

[nightsafari]

For most men, sweet spot is 40mm-42mm.

I must have a smaller wrist. I find 38-40 works better for me.

 

[glockman]

I must have a smaller wrist. I find 38-40 works better for me.

Yes 38mm is a decent size too. I actually find 38-40mm more suitable for me now. As one gets older, our body shrinks.

 

[Leongsam]

I must have a smaller wrist. I find 38-40 works better for me.

My current watch is 36mm looking to go to a 39mm.

 

[Leongsam]

Yes 38mm is a decent size too. I actually find 38-40mm more suitable for me now. As one gets older, our body shrinks.

Huh I thought most people expand.

 

[nightsafari]

My current watch is 36mm looking to go to a 39mm.

yeah. just found this thread. you have the only watch I ever dreamed of having. Wish I was into automatics then. Tried looking at the latest range, but the 36 looks wrong for some reason. Bloated thing. The dateless 39 is the only one of the new range that even looks appropriate on me, but I wish I could go back in time and buy one. The rhodium 39 is nice. Very technical looking.

 

[glockman]

Huh I thought most people expand.

nope. Cells shrinkage, loss of muscle. Of course, don't be an idiot and pile on fats lah.

 

[Leongsam]

nope. Cells shrinkage, loss of muscle. Of course, don't be an idiot and pile on fats lah.

All my friends who are not cyclists have expanded 2x. Only my cycling group has shrunk.

 

[nightsafari]

true. it actually saved the life of my desi tenant. she went to the 2nd storey balcony of my sillycon valley home and accidentally locked herself out as sliding door to balcony was faulty and could latch on the inside if slammed too hard. that was exactly what happened. she slammed the door from balcony to keep cool air inside intact as it was 93f outside. couldn’t get in, couldn’t climb, couldn’t jump. her iphone was inside. but, luckily for her, she wore her apple watch! she called me from the balcony, and i was able to find a spare key to get into the home to unlock the sliding door. it took a couple of hours but she was being baked under the hot afternoon sun. told her to break the glass door with a rod in storage room at balcony during an emergency but she was too dizzy to think straight. anyway she saved my door, and i saved her. otherwise she would die there from heat stroke, and nobody would know until her parents tried to reach her from india. i have to conduct welfare checks on her after that, but nobody conducts welfare checks on me. damn!

@nayr69sg. calgary to california quick flight no??

 

[GoldenDragon]

How to get fakes if u go to the original boutique shop?

Go pawnshops also can. They are experts.

 

[glockman]

All my friends who are not cyclists have expanded 2x. Only my cycling group has shrunk.

There you have it! We need to stay healthy and fit, as much as possible. Being thinner as we can older is a good thing.

 

[blackmondy]

High beat and spring drive are way more accurate and even better craftmanship but not sure whether they appreciate as well. I wouldn't buy a quartz watch though.

Springdrive is technically a quartz watch where a swinging rotor charges the capacitor.

 

[Leongsam]

Springdrive is technically a quartz watch where a swinging rotor charges the capacitor.

Electromechanical no need to change batteries.

 

[Leongsam]

yeah. just found this thread. you have the only watch I ever dreamed of having. Wish I was into automatics then. Tried looking at the latest range, but the 36 looks wrong for some reason. Bloated thing. The dateless 39 is the only one of the new range that even looks appropriate on me, but I wish I could go back in time and buy one. The rhodium 39 is nice. Very technical looking.

I'm sure you can buy one on sites like chrono24.com

This one looks exactly like mine. https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/oyster-perpetual-date-1972-ref-1500-full-set--id12901727.htm

 

[blackmondy]

Electromechanical no need to change batteries.

You will need to change the capacitor eventually. Springdrives have relatively short running time, 48 hours if I remember correctly.

 

[nightsafari]

I'm sure you can buy one on sites like chrono24.com

This one looks exactly like mine. https://www.chrono24.com/rolex/oyster-perpetual-date-1972-ref-1500-full-set--id12901727.htm

Thanks for the tip. I've been looking at it for a long time. Am actually quite pantang about someone else's watch. Who knows what bad vibes it has? Maybe on day I'll get over it and make the leap. If I know it's been worn by someone I respect, I'll buy it in a heartbeat. (wink, wink)

just please don't quote me crazy prices...