I have owned the all steel version 16610 since new for 21 years and it's been serviced twice by Rolex in that period. Still keeps fabulous time (av +1 secs a day) and it remains bullet proof. The 3135 movement and build quality is a testament to why this is an icon.
My dad passed this same exact watch down to me as a heirloom. Believe his is from the early 90s though. Same clasp but w/o the gold strip. Its a beautiful piece.
Thanks for the rock-solid review. I currently own a 1997-era 16613LB and I'm quite happy with it, but I'm also a huge fan of the 16613LN. Imho, the black and gold theme is incredibly versatile, and goes well with a wide variety of mens clothing in the green, brown, and taupe color spectrum. Hope you are enjoying this beautiful watch to the fullest!
I've had the 16613 in my sights for probably about a decade now. Always liked both the LN and LB but kind of more gravitated towards the blue. I love the deco contrast of the blue and yellow gold. I was able to snag a 2009 V serial full set mint condition bluesy just yesterday (hence why I'm scouring through 16613 video's lol). I'll receive it in about a week, can't wait. I think I got a good price (equivalent 12750USD). I'll see how I like it and decide if I wanna sell my random serial 16610. The 16610 is beautiful in its own right, but can get pretty black and white kinda boring.
So long as you don’t use it on brushed surfaces, you aren’t “destroying your watch.” A professional polishing does more damage due to removing more metal.
I have owned the all steel version 16610 since new for 21 years and it's been serviced twice by Rolex in that period. Still keeps fabulous time (av +1 secs a day) and it remains bullet proof. The 3135 movement and build quality is a testament to why this is an icon.
Id rather buy a Seiko and use the rest of the $14000 on something else.
@@James-el6ljlike what?
Nice version. Scary that a watch from 2004 is nearing vintage status!
❤excellent choice
My dad passed this same exact watch down to me as a heirloom. Believe his is from the early 90s though. Same clasp but w/o the gold strip. Its a beautiful piece.
Thanks for the rock-solid review. I currently own a 1997-era 16613LB and I'm quite happy with it, but I'm also a huge fan of the 16613LN. Imho, the black and gold theme is incredibly versatile, and goes well with a wide variety of mens clothing in the green, brown, and taupe color spectrum. Hope you are enjoying this beautiful watch to the fullest!
❤the gold it’s a extra bonus nothing wrong with it,and about the size the new ones are bigger my opinion the 40 is very comfortable size
I've had the 16613 in my sights for probably about a decade now. Always liked both the LN and LB but kind of more gravitated towards the blue. I love the deco contrast of the blue and yellow gold. I was able to snag a 2009 V serial full set mint condition bluesy just yesterday (hence why I'm scouring through 16613 video's lol). I'll receive it in about a week, can't wait. I think I got a good price (equivalent 12750USD). I'll see how I like it and decide if I wanna sell my random serial 16610. The 16610 is beautiful in its own right, but can get pretty black and white kinda boring.
Nice one …this is just next level elegance 🎉🎉
Beautiful timepiece however Two tone is not an everyday watch..
That is up to the owner to decide. However I do wear the DJ most as an everyday watch.
@@TimeAndCrown Too Gotti
Two tone is not everyday? So I’ve been doing it wrong for the past 20 years. How sad 😞
@@cookingwithwatches whatever helps your ego
You sound dumb …. Stop
I prefer Seiko.
lol just say you can’t afford a Rolex
@@JAG457 no i just hate rolex.
@@JAG457Well said ha ha!
@@JAG457 No Im not a wanker who buys rolex.
Please don’t use cape cod. You’re destroying your watch. Professional watchmakers can polish with specialised machines, not standard people like us.
So long as you don’t use it on brushed surfaces, you aren’t “destroying your watch.” A professional polishing does more damage due to removing more metal.
cape cod is good. Its got formaldehyde to remove the top layer of metal.