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    Rolex 1665 vs 16660

    I'd like to add another vintage Rolex to my collection. However, I am not sure which SD to choose. The DRSD is too expensive for me. It would have to be a Great White.

    Or the second option is the 16660 with a Pallettoni dial.

    What would you recommend? Especially in the current market. The prices are becoming crazy.

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    One more note. I usually wear my watches. At least once a week.

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    I have owned both and to be honest the 16660 is a bit to much like a 16600. If you really want the vintage feel and look then it has to be the 1665 complete with its Superdome.

    I have a rail dial 1665 and it really is a joy to wear.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Andyg View Post
    I have owned both and to be honest the 16660 is a bit to much like a 16600. If you really want the vintage feel and look then it has to be the 1665 complete with its Superdome.

    I have a rail dial 1665 and it really is a joy to wear.
    A matte dial 16660 is imho very different to the later dials and in itself quite a rare watch being available for not long before the dial changed


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    They are both lovely and have that warm vintage feel that comes with tritium 'non' surround dials

    but nice as an early 16660 is I agree with Andy the 1665 is just that bit more special with plexi and dimensions and given prices are not too far apart I think 1665 GW is the way to go.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hot66 View Post
    A matte dial 16660 is imho very different to the later dials and in itself quite a rare watch being available for not long before the dial changed


    Its not the dial which makes a 16660 like a 16600, it's the flat sapphire crystal.

    The crystal on the 1665 is domed plastic hence although unique is more similar to the 1680 and 5513.

    Nice watch BTW

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    Letting my 1665 go is my biggest watch selling regret and believe me, like many on here, I’ve got a LOT of watch selling regrets.

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    No worries .. I love 1665’s

    just wanted to make sure the matte dial 16660 was being differentiated from the gloss

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    Here’s mine





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    Quote Originally Posted by newsboy View Post
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    Lovely.

    I must say I do struggle to understand why some people are willing to shell out £15k on a new Ceramic Daytona or Pepsi GMT (especially the GMT) , when for similar money they can have one of the best watches Rolex every made, al be it 40 odd years ago.

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    It seems that 1665 is getting more votes. I'd love to have a Rail Dial, however, the prices are becoming crazy. Mondani has just sold one for 30k EUR.

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    Quote Originally Posted by garyfisher View Post
    It seems that 1665 is getting more votes. I'd love to have a Rail Dial, however, the prices are becoming crazy. Mondani has just sold one for 30k EUR.


    I searched for what seamed like an eternity and came across the one pictured. Full set, serviced even had the shop receipt from the original buyer




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    Quote Originally Posted by newsboy View Post
    I searched for what seamed like an eternity and came across the one pictured. Full set, serviced even had the shop receipt from the original buyer



    Nice one, the bezel insert seems to be a service part. Am I right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by garyfisher View Post
    Nice one, the bezel insert seems to be a service part. Am I right?

    Your correct I have a period correct Mk3 bought before the prices went mad
    But I’m loathed to fit it as I like the faded blue and vanilla pip of the insert installed


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    Its got to be a 1665, the force is strong young Jedi.


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    Quote Originally Posted by bobdog View Post
    Its got to be a 1665, the force is strong young Jedi.
    This is really a nice one. Congrats!

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    Quote Originally Posted by newsboy View Post
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    Lovely example.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AlexM View Post
    Lovely example.


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    M&j watches have had a 1665 Rail Dial in for quite a while
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    I've just got an offer for 1665 Comex for 122K. Ridiculous.

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    Quote Originally Posted by garyfisher View Post
    I've just got an offer for 1665 Comex for 122K. Ridiculous.
    Not really. Its where the market is on them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by newsboy View Post
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    This is stunning. I want to add a GW to my collection, never had vintage before, so i guess i need to start researching...

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    Well since I have just taken delivery of a 1665, I wouldn't really know what to say :)


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    Quote Originally Posted by clockwatcher View Post
    Well since I have just taken delivery of a 1665, I wouldn't really know what to say :)

    This is a very nice piece. Congrats! The bezel insert and the date circle seem to be original, right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by verv View Post
    Not really. Its where the market is on them.
    I know that the market is really like that. Just comparing where is was about two years ago. That's what is ridiculous, the pace of the increase.

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    Quote Originally Posted by garyfisher View Post
    I know that the market is really like that. Just comparing where is was about two years ago. That's what is ridiculous, the pace of the increase.
    Slapping the word COMEX onto the dial doesn't do it for me I must admit.
    Takes the eyes away from the rest of the lovely dial.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hood View Post
    Slapping the word COMEX onto the dial doesn't do it for me I must admit.
    Takes the eyes away from the rest of the lovely dial.
    Slapping the word COMEX on the dial would certainly do it me me
    Love to find a Comex dial so I could install in a 16600

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    Quote Originally Posted by newsboy View Post
    Slapping the word COMEX on the dial would certainly do it me me
    Love to find a Comex dial so I could install in a 16600

    Perfect watch



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    In what way do you think it improves the dial?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hood View Post
    In what way do you think it improves the dial?
    I enjoy reading about the COMEX history and diving backgrounds and would welcome one in my collection.


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    Agree regards the history but just not the aesthetics.

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