Reply With QuoteThe maxi case submariner definitely wore larger for me.
With the 14060m there was less in it, whilst it felt less substantial on the wrist due to hollow end links and thinner case, visually it was similar.
Some photos on my 6.75” wrist:
I have a 16600 which is pretty much my perfect watch. I say pretty much as it wears slightly too small for my tastes, and I just can’t get round it.
Before I sell it I was hoping to get some input from someone who owns or has owned both a 16600 and a 14060M or maxi case Submariner, and let me know if they wear larger. If that is the case I might be able to do a trade.
The maxi case submariner definitely wore larger for me.
With the 14060m there was less in it, whilst it felt less substantial on the wrist due to hollow end links and thinner case, visually it was similar.
Some photos on my 6.75” wrist:
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Just to add if you wanted to stay with a pre-ceramic you could look to a 16610 as they wear larger (but thinner):
14060 and 16610 are both thinner and the slightly larger dial width makes them appear larger (to my eye anyway)
I much prefer them over the 16600, which I found a little top heavy, but still a stunning reference
Thank you for the replies and pictures, very helpful. As much as I love the pre ceramics I think a maxi dial could be the way forward for me for now. I’m trying to get down to a two watch rotation, but that’s a different story.
Whilst the dial on the 16600 appears smaller, it is identical to the 16710 and I believe the 16610 and 16040 too.Originally Posted by demonloop
It appears smaller due to the thickness of the sapphire and its chamfered edge.
I’ve had all three and found a definite difference between them all.
For me the 14060 wore the smallest, then the 16600 and the 16610 wore the biggest. None really were large enough for my tastes and the maxi dial wins hands down in that department.
That said though, pre ceramic win in the looks department IMHO.
Where are you in Surrey?
I’m Reading area in Berks & have a 14060M if you wanted to compare; drop me a pm.
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That’s very interesting — I’m basing my views on perception alone, and I’d have been convinced the 16600 dial was marginally smaller. The differences must be minute, but makes for a completely different look. My biggest dislike* of the 16600 was the height though.
*picking fault where there is none — great watch
At the risk of repeating myself (for several years) though, the 16610LV with black bezel swap is the best watch ever!
Hope to pick up an LV at some point before they cost the same as a small council house!
Perhaps seek out a ceramic Seadweller SD4000 - here is one with a SubND ceramic maxi case. In retrospect I should have kept hold of these.
“ Ford... you're turning into a penguin. Stop it.” HHGTTG
How strange, I have been having the exact same internal struggle with my 16600, as it often remains in the watch box in favour of my 14060. So towards the end of last week I said to myself either start wearing it or sell it and get something else.
My 16600 is on my wrist now as I type this and I've had it on for the last 4 days in a bid to recapture the love, I'm over the initial feeling of bloody hell this thing is small, and I'm enjoying it. Of course it isn't small but visually whilst looking down from directly above it does look small, something which the 14060 doesn't for some reason.
I wore a 114060 daily for 3 years and would often struggle when switching it out for the 16600 but in the end, I sold the ceramic sub and purchased the 14060, something which I certainly do not regret as it's my favourite watch. I much prefer the aluminium bezel aesthetic to ceramic otherwise I probably would have given the 116600 a try by now.
Good luck with what you decide, but just wanted you to know that I've been and still am wrestling with the same conundrum.
I'm in Surrey too, well just about, if you're anywhere near Horley please let me know, I'd be happy for you to try my 14060.
Thanks very much, I might take you up on that.
I own both and like them equally, the 16600 def has that punch on the wrist and is so well engineered, contrary to what people have said I'm pretty sure the 16600 has a smidge smaller dial and slightly fatter bezel, on my just under 7" wrist I feel the size is a sweetspot.
The 14060 does look like it has a bigger dial but as it doesnt have no date and only 2 lines of text, add in the slim case and this gives a nice, clean, smart look, almost like a sports dress watch if there was ever such thing, very light and with a low profile but still has a great wrist presence.
I'm glad they are finding their price as they have always lagged behind some of their 5 digit siblings..
Here's mine..
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Thanks as well. I’m on the Surrey/Berks border.
Also some really helpful stuff and pictures from everyone, thank you.
I would suggest looking at the current 124060, some dealers now have stock for viewing but it’s noticably larger on the wrist both in look and feel than the 114060.
The wider bracelet and clasp are the main bits, but with the 124 you get the same slim lug shape as the sea dweller.
Thats interesting that the 124 has a larger appearance than the 114. I liked the fact that the 124 has thinner lugs and looks more in proportion to my mind that the predecessor.
I went into London a few weeks ago to try one but needed to have booked an appointment. I was slightly put off by the attendant at the door saying that unless you had a purchase history the chances of buying one retail were practically zero.
I too have a 16600 have thought about the same question many times though the SD still remains.
Please let us know what you decide in the end.
All these lovely photos of the 5 digit watches are making me feel sick to the stomach for moving mine on prematurely.
Guess that’s just part and parcel of this hobby, you always feel the desire for another reference without realising what you already have is close to perfection.
For me the 14060m and 16600 have left a huge void in my collection.
Unfortunately to replace them will cost me a lot more than what I sold them for (no that long ago).
The first Rolex I bought was a 16600 new in 2007, iirc £2,800 from a grey dealer. Sold about a year later for around £2,500.
Yes, it still brings a tear to my eye
I think there will be a lot of regrets, bigger watch trends of a fews years back moved a lot of 5 digit Rolex on, thing is most owners didn't realise that a watch looks more than just its size, especially to someone else, to understand what I mean wear your watch, take a step back and look in the mirror, the majority of watches in the 36mm-42mm range will look fine on most wrists, big watches on all but 8"+ wrists often look too big.
Before I owned a Rolex I didn't know how good the finishing was on these watches, Rolex know how to make a watch standout regardless of size, add in they are not making 5 digit anymore and the only way I'm going is buying more when the time is right..
Agreed, off to look at what 14060m examples are for sale…..
124 definitely larger on the wrist and you can see it here compared. I have small wrists and tend to wear the 114 more.
The 124 would be ideal but I’m led to believe they are quite scarce so the 114 would be a good compromise. Thanks for the info though!
I've tried a maxi case sub and a 16600, the 16600 was my pick. I have tiny little 6.5" wrists and although I can get away with a maxi case sub I just cant get on with the aesthetic, to my eye they look squared off and clunky.
Where do you plan to buy the new watch? The 114 is no longer available so assume you’re looking at used or grey?
Just for a price comparison, watchfinder are listing a 114 from 2020 for £11765 and a 124 from 2021 for £12320. Sky high prices but my point is there’s not much between them if it’s the one you want, unless you want a cheaper early 114 but then you are comparing new to maybe 7 years old.
You may even be lucky and find a 124 in an AD at retail.
I owned a 16600 for several years as my only watch. I have also owned a couple of 14060Ms and 16610s (LN + LV) and the 116610LN. I sold the SD because I also felt that the dial was too small and I am sure that (back in the day) the measurements of the various dials backed this up (with the 16610 having the largest dial of the three). Overall, of the five digit subs I think the 14060M is the best of the bunch in terms of design and comfort on the wrist. The current and previous ceramic offerings are a very different ball game. Personally I have found the 114060 to be the most comfortable and it is slightly less "shouty" than the other versions (and certainly a lot more subdued than the GMT range). You might also want to have a look at a late model 5513 or even a 1680. I have owned both and the 1680 is really my favourite of the whole lot. The acrylic crystal gives it a great wrist presence and the old-style printed dial is a delight. Best bet is just to try a few on and then take it from there (I am sure there must be a grey dealer close to you who would be happy to let you look at a few examples). Good luck with your decision.
I may stick my 16600 up for trade on here and see where it goes. I’d by happy with an older 114 but if not ultimately I think I’ll just sell it (and probably immediately regret it!)
Out of your examples above I would definitely stretch for the 124, but think those prices are higher than I could justify. I’m going to go on the list at my AD. I’ve also thought about a SD43 but think that it would probably be too big!
The SD43 isn't actually that big but the caseback does protrude more than you'd expect.
I much prefer my 124060 over my sd43 for what it's worth.
Sub 16610 definitely wears bigger on a larger wrist. SD is "narrow" and high and Sub 16610 wears "flat and wide".I have a 16600 which is pretty much my perfect watch. I say pretty much as it wears slightly too small for my tastes, and I just can’t get round it.
Before I sell it I was hoping to get some input from someone who owns or has owned both a 16600 and a 14060M or maxi case Submariner, and let me know if they wear larger. If that is the case I might be able to do a trade.
Both 14060 and 16610 have 1mm smaller dial which really makes the difference. I explained it here in my blog in detail.
https://luxurywatches635.wordpress.c...-rolex-to-get/
Good to know.
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Great, I’ll have a read
If you're bored I have the 114060, 124060 and SD43 if you ever want to compare sizes. I'm J26 on M25 but often in Central.
Have 14060m and visually it does wear a bit bigger than the 16600 which *to me* looks less wide because its taller, bit of an optical illusion.
The ceramics wear a lot bigger than any of the 5 digit sub refs, so if you want to bulk up they're the way to go, but imo, what you gain in size you lose in looks.
I think it wears well on you and personally would be concerned of sellers remorse. To my mind the 16600 is the best of the Submariner type watches since the truly vintage models. A great watch perfectly executed.
Can't disagree with any of this.
What do you think re size for the 14060m Vs 16610?
Would you say the LV is the largest wearing 5 digit or something else?
Neither the 16600 or 116600 worked out for me in the end. I think the height making them seem smaller was a big reason.
That is very kind of you and something I may take you up on.
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Thanks, that is always a risk as I’ve always thought it would be ‘the one.’
I really wouldn't rule it out. I have small wrists, and while it's one of my biggest watches it's probably the most comfortable, because of the way the bracelet balances the watch-head, and excellent micro-adjustment.
I think the 16610 is a bit "chunkier" than the 14060m but don't remember there being much between them width wise.
I sold the 16610 and the M remains (actually its been with me longer than all others)
I don't think there's a huge amount of difference between LV and LN but I could see why the lighter bezel creates an illusion of being bigger combined with the maxi markers.
Im the same with 40mm SD's, love them in theory, but they feel small.
Was wondering if the maxi dial on the LV made a difference but doesn't based off that.
The 14060M will probably next on the list then to buy, regret, then sell. Just like every Tudor I've ever owned!
Looking again at this picture I would say the 16600 size is spot on for your wrist, its nice to see the end link and the first link when looking down at the watch, once the lug to lug measurement gets bigger and the lugs are inline with the edge of your wrist then thats a sign its too big.I have a 16600 which is pretty much my perfect watch. I say pretty much as it wears slightly too small for my tastes, and I just can’t get round it.
Before I sell it I was hoping to get some input from someone who owns or has owned both a 16600 and a 14060M or maxi case Submariner, and let me know if they wear larger. If that is the case I might be able to do a trade.
Below, this is too big in my eyes..
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I think I need to try it. I think this would be the easiest to get.
Thanks, it is all relative. I absolutely love the watch but doubt I’ll get over the size issue.Looking again at this picture I would say the 16600 size is spot on for your wrist, its nice to see the end link and the first link when looking down at the watch, once the lug to lug measurement gets bigger and the lugs are inline with the edge of your wrist then thats a sign its too big.
Below, this is too big in my eyes..
16610 definitely wears larger because the dial is 1mm wider and because of the cyclops.
I've owned them all. 16600, 16610 (which I both still own) and 14060. I absolutely love them all but the date version is the best watch for bigger wrists.
It definitely wears wider and flatter than the 16600.
The ceramic wears very large, almost like a Breitling. It's very bulky. I like the watch a lot but there's no way I'd ever chose it over the 16610.
As my girlfriend keeps reminding me
I tried on a new ND sub today and was very impressed with the size on the wrist. I normally wear an SD - 16600 and have smallish wrists. The increased bracelet size is apparent but I could live with that considering the very nice proportions of the watch face on.
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As an another alternative the BLNR is really nice though more expensive. The blue on the bezel is amazing. It was great to try them on today.
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Nice watches but the 16600 is the pick for me.
The GMT will wear a touch smaller than the new Sub.
Gorgeous watches, but I have to say that your 16600 looks the mutt's nuts on your wrist.I tried on a new ND sub today and was very impressed with the size on the wrist. I normally wear an SD - 16600 and have smallish wrists. The increased bracelet size is apparent but I could live with that considering the very nice proportions of the watch face on.
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This thread has got me all fired up this week, I was all in for moving on the 16600, as I seem to prefer the 14060 and want to reduce the redundancy in my small collection, but now I've pulled the trigger on something on Chrono24 today I'm not sure that I can actually bring myself to sell it.
The Mrs is going to kill me....
Your 16600 looks fab on your wrist, we tried to convince the OP his looked great as well but he sold it this week on SC, hopefully he gets something he really bonds with and dont regret that sale..I tried on a new ND sub today and was very impressed with the size on the wrist. I normally wear an SD - 16600 and have smallish wrists. The increased bracelet size is apparent but I could live with that considering the very nice proportions of the watch face on.
Completely agree with wileeeeeey.
The 16600 is the best fit to my eye.
There is no logic in all of this! They are with out doubt amazing watches and aesthetically my favourite. I’m 6’3 and ultimately it was a smidgen too small unfortunately.
I’ve hopefully sourced a ND 114 from the forum. My AD thinks a 124 won’t happen anytime soon so I’ve also gone on the list for a SD43.
Thanks for all the helpful input and offers to try watches. Amazing.
We shall see!
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