The time has come to start Sub hunting...

[blackburn]

I've wanted to own a Steel Rolex submariner with date for some years now. Yesterday I received some news that means there's cash money available so that I can start looking for one. I'm quite happy to buy used (pre-owned?) but need just a few pointers from you chaps here.

I think a 16610 is what I'm after, but are there any different model types to look out for which are more or less desirable? Can anyone recomend any sites that will tell me all I need to know? Is the date Sub the most desirable against a non-date?

Sorry for the dumb questions, but I've not been in a position to buy until now, so have not researched fully. Any sensible info would be appreciated, thanks.

ETA: The Sub I buy will be for wearing, rather than for any sort of investment purpose so I'd rather steer clear of a model type whose price is loaded due to relative rarity etc.

Edited by blackburn on Tuesday 18th May 23:35

[blackburn]

Am aware of the LV with green dial - wearing a J Springs right now which has something similar. Didn't realise the 16610 had been around so long though. Thanks so far.

[blackburn]

Skyman said:

If you want a date, but dislike the cyclops (as many do), then why not try a Sea Dweller. Nicer, and rarer than a Sub (IMHO). I had an LV for a short period, but the one-eye really bugged me. Now have a V-series SD, and the only thing I would change it for would be a vintage SD.

Fair point re cyclops, but for me it's part of the appeal. Bit of a Rolex 'signature' I suppose.