How good a friend?....

Watch for watch, the size is so different. If it was the only watch you had, and you really liked your 'fish, I'd think you'd miss the size of it in short order. I believe, though, that you have some other sizeable Breitlings, so for variety the Rolex might be a good switch.

My primary concern would be that 'Fish seem to be a little harder to come by these days. Some days I miss the one I owned, though I've pretty much moved on. Still, if you're missing the Sub after a year or close to it, that's a good indicator that you need one in your collection. Only you know how much you miss it, but it sounds like this might be something worth doing for you.

This is a Ling forum and I think about half hate Rolex....

@breanach78, without knowing Irish pricing or what 1,500 Euros would buy my immediate reaction is that you should try to negotiate down a bit, but........ in a few years time that's going to seem like a great deal as the Rolex does a better job of holding it's value. Not going to comment on watch choice because they are so objectively different that it has to be a subjective heart driven decision.

I wouldn't do it personally, but then I had an LV myself and hated the bracelet and clasp. But that's just me.......

Now, if it was for a later/new model Submariner, then that'd be a totally different story IMO, as I think they're superb watches. (Price might be totally different too though! )

I'm no fan of the 16610LV or Rolex in general, but even I would say in such a case, if your heart is really in it, this is a good deal IMO. I would do it. In a little bit, if you still miss your fishy, you can replace it easily, and if your crush on the 16610LV wears off, it will hold it's value better.

JMHO!!!

Have the Sub C. And probably would not do without it but I rather like the foil clasp and light bracelet! The case and more so the lugs are certainly a point I am draw to on the older sub. Horses for courses all all that!