Which of These 3 Rolex Subs Would You Get?

Talking live about Daniel's question:
Hey Austin,
I attached the Paypal receipt for my question below!
I'm really interested in this Submariner with a faded bezel. It has full box and paper, and is EXACTLY the model I'm looking for: (SEL, Lug holes, and a faded blue bezel).
Couple Concerns:
1. It's about $3k more than a regular 16610/is the bezel authentic?
2. Would I be better off buying a regular 16610 and a faded bezel off ebay? Or does it make sense to pay the premium?
3. If so, which of these 3 listing would you recommend?

[@mikedavid6681]

Welcome back Austin, the lack of 5 digit appreciation content on KZbin has been distressing

[@watchman8817]

Love the 5 digits!!! I have a good collection of modern references Rolex and other and very often I think of selling off everything and seeking out 5 digit references of everything: GMT Masters, Subs, SeaDwellers, Explorers, etc. I'd go with Swiss dials through about 2009 to get decent lume. Old lume just looks old to me. LOL. Like old wallpaper or something. But these watches fit better and look better. If I had to sell everything, my 16600 from 2007 would not go (Rolex serviced / refurbished in 2022).

[@h.google]

Very nice of you to help, Austin. This is exactly why you're admired on You Tube. Well done 👍🏼

[@gregsaga682]

You’re back! Halleluja! There is someone in watch heaven who thnks of us nerds! Thank you!

[@gregsaga682]

If Daniel lives in Europe it may be cheaper to buy in Europe than pay import taxes when he arrives home from Japan!

[@underachievingwatchcollect1878]

Glad you’re back Austin 😁!

[@travelmatte]

So glad to see you back! I had just put on my 116610 after a couple of months in my beloved DJ41 daily driver and lo and behold here’s Austin talking subs! Hope your absence has been due to great things happening and hoping you’ll get back in the swing. Your take on Rolex has always been very close to my own (although I don’t go for pre-owned) Huzzah.

[@austinstaubus5030]

Welcome back Austin! Great to see you back in the saddle.

[@stewartlogan9894]

He’s alive! Glad you’re back, Austin.

[@aumkar2]

Finally! Austin is back

[@jonathansmith283]

very good to see you back AD . hope all is well . ~ JDS/CT

[@jayywatchesjapan3612]

Good to see you here again, Always enjoy your videos

[@larrysimon1]

Glad to see and hear you again. 😄

[@frankphilpot3492]

Glad to see you're back, hope you and your family are doing well. Very nice video Austin, thank you.

[@eric106071]

Austin is back!

[@lorenzo5950]

Great to have you back Austin!!!

[@qwerty135797]

Hey, there's the guy! Welcome back bud! I've been interested in taking advantage of the exchange rate but the communication and navigating through the rakuten website is frustrating.

[@timestandsstill7960]

I started looking in the Japanese obituaries to see if something happened to you. I was also considering contacting the Yakuza to see if they could help me out what happened to you. I am sure they are into Rolex watches.

[@nonrevguy]

Welcome back, Austin!

[@joeyjojo8348]

Yesssss he’s back! Welcome back Austin, from Australia

[@divjan3990]

Glad to see you again Austin !!!

[@eddymagic1]

Great to see you back austin!!

[@greatchalla3799]

🎉🎉Welcome back, just in time for the Fall run up! You’re looking good 😊👍💪.

[@ChrisMarshall1978007]

Happy your back 🎉

[@alejandrokovacs5346]

I’m very happy that you are back. Please continue making your normal videos. Take care bro regards from Doha Qatar

[@jmbaug1229]

Great to see you back Austin 😀

[@naughtynightlifeasia857]

Welcome back 🎉Missed your videos - I’m off to Japan soon and need your help!

[@watchtrendz6515]

welcome back Could you please do a watch safari We all would love to see the current prices and availability

[@josh60611]

Welcome back! Wondering how the Japan grey market is now considering the decrease value of yen

[@jaydin9825]

Austin ! Glad to see you!,,,

[@ShambaBasher]

I’ve missed you Austin. Great to have you back❤

[@watchsymposium]

Good to see you, Shamba!

[@dr.raymond4337]

Glad to see you well and back. You were missed!!!

[@sillysandwich4654]

I have been waiting four months for this exact moment

[@watchman8817]

Austin!! Glad you are back my 5 digit reference compatriot. You mentioned one thing here that I have also found to be true. Japanese sellers represent their wares with more accuracy online. I have had some very very good experiences buying in Japan....to such an extent that I have saved the seller. My PAM 0048 from 2002 comes to mind. Got it well below market about 8 months ago and it is a stellar example (40mm Panerai which is just amazing fit / finish / timekeeping accuracy, full set etc). My question (finally): Why are Japanese sellers so accurate and even going beyond accurate to hypercritical of their own watch inventory? I don't get that, but I do appreciate it. Some background on the Japanese people might help?

[@davidgall4895]

Just made my day welcome back now have something to watch again cheers AUSTIN we have missed you

[@WatchesJourney]

Welcome back Austin, Ive missed your videos.

[@ccsheday]

Hi Austin...Welcome back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DennisC_X]

Glad to see you back!

[@sergebernard]

Happy your back

[@Nicholas-V]

Welcome back. I have been contemplating this same model sub, especially with the weak yen...

[@WMDZone]

So you're alive.

[@ryanu1155]

My man is back! Really missed your content buddy. Glad to see it!

[@tetrixdog]

Austin's back . Fantastic!

[@yousif4646]

Good to have you back. Hey from Bahrain

[@lozanoc1975]

welcome back sir

[@structurescience]

Verrrrry happy to see you back!

[@naughtynightlifeasia857]

Btw - would love a shop and prices video showing the old favorites 😊

[@FR-op7zo]

He's back!

[@krizladx]

Welcome back!

[@kahuhipajae4088]

Good to see you back.

[@davecorry7723]

Great to see you again, sir!

[@samspackman8750]

Yes! Austin's back baby!!!

[@64Sq]

wow, great valuation man Much appreciated

[@aciel-tv]

omg welcome back where have u been

[@jinglyjanglyjubileeguy5067]

Nice one Austin

[@michaelfierman3256]

Hey buddy we’ve missed you !!

[@wapiti4680]

I was thinking about you TODAY before you posted this!!!.. Last year around this time i was hiking and listening to you live. We chatted about my seiko shogun ( you asked what was on my wrist.... Im back at the same place today looking for a big mule deer. Hope all is well, weve missed you. Looking forward to listening to this

[@FirstLast-bi1ve]

Good stuff.

[@paul--b]

The yen isn’t really tanking, it’s mainly US dollar strength against all other currencies. Also, rhe Japanese govt has just bought up $US billions worth of yen to sure it up. This has already bumped up its value a bit.

[@williambowden4192]

Great to see you!!!

[@byergo]

KZbin just isn’t the same without a solid helping of Watch Symposium content. Hope all is well Austin!

[@watchsymposium]

Thanks Scott!

[@Schubeedoobee]

WOW... Austin. missed your content

[@Schubeedoobee]

Austin... where is your contact info?

[@watchsymposium]

You can find it in the description of the videos on my main channel.

[@paulsymonds820]

Erm….and where do you think you have been!? We’ve had to put up with all sorts of rubbish since you’ve been away….all joking aside I got the call for a 126720VTNR since you were gone so all very good this end!

[@watchsymposium]

Good for you!

[@omar10213245]

my God! he's alive! seriously though, good to see you on here, @austin daniels. the youtube watch world is much more boring when you're not around!