Fratello: The Best Summer Watches At Three Different Price Points
Michael Stockton recently wrote for Fratello ‘The Best Summer Watches At Three Different Price Points’. Within the article, Stockton highlights Wind Vintage’s Rolex Submariner 16618.
“Still, there’s nothing quite like the sea-inspired vivid blue bezel and dial on the 16618 to give off a sense of not giving a rip about anything. Some early models even turn purple, like this lovely example from Wind Vintage. This watch screams open shirt, leathery tan, and a possible interest in plastic surgery. Despite all that, I love it because it’s a big middle finger. I say that because it’s still one hell of a dive watch that can hit 300 meters, fit over a wetsuit, and tell time within chronometer specs. Also, I don’t want the newest model. Give me the 16618 with its brassy old gold and sexier 40mm case. At around €21,000—35,000 depending on the year and condition, this is chump change for the French Riviera set. Sadly, I’m not part of that group.”