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11 November 2023, 03:04 AM | #1 |
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Incoming 16610LV Check
Hi all, just got hold of a M serial Sub LV I always wanted from a brick and mortar dealer that I have purchased from before. I’m 99% sure all is ok but would obviously like the blessing from the experts here too. Only thing putting me off is the bracelet code doesn’t match the clasp code (PJ vs EO off by 1 year only though?). I read that a lot of high end bracelet replicas are EO codes.
I’m also not an expert on the LV bezel. Thanks in advance! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
11 November 2023, 03:09 AM | #2 |
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Can we see photos of the movement? Especially the balance. Externally it can be nearly impossible to authenticate.
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11 November 2023, 03:19 AM | #3 | |
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My main concern is the bracelet tbh and maybe the bezel if it was ever swapped etc. Regards to the actual watch head, I don’t have any doubts really. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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11 November 2023, 05:14 AM | #4 |
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Looks good, no red flags to me.
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11 November 2023, 05:56 AM | #5 |
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Are you trying to confirm if this watch was born an LV or if the bezel is a genuine Rolex part?
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11 November 2023, 07:16 AM | #6 |
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I just checked my M6-serial 16610LV. Mine has a PJ4 clasp code, and the SEL has “PJ” engraved.
Yours is a PJ1 clasp code, and while the SELs have EO engraved that could be a result of the timing. PJ1 would have been the first clasps as they were transitioning from EO. As Rolex, particularly in that era, would tend to “bin” components, I would not worry about it. The rest of the watch looks good to me from the pics. However, if you want to deep-dive I recommend this website as a great guide to the many 16610LV variations. https://millenarywatches.com/rolex-s...6610lv-kermit/ |
11 November 2023, 07:25 AM | #7 |
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Having an unfortunate experience with a knock off bracelet in the past, I can say with 100% yours looks nothing like the fake I had to return.
The engravings look deep and precise and the polished areas look fantastic as well. This opinion comes off one bad experience and I would never call myself an expert but to me it looks good! Also, you’ve got the maxi dial there so that likely indicates it was “born an LV” as another member called it :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
11 November 2023, 07:30 AM | #8 |
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I think it looks totally legit and the condition is really crisp! Enjoy it!
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11 November 2023, 07:53 AM | #9 |
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Everything fine
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11 November 2023, 08:18 AM | #10 |
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Its beautiful, congrats...
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11 November 2023, 08:29 AM | #11 |
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No doubt about the head IMO, but I’m more concerned about the clasp.
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11 November 2023, 08:54 AM | #12 |
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Looks good.
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11 November 2023, 09:11 AM | #13 |
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You have a nice example of an M serial with a mark 7 dial, and January 2008 dated bracelet. Bezel, dial, and bracelet are period correct for an M serial LV. Enjoy your watch.
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11 November 2023, 10:10 AM | #14 |
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Incoming 16610LV Check
Forgot to mention the card does list this as sold in March 2008 so that matches too. Thanks all, I’m really happy with the purchase, took a long time hunting this one!
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11 November 2023, 10:14 AM | #15 |
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Could not find any red flags even after checking twice, looks great to me.
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11 November 2023, 10:19 AM | #16 |
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My 16610V M is dated Jan 2008 - and clasp code is EO7. Yours looks just like mine best I can tell - maxi dial etc (not an expert though)
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11 November 2023, 10:53 AM | #17 |
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You have my blessing, nothing can be 100% from pics but I’ll give you a 999.9 congrats!
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11 November 2023, 12:49 PM | #18 |
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did you match the serial#?
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11 November 2023, 01:29 PM | #19 |
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Yes, serial on rehaut, between lugs, card and original sales receipt all match! I’m just afraid the bracelet might have been swapped for a none genuine but all the others above seem to have confirm A ok Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
11 November 2023, 01:57 PM | #20 |
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Looks great and crisp. Congrats
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11 November 2023, 02:23 PM | #21 |
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Work of art! Enjoy!
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11 November 2023, 07:41 PM | #22 |
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In the U.S the warranty card when bought new will have LV on the card.
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11 November 2023, 11:25 PM | #23 |
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Looks good for all I can see. Congratulations!
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12 November 2023, 12:46 AM | #24 |
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