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[Andad]

And it doesn’t have maxi hands it has a maxi minute hand.

[mailman]

Originally Posted by SS Oyster

Same bracelet


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It also has a couple of extra links in the extension, a j-slot link and one with a stamped circle.

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by Zed82

No, it should not. Never had.

You are correct. That's my error. They were all stamped 16610.

[Ravager135]

Originally Posted by Mikel212

No LV engraved on mine, just T, but the certificate does say style: R16610V

This is correct. It's my error. The certificate will note the difference.

[springer]

Originally Posted by Busyboy

But from where are the maxi dial and hands sourced?

My understanding, please correct me, is that those parts do in fact come from the watch we are talking about -

I hope you can understand my confusion


But isn't it like saying how do you know it's a pineapple, and not a melon, but with all pineapple parts? If it's got all pineapple parts - it's a pineapple.... Isn't it? The pineapple parts don't come from any other fruits

Only the minute hand is larger on the LV, not all three hands. The LV hand sets are sold right here on the forum - check the parts section. Dials and inserts are also available in the secondary parts market.

I would never buy a 16610LV without documentation - either the original warranty paper or a service warranty card.

Here is a thread that I put together on identifying the 16610LV models.

https://rolexvintageforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=282

[springer]

Originally Posted by bob78h

Shouldn't RSC be able to verify based on the serial? Although with the prices these are going for now I'd want to get a full set with the certificate, which should say LV I believe.

Yes the RSC can verify a Submariner serial number to determine if it is an original 16610LV.

[ronaldjohn123]

thanks for the replies , it can be a mine field , and maybe i should stick to a reckonized seller.