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Gab27 · 18 July 2021, 03:16 AM

Congrats! I personally like the 16610LV more than the SD43, especially when you get one with a green shade that is more 'popping' like the one you got in trade. It's one of the most visually distinctive Rolexes made and one of the coolest colors they have ever used IMO.

mailman · 18 July 2021, 03:44 AM

Congratulations :clap I’m a big fan of the 16610LV

nachopc · 18 July 2021, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ciandro

I did it! Im super happy

As soon as i swapped them, i felt relieved and much more comfortable.

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Congratulations I’m in your boat

! Well Done.

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nachopc · 18 July 2021, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kiddodoc

Owned an F series Kermit and currently own the SD43 and there is no comparison. I sold the kermit as it was commanding a great price and made a huge profit but to me the SD43 is the best all around diver. The 126 subs are a close second. I would not get rid of the SD43 but if you were to do it and you get the Kermit but find it is not for you, you can source another sea dweller.

If you have a Superman Wrist

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Handey0465 · 18 July 2021, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ciandro

This. The shape and features of 5-digit reference AND maxi dial AND the smaller more slender style AND that green (i don’t like the ceramic green) just made me fall in love!!

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“””””I never really consider it until I put it on. The watch has a magical ability to sit even and balanced on my wrist (7.25”). It is incredibly gorgeous and the thickness is there but you immediately love it. It’s not excessive. You start thinking why you even ever wanted a Sub: sea-dweller is the real deal”””””

Your own words 4 months ago. Amazing how quickly your opinion can change. That’s why I don’t take incoming threads seriously. Got the most finicky people on these forums....

dannyp · 18 July 2021, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Brny11

Anddd if that green was ever too much or you want a change, you can easily swap a black bezel in with maxi dial!

Congrats OP! Now go change the signature in your profile!!

I would make sure to source one regardless. Is RSC policy to keep the green if requesting black, or will green be returned? If so, you'll want a watchmaker to remove the green first, and send in w/o insert.

ciandro · 18 July 2021, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Handey0465

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=794786

“So happy, I can’t stop looking at my wrist”.

“””“It’s pretty weird. I never really consider it until I put it on. The watch has a magical ability to sit even and balanced on my wrist (7.25”). It is incredibly gorgeous and the thickness is there but you immediately love it. It’s not excessive. You start thinking why you even ever wanted a Sub: sea-dweller is the real deal.
It’s one of those things i read on forums without truly understanding the cult around the SD and now i do understand.””””

Now 4 months later, after all that talk, it’s too heavy.

Just admit, you enjoy the chase more than the watch.

Yeah the chase is fun. I get to learn and experiment with different watches and have fun, you are right.

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ciandro · 18 July 2021, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Al1969

Now you done it OP! You’ve the TRF “detectives” on the case.

By the way, the LV looks great! Congrats!

Hahaha got’em!!!! AHHH GOT’EMMMMMM

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ciandro · 18 July 2021, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Handey0465

“””””I never really consider it until I put it on. The watch has a magical ability to sit even and balanced on my wrist (7.25”). It is incredibly gorgeous and the thickness is there but you immediately love it. It’s not excessive. You start thinking why you even ever wanted a Sub: sea-dweller is the real deal”””””

Your own words 4 months ago. Amazing how quickly your opinion can change. That’s why I don’t take incoming threads seriously. Got the most finicky people on these forums....

Yeah probably. Sorry fir the experience, i guess?

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Giangos · 18 July 2021, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ciandro

Yeah probably. Sorry fir the experience, i guess?

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People are allowed to change their minds in life. You wouldn’t be the only one who bought a new watch, started off thrilled and exuberant only to find months later that the watch wasn’t as exciting anymore.

Hey it happens to me with cars all the time. It hasn’t happened to me with watches yet but i am sure at some point I will look at something in my collection and decide it’s no longer for me.

And on topic, I love the OG Kermit, yours looks great. Put up some more pics!

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dcash0615 · 18 July 2021, 09:25 AM

Congratulations on doing the trade. If you only paid $2k on top of trading your SD43 for a full set 2005 Kermit, you did well on that trade. Kermit is special. Was my first Rolex.

davenet · 18 July 2021, 09:52 AM

Saw a pre-owned Kermit in the wild for the first time today. Really nice! I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did.

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Boaters · 18 July 2021, 05:39 PM

It's what you want I have the 6 digit LV and the SD43 and love them both. Your choice. No way to just add the LV?

ciandro · 18 July 2021, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by davenet

Saw a pre-owned Kermit in the wild for the first time today. Really nice! I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did.

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This is exactly what happened to me. I didn’t really plan to trade even though i was starting to feel uncomfortable with the heft of the SD.

Once i saw the Kermit, i wanted it.

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Andad · 18 July 2021, 07:16 PM

Good decision.

Dries · 18 July 2021, 07:17 PM

Flat 4

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Andad · 18 July 2021, 07:34 PM

Wow, so it is.

Arlchrono · 19 July 2021, 12:02 AM

I'd go for the Kermit.

Watcheroo · 19 July 2021, 12:10 AM

If you can just add the Kermit, do that. If you must trade, I’d go for the Kermit given what you described

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karteo · 19 July 2021, 12:11 AM

Easily SD43. LV is a beautiful watch, well sought, collectible, but it is still just a sub with a green bezel. No more or less.

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Watcheroo · 19 July 2021, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ciandro

I did it! Im super happy

As soon as i swapped them, i felt relieved and much more comfortable.

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Awesome! Big congrats on a classic!

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karteo · 19 July 2021, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ciandro

I did it! Im super happy

As soon as i swapped them, i felt relieved and much more comfortable.

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Congratulations. Enjoy in good health. Whatever pleases the heart :)

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samson66 · 19 July 2021, 01:18 AM

Trade PLUS $2000 to downgrade? I don't see the point

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The Kermit · 19 July 2021, 03:03 AM

Congrats you did well

Dirt · 19 July 2021, 07:22 AM

If you're going to wear it the size and weight will indeed be refreshing.
You already have the latest and possibly best Sub in a very long time. So as a point of great interest to your collection the Kermit would be very nice, especially if you're getting g a little over the SD43.
Then again the latest Kermit C may be appealing as well but the original package Kermit has a nice vibe all around

On balance, I would also very seriously do the trade especially as you couldn't lose long term

Good decision

Driver8 · 19 July 2021, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by samson66

Trade PLUS $2000 to downgrade? I don't see the point

Well he upgraded the movement to the older generation, plus the LV is an absolute undisputed classic, and (most importantly) he got the watch he actually wants. Pretty damn fine upgrade IMO!

Chewbacca · 19 July 2021, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ciandro

Fell in love with a Kermit I saw in a store. Full set, 2005 Rolex 16610LV "Kermit" with box papers booklets and even the little anchor accessory. Never polished. Impeccable bezel insert, all extensions and links, single owner.

Deal: I could get Kermit by trading my 2021 SD43 + $2,000.

Thoughts?

My god no. And I own one. The SD43 is wonderful.

Chewbacca · 19 July 2021, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

My god no. And I own one. The SD43 is wonderful.

Whoops! Congratulations anyway.

samson66 · 19 July 2021, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver8

Well he upgraded the movement to the older generation, plus the LV is an absolute undisputed classic, and (most importantly) he got the watch he actually wants. Pretty damn fine upgrade IMO!

Respectfully disagree but at the end of the day only one guy's opinion matters and that's the OP. If he's happy I'm happy for him.

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Boaters · 19 July 2021, 07:52 AM

I would have added but hey if your happy..Big Congratulations..

18 July 2021, 03:44 AM	#62
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,429	Congratulations :clap I’m a big fan of the 16610LV __________________ JJ

18 July 2021, 09:25 AM	#71
dcash0615 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dave Location: CA Watch: es Posts: 4,391	Congratulations on doing the trade. If you only paid $2k on top of trading your SD43 for a full set 2005 Kermit, you did well on that trade. Kermit is special. Was my first Rolex. __________________ Instagram @dcash0615 2FA security active

18 July 2021, 07:16 PM	#75
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,234	Good decision. __________________ E

18 July 2021, 07:34 PM	#77
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,234	Wow, so it is. __________________ E

19 July 2021, 03:03 AM	#84
The Kermit "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Uk Watch: Sub16610LV /OP/GMT Posts: 1,196	Congrats you did well __________________ Current watches Oyster Perpetual,16610LV “Kermit” Gmt “Coke” Gmt “Batman” CHNR TT “rootbeer”

18 July 2021, 03:16 AM	#61
Gab27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: MD/NC Watch: 114060 Posts: 2,591	Congrats! I personally like the 16610LV more than the SD43, especially when you get one with a green shade that is more 'popping' like the one you got in trade. It's one of the most visually distinctive Rolexes made and one of the coolest colors they have ever used IMO.

18 July 2021, 09:52 AM	#72
davenet "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 110	Saw a pre-owned Kermit in the wild for the first time today. Really nice! I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 July 2021, 05:39 PM	#73
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,650	It's what you want I have the 6 digit LV and the SD43 and love them both. Your choice. No way to just add the LV?

18 July 2021, 07:17 PM	#76
Dries "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,612	Flat 4 我從使用 Tapatalk 的 SM-A7050 發送

19 July 2021, 12:02 AM	#78
Arlchrono Banned Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: USA Posts: 104	I'd go for the Kermit.

19 July 2021, 12:10 AM	#79
Watcheroo 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 3,924	If you can just add the Kermit, do that. If you must trade, I’d go for the Kermit given what you described Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 July 2021, 12:11 AM	#80
karteo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: athens greece Posts: 221	Easily SD43. LV is a beautiful watch, well sought, collectible, but it is still just a sub with a green bezel. No more or less. Sent from my M2007J17G using Tapatalk

19 July 2021, 01:18 AM	#83
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 13,409	Trade PLUS $2000 to downgrade? I don't see the point Sent from my Galaxy S20 using Tapatalk

19 July 2021, 07:22 AM	#85
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 7,964	If you're going to wear it the size and weight will indeed be refreshing. You already have the latest and possibly best Sub in a very long time. So as a point of great interest to your collection the Kermit would be very nice, especially if you're getting g a little over the SD43. Then again the latest Kermit C may be appealing as well but the original package Kermit has a nice vibe all around On balance, I would also very seriously do the trade especially as you couldn't lose long term Good decision

19 July 2021, 07:52 AM	#90
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,650	I would have added but hey if your happy..Big Congratulations..

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