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Submariner LV Collectibility
Just wondering what people's thoughts are on the future value or collectibility of the Submariner LV as Rolex is planning to take it out of production or already has. Do people think the value would really go up??
I tried it on once before but the green is definitely a color you have a harder time to match with clothing but I'll describe it as unique and is certainly a more casual watch. Let us hear your thoughts on whether this will be a collectible piece in the future. |
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I, personally, feel that Rolex makes plenty of each model to keep them from becoming investment vehicles. It might become somewhat special among watch fans, but you're right about the green color.
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Cannot see any modern day Rolex becoming what I would call collectable just too many of them around.
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imo they will probably become a collector's item say in.... 50+ years time
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It's a modern day Rolex, way to many produced to be a investment piece.
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I just bought one from DavidSW and I also bought a black insert from Steve Mulholland, both right here on TRF. Best of both worlds and that is what I would recommend for most people to do for variety.
As far as an investment, nope, as far as collectable, sure. I think what makes the 16610LV unique (today for a sub) is the maxi-dial added to the already classic (50 years) design. Soon, if all indications are correct Rolex will implement the same changes on a stainless sub as they have done on the two tone (Gold and black, Blue and gold) models recently. New case, squarer lugs, ceramic bezel (insert) and newly designed bracelet. There are plenty of 16610LV's around to be had but if you get one there will be one less. Wear it and enjoy it. ![]() |
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![]() Certainly the numbers would say the LV shouldn't be considered among the likes of the plastic divers upon which the heritage was built, but there are those that consider the LV a "transitional" piece if you will. The blending of the classic with the maxi dial places the LV in a unique position and the ability to swap inserts gives it a bit of versatility. Time will tell..... ![]() |
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Just to add..........
If you are a Rolex Collector, then all Subs are "collectible" - and nobody who is a collector of the model would be without an LV in the collection.. But, it will be decades before those who bought them originally at inflated premiums ever realize their money back... It will probably be as long before we see if this variation actually connects with the "investor collector"
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For what it's worth, according to the market values guide that came with my copy of Mondani's Submariner story, the earliest LV's (they're labled Mark 1-5) seem to be the most desirable, although not to me, because I prefer the rehaut engraving and the darker green insert...
We'll see if these minute differences make any difference in "50 years".... Here are some scans from Mondani estimates guide... |
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As for collectibility, I think it is a very relative term. It would be marginally more collectible IMO than the 16610 since there are less of them, but definitely not as rare as, say, a Red Sub. |
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I'm thinking that the watch will hold its value and if we see any collectability it will be 30 to 40 yrs down the road. Probaly the most valuable of these will be examples that havent been polished and have all boxes and papers adding provenence to them. Mabey will start going up in value 20 yrs from now. Right now to new and still in production. It depends on what the collectors gravitate to.
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The world of collectible Rolexes is perverse because watches which were unpopular in the past have become the most sought-after in the present.
So it is that the original Explorer II with the orange/yellow GMT hand which flopped when it was launched in the 1980s is now very much in demand, as is the case with the Daytona from the 1970s which sold poorly when it was introduced. In both instances, the relative scarcity has made them in demand today. As for the Sub LV, I believe that it is a very popular watch, which IMO means that its collectibility value is very low - unless of course Rolex suddenly discontinues it. Since I don't see this happening anytime soon... |
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