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Kirsten · 11 January 2012, 05:38 PM

I am curious. Why does so many guys with 16610LV's get black bezel incerts? Isnt it the same as a normal sub then? Defeats the purpose in my opinion..

Is it easy to exchange if and when you want, because if its pemanent surely it will hurt its resale value..

bondtoys · 11 January 2012, 05:45 PM

You get then the classic Sub look with a Maxi dial and a large minute hand.

That's the trick!

If you keep the green bezel insert, you can switch back in seconds, if you ever sell it.

drgleeds37 · 11 January 2012, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bondtoys

You get then the classic Sub look with a Maxi dial and a large minute hand.

That's the trick!

If you keep the green bezel insert, you can switch back in seconds, if you ever sell it.

+1! It creates the perfect all around Sub, IMHO.

-Daniel

Kirsten · 11 January 2012, 09:40 PM

Thanks guys.. Never noticed those difirences!

padi56 · 11 January 2012, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kirsten

I am curious. Why does so many guys with 16610LV's get black bezel incerts? Isnt it the same as a normal sub then? Defeats the purpose in my opinion..

Is it easy to exchange if and when you want, because if its pemanent surely it will hurt its resale value..

Well the 16610LV is just a normal 16610 sub only difference maxi lume very slighty wider hands and a green bezel insert.Just like the 16710 GMT11 buy all 3 inserts then you have 3 different watches for vey little money its that simple,or two different look watches in the Sub..

esm · 11 January 2012, 10:58 PM

It's like - why fix it if it ain't broken?!?

JJL · 11 January 2012, 11:57 PM

Good question, great answers! I never knew that either. Can someone post a side by side pic of a black bezel 16610LV and a regular Sub so we can get a visual?

imono · 12 January 2012, 12:05 AM

Have a V serial 16610.
If someone can copy and paste it next to theirs it will be fun to watch.

subtona · 12 January 2012, 12:22 AM

black is more of a watch for all occasions...

avoids wear and tear on the Green insert... anniversary part costs a premium to replace, they are not easily found outside of AD and RSC would probably not replace w/o a full service? (flat four bezel inserts are probably even harder to source, and i would question if RSC will even endeavor to supply a replacement of the flat four variety in years to come?)

p.s.. the 16610LV w maxi dial/hands, is incredibly legible.

dddrees · 12 January 2012, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

well the 16610lv is just a normal 16610 sub only difference maxi lume very slighty wider hands and a green bezel insert.just like the 16710 gmt11 buy all 3 inserts then you have 3 different watches for vey little money its that simple,or two different look watches in the sub..

x2

Johny · 12 January 2012, 05:55 AM

pic of 2 lvs.

Onikage · 12 January 2012, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

pic of 2 lvs.

What's with the gold crown?

PanosI · 12 January 2012, 06:03 AM

Because it's good to have options and the fun of it

But i must admit that i like it more with the green insert

During the process of changing the inserts

Johny · 12 January 2012, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Onikage

What's with the gold crown?

personal preference. same as the black bezel but the bezel only lasted 2 days.

Johny · 12 January 2012, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

Because it's good to have options and the fun of it

But i must admit that i like it more with the green insert

During the process of changing the inserts

great pics panos.

PanosI · 12 January 2012, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny

great pics panos.

Johny !

stockae92 · 12 January 2012, 06:40 AM

i am tempted to put black insert on my LV.

i don't wear the LV too much and i think a black bezel may change that

and yes, maxi dial and hands + black insert seems to be a good idea ... :)

Johny · 12 January 2012, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stockae92

i am tempted to put black insert on my LV.

i don't wear the LV too much and i think a black bezel may change that

and yes, maxi dial and hands + black insert seems to be a good idea ... :)

i only lasted 2 days with the black insert. i think that everyone needs to try it once if they are thinking about it.

Mickey® · 12 January 2012, 06:50 AM

That picture is scary!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is that the inside of James Bond's watch??!!!

BH13GMT · 12 January 2012, 07:01 AM

After having my GMTC for a few years I have been used to a decent lume that works at night, my 16610 has the non maxi dial and its lume is quite useless in comparison. I would be tempted to change it for the LV model and have the black insert as an option.

Johny · 12 January 2012, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

That picture is scary!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is that the inside of James Bond's watch??!!!

hi mickey. has your black insert arrived?

Mickey® · 12 January 2012, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny

hi mickey. has your black insert arrived?

Not yet...dan2010 mailed it though...
Can I ship it to you to install so Customs can confiscate my watch?

PanosI · 12 January 2012, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

That picture is scary!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is that the inside of James Bond's watch??!!!

Nope, it's the LV without the bezel insert

matt4hand · 12 January 2012, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

Not yet...dan2010 mailed it though...
Can I ship it to you to install so Customs can confiscate my watch?

Mickey,

Bring the watch over and I can install the new insert in 5 Mins.

Mickey® · 12 January 2012, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt4hand

Mickey,

Bring the watch over and I can install the new insert in 5 Mins.

YES SIR!
Do you guarantee your FREE work?

matt4hand · 12 January 2012, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

YES SIR!
Do you guarantee your FREE work?

Yes,

A monkey could install one...I mean you could even install one.

Mickey® · 12 January 2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt4hand

Yes,

A monkey could install one...I mean you could even install one.

nauticajoe · 12 January 2012, 09:05 AM

I guess the better question is.....why not? As mentioned, that's the beauty behind the LV (similar to the 16710) - 2 watches in 1.

HACKNSACK44 · 12 January 2012, 11:09 AM

Where can I get a black insert?

t e x · 12 January 2012, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny

pic of 2 lvs.

johny, are you holding out on me

here's mine

11 January 2012, 05:38 PM	#1
Kirsten "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Krugersdorp Posts: 21	Why have a black incert on a 16610LV? I am curious. Why does so many guys with 16610LV's get black bezel incerts? Isnt it the same as a normal sub then? Defeats the purpose in my opinion.. Is it easy to exchange if and when you want, because if its pemanent surely it will hurt its resale value..

12 January 2012, 12:22 AM	#9
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,550	black is more of a watch for all occasions... avoids wear and tear on the Green insert... anniversary part costs a premium to replace, they are not easily found outside of AD and RSC would probably not replace w/o a full service? (flat four bezel inserts are probably even harder to source, and i would question if RSC will even endeavor to supply a replacement of the flat four variety in years to come?) p.s.. the 16610LV w maxi dial/hands, is incredibly legible. __________________

12 January 2012, 07:01 AM	#20
BH13GMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Paul Location: UK, Dorset Watch: and learn Posts: 2,636	After having my GMTC for a few years I have been used to a decent lume that works at night, my 16610 has the non maxi dial and its lume is quite useless in comparison. I would be tempted to change it for the LV model and have the black insert as an option. __________________ Rolex Sub 1680, Rolex GMT 116710LN, Rolex Datejust 16220 Salmon Dial (the Mrs), Tudor BB58, Tudor Pelagos Blue and Several Seiko's ************************************************ *************** "last one in the chopper is a rotten egg" Jonathan Quayle Higgins III

12 January 2012, 11:09 AM	#29
HACKNSACK44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chuck Location: Orlando Watch: 114060 Posts: 8,450	Where can I get a black insert? __________________ 114060

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11 January 2012, 05:45 PM	#2
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	You get then the classic Sub look with a Maxi dial and a large minute hand. That's the trick! If you keep the green bezel insert, you can switch back in seconds, if you ever sell it.

11 January 2012, 09:40 PM	#4
Kirsten "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Krugersdorp Posts: 21	Thanks guys.. Never noticed those difirences!

11 January 2012, 10:58 PM	#6
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	It's like - why fix it if it ain't broken?!?

11 January 2012, 11:57 PM	#7
JJL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: US Watch: 1680 Red & 16622 Posts: 2,449	Good question, great answers! I never knew that either. Can someone post a side by side pic of a black bezel 16610LV and a regular Sub so we can get a visual?

12 January 2012, 06:03 AM	#13
PanosI 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Panos Location: Athens, Greece Watch: 16710 Posts: 8,704	Because it's good to have options and the fun of it But i must admit that i like it more with the green insert During the process of changing the inserts

12 January 2012, 06:40 AM	#17
stockae92 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,960	i am tempted to put black insert on my LV. i don't wear the LV too much and i think a black bezel may change that and yes, maxi dial and hands + black insert seems to be a good idea ... :)

12 January 2012, 06:50 AM	#19
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	That picture is scary!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is that the inside of James Bond's watch??!!!

12 January 2012, 09:05 AM	#28
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I guess the better question is.....why not? As mentioned, that's the beauty behind the LV (similar to the 16710) - 2 watches in 1.

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