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badsmac · 15 February 2008, 05:40 PM

It's greeeenn! Maybe if they had gone with a darker green like on the YG GMT II's dial it might be a little more subtle. I'm sure the Riddler likes it.

topcat30093 · 15 February 2008, 06:28 PM

IMO I think you either love or hate it.
When I was 1st shown it several years ago, I took an instant dislike to it. After having owned the more traditional Sub, I didn't like the colour.

Alex Stylianou · 15 February 2008, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frostie

Very well said

I agree !

FBender · 15 February 2008, 07:34 PM

I would say there were a few "punters" who purchased for investment purposes. The world economies are "apparently" heading for recession, so people liquidate their assets for cash injection on losses. Supply and demand blah blah. As we all know there is a price for everything, you hold off the seller will drop his price. I still think you will be paying $4500-$5000US for good examples of these watches, sometimes less.

I love the watch, I didnt at first. It is fresh and can be worn in my opinion with a variety of clothing, formal or casual.

I agree with Tombstone, it is yesterdays hero.

I would recommend a buy to anyone, why follow the herd

You may kick yourself at the end of April

walds11 · 15 February 2008, 08:00 PM

It's fame has definitely fizzled.

arthur_daily · 15 February 2008, 09:51 PM

My purchase decision was simple....I liked the green bezel and the maxi dial over the standard sub. Each to their own!

There was no investment hidden agenda.

puffnmo · 16 February 2008, 02:29 AM

Gotta say, I really like mine.

IMO this watch has the makings of a cult classic. It gets more buzz, both pro and con than almost any other Rollie, it's different and controversial. It will at some point soon go out of production, and then demand will go up again.

It is definitely a milestone in Rolex history, for the simple reason that people can't stop looking at it and talking about it.

It will be interesting to see what happens. Cheers, Larry.

astcell · 16 February 2008, 03:17 AM

The green bezel looks great against my uniform, but that's it. I still think battleship gray would have been better.

If you ran with trends you'd have a Daytona that you'd sell to buy a LV that you'd sell to buy a Milgauss, and the AD would make all the $$$!!!

JohnEaton · 16 February 2008, 03:18 AM

All you tossers go rant about the clown master or something else

I love my LV

I think most of you are suffering from verte envy

JJ Irani · 16 February 2008, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnEaton

All you tossers go rant about the clown master or something else

I love my LV

I think most of you are suffering from verte envy

JohnEaton · 16 February 2008, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnEaton

All you tossers go rant about the clown master or something else

I love my LV

I think most of you are suffering from verte envy

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Good to have you back JJ.

I'm surprised at the lack of posting you've been doing lately [in re: the JJ baiting going on with NATO straps on Plattys] have you or the flock been under the weather?

CEG · 16 February 2008, 04:41 AM

I saw one in an AD over Xmas up in Manchester for list £3030. However, grey dealers still asking anything from list to £3400 for them, so still good news over here in England

I'm toying with the idea of replacing Bluesy with one if my insurance pay out allows

We'll see..

mike · 16 February 2008, 09:47 AM

I tend to agree. I think at some point the LV will join other references that nobody liked---- the 1655, Milgauss, pusher Daytonas....

Time will tell,

GoldenBear · 16 February 2008, 10:01 AM

To each his own...I just don't find the green appealing. I am sure people feel the same about my TT Blue Sub...LOL...Not!

mike · 16 February 2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoldenBear

To each his own...I just don't find the green appealing. I am sure people feel the same about my TT Blue Sub...LOL...Not!

Agreed my friend!

There's one out there for all of us!!

jmjm · 16 February 2008, 12:31 PM

If I had to choose only one, I'd choose the classic black.

Fatso · 16 February 2008, 12:36 PM

Am I missing something here?

Wouldn't the Holy Grail of (modern) subs be the green LV with a black bezel insert???

A mod approved by Rolex no less...

unclesallie · 16 February 2008, 02:06 PM

Robert: the Green Glass Milgauss's I've seen on ebay are going for way over $12K....and I think that is insane, but then the market place decides......
best, dan

teo · 16 February 2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

I tend to agree. I think at some point the LV will join other references that nobody liked---- the 1655, Milgauss, pusher Daytonas....

Time will tell,

I totally agree with you Mike. This includes also Yacht Master2.

fwellers · 16 February 2008, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatso

Am I missing something here?

Wouldn't the Holy Grail of (modern) subs be the green LV with a black bezel insert???

A mod approved by Rolex no less...

Really ? This is an approved mod ? Cool.
That means all I would have to do if I got an LV is to find the correct bezel and install it ( or have a jeweler do it ), and when I turn it into rolex for service down the road, they won't mess with it ?

Does anyone know if there's a suggested black bezel for it ? I remember hearing how some work better than others.
This seems like it may be my ultimate rolex right there.

mike · 16 February 2008, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatso

Am I missing something here?

Wouldn't the Holy Grail of (modern) subs be the green LV with a black bezel insert???

A mod approved by Rolex no less...

Interesting. I'm not aware of this.

Jimbits76 · 16 February 2008, 11:24 PM

Man this bezel colour thing drives me crazy!!!!!

Black suit, white shirt, neutral tie...the LV looks a stunner. Okay I couldn't get away with a pink candy striped shirt and pink tie but with most colours it looks great.

Another point is that Rolex have taken it off of the website under the Sub examples. Could they perhaps be winding it's production down?

J

CPTL · 16 February 2008, 11:38 PM

If I didn't already have a sub, I'd be looking for an LV--but I'd put the black insert in it. Don't like the color, but I do like the maxi-lume.

Although I'm wishing my sub had lug holes. That's it--I need an LV with lug holes and a black bezel insert. Tool perfection.

Fatso · 17 February 2008, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike

Interesting. I'm not aware of this.

Would Rolex replace a genuine black bezel with a green one if you sent it in for service (or would the Rolex police declare it a fake and confiscate it? )

Now this is what I'm talking about!

redshirt1957 · 17 February 2008, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by f16570

Remember, they are watches not investments.
The biggest invetment is the pleasure in owning and wearing it.

Well said!

15 February 2008, 08:00 PM	#35
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15 February 2008, 05:40 PM	#31
badsmac Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Mansfield,TX Watch: Rolex SS Sub Posts: 480	It's greeeenn! Maybe if they had gone with a darker green like on the YG GMT II's dial it might be a little more subtle. I'm sure the Riddler likes it.

15 February 2008, 06:28 PM	#32
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,450	IMO I think you either love or hate it. When I was 1st shown it several years ago, I took an instant dislike to it. After having owned the more traditional Sub, I didn't like the colour.

15 February 2008, 07:34 PM	#34
FBender Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Phil Location: Perth Australia Watch: LV Posts: 201	I would say there were a few "punters" who purchased for investment purposes. The world economies are "apparently" heading for recession, so people liquidate their assets for cash injection on losses. Supply and demand blah blah. As we all know there is a price for everything, you hold off the seller will drop his price. I still think you will be paying $4500-$5000US for good examples of these watches, sometimes less. I love the watch, I didnt at first. It is fresh and can be worn in my opinion with a variety of clothing, formal or casual. I agree with Tombstone, it is yesterdays hero. I would recommend a buy to anyone, why follow the herd You may kick yourself at the end of April

15 February 2008, 09:51 PM	#36
arthur_daily "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK Watch: 16610LV sub Posts: 109	My purchase decision was simple....I liked the green bezel and the maxi dial over the standard sub. Each to their own! There was no investment hidden agenda.

16 February 2008, 02:29 AM	#37
puffnmo Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 848	Gotta say, I really like mine. IMO this watch has the makings of a cult classic. It gets more buzz, both pro and con than almost any other Rollie, it's different and controversial. It will at some point soon go out of production, and then demand will go up again. It is definitely a milestone in Rolex history, for the simple reason that people can't stop looking at it and talking about it. It will be interesting to see what happens. Cheers, Larry.

16 February 2008, 03:17 AM	#38
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	The green bezel looks great against my uniform, but that's it. I still think battleship gray would have been better. If you ran with trends you'd have a Daytona that you'd sell to buy a LV that you'd sell to buy a Milgauss, and the AD would make all the $$$!!!

16 February 2008, 03:18 AM	#39
JohnEaton "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Eaton Location: Nome Alaska USA Watch: Red1680 metres 1st Posts: 1,869	All you tossers go rant about the clown master or something else I love my LV I think most of you are suffering from verte envy

16 February 2008, 09:47 AM	#43
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	I tend to agree. I think at some point the LV will join other references that nobody liked---- the 1655, Milgauss, pusher Daytonas.... Time will tell,

16 February 2008, 12:31 PM	#46
jmjm Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: John Kim Location: Cerriros, CA Watch: Blue Submariner TT Posts: 380	If I had to choose only one, I'd choose the classic black.

16 February 2008, 12:36 PM	#47
Fatso "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Paul Location: Montreal Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 129	Am I missing something here? Wouldn't the Holy Grail of (modern) subs be the green LV with a black bezel insert??? A mod approved by Rolex no less...

16 February 2008, 02:06 PM	#48
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Robert: the Green Glass Milgauss's I've seen on ebay are going for way over $12K....and I think that is insane, but then the market place decides...... best, dan

16 February 2008, 11:24 PM	#52
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Man this bezel colour thing drives me crazy!!!!! Black suit, white shirt, neutral tie...the LV looks a stunner. Okay I couldn't get away with a pink candy striped shirt and pink tie but with most colours it looks great. Another point is that Rolex have taken it off of the website under the Sub examples. Could they perhaps be winding it's production down? J

16 February 2008, 11:38 PM	#53
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	If I didn't already have a sub, I'd be looking for an LV--but I'd put the black insert in it. Don't like the color, but I do like the maxi-lume. Although I'm wishing my sub had lug holes. That's it--I need an LV with lug holes and a black bezel insert. Tool perfection.

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