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Old 18 September 2010, 11:17 AM   #1
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Green bezel back on the 16610 LV...nice change

I've been wearing my 16610 LV 90% of the time with the black bezel insert. Primarily due to the fact that this is my only Sub and I prefer the more versatile classic black insert. The green has always been the weekend party watch look to me and I simply don't have enough Rolexes to specify one just for weekends.

So it has been a few months since I've really worn the green bezel, so I decided to go ahead and put it back on tonight. It goes quite nicely with the maxi dial and makes the shiny bezel teeth stand out just a little more than the black.

I'm gonna try and keep the green on for a few weeks and see how it grows on me day to day.

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Old 18 September 2010, 11:18 AM   #2
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Nice job Eric.
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Old 18 September 2010, 11:18 AM   #3
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Green is the only way for me.

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Old 18 September 2010, 11:19 AM   #4
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Eric, I happen to think the green is very versatile...I can see it with a dress shirt and suit or with jeans and a t-shirt. It adds just a splash of color. Nice!
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Old 18 September 2010, 02:24 PM   #5
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LV belong with green bezel :-)
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Old 18 September 2010, 02:30 PM   #6
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When I bought my LV, the original plan was to switch to a black insert immediately.

After a week of procrastination, I came to my senses and realized it was sacrilege to alter my baby! I now wear the green as a badge of honor!
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Old 18 September 2010, 02:35 PM   #7
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When I bought my LV, the original plan was to switch to a black insert immediately.

After a week of procrastination, I came to my senses and realized it was sacrilege to alter my baby! I now wear the green as a badge of honor!
That seems easier to do when you have another black bezel Rolex, eh?

I would love to keep my LV green, but don't think that will happen longer term until such time that I procure a Sub No Date or similar to keep me a black bezel Sub in the mix.
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Old 18 September 2010, 02:39 PM   #8
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That seems easier to do when you have another black bezel Rolex, eh?

I would love to keep my LV green, but don't think that will happen longer term until such time that I procure a Sub No Date or similar to keep me a black bezel Sub in the mix.
Right, Eric.

Although the SD and Sub really look different because of the dial size difference. But yeah, I see what you mean.
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Old 18 September 2010, 02:46 PM   #9
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Just put my green back on also...and love it. It's great to be able to have the option.
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Old 18 September 2010, 02:46 PM   #10
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Just put my green back on also...and love it. It's great to be able to have the option.
More options = less flipping!
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Old 18 September 2010, 02:48 PM   #11
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More options = less flipping!
so true Jib....the 16710 and 16610LV are safe for that very reason
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Old 18 September 2010, 02:50 PM   #12
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More options = less flipping!
One of the primary reasons I have not (yet) flipped my 16610LV for a Sub-C! I don't know if swapping the ceramic inserts will be quite so easy as the anodized aluminum inserts.
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Old 18 September 2010, 02:52 PM   #13
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One of the primary reasons I have not (yet) flipped my 16610LV for a Sub-C! I don't know if swapping the ceramic inserts will be quite so easy as the anodized aluminum inserts.
The LV with a black insert is way more appealing IMHO than the new subC
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Old 18 September 2010, 02:52 PM   #14
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The LV with a black insert is way more appealing IMHO than the new subC
Totally agree!
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Old 18 September 2010, 02:55 PM   #15
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The LV with a black insert is way more appealing IMHO than the new subC
I have not yet put a Sub-C on my wrist, so I don't really know. In the meantime, I will agree with you!

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Old 18 September 2010, 02:58 PM   #16
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Totally agree!
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I have not yet put a Sub-C on my wrist, so I don't really know. In the meantime, I will agree with you!

nice pic

perhaps some side by side comparison shots from someone?

I just don't get on with the new case...
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Old 18 September 2010, 02:59 PM   #17
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I have not yet put a Sub-C on my wrist, so I don't really know. In the meantime, I will agree with you!
What bothers me about the Sub-C is how the lugs got thicker. It reminds me of wearing a wristband. But that's just me.
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Old 18 September 2010, 03:09 PM   #18
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Here's a quick comparison of the 16610 vs 16610 LV (with black insert)



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Old 19 September 2010, 04:44 AM   #19
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I'm starting to get fickle now on day 2 of the weekend green party watch. Not sure I want to be green. I guess Kermit the Frog said it best, "It isn't easy being green."

Not sure what it is, as the green bezel is really beautiful. It just looks a little bit unnatural to me.

Surely the only solution is to get myself another Sub in black so I can have the best of both worlds (vs. continually swapping the bezel insert on this LV).
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