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ufboy73 · 31 August 2011, 11:06 AM

as you may know from another thread, i am close to pulling the trigger on one.

one thing i noticed is the fatter minute hand. is it only the minute hand that is resized on this model? any ideas why not the other hands? are all of the sub-c hands this same width?

i didnt even notice it when i was looking at the watch earlier, but it was next to a sub-c so maybe that is why it didnt jump out at me.

thanks!

dddrees · 31 August 2011, 11:09 AM

Hadn't really noticed it on mine, but maybe its because I am blind or I never bothered comparing it to other models.

May have something to do with the Maxi Dial. Bigger is better.

dooder202 · 31 August 2011, 11:14 AM

All the hands on both the sub c black and green watches are the same. The o my thing that is different between these two is the green bezel as opposed to the black, and the shimmering green dial as opposed to the gloss black.

dddrees · 31 August 2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by dooder202

All the hands on both the sub c black and green watches are the same. The o my thing that is different between these two is the green bezel as opposed to the black, and the shimmering green dial as opposed to the gloss black.

The 16610LV doesn't have a green dial, but the 116610LV does.

It's also possible the 16610LV has bigger hands than the 16610, because the 16610LV has a Maxi Dial and the 16610 does not. I'm just not sure if this is the case or not.

sleddog · 31 August 2011, 11:21 AM

Yes, same hands as the newer Subc!
Only the minute hand is larger and is part of the maxi dial package with the 16610LV.
The 16610LN has the standard dial and hands and was only recently up-sized with the introduction of the ceramic 116610LN. Both the LNc and LVc (+ the added green dial) now have the maxi dial and hand set!

ufboy73 · 31 August 2011, 11:33 AM

thanks guys!

i need to pull the trigger, dont i

dddrees · 31 August 2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ufboy73

thanks guys!

i need to pull the trigger, dont i

Yep!!!

sleddog · 31 August 2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Yep!!!

Stop being such an enabler Dan!!

dddrees · 31 August 2011, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sleddog

Stop being such an enabler Dan!!

Me, never.

Hey, what about you?

sleddog · 31 August 2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Me, never.

Hey, what about you?:cheers:

Special permission!!

mike · 31 August 2011, 11:54 AM

One great reference.

ufboy73 · 31 August 2011, 12:04 PM

ok guys!!!

special thanks to Dan, Rob, and of course Mike (whose collection it seems knows no bounds - i thought you just specialized in 5513's!).

im calling the AD tomorrow morning and putting some money down on it until i can get back up there Friday to pick it up.

my first sub (first rolex, after an aborted SD several years ago....wish i NEVER let that one go) and its not even a 'normal' one!

i will still be bugging you guys eventually for the first no-date acquisition (14060M, 5513, 5512, older?) once i recover a bit from this one!

ddnyc77 · 31 August 2011, 12:07 PM

you are getting a winner. the 16610 LV is my favorite modern rolex, pick up a black insert if you can.

rfknauss · 1 September 2011, 05:55 AM

I love mine!

Puffy · 1 September 2011, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by rfknauss

I love mine!

The dial almost looks tropical Richard

dddrees · 1 September 2011, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rfknauss

I love mine!

Great PIC Richard.

Tools · 1 September 2011, 08:33 AM

ufboy73 · 1 September 2011, 08:52 AM

WOW!!!

the big boys are coming out now - Fantastic pictures guys!

so, my next request...

who has got some nice acquatic themed pictures of their 16610LV - something in or near the water, as befitting the Submariner!

gqllc · 1 September 2011, 09:32 AM

Here is mine!

rfknauss · 1 September 2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

The dial almost looks tropical Richard

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Originally Posted by dddrees

Great PIC Richard.

Thanks Anders and Dan!

Lanfor · 1 September 2011, 10:48 AM

Can't go wrong with a 16610LV !

Here is mine

ingoodtime · 1 September 2011, 10:50 AM

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Here is mine!

Great picture Steve. What happened to the feisty redhead?

gqllc · 4 September 2011, 02:22 AM

She is still around and feisty as ever!!

DCgator · 4 September 2011, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gqllc

She is still around and feisty as ever!!

lol

sportsmaven20 · 4 September 2011, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ufboy73

ok guys!!!

special thanks to Dan, Rob, and of course Mike (whose collection it seems knows no bounds - i thought you just specialized in 5513's!).

im calling the AD tomorrow morning and putting some money down on it until i can get back up there Friday to pick it up.

my first sub (first rolex, after an aborted SD several years ago....wish i NEVER let that one go) and its not even a 'normal' one!

i will still be bugging you guys eventually for the first no-date acquisition (14060M, 5513, 5512, older?) once i recover a bit from this one!

Did you pick up your new 16610LV yesterday or didn't it happen?

We like pictures if you were able to pick it up!

le_baroudeur · 4 September 2011, 04:29 AM

My 16610LV is my only rolex watch, you will love it. The minute hand is a bit larger for lisibility of diving time, as well as increasing the night luminosity. A collector !

ufboy73 · 4 September 2011, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by sportsmaven20

Did you pick up your new 16610LV yesterday or didn't it happen?

We like pictures if you were able to pick it up!

i did - but i was gutted because i had to return it because of some crystal/dial issues (see my other thread from this morning)...

incredible how quickly i fell in love with the LV.

Now, i am going back to the drawing board trying to find 1 AD out of 100 that might still have a new one available!

HACKNSACK44 · 4 September 2011, 03:14 PM

My LV with a Green Nato..

ufboy73 · 4 September 2011, 03:17 PM

great pic!!

thats one of the problems with the sub for me - it looks as good on a strap as it does on a bracelet!

HACKNSACK44 · 5 September 2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ufboy73

great pic!!

thats one of the problems with the sub for me - it looks as good on a strap as it does on a bracelet!

Thanks! It's a great problem to have!

31 August 2011, 11:06 AM	#1
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	16610LV Question as you may know from another thread, i am close to pulling the trigger on one. one thing i noticed is the fatter minute hand. is it only the minute hand that is resized on this model? any ideas why not the other hands? are all of the sub-c hands this same width? i didnt even notice it when i was looking at the watch earlier, but it was next to a sub-c so maybe that is why it didnt jump out at me. thanks!

31 August 2011, 11:09 AM	#2
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,253	Hadn't really noticed it on mine, but maybe its because I am blind or I never bothered comparing it to other models. May have something to do with the Maxi Dial. Bigger is better. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

31 August 2011, 11:21 AM	#5
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,930	Yes, same hands as the newer Subc! Only the minute hand is larger and is part of the maxi dial package with the 16610LV. The 16610LN has the standard dial and hands and was only recently up-sized with the introduction of the ceramic 116610LN. Both the LNc and LVc (+ the added green dial) now have the maxi dial and hand set! __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

31 August 2011, 12:04 PM	#12
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	Uncle ok guys!!! special thanks to Dan, Rob, and of course Mike (whose collection it seems knows no bounds - i thought you just specialized in 5513's!). im calling the AD tomorrow morning and putting some money down on it until i can get back up there Friday to pick it up. my first sub (first rolex, after an aborted SD several years ago....wish i NEVER let that one go) and its not even a 'normal' one! i will still be bugging you guys eventually for the first no-date acquisition (14060M, 5513, 5512, older?) once i recover a bit from this one!

1 September 2011, 08:33 AM	#17
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,496	__________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

31 August 2011, 11:14 AM	#3
dooder202 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Eric Location: US Watch: DateJust Posts: 1,468	All the hands on both the sub c black and green watches are the same. The o my thing that is different between these two is the green bezel as opposed to the black, and the shimmering green dial as opposed to the gloss black.

31 August 2011, 11:33 AM	#6
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	thanks guys! i need to pull the trigger, dont i

31 August 2011, 11:54 AM	#11
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	One great reference.

31 August 2011, 12:07 PM	#13
ddnyc77 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: nyc Posts: 425	you are getting a winner. the 16610 LV is my favorite modern rolex, pick up a black insert if you can.

1 September 2011, 08:52 AM	#18
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	WOW!!! the big boys are coming out now - Fantastic pictures guys! so, my next request... who has got some nice acquatic themed pictures of their 16610LV - something in or near the water, as befitting the Submariner!

1 September 2011, 09:32 AM	#19
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	Here is mine! __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

4 September 2011, 02:22 AM	#23
gqllc "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: Albany NY Watch: Blue Bezel SubC Posts: 1,511	She is still around and feisty as ever!! __________________ K-TT Datejust, Random Blue Bezel SubC

4 September 2011, 04:29 AM	#26
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	My 16610LV is my only rolex watch, you will love it. The minute hand is a bit larger for lisibility of diving time, as well as increasing the night luminosity. A collector ! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

4 September 2011, 03:17 PM	#29
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	great pic!! thats one of the problems with the sub for me - it looks as good on a strap as it does on a bracelet!

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