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judodave1964 · 23 June 2012, 02:42 AM

Hi, just wanted some thoughts from you guys, I flipped my k series 16610 last month for a newer m series with the rolexrolex inner rehault. I live around the corner from a shop that deals in used rolex's where I did the deal. The shop owner caught my attention today and said he has a 2011 uk 16610lv coming in if I'm interested all paperwork and still under rolex warranty. he offered the money I payed back on my watch and to negotiate the difference. I do like the maxi dial but not that keen on the green bezel, but I could change that for a black one and keep the original green. I do not like the new subs because of size of the case and think that this is the last upgrade on a sub I can do. I've had four subs over the last twenty years and always been a fan of this model. What do you think, keep what I got or go green.

subtona · 23 June 2012, 03:15 AM

keep what you got.

impalass · 23 June 2012, 03:58 AM

Similar to yourself I've been wearing one Submariner or another all my life too, 5513, 16800, 16610, 14060. Still have the old two liner and was lucky enough to stumble across a BNIB LV three months ago.

Always thought if I bought one of these job number one would be replacing the green bezel with a black one, but I found that touch of colour to be a welcome change after thirty plus years of black dial, black bezel Submariners.

I love the Maxi dial, thicker hour hand, and green bezel so much that the 14060 gets taken out once a month for a day or two only, just to keep the oils circulated. In fact out of my little gathering of five watches, Speedy, SMP 2254, 14060, 16610LV, and SS Daytona (black), only the Daytona can compete with th LV for wrist time.

Since I have'nt been able to warm up to the new Ceramic Submariners the 16610LV was a no brainer for me.

xhype · 23 June 2012, 04:07 AM

Keep what you have

judodave1964 · 23 June 2012, 04:36 AM

Thanks Mark for your comments, 80% of the watch's you have mentioned I have owned at one time, all with the common theme of a black bezel and I have always had a sub. I just know I cannot see in the future that I would ever go for the new submariner because my wrist is small and I prefer the contour of the 16610 case lugs as it meets the bracelet. I had some cash I put aside when I changed my watch a month ago and still have some left over. I am happy with what I have but know its the only upgrade I can make. The bezel insert change is an option. Anyway he hasn't got the watch in yet so some time to think it over.

Art 1 · 23 June 2012, 05:20 AM

I would get the LV.

mailman · 23 June 2012, 05:29 AM

Provided the LV is in good condition, I'd do that deal. The maxi dial and hands are a great addition and the green insert sets it apart from a 16610

ally · 23 June 2012, 05:35 AM

You could let me know where it is then

judodave1964 · 23 June 2012, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ally

You could let me know where it is then

Hi Alan, if I do not go for it I will forward the details, regards Dave

ally · 23 June 2012, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by judodave1964

Hi Alan, if I do not go for it I will forward the details, regards Dave

Thanks Dave

Sam Philip · 23 June 2012, 06:20 AM

I would get the LV

Z-Sub · 23 June 2012, 06:23 AM

I would do it and get the black insert for it.

Johny · 24 June 2012, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Provided the LV is in good condition, I'd do that deal. The maxi dial and hands are a great addition and the green insert sets it apart from a 16610

this.

le_baroudeur · 24 June 2012, 02:58 AM

Keep what you have got, the LV with a black insert is a frankenwatch.. what if you regret?

z32turbo · 24 June 2012, 03:39 AM

I would definitely trade for the LV!!!!!!! So many options with the green/black insert with maxi dial.

Soultrayder · 24 June 2012, 03:46 AM

LV for me mucker.....

awright102 · 24 June 2012, 03:59 AM

How much is the LV

harvey · 24 June 2012, 04:03 AM

Definitely go for the lv...

TheChimp · 24 June 2012, 04:04 AM

LV is where it's at. No doubt in my mind...

judodave1964 · 24 June 2012, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by awright102

How much is the LV

He hasn't got it in yet, he had a 2010 lv in three months ago up for £4495 which I was thinking of getting but I passed on it and traded in my k series 16610 for a newer m series. It will be in the shop window next week but with the latest price hike it will be a few hundred pounds more on top I think.

Time2time · 24 June 2012, 10:56 PM

If you're not keen on the green then keep what you have.

kilyung · 24 June 2012, 11:11 PM

Get the LV

datejust24 · 24 June 2012, 11:14 PM

The LV....Which will hopefully be my next purchase.

Wllnv19 · 24 June 2012, 11:38 PM

Get the LV you may find you like the green but if not you have the option to change the insert.

Lanfor · 24 June 2012, 11:45 PM

Changed mine to the black insert last night :) I say go for the LV

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poppydog · 25 June 2012, 12:00 AM

Personally, even though I like the maxi dial, I wouldn't go as far as making the trade and swapping bezels, simply because it would incur extra cost just to have the maxi dial. That's just me, however. Good luck with whatever you choose

sportsmaven20 · 25 June 2012, 05:27 AM

Something to keep in mind as you make your decision. The value on the LV keeps going up, so if you're considering one, I'd go for it now, otherwise if you decide later to get one, you'll be digging deeper into your pockets.

HL65 · 25 June 2012, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Provided the LV is in good condition, I'd do that deal. The maxi dial and hands are a great addition and the green insert sets it apart from a 16610

X2

Michael M. · 25 June 2012, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Provided the LV is in good condition, I'd do that deal. The maxi dial and hands are a great addition and the green insert sets it apart from a 16610

X3---plus you could always change it back to the black insert if you didn't like the green

Work · 26 June 2012, 12:41 AM

As an owner of a LV i would say go for the LV..! A great watch in my opinion and as stated before the LV has great presence wit the maxi dial compared to the standard sub dial. And the benefits of a streamlined case compared to the new ceramic models. No offence LN owners. And if you do decide it’s not for you and want to sell it, it should hold its money more than a standard Sub. Everyone to there own.!

23 June 2012, 02:42 AM	#1
judodave1964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sussex Watch: seadweller 16600 Posts: 175	16610lv Hi, just wanted some thoughts from you guys, I flipped my k series 16610 last month for a newer m series with the rolexrolex inner rehault. I live around the corner from a shop that deals in used rolex's where I did the deal. The shop owner caught my attention today and said he has a 2011 uk 16610lv coming in if I'm interested all paperwork and still under rolex warranty. he offered the money I payed back on my watch and to negotiate the difference. I do like the maxi dial but not that keen on the green bezel, but I could change that for a black one and keep the original green. I do not like the new subs because of size of the case and think that this is the last upgrade on a sub I can do. I've had four subs over the last twenty years and always been a fan of this model. What do you think, keep what I got or go green.

23 June 2012, 03:15 AM	#2
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,550	keep what you got. __________________

23 June 2012, 05:29 AM	#7
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,504	Provided the LV is in good condition, I'd do that deal. The maxi dial and hands are a great addition and the green insert sets it apart from a 16610 __________________ JJ

23 June 2012, 05:35 AM	#8
ally "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Alan Location: london Watch: Explorer II Posts: 790	You could let me know where it is then __________________ 14060M Explorer II TT DJ. 16610 LV.

23 June 2012, 06:23 AM	#12
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	I would do it and get the black insert for it. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

23 June 2012, 03:58 AM	#3
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Similar to yourself I've been wearing one Submariner or another all my life too, 5513, 16800, 16610, 14060. Still have the old two liner and was lucky enough to stumble across a BNIB LV three months ago. Always thought if I bought one of these job number one would be replacing the green bezel with a black one, but I found that touch of colour to be a welcome change after thirty plus years of black dial, black bezel Submariners. I love the Maxi dial, thicker hour hand, and green bezel so much that the 14060 gets taken out once a month for a day or two only, just to keep the oils circulated. In fact out of my little gathering of five watches, Speedy, SMP 2254, 14060, 16610LV, and SS Daytona (black), only the Daytona can compete with th LV for wrist time. Since I have'nt been able to warm up to the new Ceramic Submariners the 16610LV was a no brainer for me.

23 June 2012, 04:07 AM	#4
xhype "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Brooklyn,NY Watch: Rolex GMT II 16710 Posts: 850	Keep what you have

23 June 2012, 04:36 AM	#5
judodave1964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sussex Watch: seadweller 16600 Posts: 175	Thanks Mark for your comments, 80% of the watch's you have mentioned I have owned at one time, all with the common theme of a black bezel and I have always had a sub. I just know I cannot see in the future that I would ever go for the new submariner because my wrist is small and I prefer the contour of the 16610 case lugs as it meets the bracelet. I had some cash I put aside when I changed my watch a month ago and still have some left over. I am happy with what I have but know its the only upgrade I can make. The bezel insert change is an option. Anyway he hasn't got the watch in yet so some time to think it over.

23 June 2012, 05:20 AM	#6
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I would get the LV.

23 June 2012, 06:20 AM	#11
Sam Philip Banned Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Posts: 4,345	I would get the LV

24 June 2012, 02:58 AM	#14
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	Keep what you have got, the LV with a black insert is a frankenwatch.. what if you regret? __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

24 June 2012, 03:39 AM	#15
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	I would definitely trade for the LV!!!!!!! So many options with the green/black insert with maxi dial. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

24 June 2012, 03:46 AM	#16
Soultrayder Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Cal Location: London Posts: 59	LV for me mucker.....

24 June 2012, 03:59 AM	#17
awright102 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Andy Wright Location: UK Watch: Sea Dweller 16600 Posts: 78	Submariner How much is the LV

24 June 2012, 04:03 AM	#18
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,426	Definitely go for the lv... __________________ And ever has it been that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.

24 June 2012, 04:04 AM	#19
TheChimp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Ken Location: PA Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 207	LV is where it's at. No doubt in my mind... __________________ Sea-Dweller 16760 Fat Lady G-SAR 9411/0

24 June 2012, 10:56 PM	#21
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	If you're not keen on the green then keep what you have.

24 June 2012, 11:11 PM	#22
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Get the LV

24 June 2012, 11:14 PM	#23
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	The LV....Which will hopefully be my next purchase.

24 June 2012, 11:38 PM	#24
Wllnv19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Willie Location: Parkland,Fl. Posts: 4,829	Get the LV you may find you like the green but if not you have the option to change the insert.

24 June 2012, 11:45 PM	#25
Lanfor "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: London Watch: Submariner-16610LV Posts: 1,798	Changed mine to the black insert last night :) I say go for the LV ImageUploadedByTapatalk1340545505.875506.jpg __________________ Rolex Submariner - 16610LV

25 June 2012, 12:00 AM	#26
poppydog Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Steve Location: UK Watch: Rolex Seadweller Posts: 253	Personally, even though I like the maxi dial, I wouldn't go as far as making the trade and swapping bezels, simply because it would incur extra cost just to have the maxi dial. That's just me, however. Good luck with whatever you choose

25 June 2012, 05:27 AM	#27
sportsmaven20 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Randy Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,925	Something to keep in mind as you make your decision. The value on the LV keeps going up, so if you're considering one, I'd go for it now, otherwise if you decide later to get one, you'll be digging deeper into your pockets.

26 June 2012, 12:41 AM	#30
Work "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: London Posts: 3	As an owner of a LV i would say go for the LV..! A great watch in my opinion and as stated before the LV has great presence wit the maxi dial compared to the standard sub dial. And the benefits of a streamlined case compared to the new ceramic models. No offence LN owners. And if you do decide it’s not for you and want to sell it, it should hold its money more than a standard Sub. Everyone to there own.!

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