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ghost2000 · 22 April 2008, 11:03 AM

still thinking about buuying my first sub, I'd like to ask you which one, of the above mentioned sub, would you buy......pics are still well accepted...tks

topcat30093 · 22 April 2008, 11:07 AM

IMO there is no choice to make.
Go with the traditional and classic S/S Sub, with date.

BiG JeEzY · 22 April 2008, 11:07 AM

Sorry I dont have pics but I would vote for the 16610.

The LV is beautiful in person, but I favor a black bezel over the green one.

dweller · 22 April 2008, 11:12 AM

I just love the maxi dial, the green bezel on the LV I like in small amounts, to me the ultimite is the LV with black insert.

SSD · 22 April 2008, 11:27 AM

I think the LV is smashing, but I wouldn't get one until I had the tried and true 16610 for more frequest wear. IMHO the green bezel is not quite as versatile. As far as collectability goes, no problems with either for some time to come. I gotta vote for the iconic 16610, but YOU should get the one that smiles at you the most. A side-by-side comparison may be adviseable.

dewller has got quite an idea there! Nice shots BTW!

dweller · 22 April 2008, 11:35 AM

Here is the best I could do for a side by side, I could not find a wrist shot of a regular 16610 I had. To the the difference is stunning.

buz-lh · 22 April 2008, 11:42 AM

I like the maxi dial but the green bezel leaves me cold.

DSJ · 22 April 2008, 12:33 PM

I'm one of the few who actually prefer the smaller indices.

Bama · 22 April 2008, 12:36 PM

This is a tough choice for many who are attracted to the LV and are pondering both. I faced the same decision when I bought my first Rolex. I had narrowed my choice down to either the regular Sub or the LV. I went with the LV and loved it, though it would be dishonest of me not to admit that there were times that I wished I had the black bezel for everyday wear. For better or worse I ended up flipping the LV for my DateJust. In a lot of ways I really miss my LV. The maxi dial is great and the green is really striking in person, but if given the choice again I might go with the regular Sub. Best of luck with your decision.

Bama · 22 April 2008, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dweller

Here is the best I could do for a side by side, I could not find a wrist shot of a regular 16610 I had. To the the difference is stunning.

I think the Sub looks great on that black leather band

mickeydainish · 22 April 2008, 12:38 PM

16610 sub date for me!!... Well I am biased... but I just love that classic sports 'tool' watch look. I plan on collecting further Rollies.... but the 16610 sub date is my first... and first love... :-)

hienpham04 · 22 April 2008, 12:48 PM

Both, but I would lean towards the LV.

CoopJr · 22 April 2008, 01:08 PM

I bought the LV because I liked the Maxi Dial (easier to see for me) plus I did like the green. It's a little different and I liked that. I think the LV will hold it's value a tad better but you get what you like. I saw mine in person, slipped her on and knew that was it..

Bama · 22 April 2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CoopJr

I bought the LV because I liked the Maxi Dial (easier to see for me) plus I did like the green. It's a little different and I liked that. I think the LV will hold it's value a tad better but you get what you like. I saw mine in person, slipped her on and knew that was it..

She's a beauty

sea-dweller · 22 April 2008, 01:25 PM

16610, the bezel color of the LV does not match with everything.

tommy_uk77 · 22 April 2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghost2000

still thinking about buuying my first sub, I'd like to ask you which one, of the above mentioned sub, would you buy......pics are still well accepted...tks

cully · 22 April 2008, 07:16 PM

Get both!!!

Cheers

Paul

walds11 · 22 April 2008, 07:17 PM

Same here. And I don't like the green bezel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

I'm one of the few who actually prefer the smaller indices.

JJ Irani · 22 April 2008, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghost2000

still thinking about buuying my first sub, I'd like to ask you which one, of the above mentioned sub, would you buy......pics are still well accepted...tks

The one on the right.....it'll live on forever. Seriously!!

Trurolexer · 22 April 2008, 07:31 PM

JJ, nice shot, Pal!!!
I have both. I like my LV very very much. But if I must choice one between 'em, is must be 16610. ICONIC!!!

pnefan · 22 April 2008, 07:34 PM

I went with the LV as I already had an SD

Dan

Scarface · 22 April 2008, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSD

I think the LV is smashing, but I wouldn't get one until I had the tried and true 16610 for more frequest wear.

Agree!

dkpw · 22 April 2008, 08:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSJ

I'm one of the few who actually prefer the smaller indices.

Me too.

Sub Date 16610 - as God intended it.

Green is not my scene.

SPACE-DWELLER · 22 April 2008, 10:20 PM

My vote goes to the Sub Date 16610, as well. It's a great classic icon from Rolex that I personally keep turning back to.

GMTII Owner · 23 April 2008, 03:20 AM

I prefer the black.

CoopJr · 23 April 2008, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bama

She's a beauty

Thanks Mike!

harvey · 23 April 2008, 04:26 AM

i got love for the lv

PeterT · 23 April 2008, 06:49 AM

I have an LV, I really like the later green luxurious colour on the current LV models, imho it exudes quality.
I was walking past my local AD at the weekend and they had an LV in the centre of the window. It was so striking it just jumped out at me in amongst all of the other models.
Choose your watch by the dial because what ever you want to do with the bezel can be altered, green to black and vice versa.

Cheers, PeterT

marke · 23 April 2008, 07:09 AM

go for broke and buy both of them

OYSTERMANN · 23 April 2008, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopJr

I bought the LV because I liked the Maxi Dial (easier to see for me) plus I did like the green. It's a little different and I liked that. I think the LV will hold it's value a tad better but you get what you like. I saw mine in person, slipped her on and knew that was it..

Gorgeous shot, Allan - I love the LV

.

22 April 2008, 11:03 AM	#1
ghost2000 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Italy Posts: 69	16610 vs 16610lv still thinking about buuying my first sub, I'd like to ask you which one, of the above mentioned sub, would you buy......pics are still well accepted...tks __________________ Officine Panerai: history on my wrist

22 April 2008, 11:07 AM	#2
topcat30093 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: England Posts: 5,460	IMO there is no choice to make. Go with the traditional and classic S/S Sub, with date. __________________

22 April 2008, 11:07 AM	#3
BiG JeEzY "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jerome Location: N. California Watch: GMT I/EXP II/DJ Posts: 3,352	Sorry I dont have pics but I would vote for the 16610. The LV is beautiful in person, but I favor a black bezel over the green one. __________________ -Rolex Explorer II Black dial 16570 (circa 2001) -Rolex GMT Master I Pepsi 1675 (circa 1978) -Rolex Datejust TT Champagne 16233 (circa 1991) -Vintage Longines Automatic La Grande Classique -Vintage Seiko 6138 Automatic Chronograph with "Kakume" Dial

22 April 2008, 11:12 AM	#4
dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: usa Posts: 249	Lv I just love the maxi dial, the green bezel on the LV I like in small amounts, to me the ultimite is the LV with black insert. Attached Images

22 April 2008, 11:27 AM	#5
SSD "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Jamie Location: Georgia Watch: Stainless Sub Date Posts: 3,023	I think the LV is smashing, but I wouldn't get one until I had the tried and true 16610 for more frequest wear. IMHO the green bezel is not quite as versatile. As far as collectability goes, no problems with either for some time to come. I gotta vote for the iconic 16610, but YOU should get the one that smiles at you the most. A side-by-side comparison may be adviseable. dewller has got quite an idea there! Nice shots BTW! __________________ SUBMARINER OWNERS' CLUB ESTABLISHED 1953 TRF Member # 5464

22 April 2008, 11:35 AM	#6
dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: usa Posts: 249	16610 16610lv Here is the best I could do for a side by side, I could not find a wrist shot of a regular 16610 I had. To the the difference is stunning. Attached Images

22 April 2008, 11:42 AM	#7
buz-lh "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Buz Location: Atlanta Watch: Rolex Tudor Pam Posts: 5,108	I like the maxi dial but the green bezel leaves me cold. __________________ Buz The faster you move, the slower time passes, the longer you live. Peter Diamandis

22 April 2008, 12:33 PM	#8
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I'm one of the few who actually prefer the smaller indices. __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

22 April 2008, 12:36 PM	#9
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	This is a tough choice for many who are attracted to the LV and are pondering both. I faced the same decision when I bought my first Rolex. I had narrowed my choice down to either the regular Sub or the LV. I went with the LV and loved it, though it would be dishonest of me not to admit that there were times that I wished I had the black bezel for everyday wear. For better or worse I ended up flipping the LV for my DateJust. In a lot of ways I really miss my LV. The maxi dial is great and the green is really striking in person, but if given the choice again I might go with the regular Sub. Best of luck with your decision.

22 April 2008, 12:38 PM	#11
mickeydainish Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Michael Location: LaLa Land Watch: Sub Date 16610 Posts: 1,757	16610 sub date for me!!... Well I am biased... but I just love that classic sports 'tool' watch look. I plan on collecting further Rollies.... but the 16610 sub date is my first... and first love... :-)

22 April 2008, 12:48 PM	#12
hienpham04 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Hien Q Pham Location: Orlando, FL Watch: Rolex President Posts: 595	Both, but I would lean towards the LV.

22 April 2008, 01:08 PM	#13
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	I bought the LV because I liked the Maxi Dial (easier to see for me) plus I did like the green. It's a little different and I liked that. I think the LV will hold it's value a tad better but you get what you like. I saw mine in person, slipped her on and knew that was it..

22 April 2008, 01:25 PM	#15
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	16610, the bezel color of the LV does not match with everything.

22 April 2008, 07:16 PM	#17
cully "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Paul Location: Lincolnshire UK Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 775	Get both!!! Cheers Paul Attached Images __________________

22 April 2008, 07:31 PM	#20
Trurolexer Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Watch: 5513MaxiI+PreComex Posts: 18,421	16610!!! JJ, nice shot, Pal!!! I have both. I like my LV very very much. But if I must choice one between 'em, is must be 16610. ICONIC!!!

22 April 2008, 07:34 PM	#21
pnefan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Dan Location: England Watch: SS Daytona Black Posts: 281	I went with the LV as I already had an SD Dan

22 April 2008, 10:20 PM	#24
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	My vote goes to the Sub Date 16610, as well. It's a great classic icon from Rolex that I personally keep turning back to. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

23 April 2008, 03:20 AM	#25
GMTII Owner "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: John Location: Nashville, TN Watch: S/S GMT Master IIc Posts: 1,210	I prefer the black. __________________

23 April 2008, 04:26 AM	#27
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,465	i got love for the lv

23 April 2008, 06:49 AM	#28
PeterT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: England Watch: 16613 16710 16600 Posts: 1,021	I have an LV, I really like the later green luxurious colour on the current LV models, imho it exudes quality. I was walking past my local AD at the weekend and they had an LV in the centre of the window. It was so striking it just jumped out at me in amongst all of the other models. Choose your watch by the dial because what ever you want to do with the bezel can be altered, green to black and vice versa. Cheers, PeterT

23 April 2008, 07:09 AM	#29
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	go for broke and buy both of them

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