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morgman · 6 April 2016, 03:34 PM

After much deliberation, I picked up a 116610LV.

I looked at the TT Blue sub, SS YM-II, BLNR, and a few others. The TT sub was really calling at first, but in the end, I (err, and my wife :-) found it a bit too dressy/blingy for my daily lifestyle. Maybe in a few more years :-) The BLNR did absolutely nothing for me for whatever reason? I’ve had the standard GMT-IIC for around 10 years (OMG, time flies) and found the new one sort of off-balanced and not necessarily an improvement. Ceramic Pepsi I would get. :-) The YM-II still calls though, but I want to wait that one out a bit more. The left side of my brain says I’ll never use the regatta timer, and not sure if it’s too much red/white/blue. The Deep Blue was also on the list, but they didn’t have one to try.

I had an original 16610LV for a few years, before the rehaut engraving, and with the 7-UP color bezel. I find the new model a big step up. While I really enjoyed my original LV, I always wished it was one of the early ones with the more olive-green bezel and wide O, or even the later version with the dark forest green bezel. I did swap the bezel out for a black one at one point, but IMHO the larger hour markers looked much better with the original green bezel.

The new ceramic bezel, buttery smooth clicks, solid bracelet, the neat blue-green lume… It’s all an upgrade.

The dial is amazing like everyone knows, going from black to different shades and patterns of green. I find that the bezel also can look different under different lighting, going from a more powdery/pastel green to something a bit richer. (I hope the color of the bezel wears well over time..)

The one huge letdown though: the glidelock clasp. I have a Deepsea, and the glidelock on it is truly awesome. It actually “glides” smoothly and you can do it without taking the watch off. I was actually expecting the same clasp. On the LV, it’s more like a scoot, overshoot, back up, oh it’s twisting and getting stuck..twist, grind, finally snap. Is this normal? So far not a fan.

The second, but minor, complaint is the supercase lugs. I think Rolex got it right on the GMT-IIC and SD4000, but the Sub seems just a bit much. It does give the watch a more modern appearance though. I think I’ll just need to get used to it.

luvsub · 6 April 2016, 03:36 PM

Congrats

sickened1 · 6 April 2016, 03:42 PM

Congrats.

GFONG · 6 April 2016, 03:48 PM

Looks great. Congrats!

scombs263 · 6 April 2016, 03:50 PM

Sweeeeeet.....

Cru Jones · 6 April 2016, 03:53 PM

That's the right choice!

As for the clasp, maybe have it checked out? As far as I know, glidelock is glidelock, with no differences between models.

As for the lugs, I love them, and on the LVc, they nicely frame the bezel and dial (and are also more sport, long-lasting and masculine, IMHO).

Enjoy!!

T01 · 6 April 2016, 03:55 PM

Congrats!

Danny83 · 6 April 2016, 03:57 PM

Congrats

morgman · 6 April 2016, 04:45 PM

Thanks guys! Can't help but worry about how the green bezel will wear after a while LOL

PrinceT · 6 April 2016, 04:54 PM

Oh man I'm
Jealous such a gem. It's like emerald on your wrist! Congratulations my Friend

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l_tap · 6 April 2016, 04:57 PM

Thats a great watch, its on my wish list! congratulations!

sensui · 6 April 2016, 05:58 PM

Nice one, like great on your wrist.

fskywalker · 6 April 2016, 08:00 PM

Congrats, wear it in good health!

jrs146 · 6 April 2016, 08:07 PM

Big congrats! One of my favorites! The dial...the best 👍

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DCgator · 6 April 2016, 08:18 PM

Congratz! I have its demur cousin, the 16610LV. :D

1William · 6 April 2016, 08:21 PM

Congratulations.

Daytona88 · 6 April 2016, 08:27 PM

Love the Hulk. Congrats!

Snow-Dweller · 6 April 2016, 08:31 PM

Congratulations, and thanks for your thoughtful write-up. Please keep us posted on how you get on with the colour...

spd707 · 6 April 2016, 08:35 PM

Congrats! Love the green sub

LuminousMaximus · 6 April 2016, 08:41 PM

Congrat's on a Real Beauty! And, you did capture it in a variety of shades...

The GlideLock, I think is a great design. Yes, it is unlike the DSSD, but as far a sport Rolex goes, It is the second best at adjusting as the wrist size changes. It can be a bit persnickety, and probably more so coming from a DSSD Clasp, but if you gain love for it, it will slip in like butter on a hot griddle...

How's that for an analogy...lol

iancs · 6 April 2016, 08:41 PM

Huge congrats. my fav.

jcbarrientos · 6 April 2016, 09:06 PM

Congrats!!! Great watch!!!

mjclark32 · 6 April 2016, 09:21 PM

Congrats!

brandrea · 6 April 2016, 09:25 PM

Congratulations, great choice

subtona · 6 April 2016, 09:33 PM

Great pics. COngrats

Vinyasa · 6 April 2016, 09:58 PM

Congratulations on your new addition. Looks great!

RichM · 6 April 2016, 10:23 PM

Congrats on a beautiful watch.

Timomsu · 6 April 2016, 10:25 PM

Congratulations! I hope to be picking one up in a couple of weeks!

cdmorenot · 6 April 2016, 10:52 PM

Great watch. Did you buy this new? My Sub had a piece of plastic stuck in the glidelock mechanism. Once removed, I was back in biz.

Congrats!

Ru4scuba · 6 April 2016, 10:59 PM

Congrats! Hoping to own one of these myself in the not so distant future.

BTW....7th shot down is the best of the bunch!

6 April 2016, 03:34 PM	#1
morgman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 475	Picked up a new piece... After much deliberation, I picked up a 116610LV. I looked at the TT Blue sub, SS YM-II, BLNR, and a few others. The TT sub was really calling at first, but in the end, I (err, and my wife :-) found it a bit too dressy/blingy for my daily lifestyle. Maybe in a few more years :-) The BLNR did absolutely nothing for me for whatever reason? I’ve had the standard GMT-IIC for around 10 years (OMG, time flies) and found the new one sort of off-balanced and not necessarily an improvement. Ceramic Pepsi I would get. :-) The YM-II still calls though, but I want to wait that one out a bit more. The left side of my brain says I’ll never use the regatta timer, and not sure if it’s too much red/white/blue. The Deep Blue was also on the list, but they didn’t have one to try. I had an original 16610LV for a few years, before the rehaut engraving, and with the 7-UP color bezel. I find the new model a big step up. While I really enjoyed my original LV, I always wished it was one of the early ones with the more olive-green bezel and wide O, or even the later version with the dark forest green bezel. I did swap the bezel out for a black one at one point, but IMHO the larger hour markers looked much better with the original green bezel. The new ceramic bezel, buttery smooth clicks, solid bracelet, the neat blue-green lume… It’s all an upgrade. The dial is amazing like everyone knows, going from black to different shades and patterns of green. I find that the bezel also can look different under different lighting, going from a more powdery/pastel green to something a bit richer. (I hope the color of the bezel wears well over time..) The one huge letdown though: the glidelock clasp. I have a Deepsea, and the glidelock on it is truly awesome. It actually “glides” smoothly and you can do it without taking the watch off. I was actually expecting the same clasp. On the LV, it’s more like a scoot, overshoot, back up, oh it’s twisting and getting stuck..twist, grind, finally snap. Is this normal? So far not a fan. The second, but minor, complaint is the supercase lugs. I think Rolex got it right on the GMT-IIC and SD4000, but the Sub seems just a bit much. It does give the watch a more modern appearance though. I think I’ll just need to get used to it. Attached Images

6 April 2016, 08:00 PM	#13
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6 April 2016, 08:07 PM	#14
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Big congrats! One of my favorites! The dial...the best 👍 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

6 April 2016, 08:31 PM	#18
Snow-Dweller 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Clive Location: The Alps Watch: collections change Posts: 6,406	Congratulations, and thanks for your thoughtful write-up. Please keep us posted on how you get on with the colour... __________________ . It turns out that WISdom can be bought ————————————————————————————— . 16803. 14060M. 16570. 114300. 126000. GMW-B5000D.

6 April 2016, 08:41 PM	#20
LuminousMaximus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,512	Congrat's on a Real Beauty! And, you did capture it in a variety of shades... The GlideLock, I think is a great design. Yes, it is unlike the DSSD, but as far a sport Rolex goes, It is the second best at adjusting as the wrist size changes. It can be a bit persnickety, and probably more so coming from a DSSD Clasp, but if you gain love for it, it will slip in like butter on a hot griddle... How's that for an analogy...lol __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

6 April 2016, 03:36 PM	#2
luvsub "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,229	Congrats

6 April 2016, 03:42 PM	#3
sickened1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Ed Location: SoCal Watch: ugiveiswatchuget Posts: 9,079	Congrats.

6 April 2016, 03:48 PM	#4
GFONG "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Galen Location: SG / HK Watch: Lange / Rolex Posts: 2,810	Looks great. Congrats!

6 April 2016, 03:50 PM	#5
scombs263 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: COMBS#263 Location: Los Angeles, Ca. Watch: Rolex SD43 Posts: 2,193	Sweeeeeet.....

6 April 2016, 03:53 PM	#6
Cru Jones 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: CET Posts: 35,521	That's the right choice! As for the clasp, maybe have it checked out? As far as I know, glidelock is glidelock, with no differences between models. As for the lugs, I love them, and on the LVc, they nicely frame the bezel and dial (and are also more sport, long-lasting and masculine, IMHO). Enjoy!!

6 April 2016, 03:55 PM	#7
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,490	Congrats!

6 April 2016, 03:57 PM	#8
Danny83 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,324	Congrats

6 April 2016, 04:45 PM	#9
morgman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 475	Thanks guys! Can't help but worry about how the green bezel will wear after a while LOL

6 April 2016, 04:54 PM	#10
PrinceT "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: One Degree North Posts: 340	Oh man I'm Jealous such a gem. It's like emerald on your wrist! Congratulations my Friend Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

6 April 2016, 04:57 PM	#11
l_tap "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Sacramento Posts: 26	Thats a great watch, its on my wish list! congratulations!

6 April 2016, 05:58 PM	#12
sensui 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,469	Nice one, like great on your wrist.

6 April 2016, 08:18 PM	#15
DCgator "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: PNW Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2 Posts: 8,123	Congratz! I have its demur cousin, the 16610LV. :D

6 April 2016, 08:21 PM	#16
1William 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 48,445	Congratulations.

6 April 2016, 08:27 PM	#17
Daytona88 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,640	Love the Hulk. Congrats!

6 April 2016, 08:35 PM	#19
spd707 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio Watch: BLNR Posts: 266	Congrats! Love the green sub

6 April 2016, 08:41 PM	#21
iancs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: london Watch: Out Posts: 73	Huge congrats. my fav.

6 April 2016, 09:06 PM	#22
jcbarrientos "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: NYC Watch: AP,Rolex,UN,Pam Posts: 595	Congrats!!! Great watch!!!

6 April 2016, 09:21 PM	#23
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Congrats! __________________

6 April 2016, 09:25 PM	#24
brandrea 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 79,214	Congratulations, great choice

6 April 2016, 09:33 PM	#25
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,724	Great pics. COngrats __________________

6 April 2016, 09:58 PM	#26
Vinyasa "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: Maine Watch: Explorer II 16570 Posts: 1,396	Congratulations on your new addition. Looks great!

6 April 2016, 10:23 PM	#27
RichM 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 30,063	Congrats on a beautiful watch. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

6 April 2016, 10:25 PM	#28
Timomsu "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Florida Watch: 116610 LV/228238 Posts: 55	Congratulations! I hope to be picking one up in a couple of weeks!

6 April 2016, 10:52 PM	#29
cdmorenot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,721	Great watch. Did you buy this new? My Sub had a piece of plastic stuck in the glidelock mechanism. Once removed, I was back in biz. Congrats! __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| IWC \| Omega \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

6 April 2016, 10:59 PM	#30
Ru4scuba "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Chris Location: NCR Watch: Today's watch Posts: 736	Congrats! Hoping to own one of these myself in the not so distant future. BTW....7th shot down is the best of the bunch!

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