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EYEMD · 14 November 2008, 09:01 PM

Does anyone know if they're still coming out w/ a V-serial SD4000 or did they stop at M-serial? Thanks!

Randy Marsh · 14 November 2008, 09:39 PM

Yes,there's some around,very few I'm afraid.

SD090608 · 15 November 2008, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Randy Marsh

Yes,there's some around,very few I'm afraid.

How do you know? Like little green men, I've heard of 'V' serial numbered 16600s too but I've never seen one.

Can anyone here post a picture of an actual 16600 with a 'V' SN.

C. Davidson · 15 November 2008, 04:56 AM

It looks like the pictures were deleted in the following thread, but I'll insert the link anyway.

Link to V Serial Sea-Dweller

SD090608 · 15 November 2008, 05:05 AM

With all due respect, it's not that I disbelieve you, it's just that I still have not seen any real evidence that a 'V' exists.

Honestly, for all I know the 'V' is bogus...

G

vzmax · 15 November 2008, 05:10 AM

I've seen the pictures and they only show the serial card with a V Serial. When I see the V serial on the lug then I'll believe it.

Z-Sub · 15 November 2008, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by vzmax

I've seen the pictures and they only show the serial card with a V Serial. When I see the V serial on the lug then I'll believe it.

That's the best way to confirm that. I've heard V serial for SD in Japan from another forum as well.

steel4me · 15 November 2008, 04:15 PM

why is it so difficult to believe there is V serial out there on the SD? What's such a big deal about it??? ROLEX just said they stopped production on the SD but those in the pipeline are now coming out ...

kiasunkiasi · 15 November 2008, 04:56 PM

Seems a lot of people do not want to accept the fact that there is V-serial SD hit the world... may I assume that majority of those people own a M-serial SD and was hoping M-serial to carry more value?

Z-Sub · 15 November 2008, 05:29 PM

If the price is good I'll get one V-serial as well. But it's not like the GMT-Master ll where the movement is updated so there is difference between the Z (most) and M serials.

SD090608 · 15 November 2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kiasunkiasi

Seems a lot of people do not want to accept the fact that there is V-serial SD hit the world... may I assume that majority of those people own a M-serial SD and was hoping M-serial to carry more value?

That's exactly right.

kyozcx · 15 November 2008, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by steel4me

why is it so difficult to believe there is V serial out there on the SD? What's such a big deal about it??? ROLEX just said they stopped production on the SD but those in the pipeline are now coming out ...

kyozcx · 15 November 2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kiasunkiasi

Seems a lot of people do not want to accept the fact that there is V-serial SD hit the world... may I assume that majority of those people own a M-serial SD and was hoping M-serial to carry more value?

Those who bought a M and think that is the last number do not want to accept there is a V out there.
As said before, what is the big deal?
doesnt matter it is a M or V, it IS 16600 sea-dweller. have it and enjoy it.

padi56 · 15 November 2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by kiasunkiasi

Seems a lot of people do not want to accept the fact that there is V-serial SD hit the world... may I assume that majority of those people own a M-serial SD and was hoping M-serial to carry more value?

Cannot see why the SD has not changed in away since 1989 except for non lug holes and higher price.And there must thousands up-on thousands of them around never heard of any Rolex watch date letter ever becoming collectable.Dont think any Rolex watch made in the last 10 years will become really collectable just too many of them around.And myself have not seen anything in black and white saying that the Rolex SD is being discontinued only hear say

steel4me · 15 November 2008, 11:16 PM

yup, I agree that a lot of people got caught in the buying buildup based on a belief that M was last ... there was no official word from ROLEX saying M was last ... only that SD is being discontinued and it is only common sense to assume that there must be some SDs still in the pipeline and ROLEX will complete that batch and bring it to market and not just throw them in the trash ....

Randy Marsh · 15 November 2008, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SD090608

How do you know? Like little green men, I've heard of 'V' serial numbered 16600s too but I've never seen one.

Can anyone here post a picture of an actual 16600 with a 'V' SN.

seen one in Dubai,the only one in town I was told. If I knew it was so important to you I would have take some pictures. Please forgive me...

SD090608 · 16 November 2008, 02:22 AM

No need for sarcasm, I didn't call anyone's integrity into question, I just said I'd never seen a V.

Sure, I readily admit that I'd like to have the last date code of the last run of a given model. Wouldn't you?

the KING · 20 November 2008, 03:03 AM

i hope some one will post a pic of a V serial SD

gone-rolex-mad · 20 November 2008, 04:14 AM

I own an "M" SD and a love it, i didn't buy it because i thought i was going to make money, I bought it because I like it. Yes sure it would be nice to own one of the last produced, but at the end of the day who will care in a few years when the serials wiil be forgotten. If the "V" had red lettering or something to distinguish it from the run of the mill I would have held out for one, but as they are all the same i have no regrets. I urge other "M" owners to get over it and just enjoy wearing your classic Rolex!

the KING · 20 November 2008, 05:21 AM

I agree Patrick. I dont see any difference between M and V. I'm just curious if there was really a V serial on the SD 16600.

I WAS TOLD THERE IS NONE!!!

argee1977 · 20 November 2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by the KING

I agree Patrick. I dont see any difference between M and V. I'm just curious if there was really a V serial on the SD 16600.

I WAS TOLD THERE IS NONE!!!

In 10 years time the limited V serial SDs will be worth more than a pristine milsub that was worn by the SBS commander when he beat fourteen argentines in watch to watch combat

gone-rolex-mad · 20 November 2008, 07:48 PM

True I haven't seen one in the flesh, lets see if a proud "V" SD owner will post some pics!?

marke · 20 November 2008, 08:18 PM

hi guys...

V reg seadweller now there's a thought, There will be one more production of the 16600 sea dweller, they are due to arrive in the Uk in Jan 2009.

Other smaller rolex markets like spain, greece and japan, possibly will receive theirs first.

when i find out some more from my contact will post the information for you all

hope this helps

marke

the KING · 20 November 2008, 08:31 PM

Nice. Thanks Mark. Keep us informed!

wytrader · 20 November 2008, 08:39 PM

Posted these in another thread as well but for continuity (apologies that the pics are crap).

14 November 2008, 09:01 PM	#1
EYEMD "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: asia Posts: 43	V-serial 16600? Does anyone know if they're still coming out w/ a V-serial SD4000 or did they stop at M-serial? Thanks!

15 November 2008, 04:56 AM	#4
C. Davidson "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: WXSW Watch: GMT (116710) Posts: 2,723	It looks like the pictures were deleted in the following thread, but I'll insert the link anyway. Link to V Serial Sea-Dweller __________________ -Cheers, Chris #15,634 "The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge; the ears of the wise seek it out."

15 November 2008, 05:29 PM	#10
Z-Sub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: So Cal, USA Watch: Not a ONEWatch Man Posts: 7,383	If the price is good I'll get one V-serial as well. But it's not like the GMT-Master ll where the movement is updated so there is difference between the Z (most) and M serials. __________________ SS Submariner Date "Z" SS SeaDweller "D" SS Submariner "Random" TT Blue Submariner "P" SS GMT-Master ll "M", Pepsi Pam 311, 524, 297

20 November 2008, 04:14 AM	#19
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	I own an "M" SD and a love it, i didn't buy it because i thought i was going to make money, I bought it because I like it. Yes sure it would be nice to own one of the last produced, but at the end of the day who will care in a few years when the serials wiil be forgotten. If the "V" had red lettering or something to distinguish it from the run of the mill I would have held out for one, but as they are all the same i have no regrets. I urge other "M" owners to get over it and just enjoy wearing your classic Rolex! __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

20 November 2008, 07:48 PM	#22
gone-rolex-mad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Andalucia Spain Watch: WG daydate-Daytona Posts: 1,338	True I haven't seen one in the flesh, lets see if a proud "V" SD owner will post some pics!? __________________ Choose to allocate your time to imbeciles at your peril!

14 November 2008, 09:39 PM	#2
Randy Marsh Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Andrew Location: Sardinia,Italy Posts: 262	Yes,there's some around,very few I'm afraid.

15 November 2008, 05:05 AM	#5
SD090608 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: The South Watch: M Sea Dweller Posts: 64	With all due respect, it's not that I disbelieve you, it's just that I still have not seen any real evidence that a 'V' exists. Honestly, for all I know the 'V' is bogus... G

15 November 2008, 05:10 AM	#6
vzmax "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: S Florida Posts: 221	I've seen the pictures and they only show the serial card with a V Serial. When I see the V serial on the lug then I'll believe it.

15 November 2008, 04:15 PM	#8
steel4me Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: SteelMan Location: Somewhere Posts: 719	why is it so difficult to believe there is V serial out there on the SD? What's such a big deal about it??? ROLEX just said they stopped production on the SD but those in the pipeline are now coming out ...

15 November 2008, 04:56 PM	#9
kiasunkiasi Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 101	Seems a lot of people do not want to accept the fact that there is V-serial SD hit the world... may I assume that majority of those people own a M-serial SD and was hoping M-serial to carry more value?

15 November 2008, 11:16 PM	#15
steel4me Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: SteelMan Location: Somewhere Posts: 719	yup, I agree that a lot of people got caught in the buying buildup based on a belief that M was last ... there was no official word from ROLEX saying M was last ... only that SD is being discontinued and it is only common sense to assume that there must be some SDs still in the pipeline and ROLEX will complete that batch and bring it to market and not just throw them in the trash ....

16 November 2008, 02:22 AM	#17
SD090608 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: The South Watch: M Sea Dweller Posts: 64	No need for sarcasm, I didn't call anyone's integrity into question, I just said I'd never seen a V. Sure, I readily admit that I'd like to have the last date code of the last run of a given model. Wouldn't you?

20 November 2008, 03:03 AM	#18
the KING "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Paris Posts: 218	i hope some one will post a pic of a V serial SD

20 November 2008, 05:21 AM	#20
the KING "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Paris Posts: 218	I agree Patrick. I dont see any difference between M and V. I'm just curious if there was really a V serial on the SD 16600. I WAS TOLD THERE IS NONE!!!

20 November 2008, 08:18 PM	#23
marke Banned Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Mark Location: UK Nationwide... Watch: Daytona Posts: 1,842	hi guys... V reg seadweller now there's a thought, There will be one more production of the 16600 sea dweller, they are due to arrive in the Uk in Jan 2009. Other smaller rolex markets like spain, greece and japan, possibly will receive theirs first. when i find out some more from my contact will post the information for you all hope this helps marke

20 November 2008, 08:31 PM	#24
the KING "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Paris Posts: 218	Nice. Thanks Mark. Keep us informed!

20 November 2008, 08:39 PM	#25
wytrader "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: EU Watch: SD Posts: 583	Posted these in another thread as well but for continuity (apologies that the pics are crap). Attached Images __________________ 116520 116710LN, 116710BLNR 16600 V NIB, 116660, 116660, 116600, 126600, 126660, 126660, 126603 126610LV

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