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ndane · 23 August 2022, 11:26 AM

To be frank, I was never enamored with the LV until my AD showed me one in person and I was genuinely taken aback by how beautiful it was. I asked them for one and I eventually got the call a few months ago… I still see pics of it out there and, it still appears a tad lackluster to me lol. And this is not a slight on all our great forum photographers! This is just a “me problem.”

Anyway, I was able to snap a pic the other day that I feel approaches capturing the “real life” appeal of the watch—to me at least.

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GradyPhilpott · 23 August 2022, 11:30 AM

I'm red/green impaired and the bezel looks gray to me, but I'm familiar enough with that look that I can usually know that I'm looking at green, even if it looks gray.

rrags · 23 August 2022, 11:36 AM

Looks good. I'm on the hunt for one myself.

omar-rye · 23 August 2022, 03:55 PM

This is my favourite pic Ive seen of the new Kermit

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Ichiran · 23 August 2022, 04:02 PM

I saw one in the flesh and it was so beautiful I decided to place my interest with my AD. The green bezel and the black dial work so well together.

Dirt · 23 August 2022, 04:17 PM

A great pic of a stunning watch

brucethemanlee · 23 August 2022, 06:29 PM

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thesharkfactor · 23 August 2022, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ndane

To be frank.. a tad lackluster.. forum photographer..

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That's a picture of a wall, not a watch. The watch, which is supposed to the be the subject, takes up about 5% of the picture space. Can you get a little closer?

The LV's are very deceptive to me, they look nothing in pics but IRL they really pop. I had no interest in the 116610LV until I saw one, then I had to have one!

Driver8 · 23 August 2022, 07:01 PM

I saw the title and I must be honest I thought it was going to be a thread about different versions of the BLRO bezel! That would’ve been 10 pages of arguments, so I’m glad it’s about the LV!

Great pictures from all contributors so far.

Harry-57 · 23 August 2022, 08:21 PM

The best photos don't tend to do justice to a watch compared with the real thing on your own wrist in real ambient lighting. I thought the BLNR was dull until I held one in my hand. It's anything but. Most photos of Hulks I've seen don't come anywhere near doing it justice and even good ones don't convincingly convey the dial or the way the rest of the watch reacts with it as you move around with one on your wrist. BLRO photos seem to be the biggest mixed bag of all. Explorers and Explorer IIs seem to be a bit more consistent and better represented in photos. Most photos of watches with black and white schemes, particularly on SS seem to approach the real thing too.

The only possible flip argument I can think of is the Daytona. It features in a lot of ads and posters, often larger than life size. It looks so achingly cool and stylish, yet every time I see one for real I can't understand what all the fuss is about. It just doesn't pop - for me. Each to our own.

1665fan · 23 August 2022, 08:24 PM

Hulk smash!

thesharkfactor · 23 August 2022, 08:31 PM

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Nailed it.

Now that makes me want to own one.

stylinleems · 23 August 2022, 08:44 PM

Pictures are amazing, really shows the hues of the bezel. Really hope to add one to the collection in the future.

CapeCodeRolex · 23 August 2022, 08:50 PM

I’ve always been a much bigger fan of the LV (both the 116610LV and 126610LV) in person. The pictures can never do it justice.

David5807 · 23 August 2022, 08:50 PM

Very nice pictures. It's a beautiful watch.

1William · 23 August 2022, 09:13 PM

A very nice watch.

RoRoRo · 23 August 2022, 09:25 PM

Looks amazing. Wears well. Needs to be seen in real life.

garyk · 23 August 2022, 10:09 PM

This one was surprisingly better looking in person when I picked it up!

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brandrea · 23 August 2022, 10:12 PM

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One of the better pictures I’ve seen on the forum

ndane · 23 August 2022, 10:15 PM

Awesome pics, everyone! Thanks for sharing! And it seems like the general sentiment is that the LV is one of those “see it to believe it” pieces. I did a complete 180 on it after seeing it in person the first time!

ndane · 23 August 2022, 10:18 PM

I like this one as well… forgive the messy car background lol

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joli160 · 23 August 2022, 10:26 PM

Looking nice, enjoy it

illiguy · 23 August 2022, 10:31 PM

OP - Could not agree more, even as my lighting and photography pales in comparison to yours. Cheers.

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m j b · 24 August 2022, 03:47 AM

I used to have a Hulk (same bezel) and it really was a Jekel & Hyde looking thing, totally dependent on the lighting. In bright sun or the "right" indoor lighting, it was stunning. In other conditions, kind of dull and boring.

Jackie Daytona · 24 August 2022, 04:58 AM

Great looking watch!

raflunes · 24 August 2022, 05:49 AM

Stunning watch even in dark light conditions!

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Ever. · 24 August 2022, 10:56 AM

That's why it's so important to see the watch in person, and on your wrist.
If only Rolex ADs had at least 1 display for most models so people can try them on before buying one.

WAK4 · 24 August 2022, 11:28 AM

Looks good!

bluestreak · 24 August 2022, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ever.

That's why it's so important to see the watch in person, and on your wrist.
If only Rolex ADs had at least 1 display for most models so people can try them on before buying one.

I haven’t seen this watch at any AD…

brucethemanlee · 24 August 2022, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

Nailed it.

Now that makes me want to own one.

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Originally Posted by brandrea

One of the better pictures I’ve seen on the forum

thanks!

23 August 2022, 11:26 AM	#1
ndane "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Nathan Location: USA Posts: 638	It’s got to be the lighting To be frank, I was never enamored with the LV until my AD showed me one in person and I was genuinely taken aback by how beautiful it was. I asked them for one and I eventually got the call a few months ago… I still see pics of it out there and, it still appears a tad lackluster to me lol. And this is not a slight on all our great forum photographers! This is just a “me problem.” Anyway, I was able to snap a pic the other day that I feel approaches capturing the “real life” appeal of the watch—to me at least. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Last edited by ndane; 23 August 2022 at 11:29 AM.. Reason: Redundant

23 August 2022, 11:30 AM	#2
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK050 Posts: 34,447	I'm red/green impaired and the bezel looks gray to me, but I'm familiar enough with that look that I can usually know that I'm looking at green, even if it looks gray. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

23 August 2022, 07:01 PM	#9
Driver8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: UK Posts: 2,874	I saw the title and I must be honest I thought it was going to be a thread about different versions of the BLRO bezel! That would’ve been 10 pages of arguments, so I’m glad it’s about the LV! Great pictures from all contributors so far. __________________ Rolex - 116710BLNR : 116610LN : 116622 : 116334 : 14060M (Plus - Glashutte Original, Breitling, Omega, IWC, Tag Heuer, Doxa, Sinn, Seiko, G-Shock + micros)

23 August 2022, 08:44 PM	#13
stylinleems 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,212	Pictures are amazing, really shows the hues of the bezel. Really hope to add one to the collection in the future. __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

23 August 2022, 10:09 PM	#18
garyk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Gary Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 11,692	This one was surprisingly better looking in person when I picked it up! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________

23 August 2022, 11:36 AM	#3
rrags "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Watch: OP39, SS Daytona Posts: 245	Looks good. I'm on the hunt for one myself.

23 August 2022, 03:55 PM	#4
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,632	This is my favourite pic Ive seen of the new Kermit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 August 2022, 04:02 PM	#5
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,135	I saw one in the flesh and it was so beautiful I decided to place my interest with my AD. The green bezel and the black dial work so well together.

23 August 2022, 04:17 PM	#6
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 8,044	A great pic of a stunning watch

23 August 2022, 06:29 PM	#7
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,559	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 August 2022, 08:21 PM	#10
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,618	The best photos don't tend to do justice to a watch compared with the real thing on your own wrist in real ambient lighting. I thought the BLNR was dull until I held one in my hand. It's anything but. Most photos of Hulks I've seen don't come anywhere near doing it justice and even good ones don't convincingly convey the dial or the way the rest of the watch reacts with it as you move around with one on your wrist. BLRO photos seem to be the biggest mixed bag of all. Explorers and Explorer IIs seem to be a bit more consistent and better represented in photos. Most photos of watches with black and white schemes, particularly on SS seem to approach the real thing too. The only possible flip argument I can think of is the Daytona. It features in a lot of ads and posters, often larger than life size. It looks so achingly cool and stylish, yet every time I see one for real I can't understand what all the fuss is about. It just doesn't pop - for me. Each to our own.

23 August 2022, 08:24 PM	#11
1665fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: East coast Posts: 6,659	Hulk smash!

23 August 2022, 08:50 PM	#14
CapeCodeRolex Banned Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: N.C. Watch: Rolex Posts: 42	I’ve always been a much bigger fan of the LV (both the 116610LV and 126610LV) in person. The pictures can never do it justice.

23 August 2022, 08:50 PM	#15
David5807 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: USA Posts: 2,694	Very nice pictures. It's a beautiful watch.

23 August 2022, 09:13 PM	#16
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,540	A very nice watch.

23 August 2022, 10:15 PM	#20
ndane "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Nathan Location: USA Posts: 638	Awesome pics, everyone! Thanks for sharing! And it seems like the general sentiment is that the LV is one of those “see it to believe it” pieces. I did a complete 180 on it after seeing it in person the first time!

23 August 2022, 10:18 PM	#21
ndane "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Nathan Location: USA Posts: 638	I like this one as well… forgive the messy car background lol Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

23 August 2022, 10:26 PM	#22
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,735	Looking nice, enjoy it __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

23 August 2022, 10:31 PM	#23
illiguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UTC/GMT -5 Posts: 3,659	OP - Could not agree more, even as my lighting and photography pales in comparison to yours. Cheers. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

24 August 2022, 03:47 AM	#24
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,208	I used to have a Hulk (same bezel) and it really was a Jekel & Hyde looking thing, totally dependent on the lighting. In bright sun or the "right" indoor lighting, it was stunning. In other conditions, kind of dull and boring. __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

24 August 2022, 04:58 AM	#25
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 6,585	Great looking watch! __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 16570 \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

24 August 2022, 05:49 AM	#26
raflunes "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Brazil Posts: 88	Stunning watch even in dark light conditions! Enviado do meu iPhone usando Tapatalk

24 August 2022, 10:56 AM	#27
Ever. "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Sin City, Nevada. Posts: 45	That's why it's so important to see the watch in person, and on your wrist. If only Rolex ADs had at least 1 display for most models so people can try them on before buying one.

24 August 2022, 11:28 AM	#28
WAK4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Bill Location: NJ Watch: Always changing Posts: 4,172	Looks good!

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