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Old 22 August 2009, 12:15 AM   #1
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DQOTD... (dumb question of the day)

Hi, can anyone tell me what the LV stands for on the green sub? Is it an acronym or just a model number?
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Old 22 August 2009, 12:28 AM   #2
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Lunette Verti - Green bezel
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Old 22 August 2009, 12:28 AM   #3
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Hardly a DQ my friend.

Lunette Verde.

French for green circular opening.
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Old 22 August 2009, 12:29 AM   #4
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LV stands for 'Lunette Verde' ( French ) which means green bezel.
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Old 22 August 2009, 12:33 AM   #5
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There are no dumd questions......only dumb answers.

Like this.
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Old 22 August 2009, 01:06 AM   #6
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and dumb people...



My LV with my Dads GMT II and some other "Oysters"

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Old 22 August 2009, 01:08 AM   #7
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well then I need to know what GV stands for in the Milgauss? Second DQOTD :)
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Old 22 August 2009, 01:08 AM   #8
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You've been invisible pal,

is all that take off and landing wearing you out?
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Old 22 August 2009, 01:09 AM   #9
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Lunette Verte

Verde is Spanish/Italian
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Old 22 August 2009, 01:10 AM   #10
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Something like that...
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Old 22 August 2009, 01:10 AM   #11
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well then I need to know what GV stands for in the Milgauss? Second DQOTD :)
Glasse' Verti..... or something like that..

(Glass Green)
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Old 22 August 2009, 01:12 AM   #12
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Glasse' Verti..... or something like that..

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Old 22 August 2009, 01:58 AM   #13
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Thanks all... I like that "Lunette Verde"... very sophisticated
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Old 22 August 2009, 03:43 AM   #14
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LV = Loo Vision!! Go to the loo, turn off the lights and bingo.......LOO VISION!!
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Old 22 August 2009, 04:33 AM   #15
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LV = Loo Vision!! Go to the loo, turn off the lights and bingo.......LOO VISION!!
Nooooo, now I am truly convinced NOT to get a 16610LV...
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