16610 LV Review

[President Rolex]

Well, I have had my Green Sub for a full week and have
not taken it off!

It is the same as the 16610, except for the Dial, Minute Hand, and of course, the Green Bezel.

I did not think that I would like the larger minute markers as much as I do. I think they make the watch much easier and quicker to view.

I also love the larger minute hand, but I do not think it makes as much a difference as the dial. I think it looks good with the maxi dial.

As for the bezel, I like the green, however, I find this aspect of the watch subjective and it will not do any better job than the standard bezel.

Overall: Love it.

[subbyman]

pictures of it please , sounds nice , would like to see some up close shots of the things that stand out u described , thanks

[Rockrolex]

Yes, c'mon PR. Pics, please. They speak volumes. :clap: :clap: :clap:

[Seadweller]

I would prefer the LV if it had smaller markers and a black bezel.:chuckle:

[JJ Irani]

I would prefer the LV if it had smaller markers and a black bezel.:chuckle:
:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: Actually, quite like the LV if it's like just a couple of hundred bucks more than the 16610....after all, that's all it's really worth! :thumbsup:

[Seadweller]

:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: Actually, quite like the LV if it's like just a couple of hundred bucks more than the 16610....after all, that's all it's really worth! :thumbsup:

Ouch ! thats going to upset someone JJ.:chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :thumbsup:

[mike]

Well here's some pics.

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/7185/1282892606yq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4964/1292925603yh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/7107/1282898609pe.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Seadweller]

Brilliant pics Mike.:thumbsup:

[Launch Mini]

Sweet
I bet it feels even better on your wrist.:thumbsup:

[ralphieralph]

Great pics Mike awsome watch!!!!

[TARDIS]

Hey Mike they are great photo's. It seems slightly gold to me. I would think that the gold version would look out of this world:lol:

I think I will order one from my AD here.

Trouble is I haven't got the right Lotto numbers yet:rofl:

Steve

[JJ Irani]

Beautiful pics, Mike....of a superb looking watch. That maxi dial is the best!!:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[subbyman]

Well here's some pics.

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/7185/1282892606yq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4964/1292925603yh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/7107/1282898609pe.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

one question, i have never seen one of these in person but it looks like the hour markers r round and raised a bit and kind of look like the pearl or luminous dot on the bezel insert, do they look the same and glow the same as well? that is cool if they do , also the green looks darker than many pics i have seen of this watch , i actually like that shade better but it could be the lighting , what is your thoughts on it? but i never realized till your pics the markers look like the pearl and a bit raised compared to the black sub , it kind of got me excited lol

[mike]

Indeed since It's introduction in 2003 the 16610LV has had a couple different shades as well as variations in font reguarding the bezel. I believe the earlier ones had a little lighter shade than current ones. There were also some differences in spacing on the dial.
Mine is an F series.

As far as the raised markers I would guess this comes from the greater surface area of the LV as compared to the standard 16610.

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/7274/1222220603aj.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Lume,again due to the greater surface area is enhanced on the LV

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/492/1141493edited605ax.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[subbyman]

so the markers r more rounded like the pearl huh? i thought maybe it was the pics, but i actually like that better and i can see why it is brighter, i may have to get me one of those babies for sure

[RobDad]

Erm, my brother has both watches and the only difference on the markers is the size - they're not more raised, or covered in plastic/acrylic or whatever.
Funny thing is, he bought the LV to wear with the plan of selling his 16610 after he saw it in an AD's window when working in Australia, and on my advice snapped it up. But he dislikes the green bezel and larger markers so much he's never even taken it out of the box - and at the exchange rates he paid £3000 for the watch, he's decided to keep it as an 'investment'! - I also own a 16610, and was tempted to buy it off him but share his reticence, after all I can't wear a green watch with a suit and jeans can I?
Haven't got the heart to tell him they are still in production, I've already cost him 3 grand!

[President Rolex]

RobDad,

Wear mine with a suit and tie or jeans all the time, looks great.

When we are at our house out in the desert in Palm Springs, or our place in Hawaii, things are much more casual and not such a big deal.

I love it!

Best wishes,

The President

[JJ Irani]

PR,

With the kind of collection you have, pictures of the same would be welcome! :thumbsup: Why don't you post pics?:thinking:

[President Rolex]

I will get around to it.

[JJ Irani]

I will get around to it.
...and add some smileys too, pal....you sound awfully serious most of the time and being an ex-President's man, makes us kinda nervous!! :chuckle: :chuckle:

[President Rolex]

You can relax, the work I have done and still do for our leaders is more social, and fun.:thumbsup:

Have become real close with some and I consider it an honor.

Thanks, and Smiley included!

PR

[JJ Irani]

You can relax, the work I have done and still do for our leaders is more social, and fun.:thumbsup:

Have become real close with some and I consider it an honor.

Thanks, and Smiley included!

PR
WOW!:eek: :eek: Looks like we do have a V.I.P. in our midst!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :smokin: :smokin:

[JCLZ]

I bought mine today in Houston, Texas (Dec 26, 2007). I paid $5,525.00 plus taxes. The retailer said they are very rare here in Houston and the one I got came to him by mistake since retailers get only two of them. Don’t know if that was true, but I loved the watch. The one I have has the M series which means was made late 2007. I love the watch. I almost never wear suits since I am a cattleman. I wear meanly jeans and shirts of different colors. I think the watch has a special charm. I would never mind to wear this as my only Rolex for my entire life. I am 36 and yes, this watch is noticed by anyone. The green bezel attracts attention and is when they see the brand Rolex. It should not be the way but I got a very special treatment at Newman Marcus at the Galleries looking t the Louis Vuitton wallets. I looked online and this watch has a very good retail value. EBay $6,000.00 USD. They are supposed to increase in price in mid January according to 3 retailers I have visited so far. (My apologies for any misspelling, my first language is Spanish).

[Arturo]

I wear my LV with jeans and nice sports shirts, and then with business suits as well. I think contrast and jangle works well these days. And I am in the conservative proffession of law. Actually, I plan to wear the LV to the Oregon Court of Appeals in a month or so with a very conservative suit....no problem. I live in such a green state that the LV should be named the state watch.

[gmacdo1]

Beautiful watch!!!:thumbsup:

[fisk]

What about movement? Does 16610 LV have same balance spring as the 16610?
I heard the green LV use blue para spring, it that true?