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Gazoo · 9 December 2011, 11:55 AM

at 10:30 am PST tomorrow I will be the newest member of the club

Mickey® · 9 December 2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Gazoo

at 10:30 am PST tomorrow I will be the newest member of the club

Come on down!

Gazoo · 9 December 2011, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey®

Come on down!

LOL...thanks. Just waiting for the UPS man

kcdoyle · 10 December 2011, 01:12 AM

Call me cynical, but I have been looking for the original 50th LV Sub, preferably Y series, for a while and EVERY single one I have come across; no box or papers but "guaranteed" authentic....how hard is it to stick the box and papers in the closet or safe and forget about them? Or is it, as my nature tells me, that most of these are not original Y or even F series LV's but imposters?

I have done what I believe to be a significant amount of homework and just am puzzled by this phenomenom...........

Mickey® · 10 December 2011, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kcdoyle

Call me cynical, but I have been looking for the original 50th LV Sub, preferably Y series, for a while and EVERY single one I have come across; no box or papers but "guaranteed" authentic....how hard is it to stick the box and papers in the closet or safe and forget about them? Or is it, as my nature tells me, that most of these are not original Y or even F series LV's but imposters?

I have done what I believe to be a significant amount of homework and just am puzzled by this phenomenom...........

Interesting and yes you would think that putting the box and papers in the closet...and then removing it from the closet when you sell the watch wouldn't be too difficult.

Oyster Junkie · 10 December 2011, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by kcdoyle

Call me cynical, but I have been looking for the original 50th LV Sub, preferably Y series, for a while and EVERY single one I have come across; no box or papers but "guaranteed" authentic....how hard is it to stick the box and papers in the closet or safe and forget about them? Or is it, as my nature tells me, that most of these are not original Y or even F series LV's but imposters?

I have done what I believe to be a significant amount of homework and just am puzzled by this phenomenom...........

They are probably converted LN's and are concealing their true identity by claiming that the box and docs are missing. It is too easy to put an LV insert and pawn it off as an original. I think that is why Rolex is asking a mint for them now.

However, the maxi dial would be a great indicator that it is indeed an LV.

mocheen · 14 December 2011, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kcdoyle

Call me cynical, but I have been looking for the original 50th LV Sub, preferably Y series, for a while and EVERY single one I have come across; no box or papers but "guaranteed" authentic....how hard is it to stick the box and papers in the closet or safe and forget about them? Or is it, as my nature tells me, that most of these are not original Y or even F series LV's but imposters?

I have done what I believe to be a significant amount of homework and just am puzzled by this phenomenom...........

I have my box and papers stored in the closet. I am thinking about changing over to a black bezel, simply because the old bezel cannot be replaced if damaged.

superdog · 14 December 2011, 09:26 PM

I think WIS's would naturally stow their box and papers. However, for most normal folk, they think they will keep them forever and therefore toss the extra weight. Just a thought.

chstoft · 14 December 2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kcdoyle

Call me cynical, but I have been looking for the original 50th LV Sub, preferably Y series, for a while and EVERY single one I have come across; no box or papers but "guaranteed" authentic....how hard is it to stick the box and papers in the closet or safe and forget about them? Or is it, as my nature tells me, that most of these are not original Y or even F series LV's but imposters?

I have done what I believe to be a significant amount of homework and just am puzzled by this phenomenom...........

You are totally right my friend, but some might actually have lost the box... Like me

It got lost in the mail when I tried to send it from LA to Denmark in order to avoid paying some extra taxes for bringing it through the Airport Customs.. :-(

AbqRolexFan · 19 December 2011, 12:15 AM

Just bought mine yesterday, but it's being sent off for a cleaning. I'll be posting some pics after the new year.

matt4hand · 25 December 2011, 05:35 AM

I can say that I am a member as well. I accidentally found this Mark I F series! It's so clean I'm scared to wear it! I sound like one of those "can I shower in my Rolex" guys now.

Mickey® · 25 December 2011, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by matt4hand

I can say that I am a member as well. I accidentally found this Mark I F series! It's so clean I'm scared to wear it! I sound like one of those "can I shower in my Rolex" guys now.

Congrats. Welcome to the club...great Christmas color!

Mickey® · 27 December 2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Gazoo

LOL...thanks. Just waiting for the UPS man

HE STILL hasn't shown up?!!!!!!!!!!!!!

L-16610 · 2 January 2012, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by matt4hand

I can say that I am a member as well. I accidentally found this Mark I F series! It's so clean I'm scared to wear it! I sound like one of those "can I shower in my Rolex" guys now.

very cool to accidentally find a flat 4 !

Mickey® · 2 January 2012, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Gazoo

at 10:30 am PST tomorrow I will be the newest member of the club

Gazoo where's that pic!!!

breanach78 · 2 January 2012, 07:31 AM

back in the loop soon. . . . Hopefully within the month. Super thread btw.

powerbookuser · 15 January 2012, 12:22 PM

Here it is boys!

Mickey® · 15 January 2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gazoo

at 10:30 am pst tomorrow i will be the newest member of the club

did it come yet????

Mickey® · 15 January 2012, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by powerbookuser

Here it is boys!

What is it????

Green Bezel · 15 January 2012, 01:54 PM

I'm nipping at your heels powerbookuser. Give me a week or so.

alexle92 · 18 January 2012, 01:03 PM

Still counts if I take a non-LV and replace the black insert with a green? ;)

ddnyc77 · 18 January 2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by matt4hand

I can say that I am a member as well. I accidentally found this Mark I F series! It's so clean I'm scared to wear it! I sound like one of those "can I shower in my Rolex" guys now.

Matt, that one looks a lot like mine, I owe everyone some pics... Matt is right, amazing condition F.

david_ord · 30 January 2012, 02:57 PM

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Matt, that one looks a lot like mine, I owe everyone some pics... Matt is right, amazing condition F.

But that's not the LV. It has a black dial. Am I missing something?

bondtoys · 30 January 2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by david_ord

But that's not the LV. It has a black dial. Am I missing something?

The "old" Sub LV (16610) had a black dial - always

david_ord · 30 January 2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bondtoys

The "old" Sub LV (16610) had a black dial - always

I thought the LV came out in 2010, starting with a G serial number (??)

My reference is in the table in the middle of the page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolex_Submariner

I'm not trying to grill you bro. I'm honestly confused.

bondtoys · 30 January 2012, 07:11 PM

You can't grill me on that

Look at all the 16610LVs with the black dial here in the thread.

There was a Submariner anniversary model ref. 16610LV (="old") from 2003 or so.
The LV stands for "lunette verte", green bezel.
That watch always had a black Maxidial.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolex_Submariner

The new Submariner with the ceramic bezel came up in 2010 called 116610LV (= new model) and that always came with a green dial, unless someone was customizing it afterwards with a black dial.

david_ord · 31 January 2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by bondtoys

You can't grill me on that

Look at all the 16610LVs with the black dial here in the thread.

There was a Submariner anniversary model ref. 16610LV (="old") from 2003 or so.
The LV stands for "lunette verte", green bezel.
That watch always had a black Maxidial.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolex_Submariner

The new Submariner with the ceramic bezel came up in 2010 called 116610LV (= new model) and that always came with a green dial, unless someone was customizing it afterwards with a black dial.

I see. Thanks for pointing that out.

Johny · 31 January 2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by david_ord

I see. Thanks for pointing that out.

hi d the green dial model no 116610 is usually called the LV-C. the C denoting ceramic.

swiss ghost · 1 February 2012, 12:48 AM

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hi d the green dial model no 116610 is usually called the LV-C. the C denoting ceramic.

agreed. to much misuse of the LV term around here.

LV - 50th anniversary sub date

LV-C - green sub

le_baroudeur · 12 February 2012, 01:21 AM

V487xxx anniversary submariner, brand new (un-sticked two weeks ago, kept in safe for two years waiting graduation). Sorry for dust ;)

10 December 2011, 01:12 AM	#424
kcdoyle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 3	Is it me or are there a LOT of LV's with no B&P's? Call me cynical, but I have been looking for the original 50th LV Sub, preferably Y series, for a while and EVERY single one I have come across; no box or papers but "guaranteed" authentic....how hard is it to stick the box and papers in the closet or safe and forget about them? Or is it, as my nature tells me, that most of these are not original Y or even F series LV's but imposters? I have done what I believe to be a significant amount of homework and just am puzzled by this phenomenom...........

14 December 2011, 09:26 PM	#428
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,711	I think WIS's would naturally stow their box and papers. However, for most normal folk, they think they will keep them forever and therefore toss the extra weight. Just a thought. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

19 December 2011, 12:15 AM	#430
AbqRolexFan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 244	Just bought mine yesterday, but it's being sent off for a cleaning. I'll be posting some pics after the new year. __________________ 126610LV, 126710BLNR, 126600, 126334, Omega Black & Orange Planet Ocean 600M, Omega Black Ceramic 300M

12 February 2012, 01:21 AM	#450
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	V487xxx anniversary submariner, brand new (un-sticked two weeks ago, kept in safe for two years waiting graduation). Sorry for dust ;) __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

9 December 2011, 11:55 AM	#421
Gazoo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: upland, ca Posts: 7	at 10:30 am PST tomorrow I will be the newest member of the club

25 December 2011, 05:35 AM	#431
matt4hand Banned Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Matt Location: Atlanta Watch: Tramp Posts: 2,369	I can say that I am a member as well. I accidentally found this Mark I F series! It's so clean I'm scared to wear it! I sound like one of those "can I shower in my Rolex" guys now.

2 January 2012, 07:31 AM	#436
breanach78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ireland Watch: Just A Few... Posts: 171	back in the loop soon. . . . Hopefully within the month. Super thread btw.

15 January 2012, 01:54 PM	#440
Green Bezel "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: East Hartford, CT Posts: 3	I'm nipping at your heels powerbookuser. Give me a week or so.

18 January 2012, 01:03 PM	#441
alexle92 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 46	Still counts if I take a non-LV and replace the black insert with a green? ;)

30 January 2012, 07:11 PM	#446
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,722	You can't grill me on that Look at all the 16610LVs with the black dial here in the thread. There was a Submariner anniversary model ref. 16610LV (="old") from 2003 or so. The LV stands for "lunette verte", green bezel. That watch always had a black Maxidial. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolex_Submariner The new Submariner with the ceramic bezel came up in 2010 called 116610LV (= new model) and that always came with a green dial, unless someone was customizing it afterwards with a black dial.

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