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Old 10 January 2013, 06:58 AM   #1
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Just picked up a random serial 116610 LV.

Random serial = 8 characters long?

The cyclops magnification on my LV is stronger than on my G serial 116613LB that I purchased from an authorized dealer. Font appears to be identical but the magnification is definitely stronger on the LV.

Is this anything to be concerned about?
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Old 10 January 2013, 07:16 AM   #2
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If you purchased from an AD then you have nothing to worry about.
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Old 10 January 2013, 07:18 AM   #3
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If you purchased from an AD then you have nothing to worry about.
I purchased used from a reputable seller on the forums. The warranty card is stamped by Jared (I guess back when they were an AD).


My 116613LB I purchased new from AD... The magnification is noticeably stronger on the LV.

What should I make of this?
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Old 10 January 2013, 07:19 AM   #4
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Post pics of it including cyclops. If you bought from one of the trusted sellers here you'll be fine. They're "trusted" for a reason
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Old 10 January 2013, 07:20 AM   #5
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I purchased used from a reputable seller on the forums. The warranty card is stamped by Jared (I guess back when they were an AD).


My 116613LB I purchased new from AD... The magnification is noticeably stronger on the LV.

What should I make of this?
If you purchased from a reputable seller here on TRF, I'd question the AD about the 116613LB
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Old 10 January 2013, 07:31 AM   #6
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Pictures

You should be able to see the difference but it's quite noticeable in person.

116613LB from AD
116610LV from TRF seller
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Old 10 January 2013, 07:56 AM   #7
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It appears to me that the magnification is the same, but the date wheel on the LV is printed in a slightly thicker, darker font. It is common for fonts on date wheels and dials to vary between models or even between different versions of the same model.
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Old 10 January 2013, 08:08 AM   #8
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It could be as said, the datewheel is slightly thicker and darker than on the blue sub.
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Old 10 January 2013, 08:12 AM   #9
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It could be as said, the datewheel is slightly thicker and darker than on the blue sub.
Is that something to be of concern or standard variances? And I think you meant Green Sub?
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Old 10 January 2013, 08:14 AM   #10
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Looks just fine
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Old 10 January 2013, 09:23 AM   #11
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Stopped by the AD got the watched checked out. It's A Okay!!!
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Old 10 January 2013, 09:33 AM   #12
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Old 10 January 2013, 10:00 AM   #13
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Looks good to me, congrats!
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Old 10 January 2013, 10:01 AM   #14
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Yeah I'd say Font
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Old 10 January 2013, 11:42 AM   #15
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They can vary in mag as I havr noticed differences as well on other models. You have nothing to worry about. You are good to go. Enjoy.
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Old 10 January 2013, 12:46 PM   #16
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I know I am getting old but they looked pretty good to me.

I have trouble reading the date on all of my watches.
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Old 10 January 2013, 03:15 PM   #17
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The newer (ceramic) sport watches have AR (anti-reflective) coatings on the cyclops. That's why the date appears larger. It's actually clearer.
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Old 10 January 2013, 04:41 PM   #18
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The newer (ceramic) sport watches have AR (anti-reflective) coatings on the cyclops. That's why the date appears larger. It's actually clearer.
They both have the AR on them though.
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Old 10 January 2013, 05:12 PM   #19
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Looks good to me
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