Submariner LV, MK1 MK2 side by side Pics...

[SamArj]

Originally Posted by zengineer

You must learn the forum mantra(s). If you have A and Rolex releases B...

- A is historically more accurate
- A has better proportion, but don't as me what I mean
- I honesty can't tell the difference but if offered at retail I suppose I'd buy it
- A will be more rare and worth more in 30 years
- They ruined it...I'm devestated

Perfect summation

[Mr. K]

With the introduction of the MK2, I'm fairly confident that the original MK1 in NIB condition will increase in value to at least $50k USD by the end of the year.





Just not quite sure yet, by the end of what year.

[Cwillis0001]

Originally Posted by SamArj

He just copies and pastes the same few lines a hundred times a day.

Right?? I actually feel for the guy. It must be exhausting to have to show up here and educate us idiots on the same two or three point a few times a day.

[mykii]

My thoughts on the bezel are who cares. If you have one, great. But the orignal is the Kermit, and the most special of them all is the Hulk. Nothing beats that green dial. It is electric in the light.

[ronricks]

Does this mean my MK1 is now worth a bazillion dollars since it is now ‘discontinued’ and ‘rare’?

[Cwillis0001]

Originally Posted by ronricks

Does this mean my MK1 is now worth a bazillion dollars since it is now ‘discontinued’ and ‘rare’?

Hey man, they're even more rare than a ceramic Daytona and God knows there's only about a mere fifty thousand pristine versions of those floating around online.

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by Cwillis0001

Hey man, they're even more rare than a ceramic Daytona and God knows there's only about a mere fifty thousand pristine versions of those floating around online.

I heard they’re more rare than dinosaur bones

[cv5]

Originally Posted by nr1416

My AD just got in the new LV Sub in. I was skeptical at first there was even a difference when I first heard the rumors they changed the colour but here's the proof...


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They're actually different but I still prefer the MK1.

[Xelor5513]

Originally Posted by TVC15

Nailed it. Masters Green aka Pantone 342.

Wow! You know the Master's Pantone...that's next level!

[enjoythemusic]

Originally Posted by zengineer

You must learn the forum mantra(s). If you have A and Rolex releases B...

- A is historically more accurate
- A has better proportion, but don't as me what I mean
- I honesty can't tell the difference but if offered at retail I suppose I'd buy it
- A will be more rare and worth more in 30 years
- They ruined it...I'm devestated

Shhhh, don't give newbies our cheat sheet

But to be fair, the YouTube guys desperately need all the help they can get. The more verbose, the better for clickbait LOL

[MRBolton]

My AD said they were told there is an update, per their release notes from Rolex.

[JRell]

Come on the old LV is way better! I even had it and messed up and traded it in and can admit it! Congrats to those that still own.

[Subguy48]

If I was a guessing man, Rolex did this for resale reasons.

A normal Submariner date is around $14,000.

A Cermit is $18,000+

So essentially all you need to do is throw a Hulk bezel on a Black sub and you increase the value $4-5k.

Now the Hulks green is only on the Hulk watches and the Cermit has its on green which also matches the original reference better imo.

[nr1416]

Originally Posted by Subguy48

If I was a guessing man, Rolex did this for resale reasons.

A normal Submariner date is around $14,000.

A Cermit is $18,000+

So essentially all you need to do is throw a Hulk bezel on a Black sub and you increase the value $4-5k.

Now the Hulks green is only on the Hulk watches and the Cermit has its on green which also matches the original reference better imo.

Hulk Bezel even though is the same colour as the MK1, the size of it is different because of the bigger case size.

[s7horton]

I’m really glad for the change. I owned a hulk and loved the dial, but the bezel was too washed out. I said the same of the release in 2020.

This is a big improvement in my book. I will probably pursue this one. Now, if they would just bring back the green sunburst dial…

[rolexgs]

the question is, are normal people(we are obviously not!) capable of noticing the difference between the old and new bezel?

[boywithakoi]

Now I can’t tell which I like better…. Thanks for sharing OP!

[Osmin]

Originally Posted by rolexgs

the question is, are normal people(we are obviously not!) capable of noticing the difference between the old and new bezel?

If normal people can’t see a difference, they should see an doctor and check their vision.

[rolexgs]

Originally Posted by Osmin

If normal people can’t see a difference, they should see an doctor and check their vision.

really??

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by MRBolton

My AD said they were told there is an update, per their release notes from Rolex.

It would be really cool to see a photo of these release notes from Rolex.

[MRBolton]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

It would be really cool to see a photo of these notes.

No way they’d give that to me, but I’m sure they weren’t unique in the receipt of them. Perhaps another member here with more clout with their AD can get them.


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[rolexgs]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

It would be really cool to see a photo of these release notes from Rolex.

its of no use, then people will say the release note is fake, the font is not right and the spacing is off. the change in bezel colour will be a mystery forever.

[Guppydriver]

Originally Posted by Osmin

If normal people can’t see a difference, they should see an doctor and check their vision.

Side by side agreed...

But that poses the question...

Would a "normal person", or even a casual watch afficionado who was on the list for and received the "green bezel Sub" even have a clue that this watch is different from the one he expressed interest in?

Even me (and I know watches pretty well). I've never seen an LV in person, just pics. I love the watch and have been on the list for about a 10 months. If no one informed me of the change and I got the call to pick one up, I could easily see myself saying, "Wow that's a little lighter hue than most of the LV's I've admired on TRF. Weird how the camera lighting does that". I'm not sure I would be like, "WTF , that's not the LV!!!".

[nr1416]

Having taking the picture myself and handling both watches. I can positively only us hardcore Rolex guys would know the difference.

If this was that big a change then Rolex would have changed the reference #

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[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by nr1416

Having taking the picture myself and handling both watches. I can positively only us hardcore Rolex guys would know the difference.

If this was that big a change then Rolex would have changed the reference #

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Which looked nicer to you in person?

[Cru Jones]

Originally Posted by MRBolton

No way they’d give that to me, but I’m sure they weren’t unique in the receipt of them. Perhaps another member here with more clout with their AD can get them.


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[RoRoRo]

I’ve got the mk1 and I prefer it.

I don’t get why they didn’t just make it as the mk1 bezel in the first place especially if it’s to be a continuation of the original 16610LV

[nr1416]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Which looked nicer to you in person?

Honestly both are nice, it's personal preference. For me I like the MK1, as the MK 2 is more of a lime green which is dislike.

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[jonckt]

The grass is greener on the other side

[adobe3]

Is the lefty GMT green the same green as MK1 or 2?