16610LV Green bezels: 2 different colours.

[Sheikh]

Hi all,
let me get this right, the first LV release had lugs as they do and is the only true ltd edition and has serial begining with Y.

[kzm40]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

My LV is a "Y" serial and so I would put it as being one of the first ever made.

My opinion is that it has a lighter green bezel than later versions I have seen



Strange isn't it looking at this photo you could almost call the colour of the bezel anything from metallic green to almost black

Yes the first '2003' one's have the oval 'O' in Rolex to, very noticable on this photo..

[kzm40]

Originally Posted by Sheikh

Hi all,
let me get this right, the first LV release had lugs as they do and is the only true ltd edition and has serial begining with Y.

No LV's had Lug holes, there was a press release that showed one with Lug holes.. alledgely to wrong foot the forgers...

[kzm40]

Originally Posted by billio7

I recently bought myself a 16610LV (Green bezel submariner). I absolutely love the watch, but when I returned to the store to decide which watch I would like next (ie in about 20 years) i noticed something peculiar with another 16610LV in the store's stock.

The bezel was a completely different shade of green. Mine is a yellow-green, while the stock item was a much deeper green. The difference was obvious even before I placed the two side by side.

I have since seen one other watch with my colored bezel, and many with the deeper green. Has anyone else noticed this?

Its obviously a very difficult colour to get totally consistant.. If you see a row of Blue TT subs, you'll also notice a hugh colour variation.

[california]

I saw this same watch at ben bridge and it has a dark green. It could be the newer model since it has rolexrolex engraved on the inner bezel.

[train-time]

I have owned two M Series LV's since March 2009. One was a darker green and appeared to be more of an avacado green shade in comparison to the other M Series, which was a rich emerald shade of green. I not sure why the difference. I noticed another in a AD's window and it was the darker, more avacado shade of green.

[DVR]

Originally Posted by josem

Hi.
Some one knows wat type of packing had the first serie of 50th annyversari series?
It's the actual one or is the wood packing case.?

Thanks

You asked months ago but anyways , old style box of wood.

[CharlieG]

Here's my Z series

[rollie]

Here is my V serial

[sexner]

Originally Posted by california

I saw this same watch at ben bridge and it has a dark green. It could be the newer model since it has rolexrolex engraved on the inner bezel.

Rehaut.

[train-time]

Originally Posted by train-time

I have owned two M Series LV's since March 2009. One was a darker green and appeared to be more of an avacado green shade in comparison to the other M Series, which was a rich emerald shade of green. I not sure why the difference. I noticed another in a AD's window and it was the darker, more avacado shade of green.

As I previously posted above, I have different shades of green on two "M" serial LV's. Well, the brighter more "emerald" green one went to RSC for routine service and came back with new green bezel, the one that RSC put in is now the deeper shade of green. I actually liked the brighter green better. Go figure!!

The moral to the story, if you like the shade of green and there is nothing wrong with your bezel insert, make sure to tell RSC not to change it!!

[luminor76]

My 16610lv

[Lol-x]

I like that darker shade of green, but I have the lighter shade.

Kind of annoying to have to keep the colour to keep the watch original. Anyway, maybe one day I'll get up the motivation to go to the black insert

[ttomczak]

Here is my "M" series I just purchased, I looked for a "V", but even ones received in July by Finks were "M"s

[cenvil2001]

I have a Z series that I bought in September 2007 (sorry it took me some time to buy it but I was saving up for it ) and I can't spot the difference. If you ask me mine has a dark green bezel but I havent really seen the lighter shades or darker shades for that matter. does anyone have a picture of all different shades?

[cenvil2001]

today I have met some guy from italy and he was wearing a 16610 LV and it was a lighter shade, almost like lime as someone previously suggested. I must say I didnt like it. I think the darker shade is much more royalty looking.

[submariner1]

Originally Posted by valentine

I have a D series LV...and it has the older yellow-green look to it....and it is true that the newer models have a much "richer" green....less yellow...more turqoise added....I blend colors for a living...so I can see where Rolex was trying to go with this....also...does anyone know why Rolex chose "green" for their anniversary models??? I am under the impression that this is Rolex's flagship color....hence the color changes...perhaps to be nearer to the "rolex green?" just a thought....

Green is the Rolex corperate color. Thats why boxes are green, GMT IIC 24 hour hands, sub. bezels etc... Hope this helps

[jets]

Originally Posted by josem

Hi.
Some one knows wat type of packing had the first serie of 50th annyversari series?
It's the actual one or is the wood packing case.?

Thanks

Y96**** Serial. The Insert is cleary more pale or olive in terms of shades of green. They became progressively darker and richer in colour later on. Although I prefer the new and richer shade of green, I spotted this beauty and a grey dealer and had her cleaned up. A true 50th...

[Art 1]

That's a nice review, I purchased an LV Sub back when they were hard to find. It didn't get much wrist time so I let it go, did alright on the sale but really miss that watch.

[Alan111]

They all look the same to me

[Danely]

Anybody have any opinions as to the marketability of the green 50th Anniversary model, and its value as a collector's item ?

[seandon]

Valentine- As to why Rolex chose green for their anniversary color, I was under the impression it was chosen to honor their relationship with Wimbledon and have heard the color referred to as "Wimbeldon Green".

[plat-numb]

I really like that dark green but...

I would trade my YM for a dark BLUE sub like that in a heart beat!

If they made one!!!

And I don't like gold, so don't say the 2tone!

The WG blue sub is too light of a blue.

Dark blue dial with normal black sub dial... would be my ultimate dream watch! Pt,WG,SS... whatever! (and it would be black and blue so would go with anything! LOL!!!)

[pheck]

I own the green sub 16610 LV also. I am also looking to buy a black replacement bezel. It is difficult to do where I live (Luxemborg and Belgium) because delaers refuse. So where can I find one that is an original Rolex part and that will fit. Some say the size of the green bezel is somewhat different. Thanks.

[dfh27490]

I don't have ANY sub, but want it to be my next purchase, and think the Maxi-Dial on the LV is perfect!

Problem is, the green isn't for me personally, but as others have noted, would hate to buy the LV, then replace the insert rendering it "non-original." So what do I do?

Thinking the new SS subs with the larger case will be "too big" and "to square" yet the current SS subs have a dial with hour markers I deem as a tad "too small." (Though granted, the venerable sub is an all time classic - )

The LV has everything just right. . . . except for those of us who prefer a black bezel.

What to do, what to do?

[the ticking scotsman]

Originally Posted by Dr S

Does yours have Lug holes in the side of the case?

Y series is the 2003 production and could be said to be the only true 50th Anniversary 16610lv watch. I sold mine shortly after purchase as I could resist the huge offer - have 3 of them now - F D and Z

also there is a change between the various series's of the rolexrolexrolex inscription on the inside of the face, don't quote me on which series but i belive that the first batch did not have the inscription on the inside of the face - (making them a little bit rarer) as for the colour change i believe it much the same as any other change, i relate it to porsche styling it mever really changes but it does, i think its a way of keeping the watches from being faked in a sence?

[John74]

I have both green anniversary editions, both Z series, so it's not exactly a specific year that has same bezels, it's a mix of both.. I clearly prefer the dark green, it looks richer and better

[fuplayer]

Originally Posted by pheck

I own the green sub 16610 LV also. I am also looking to buy a black replacement bezel. It is difficult to do where I live (Luxemborg and Belgium) because delaers refuse. So where can I find one that is an original Rolex part and that will fit. Some say the size of the green bezel is somewhat different. Thanks.

you can find one from time to time right here on the sales forums. Expect to pay around $200-250 for a new sealed insert.