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MrJ320 · 21 December 2014, 07:52 AM

I have always been a fan of the ceramic Subs, and the Sub-C was my first ever Rolex, but I had always loved the 16610 LV Kermit. I also had the SD ceramic and that is the best modern Rolex IMO in terms of size, form (with the thinner lugs), and practicality (with the ceramic bezel + glidelock).

I recently encountered a 16610LV with the Mark I dial Flat 4 bezel and couldn't resist but to pick it up, as out of all the variations of the LV the Mark I with Flat 4 bezel is by far my favorite. Overall I am really excited with the watch. First time owning a non-ceramic Sub and I must say I now understand why there are so many people loving the non-ceramic case with the thinner lugs.

The maxi-dial with non-ceramic case is perfect, but I must say the solid center links and glidelock on the new subs are a step above the older bracelets. However, just something about the 16610LV that evokes more emotion for me.

Just wanted to share a few pics

Jason71 · 21 December 2014, 08:00 AM

Congrats, it's a beauty. I think you will find that the 5 digit subs will disappear on the wrist.

HL65 · 21 December 2014, 08:00 AM

Big congrats and looks great on you buddy! Great pics as always too...Cheers,

tkerrmd · 21 December 2014, 08:06 AM

Great watch and pics!

GeoGio Greece · 21 December 2014, 08:11 AM

Very nice

Being a lover of the Sub, and after having my first in 1971, I wanted BADLY the 50 th anniversary watch.

I had collected the money and targeted a new one, but family needs absorbed the funds in other scopes. Family is always a priority

I always wanted one, I still want one as does my younger son ( 16 ) and may be one day......

vipergts · 21 December 2014, 08:15 AM

congrats. looks great

Suboc · 21 December 2014, 09:42 AM

Nice, that's a piece I've been wanting to get. I had a 16610 but have always prefered the larger lume plots on the LV.

sea-dweller · 21 December 2014, 09:48 AM

Beautiful!

Hairdude1 · 21 December 2014, 10:16 AM

Awesome! Congrats

watchwatcher · 21 December 2014, 10:40 AM

Congrats...awesome pics, too!

ronricks · 21 December 2014, 11:53 AM

great choice I am currently saving for one and looks like prices keep rising.

MrJ320 · 21 December 2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason71

Congrats, it's a beauty. I think you will find that the 5 digit subs will disappear on the wrist.

Thanks! Since I came from ceramic Subs with SCL and glidelock bracelet, the 16610 bracelet does take a bit of adjusting to, but other than that I wouldn't change anything on the watch.

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Originally Posted by HL65

Big congrats and looks great on you buddy! Great pics as always too...Cheers,

Thanks Ken!

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Originally Posted by tkerrmd

Great watch and pics!

Thanks! I have to force myself not to look at your platona pics so I don't get too tempted

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Originally Posted by GeoGio Greece

Very nice

Being a lover of the Sub, and after having my first in 1971, I wanted BADLY the 50 th anniversary watch.

I had collected the money and targeted a new one, but family needs absorbed the funds in other scopes. Family is always a priority

I always wanted one, I still want one as does my younger son ( 16 ) and may be one day......

I'm sure you'll end up adding it to your collection down the road. It's a journey after all and like you say, family is always the priority.

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Originally Posted by vipergts

congrats. looks great

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Originally Posted by Suboc

Nice, that's a piece I've been wanting to get. I had a 16610 but have always prefered the larger lume plots on the LV.

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Originally Posted by sea-dweller

Beautiful!

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

Awesome! Congrats

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Congrats...awesome pics, too!

Thanks all!

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Originally Posted by ronricks

great choice I am currently saving for one and looks like prices keep rising.

Yes, one of the reasons I ended up picking it up when I saw it as it does appear prices have been rising quite a bit lately. Not sure if it's just a bubble but didn't want to wait to find out, and I really wanted the Mark I dial :) Hope you get yours soon!!

Gaijin · 21 December 2014, 04:28 PM

Excellent. Awesome choice. Was window shoppping yesterday at two greys here. They had a total of 4 LVs between the two of them. The were selling (including one Z NIB) and a few flat 4s for $8,500 to almost $10,000. In Japan.

mailman · 22 December 2014, 01:10 AM

Congratulations James

That's a great watch

Johny · 22 December 2014, 01:25 AM

very nice. congratulations.

MrJ320 · 22 December 2014, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Gaijin

Excellent. Awesome choice. Was window shoppping yesterday at two greys here. They had a total of 4 LVs between the two of them. The were selling (including one Z NIB) and a few flat 4s for $8,500 to almost $10,000. In Japan.

Wow, the prices of these LVs are definitely going quite crazy lately! Surprised even the Zs are going up so much. From what I have seen the Flat 4s, then Vs, and then Ms have been increasing the quickest over the past while.

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Originally Posted by mailman

Congratulations James

That's a great watch

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Johny

very nice. congratulations.

Thanks!

mkw · 22 December 2014, 06:47 AM

Congrats on the " SubLime " , my favorite Submariner , with its unique flat -4 subtle lighter lime -colored bezel !

Gaijin · 22 December 2014, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by MrJ320

Wow, the prices of these LVs are definitely going quite crazy lately! Surprised even the Zs are going up so much. From what I have seen the Flat 4s, then Vs, and then Ms have been increasing the quickest over the past while.

Thanks!

Thanks!

The Z was NIB.

Eric88 · 22 December 2014, 01:36 PM

Awesome. I had this watch four years ago and still regret flipping it.

T01 · 22 December 2014, 02:43 PM

Congrats!

Dries · 22 December 2014, 04:51 PM

Great choice. Congrats!

Here's mine Flat 4.

MrJ320 · 23 December 2014, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric88

Awesome. I had this watch four years ago and still regret flipping it.

Thanks! Are you planning to add one back?

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Originally Posted by T01

Congrats!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Dries

Great choice. Congrats!

Here's mine Flat 4.

Wow, yours is in incredible condition! Thanks for sharing, love it!

MrJ320 · 23 December 2014, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by mkw

Congrats on the " SubLime " , my favorite Submariner , with its unique flat -4 subtle lighter lime -colored bezel !

Thanks! Yes, I love the lighter lime-colored bezel and one of the things that really drew me to the flat 4.

21 December 2014, 07:52 AM	#1
MrJ320 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: James Location: Toronto Watch: IG: @j.project Posts: 2,194	New to me 16610LV Mark I Flat 4 I have always been a fan of the ceramic Subs, and the Sub-C was my first ever Rolex, but I had always loved the 16610 LV Kermit. I also had the SD ceramic and that is the best modern Rolex IMO in terms of size, form (with the thinner lugs), and practicality (with the ceramic bezel + glidelock). I recently encountered a 16610LV with the Mark I dial Flat 4 bezel and couldn't resist but to pick it up, as out of all the variations of the LV the Mark I with Flat 4 bezel is by far my favorite. Overall I am really excited with the watch. First time owning a non-ceramic Sub and I must say I now understand why there are so many people loving the non-ceramic case with the thinner lugs. The maxi-dial with non-ceramic case is perfect, but I must say the solid center links and glidelock on the new subs are a step above the older bracelets. However, just something about the 16610LV that evokes more emotion for me. Just wanted to share a few pics

21 December 2014, 08:00 AM	#2
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	Congrats, it's a beauty. I think you will find that the 5 digit subs will disappear on the wrist. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

21 December 2014, 08:00 AM	#3
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,401	Big congrats and looks great on you buddy! Great pics as always too...Cheers, __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

21 December 2014, 08:11 AM	#5
GeoGio Greece "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: George Location: Athens, Greece Watch: es --> A lot ! Posts: 2,327	Very nice Being a lover of the Sub, and after having my first in 1971, I wanted BADLY the 50 th anniversary watch. I had collected the money and targeted a new one, but family needs absorbed the funds in other scopes. Family is always a priority I always wanted one, I still want one as does my younger son ( 16 ) and may be one day...... __________________ Rolex owner since 1971. 5513 and 16700 the loved ones. DJ WG Jubilee 16170 for wife - U series Oyster Perpetual WG 177234 for daughter V-series

21 December 2014, 10:16 AM	#9
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Awesome! Congrats __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

21 December 2014, 08:06 AM	#4
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	Great watch and pics!

21 December 2014, 08:15 AM	#6
vipergts "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: PA Posts: 243	congrats. looks great

21 December 2014, 09:42 AM	#7
Suboc "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: At my forge Posts: 494	Nice, that's a piece I've been wanting to get. I had a 16610 but have always prefered the larger lume plots on the LV.

21 December 2014, 09:48 AM	#8
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Beautiful!

21 December 2014, 10:40 AM	#10
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 34,481	Congrats...awesome pics, too!

21 December 2014, 11:53 AM	#11
ronricks 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: ATL Watch: 126610LV Posts: 2,647	great choice I am currently saving for one and looks like prices keep rising.

21 December 2014, 04:28 PM	#13
Gaijin 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Japan Watch: ing your back. Posts: 16,180	Excellent. Awesome choice. Was window shoppping yesterday at two greys here. They had a total of 4 LVs between the two of them. The were selling (including one Z NIB) and a few flat 4s for $8,500 to almost $10,000. In Japan.

22 December 2014, 01:10 AM	#14
mailman TRF Moderator & DATE-JUST41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,363	Congratulations James That's a great watch __________________ JJ

22 December 2014, 01:25 AM	#15
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	very nice. congratulations. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

22 December 2014, 06:47 AM	#17
mkw "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Bay and Tahoe Watch: RB GMT II 3186 Posts: 272	Congrats on the " SubLime " , my favorite Submariner , with its unique flat -4 subtle lighter lime -colored bezel !

22 December 2014, 01:36 PM	#19
Eric88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: 88 keys Posts: 2,238	Awesome. I had this watch four years ago and still regret flipping it.

22 December 2014, 02:43 PM	#20
T01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: T Location: AZ, NV, CA Posts: 6,481	Congrats!

22 December 2014, 04:51 PM	#21
Dries "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,612	Great choice. Congrats! Here's mine Flat 4.

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