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

[Raykv423]

Both looks good to me

[YoyoGift8]

I like both. I do agree that the MKII appears similar green to the original LV.

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by Duke10

2023 model. Will be in my hands next week. Sure looks the same to me…. I have no care either way if it has or hasn’t changed. But I am skeptical and will get to see for myself in a few days. Hope everyone has a great weekend!


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It looks the same because the one pictured in your post is the MK1. The bezel hue/colour/tone has changed. It’s a fact at this point. Have a great weekend as well

[Duke10]

Nope. It’s the 2023 straight from the dealer.
Wouldn’t all 23 models be this MK2 you speak of?

Unless I am incorrect that they cannot sell anything from last year once new models are released.

Man, you guys are really vested on it being different…


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[jtorrebl]

Originally Posted by Duke10

Nope. It’s the 2023 straight from the dealer.
Wouldn’t all 23 models be this MK2 you speak of?

Unless I am incorrect that they cannot sell anything from last year once new models are released.

Man, you guys are really vested on it being different…


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The year you bought it has nothing to do with when it was manufactured. Based on the color, it’s the original one. The new new ones are just trickling in and are brighter. Nobody knows when yours was made but now have more idea based on color. We split hairs on this forum

[TVC15]

Originally Posted by Xelor5513

I am 100% in the MK1 camp. I think it resembles The Master's epic shade of green.

Nailed it. Masters Green aka Pantone 342.

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by Duke10

Nope. It’s the 2023 straight from the dealer.
Wouldn’t all 23 models be this MK2 you speak of?

Unless I am incorrect that they cannot sell anything from last year once new models are released.

Man, you guys are really vested on it being different…


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Who told you that they can't sell anything from last year? You've been told a fib. Clients are offered recently discontinued models every day, sometimes even a whole year after discontinuation.

We're not vested in it being different. More than one member confirmed that their Rolex boutique/AD confirmed that the bezel has changed. And there are pictures confirming that there has been a change. So I ask you, why are you so vested in it not changing? The burden of proof is on you.

[jtorrebl]

Originally Posted by nr1416

Funny the MK1 bezel is the exact same shade as the Hulk but no one hates that green. Lol

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Not true a lot of people criticize the bezel not being as vibrant as the dial

[jtorrebl]

Originally Posted by Guppydriver

Case closed..

Thanks for posting OP..

I love the MKI, I was hoping to get one at retail, but that won;t happen now.

Oh well, even though I'm pretty sure I prefer the MKI over the new one, I will still be happty as can be to be called for the new hued LV.

It can happen. ADs are still handing out the old one. But new ones are now coming in

[jtorrebl]

Originally Posted by VincentM

Great pic!


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The new green would match the green dial better

[wuyeah]

Funny how they said this time they tried to match original Kermit color so it is more true. Ok, sure. Which one!? You guys made a lot of green on original Kermit.

[BJHofkin]

Originally Posted by nr1416

Funny the MK1 bezel is the exact same shade as the Hulk but no one hates that green. Lol

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Speaking for myself, I love green – but have never been interested in a Rolex with a green ceramic bezel b/c I've always found the shades to be too blue-ish.

So if the MKII is indeed more a true, deep green, I'd give it a look.

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by wuyeah

Funny how they said this time they tried to match original Kermit color so it is more true. Ok, sure. Which one!? You guys made a lot of green on original Kermit.

They as in Rolex? When and where did they make this statement?

[Duke10]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Who told you that they can't sell anything from last year? You've been told a fib. Clients are offered recently discontinued models every day, sometimes even a whole year after discontinuation.

We're not vested in it being different. More than one member confirmed that their Rolex boutique/AD confirmed that the bezel has changed. And there are pictures confirming that there has been a change. So I ask you, why are you so vested in it not changing? The burden of proof is on you.

The only reason is I have seen this bezel change many different colors due to lighting. It can at times have that same lime tint.

As far as the year, I was honestly asking. I don’t exactly know how it works and appreciate you clarifying.


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[Duke10]

For the record I’d be happy with any of them but I think they perfected it with the MK1.

But I also prefer the hulk over the OG


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[wuyeah]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

They as in Rolex? When and where did they make this statement?

Watches and Wonders 2023. They didn’t announced it number of ppl got this statement from Rolex HQ. Now we have finally witnessed the difference in bezel color as so called MK2. Now the color change is no longer a rumor spread around.

[Scholar]

The older one looks so much more elegant. Shame that most of us have missed the boat on it.

[Joearch]

Same with the 50th anniversary Sub with aluminum bezel. Fair amount of color variation.

[SamArj]

[QUOTE=Duke10;12767145]Nope. It’s the 2023 straight from the dealer.
Wouldn’t all 23 models be this MK2 you speak of?

Unless I am incorrect that they cannot sell anything from last year once new models are released.

Man, you guys are really vested on it being different…


Nope. There are examples of previous models being supplied on this very forum....a number of very happy members getting discontinued meteorite Daytonas.

Who told you that an AD can't sell anything from 'last year'? That would be an impossible way to run stock control. They would have to either throw 'old' stock in the bin or make sure every piece everywhere in the world was sold before the new releases were revealed.
Makes no sense either way.

[omar10213245]

Originally Posted by TVC15

Nailed it. Masters Green aka Pantone 342.

wow! now this is a man who knows his shades of green!

[omar10213245]

Mk1 = Masters Golf Tournament green
Mk2 = old-school Philadelphia Eagles kelly green

I prefer Mk2

[Onequik135i]

My preference is MK2 as well, it’s closer to one of the original LV’s (prob closer to B4 in the chart shown above).

[Osmin]

The MK2 looks really nice. Good decision from Rolex

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Joearch

Same with the 50th anniversary Sub with aluminum bezel. Fair amount of color variation.

Just wait till the sellers zoom into this MK1 MK11 internet stuff with words like super rare MK1 at premium prices. I remember well the so called mistake or stick dial GMTs that supposed to have the 3186 movement inside. Many paid silly money for them but many still have the 3185 in the case and all it was just a simple font change like the hundreds of others over the past decades. Same for all the MK stuff with the dials, seeing dials are still made in 3 different factories now all owned by Rolex, there always have been and always have been tiny variations to most all Rolex dials over the past 50 odd years. But where there is hype over these miniscule details, hype sells Rolex watches today to many willing to pay most times crazy prices for in the real world hyped miniscule cosmetic details.

[travisb]

Good confirmation pics. Both look good but I far prefer the richer shade of green on the MK1 and am very happy to have one.

[nr1416]

I guess the real question now, will this be a 1 year thing for the MK2 bezels then back to MK1?

I doubt it, if anything they might just discontinue the LV all together next year. But my guess is they continue forward with this bezel for a few more years.

[MJZRolex]

I have the MK1 and from the side-by-side picture, I prefer the MK1 to the newly released MK2. I'll reserve final judgement until I have mine next to a MK2 exhibition model at the AD.

[herefortheattachment]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

They as in Rolex? When and where did they make this statement?

Wow! I’ve noticed the 16610LV had different color greens and assumed it was the aluminum bezel aging. Very fascinating picture.

As for the 126610LV, I prefer the Mk1 “pine” color. I came very close to purchasing one but decided on a blue Omega Seamaster 300m instead. The Mk2 looks closer to the green I associate with Rolex, but I don’t like it as much on the watch. I would not be surprised if Mk1 command a premium in the coming years if Mk2 ends up having a longer production run.

[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

[jtorrebl]

Originally Posted by Scholar

The older one looks so much more elegant. Shame that most of us have missed the boat on it.

Not really grey market is flooded with them