Difference between Z series and V series Submariner watch

[johndncva]

Hello, I am a new comer to this forum, currently I have a Datejust II and looking for a previously owned Submariner. Can you tell me the differences between these two series and are they representing different versions of the Submariner. Thank you.


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[coralfarmer84]

This would represent the year they are produced. Shouldn't be any differences unless it was on a year they made drastic changes, in that case you would know just by looking at them

[FTX I]

Engraved rehaut.

[padi56]

Originally Posted by johndncva

Hello, I am a new comer to this forum, currently I have a Datejust II and looking for a previously owned Submariner. Can you tell me the differences between these two series and are they representing different versions of the Submariner. Thank you.


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First Rolex have never made a series of any watch they are just case serials.And since the introduction of the 16610 in 1988/9 with the cal 3135 its has not changed a lot till present time.Main change to the 16610 around 1998 the change from Tritium lume to Luminover lume.Around 2000 the SEL bracelet around 2001 introduction of the LEC in crystal.End of Y serial early into 2003 the non lugs holes cases started to make there appearance on most models.The Rolex Rolex Rolex on the Rehaut ring from around 2004/5 on, so any change to any 16610 is purely cosmetic.

[bcmind]

Originally Posted by padi56

First Rolex have never made a series of any watch they are just case serials.And since the introduction of the 16610 in 1988/9 with the cal 3135 its has not changed a lot till present time.Main change to the 16610 around 1998 the change from Tritium lume to Luminover lume.Around 2000 the SEL bracelet around 2001 introduction of the LEC in crystal.End of Y serial early into 2003 the non lugs holes cases started to make there appearance on most models.The Rolex Rolex Rolex on the Rehaut ring from around 2004/5 on, so any change to any 16610 is purely cosmetic.

Wow... What a reply.. i learned a few thinks out of it... Thank you so much..

[DenaliHD]

Originally Posted by padi56

First Rolex have never made a series of any watch they are just case serials.And since the introduction of the 16610 in 1988/9 with the cal 3135 its has not changed a lot till present time.Main change to the 16610 around 1998 the change from Tritium lume to Luminover lume.Around 2000 the SEL bracelet around 2001 introduction of the LEC in crystal.End of Y serial early into 2003 the non lugs holes cases started to make there appearance on most models.The Rolex Rolex Rolex on the Rehaut ring from around 2004/5 on, so any change to any 16610 is purely cosmetic.

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[johndncva]

Thank you, it will definitely help when I look at the classify section.


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[lord91]

Originally Posted by padi56

First Rolex have never made a series of any watch they are just case serials.And since the introduction of the 16610 in 1988/9 with the cal 3135 its has not changed a lot till present time.Main change to the 16610 around 1998 the change from Tritium lume to Luminover lume.Around 2000 the SEL bracelet around 2001 introduction of the LEC in crystal.End of Y serial early into 2003 the non lugs holes cases started to make there appearance on most models.The Rolex Rolex Rolex on the Rehaut ring from around 2004/5 on, so any change to any 16610 is purely cosmetic.

So regarding the links in the bracelet, an after 2ooo 5 digit Sub has the same solid links as the 6 digit?

[Tools]

Originally Posted by lord91

So regarding the links in the bracelet, an after 2ooo 5 digit Sub has the same solid links as the 6 digit?

No. 5 digit Subs never had solid links, and Sub Dates only had solid end-links.

[lord91]

Thank's for the answer