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Rtrider · 26 September 2012, 06:07 AM

Big question for those Sub fans out there. I'm contemplating a Sub in the near future that will be worn often and eventually handed down to my son. I'm a big fan of the new green dialed "Hulk", but also am looking at a NIB 50th anniversary Sub that someone bought for pure investment value. A certified Rolex dealer owns both. I LOVE the 116610LV (Hulk), but can appreciate the 2k price difference and the possible greater value and collectability of the 16610LV (50th. anniv.) watch. This will be my first, and maybe only Rolex. Any opinions would be appreciated!

Art 1 · 26 September 2012, 06:11 AM

50th anniv.

Dr. Robert · 26 September 2012, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art 1

50th anniv.

supertrooper · 26 September 2012, 12:26 PM

50th anniversary 16610lv

esm · 26 September 2012, 06:13 AM

16610lv

LightOnAHill · 26 September 2012, 06:14 AM

both and then put new bracelet on 50th and yeah donate the lvC

Roller07 · 26 September 2012, 07:06 AM

The Hulk destroys the 50th anniv.

Cru Jones · 26 September 2012, 07:07 AM

If you are getting it for life and to hand down to your son, as you say, I don't see why hypothetical possible greater collectibility of the LV would make any difference. Get the watch you want, end of story. You say you love the LVc, so, that's the answer. With these kinds of purchases, emotions play a big role.

Watchflair · 26 September 2012, 07:08 AM

HULK!

T.S.Eliot · 26 September 2012, 07:10 AM

https://rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=208321

Watchflair · 26 September 2012, 07:13 AM

I absolutely love the green ceramic bezel on the Hulk. Also, although we can only speculate as to the future collectibility of the Anniv vs the Hulk I think it is worth nothing that most things advertised or thought to be future collectibles rarely are.

I also wonder what the current model run will be on the Hulk and how long it will be produced... I know there is no stated time or model run, just seems to me like it could be a short one...

Watchonisto · 26 September 2012, 07:19 AM

Sub ceramic

ZakSgp · 26 September 2012, 07:21 AM

50th Anniversary.

Rtrider · 26 September 2012, 07:24 AM

Wow! Thanks for the input and info. They're both beautiful and I'm obviously a fan of the color green on these watches, so I'll likely go with my heart even though it costs more. Thanks everyone.

Investr · 26 September 2012, 08:12 AM

My opinion only......NOT a fan of the hulk at all. The green is too much. It's like when everyone was buying hunter green vehicles 6 or 7 years ago and it all stopped. That being said, I do own a 50th anniversary sub, and it's my favorite of all of my watches.

vintagewaferthin · 26 September 2012, 08:16 AM

50th anniversary hands down. Not a fan of the hulk at all. Don't like the fat lugs and the green dial. In fact i myself am thinking about getting a 50th once my vintage tissot bumper comes back from being overhauled.

bahbahani · 26 September 2012, 08:24 AM

HULK all the way, that ceramic bezel is just amazing. It stayed as my only watch for a year, and it goes well every thing you wear and every occasion you are in.

GEO_79 · 26 September 2012, 08:48 AM

16610lv

Glidelock · 26 September 2012, 08:49 AM

In a perfect world you would buy both and swap the 16610 insert out for a black one (as so many others have already done) and this would give you the perfect Black 16610 w/ a maxi dial, while preserving the Green Aluminum dial. Now for the Green watch, go Sub C all the way, as it is simply a gorgeous watch, and he dial plays off as both Black and Green depending on lighting conditions.

caryyee · 26 September 2012, 08:57 AM

50th anniv will prob appreciate more in value as it's no longer in production, but if you are after a good investment, then watches generally aren't the best vehicle. I like the look of the 50th anniv more, but I love the improvements in the clasp and ceramic bezel of the Hulk. You are experiencing what is commonly called 'the paradox of choice' - the closer two choices are, the harder it is to choose, whereas if you think of it logically, it's really doesn't matter as you cannot make a bad decision as they are both equally fantastic!

YoyoGift8 · 26 September 2012, 09:18 AM

16610LV - best of both worlds, combining the classic look w/ a modern touch, it also gives you the flexibility of changing the bezel to a black one if you desire.

esm · 26 September 2012, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rtrider

Wow! Thanks for the input and info. They're both beautiful and I'm obviously a fan of the color green on these watches, so I'll likely go with my heart even though it costs more. Thanks everyone.

Another green colour lover... You are going to be in some much trouble after getting your first green Rolex

nick c · 26 September 2012, 10:15 AM

50th anniversary

Mickey® · 26 September 2012, 10:22 AM

16610LV THE 50th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

alexlt730512 · 26 September 2012, 12:05 PM

16610lv

MJD · 26 September 2012, 12:09 PM

16610lv

nauticajoe · 26 September 2012, 01:37 PM

LV for me.

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Deepsea Florida · 26 September 2012, 02:22 PM

The one that has the glidelock....sounds so sexy....it works !

Soultrayder · 26 September 2012, 02:24 PM

Hulk all day.........

Feras · 26 September 2012, 04:04 PM

Try them both and then decide

26 September 2012, 06:07 AM	#1
Rtrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3	Hulk or 50th. anniversary Sub...?? Big question for those Sub fans out there. I'm contemplating a Sub in the near future that will be worn often and eventually handed down to my son. I'm a big fan of the new green dialed "Hulk", but also am looking at a NIB 50th anniversary Sub that someone bought for pure investment value. A certified Rolex dealer owns both. I LOVE the 116610LV (Hulk), but can appreciate the 2k price difference and the possible greater value and collectability of the 16610LV (50th. anniv.) watch. This will be my first, and maybe only Rolex. Any opinions would be appreciated!

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26 September 2012, 06:11 AM	#2
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	50th anniv.

26 September 2012, 12:26 PM	#4
supertrooper "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Philippines Posts: 208	50th anniversary 16610lv

26 September 2012, 06:13 AM	#5
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	16610lv

26 September 2012, 06:14 AM	#6
LightOnAHill "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Bryan Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: YG DD lchdp Posts: 2,963	both and then put new bracelet on 50th and yeah donate the lvC

26 September 2012, 07:06 AM	#7
Roller07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: GMT -5 Watch: HulkPepsiCoke Posts: 2,364	The Hulk destroys the 50th anniv.

26 September 2012, 07:07 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,303	If you are getting it for life and to hand down to your son, as you say, I don't see why hypothetical possible greater collectibility of the LV would make any difference. Get the watch you want, end of story. You say you love the LVc, so, that's the answer. With these kinds of purchases, emotions play a big role.

26 September 2012, 07:08 AM	#9
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	HULK!

26 September 2012, 07:13 AM	#11
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	I absolutely love the green ceramic bezel on the Hulk. Also, although we can only speculate as to the future collectibility of the Anniv vs the Hulk I think it is worth nothing that most things advertised or thought to be future collectibles rarely are. I also wonder what the current model run will be on the Hulk and how long it will be produced... I know there is no stated time or model run, just seems to me like it could be a short one...

26 September 2012, 07:19 AM	#12
Watchonisto Banned Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Alex Location: European Union Watch: AP, ROLEX, PP, PAM Posts: 4,344	Sub ceramic

26 September 2012, 07:21 AM	#13
ZakSgp Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Zak Location: Canada Posts: 153	50th Anniversary.

26 September 2012, 07:24 AM	#14
Rtrider "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3	Wow! Thanks for the input and info. They're both beautiful and I'm obviously a fan of the color green on these watches, so I'll likely go with my heart even though it costs more. Thanks everyone.

26 September 2012, 08:12 AM	#15
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	My opinion only......NOT a fan of the hulk at all. The green is too much. It's like when everyone was buying hunter green vehicles 6 or 7 years ago and it all stopped. That being said, I do own a 50th anniversary sub, and it's my favorite of all of my watches.

26 September 2012, 08:16 AM	#16
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	50th anniversary hands down. Not a fan of the hulk at all. Don't like the fat lugs and the green dial. In fact i myself am thinking about getting a 50th once my vintage tissot bumper comes back from being overhauled.

26 September 2012, 08:24 AM	#17
bahbahani "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Mohammed Location: Kuwait Watch: AP, Rolex ,Panerai Posts: 138	HULK all the way, that ceramic bezel is just amazing. It stayed as my only watch for a year, and it goes well every thing you wear and every occasion you are in.

26 September 2012, 08:48 AM	#18
GEO_79 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Georgian Location: Constanta_Romania Watch: 216570 Polar Posts: 904	16610lv

26 September 2012, 08:49 AM	#19
Glidelock "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Will Zdorf Location: So. Cal. Watch: SDC4000, Sub LVC Posts: 1,947	In a perfect world you would buy both and swap the 16610 insert out for a black one (as so many others have already done) and this would give you the perfect Black 16610 w/ a maxi dial, while preserving the Green Aluminum dial. Now for the Green watch, go Sub C all the way, as it is simply a gorgeous watch, and he dial plays off as both Black and Green depending on lighting conditions.

26 September 2012, 08:57 AM	#20
caryyee "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: A Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,180	50th anniv will prob appreciate more in value as it's no longer in production, but if you are after a good investment, then watches generally aren't the best vehicle. I like the look of the 50th anniv more, but I love the improvements in the clasp and ceramic bezel of the Hulk. You are experiencing what is commonly called 'the paradox of choice' - the closer two choices are, the harder it is to choose, whereas if you think of it logically, it's really doesn't matter as you cannot make a bad decision as they are both equally fantastic!

26 September 2012, 09:18 AM	#21
YoyoGift8 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: MNL/Henderson NV Watch: Rolex Posts: 979	16610LV - best of both worlds, combining the classic look w/ a modern touch, it also gives you the flexibility of changing the bezel to a black one if you desire.

26 September 2012, 10:15 AM	#23
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	50th anniversary

26 September 2012, 10:22 AM	#24
Mickey® Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Mickey® Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Swiss Made Posts: 5,801	16610LV THE 50th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

26 September 2012, 12:05 PM	#25
alexlt730512 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,248	16610lv

26 September 2012, 12:09 PM	#26
MJD Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 64	16610lv

26 September 2012, 01:37 PM	#27
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	LV for me. Sent from my iPad2 using Tapatalk

26 September 2012, 02:22 PM	#28
Deepsea Florida "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 504	The one that has the glidelock....sounds so sexy....it works !

26 September 2012, 02:24 PM	#29
Soultrayder Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Cal Location: London Posts: 59	Hulk all day.........

26 September 2012, 04:04 PM	#30
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	Try them both and then decide

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