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Old 8 November 2017, 01:48 PM   #1
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16610LV Submariner Serviced by Rolex

I just received my 16610LV back from a Rolex Service in Dallas. It was away approximately 7 weeks. That was the longest 7 weeks I can remember! This is my favourite Rolex and I am really glad to have it back. Rolex did an amazing job!

It was returned with a lovely green pouch, a cleaning cloth, booklet and an international service guarantee card.

I have been asked several times if I would sell Kermit but I could never part with it.

Here is a photo of it with my BNLR GMT II.
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Old 8 November 2017, 01:59 PM   #2
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Beautiful one two punch you have there!
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Old 8 November 2017, 02:09 PM   #3
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Beautiful one two punch you have there!
Thank you for the kind words!
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Old 8 November 2017, 02:13 PM   #4
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Love both, especially the Kermit. Looking good. My 14060 is at RSC NYC now and I can’t relate to the impatience.


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Old 8 November 2017, 02:30 PM   #5
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[QUOTE=liwang22;8025493]Love both, especially the Kermit. Looking good. My 14060 is at RSC NYC now and I can’t relate to the impatience.




And to go with long wait, I have to admit I was a bit nervous that it was out of my hands which was probably a bit silly on my part. The original estimate was the end of November but it ended up being quicker.
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Old 8 November 2017, 02:16 PM   #6
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Love those 2! I have them both as well..��

Wondering how much was the cost for servicing the Kermit?
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Old 8 November 2017, 02:33 PM   #7
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Love those 2! I have them both as well..��

Wondering how much was the cost for servicing the Kermit?
I am not sure there is a standard price for the servicing but I was given an estimate of up to $1,100.00 but once it was examined in Dallas, the actual quote ended up being $775.00. I was nervous Kermit was gone so long but they did a beautiful job. I can't stop looking at it!
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Old 8 November 2017, 10:05 PM   #8
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Love those 2! I have them both as well..��

Wondering how much was the cost for servicing the Kermit?
same price as any other sub.
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Old 8 November 2017, 07:30 PM   #9
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lovely set of watches
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Old 8 November 2017, 07:57 PM   #10
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Great looking duo!
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Old 8 November 2017, 08:30 PM   #11
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Just a normal cleaning?
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Old 9 November 2017, 02:41 AM   #12
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Just a normal cleaning?
No, it wasn't a cleaning. It was a complete service. The service is quite detailed. I think Rolex has information on their site on what the service entails which includes replacing parts etc.
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Old 8 November 2017, 10:05 PM   #13
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I just received my 16610LV back from a Rolex Service in Dallas. It was away approximately 7 weeks. That was the longest 7 weeks I can remember! This is my favourite Rolex and I am really glad to have it back. Rolex did an amazing job!

It was returned with a lovely green pouch, a cleaning cloth, booklet and an international service guarantee card.

I have been asked several times if I would sell Kermit but I could never part with it.

Here is a photo of it with my BNLR GMT II.
NO!!!!!!!!

A polished Kermit!

oh no you didnt
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Old 9 November 2017, 02:43 AM   #14
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NO!!!!!!!!

A polished Kermit!

oh no you didnt
Calm down. the watch was gaining time and was not operating perfectly. They did not replace the bezel or polish it. It still has patina.
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Old 9 November 2017, 05:24 AM   #15
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Calm down....


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Old 9 November 2017, 06:56 AM   #16
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nice car.
Thank you! It is so much fun to drive! :-)
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Old 8 November 2017, 10:06 PM   #17
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Great looking watch. I know that you are glad it is back.
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Old 9 November 2017, 02:53 AM   #18
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Great looking watch. I know that you are glad it is back.
Yes, really glad to have it back! I like my BNLR but this one will always be special to me for many reasons.
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Old 9 November 2017, 12:55 AM   #19
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Nice. Did they keep the original bezel or offer to replace?
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Old 9 November 2017, 02:47 AM   #20
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Nice. Did they keep the original bezel or offer to replace?
I told them not to replace the Bezel as it has a scratch in it. I worked hard to get that scratch! The scratch is still there. I want to keep the history and patina of the watch. The dealer is a Rolex only dealer so they also said "Don't replace the bezel"
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Old 9 November 2017, 01:15 AM   #21
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Great pair of watches you've got there!
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Old 9 November 2017, 02:54 AM   #22
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Great pair of watches you've got there!
Thank you sir!
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Old 9 November 2017, 07:29 AM   #23
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That’s one fantastic pair!


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Old 9 November 2017, 07:31 AM   #24
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Perfect pair!
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Old 9 November 2017, 07:38 AM   #25
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Brilliant watch and looks fantastic. The LV is one I will never get rid of. Congrats
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Old 9 November 2017, 07:43 AM   #26
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Amazing!! The wait was definitely worth it

I will never part with mine again.
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Old 9 November 2017, 01:24 PM   #27
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ahh man, you had a back up! Couldn't have been that bad!
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Old 10 November 2017, 05:10 AM   #28
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ahh man, you had a back up! Couldn't have been that bad!
That's a fair point! :-) But I will say it made me really appreciate it more when it was away.
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Old 10 November 2017, 05:25 AM   #29
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wondering if the Kermit with Flat 4 scratched bezel will be replaced with a none Flat 4 bezel under normal Rolex service standards. is the Flat 4 Kermit worth more than none Flat 4 kermit in the used market?
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Old 9 November 2017, 06:46 PM   #30
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