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26 February 2017, 09:23 AM
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My new Sub LV-C, and musings on 5-digit vs. 6-digit references
Just picked up the 116610LV, affectionately called the Hulk by many around here (not my favorite name, but I'll guess I'll have to get used to it!). When I first saw this watch in pictures, it did nothing for me and wondered why anyone would want such a...green watch. While on the hunt for what I thought was my next piece, the Datejust II, an AD happened to have the LV-C. It was love at first sight. I knew I had to have it, but waited about 6 months before pulling the trigger. Absolutely in love with it; truly a beautiful piece.
As an owner of a 16710, I must say comfort-wise, there is no match. The 5-digit reference just sits on my wrist better, it's lighter and the shape seems better proportioned than the 6-digit. So for me, if it was between my GMT vs. a 6-digit, I'd have to go with the older version. But with the beauty of the green dial of the LV-C, it makes it a very difficult choice between the 16710 and the 116610LV. Luckily, I get to keep both!
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26 February 2017, 09:25 AM
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Congrats!
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26 February 2017, 09:43 AM
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well done.
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26 February 2017, 09:56 AM
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Congrats! Enjoy in good health. :D
Ironically, I find the nicknames to be awesome, and really dig the name "Hulk" for this watch (much more than its predecessor's: Kermit). |
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26 February 2017, 09:56 AM
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Congrats! Enjoy in good health. :D
Ironically, I find the nicknames to be awesome, and really dig the name "Hulk" for this watch (much more than its predecessor's: Kermit). |
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26 February 2017, 09:56 AM
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Congrats and enjoy !!!
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26 February 2017, 09:59 AM
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welcome to the club and congrats!
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26 February 2017, 10:05 AM
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Real Name: Chuck
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Congratulations on your Sub LVc! Nice pics! I've had mine since 2010 and never tire of it. I agree that pictures do not do it justice. Wonderful how the sunburst green face changes color with the light. Wear it in good health. Cheers!
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27 February 2017, 11:20 AM
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26 February 2017, 11:32 AM
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Nice shots!
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26 February 2017, 12:07 PM
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Congrats! Whatever it might lose in comfort, it more than makes up for with awesome.
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26 February 2017, 01:11 PM
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Congrats
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26 February 2017, 02:11 PM
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Real Name: Richard
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Great choice, congratulations!
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26 February 2017, 03:44 PM
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Agree with everything you said, but you're right.....that green sunburst dial is memorizing. Enjoy in good health.
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26 February 2017, 05:08 PM
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Big congrats man! Great watch!
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26 February 2017, 06:07 PM
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An awesome choice. Congrats and wear it good health
My 3rd year into ownership and not one dull day with this LV. |
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27 February 2017, 11:34 AM
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27 February 2017, 11:54 AM
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Congrats on the new addition.
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27 February 2017, 12:04 PM
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Congrats what a beauty!
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27 February 2017, 12:06 PM
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Real Name: Anthony
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Congrats on the new pickup
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27 February 2017, 12:44 PM
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Congrats!
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