Question about Starbucks

[VOT]

Dear colleagues!
Dealer called me and said that they have new 2024 Rolex Starbucks. Can you, please, help me to identify, if it is MK2 bezel?
Many thanks!

[omar-rye]

Looks like an Mk1. Ask for a photo in direct sunlight, if possible

[VOT]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Looks like an Mk1. Ask for a photo in direct sunlight, if possible

I asked to make few more photos. He did, thanks to him.

[drrd]

Originally Posted by VOT

I asked to make few more photos. He did, thanks to him.

On iPhone if I adjust this with -100 warmth and +100 tint (to get a reasonable skin colour) then I can convince myself that this is the newer green bezel.

[VOT]

Originally Posted by drrd

On iPhone if I adjust this with -100 warmth and +100 tint (to get a reasonable skin colour) then I can convince myself that this is the newer green bezel.

You are a real magician! I did the same thing, and it's really MK2.

[drrd]

Originally Posted by VOT

You are a real magician! I did the same thing, and it's really MK2.

Obviously confirm in person.

Hope it goes well

[padi56]

Starbucks quite good coffee but over priced, as for the watch bezel insert all this mk stuff only exists in internet land.

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by padi56

all this mk stuff only exists in internet land.

Not true

[padi56]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Not true

Well go into any AD ask for a Mk bezel anything and see what they reply,and variations of colour could be simply down to batch to batch fireing like most ceramic items.

[espanol]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well go into any AD ask for a Mk bezel anything and see what they reply,and variations of colour could be simply down to batch to batch fireing like most ceramic items.

+1. MK1 vs. MK2 nickname was indeed, created in internetland. Batches can vary.

[TomInNJ]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well go into any AD ask for a Mk bezel anything and see what they reply,and variations of colour could be simply down to batch to batch fireing like most ceramic items.

This is not true. Rolex released a statement when the mk2 was released at Watches and Wonders 2 years ago saying that the bezel had been updated for the 70th anniversary of the Submariner.

[omar-rye]

Originally Posted by padi56

Well go into any AD ask for a Mk bezel anything and see what they reply,and variations of colour could be simply down to batch to batch fireing like most ceramic items.

This isn’t the 1990s, where there were inconsistencies in manufacturing, even if current production happens in three different factories. Modern manufacturing is all about precision and consistency across the assembly line.

I went to my AD just after W&W 2023, and the manager confirmed and showed me their training brochure for that year, where Rolex detailed the bezel colour change. Think of it like a car facelift—it’s done a couple of years before a complete redesign to generate publicity and excitement. For example, the S-Class introduced in 2014 had a facelift in 2018 and was discontinued in 2020-21, but it retained the same platform number (W222).

[Oxfordian]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Not true

Totally true, Rolex haven't updated the model number so it is still the same model today as it was when it was launched.

And Starbucks make coffee, the watch is question is not a cup of coffee.

Stupid nicknames ruin the whole watch owning experience.

[dandy]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Not true

Agree

[OG1982]

Originally Posted by padi56

Starbucks quite good coffee but over priced, as for the watch bezel insert all this mk stuff only exists in internet land.

Padi, this is not accurate. Rolex released a version 2 of the current LV Submariner, with a brighter coloured green bezel.

[VOT]

Originally Posted by OG1982

Padi, this is not accurate. Rolex released a version 2 of the current LV Submariner, with a brighter coloured green bezel.

Is mine future watch version 2? What do you think?

[OG1982]

Originally Posted by VOT

Is mine future watch version 2? What do you think?

It's really hard to say under such poor lighting conditions.

Can't the AD answer that question?

[VOT]

Originally Posted by OG1982

It's really hard to say under such poor lighting conditions.

Can't the AD answer that question?

Can’t answer, unfortunately…

[dennispennis]

Originally Posted by OG1982

Padi, this is not accurate. Rolex released a version 2 of the current LV Submariner, with a brighter coloured green bezel.

In addition Starbucks coffee sucks.

[WatchTimes]

Originally Posted by padi56

Starbucks quite good coffee but over priced, as for the watch bezel insert all this mk stuff only exists in internet land.

100%

This watch is a 126610LV
Starbucks doesn't make it or sell it.

Batman and Batgirl do not make Rolex watches either nor do Smufs etc etc etc

[chris007]

Mk1 imo

[VOT]

Originally Posted by chris007

Mk1 imo

That’s a pity… Because I wanted to buy MK2

[Starhutch]

Does it really matter? They are offering you an LV…

[VOT]

Originally Posted by Starhutch

Does it really matter? Offering you an LV…

Really like the MK2 colour… Always wanted this watch… Want to wear LV as a daily driver…

[~Ocho1~]

Originally Posted by Starhutch

Does it really matter? They are offering you an LV…

Agree...it's not like you wanted a LV & they offered you a regular, no date Sub

Originally Posted by VOT

Really like the MK2 colour… Always wanted this watch… Want to wear LV as a daily driver…

Does a slight variation in color really a deal breaker? Seriously, think about it, are going to have this watch on your wrist & everyday look down at it & think to yourself "Damn, I really can't stand this shade of green!!"

[macluven]

Originally Posted by VOT

Really like the MK2 colour… Always wanted this watch… Want to wear LV as a daily driver…

Honestly, if you can't tell if it's MKI or MKII now, does it really matter? You're getting the watch that you want. I have the same watch (2024 Starbucks bought in March of this year), but if you put it side by side with a MKI, sure you might be able to tell a difference in the shade of green, but how often is that going to happen??

If you don't jump on it and hesitate like you are doing now, they might just sell it to someone else. I'm sure you're not the only one on the short list wanting this watch.

At the very least, you should go to the AD and look at it for yourself and decide if this shade of green is what you want. The AD themselves don't know if it's MKI or MKII. They could tell you it's MKII and you wouldn't even know the difference. At the end of the day, if you go in and you like the green, that's all that matters. You won't even care if it's MKI or MKII.

[worldofoyster]

Originally Posted by macluven

Honestly, if you can't tell if it's MKI or MKII now, does it really matter? You're getting the watch that you want. I have the same watch (2024 Starbucks bought in March of this year), but if you put it side by side with a MKI, sure you might be able to tell a difference in the shade of green, but how often is that going to happen??

If you don't jump on it and hesitate like you are doing now, they might just sell it to someone else. I'm sure you're not the only one on the short list wanting this watch.

At the very least, you should go to the AD and look at it for yourself and decide if this shade of green is what you want. The AD themselves don't know if it's MKI or MKII. They could tell you it's MKII and you wouldn't even know the difference. At the end of the day, if you go in and you like the green, that's all that matters. You won't even care if it's MKI or MKII.

you will always have an itch if you don't go with what you love at the first place

[macluven]

Here's a few of pictures of my Starbucks. Lighting can play a huge role in the bezel color.

[AEV]

It looks MK2 to me. And it is 2024 model then most likely it is.
Ask for photos in brighter setting

[worldofoyster]

look like mk1 to me