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Old 5 December 2010, 07:00 PM   #1
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looking for some FLAT FOUR 16610 LV green submariners

If you have one of the first generation (flat four) please share some pictures with us.
The watch is nice, not nicer than a later edition with non flat four but since it is so rare I want to see a lot of them :-)

I searched between a lot of thread about the 16610LV but I was amazed that I barely found these flat four subs

Those who have one, did you buy it when it came out (end 2003- early 2004) or did you buy it recently because you were hunting for this first generation
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Old 5 December 2010, 08:29 PM   #2
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If you don't mind me asking what are you refering to in regards to flat four?
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Old 5 December 2010, 08:39 PM   #3
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Old 5 December 2010, 08:41 PM   #4
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Here's one!

yours or a pictuce found via google ?
Ofcourse I find them too via google but I would like to know who on this forum has one. Wanne have an idea how rare they are
If yours, congrtualtions !
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Old 5 December 2010, 08:48 PM   #5
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If you don't mind me asking what are you refering to in regards to flat four?

Look at the 40 on the bezel. the 4 looks different from other green subs.
Also the green bezel insert is not the same green, later generation LV's have a darker green bezel
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Old 5 December 2010, 08:50 PM   #6
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Look at the 40 on the bezel. the 4 looks different from other green subs.
Also the green bezel insert is not the same green, later generation LV's have a darker green bezel
Thanks for the explanation.
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Old 5 December 2010, 10:31 PM   #7
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Here's mine and they only came in the early versions of the LV. Mine is an early F series.
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Old 5 December 2010, 10:55 PM   #8
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Here is my 03' LV- Mark 1 dial with flat 4:
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Old 5 December 2010, 10:58 PM   #9
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I've had a Y series from sept 2003 and an M series from 2008. Sold both of them with no regret. Great watch but never got along with the green.
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Old 5 December 2010, 11:13 PM   #10
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I love the minutia we keep track of...it's awesome. I love learning and I learned something today.
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Old 5 December 2010, 11:24 PM   #11
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The Y series was rare and IHMO will become collectible along with the early F's as I have seen others consider these the "true" anniversary watch. Just pulled the trigger on an early F yesterday. It is from December 2003.

Need to figure out how to post pics. Will post when I do so. (Have some holiday shopping to get done today)

BTW, first time I have heard them referred to as Flat Four's. I have also heard them described as "Oval O's" due to the shape of the "O" in the word Rolex on the dial.Wonder which name will stick?

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Old 5 December 2010, 11:28 PM   #12
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does anyone have a pic of the two watches together. i would like to try to see the colour difference in the green. thank you.
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The Y series was rare and IHMO will become collectible along with the early F's as I have seen others consider these the "true" anniversary watch. Just pulled the trigger on an early F yesterday. It is from December 2003.

Need to figure out how to post pics. Will post when I do so. (Have some holiday shopping to get done today)

BTW, first time I have heard them referred to as Flat Four's. I have also heard them described as "Oval O's" due to the shape of the "O" in the word Rolex on the dial.Wonder which name will stick?

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Mark 1 IMHO. As for price of them--they have already sky rocketed in price vs. others!!! And--there are rarely any for sale--especially 100% complete sets.
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Old 5 December 2010, 11:46 PM   #14
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The Y series was rare and IHMO will become collectible along with the early F's as I have seen others consider these the "true" anniversary watch. Just pulled the trigger on an early F yesterday. It is from December 2003.

Need to figure out how to post pics. Will post when I do so. (Have some holiday shopping to get done today)

BTW, first time I have heard them referred to as Flat Four's. I have also heard them described as "Oval O's" due to the shape of the "O" in the word Rolex on the dial.Wonder which name will stick?

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late Y or early F makes no difference at all. If your flat four is from late 2003 or begin 2004, it is the same watch
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Old 6 December 2010, 12:06 AM   #15
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As long as it is an early F--For example-Serial 02xxxx you are correct. Regardless- all of the Mark 1's have flat 4's on bezel and the larger insert which came only on the Y/early F and that differentiates it from the rest.
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The one I placed a down payment on yesterday is a V series, didn't have any knowledge of the Flat four when doing so or the different color of bezel early vs late.

However I still look forward to picking it up. I look forward to having the LV, and even more importantly adding a Sub to my collection.
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Congrats on your Dan--As for flat four--no knowledge needed unless you are buying an 03' one!! Enjoy your green!!!
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Old 6 December 2010, 01:07 AM   #18
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Congrats on your Dan--As for flat four--no knowledge needed unless you are buying an 03' one!! Enjoy your green!!!
Thanks man. Hope to have it in hand sometime next week.

Look forward to getting some more Rolex Green.
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Old 6 December 2010, 01:55 AM   #19
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The one I placed a down payment on yesterday is a V series, didn't have aany knowledge of the Flat four when doing so or the different color of bezel early vs late.

However I still look forward to picking it up. I look forward to having the LV, and even more importantly adding a Sub to my collection.
hi dan i bought a v series a couple of weeks ago and its great. i hope that you enjoy yours when it comes. congratulations.
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I do like any of the Sub LV's and have put one on my Christmas wish list!!!
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Old 6 December 2010, 02:31 AM   #21
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hi dan i bought a v series a couple of weeks ago and its great. i hope that you enjoy yours when it comes. congratulations.
Thanks John, I know I will. Congrats on your recent purchase as well.
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Old 6 December 2010, 02:44 AM   #22
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Thanks John, I know I will. Congrats on your recent purchase as well.
thank you dan. the maxi dial is great.
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The one I placed a down payment on yesterday is a V series, didn't have any knowledge of the Flat four when doing so or the different color of bezel early vs late.

However I still look forward to picking it up. I look forward to having the LV, and even more importantly adding a Sub to my collection.
no problme, they are all great
but if you would find a flat four for a good price that would be a big bonus
There still are some guys that don't know there is a difference but when people know the difference, be prepared to pay 2000 usd more
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The one I placed a down payment on yesterday is a V series, didn't have any knowledge of the Flat four when doing so or the different color of bezel early vs late.

However I still look forward to picking it up. I look forward to having the LV, and even more importantly adding a Sub to my collection.
Congrats on the watch. Have been wearing mine with a big smile since I got it yesterday. The green is a cool look.

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Old 6 December 2010, 03:52 AM   #26
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WTF ??? 2 of them
some kind of an investment ?
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Congrats on the watch. Have been wearing mine with a big smile since I got it yesterday. The green is a cool look.

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congrats sanj.
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WTF ??? 2 of them
some kind of an investment ?
sort of, saw a new y-serial like mine go for more than $10,000 just recently
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