Advice: 16610LV

[fleabag]

Just by looking, there’s not a lot of these for sale in the UK


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[wuyeah]

for collect, 2003 4 flat. If you are budget concern and collectible is not your matter of concern then any none 4 flat will work. 4 flat is extremely hard to find today.

[Loevhagen]

Buy!

Maxi dial and large minute hand and no maxi case = perfection.

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Buy!

Maxi dial and large minute hand and no maxi case = perfection.

Always some of the best shots of the LV from you Sir. Well done.

[Bladeshot]

I would get a good, previously worn LV and base it on condition and price. If it’s not going to be a safe queen, no point in getting an unworn piece. You will be too worried about damaging it to enjoy wearing it. That’s happened to me before. I have a this 2005 LV and I can enjoy without fear. Happy hunting.


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[sensui]

Always buy the nicest example you can afford..this will keep your depreciation at a minimum should you resell and prices always escalate far quicker on nicer watches/complete sets. That said, all of Tony's sets are top notch usually...so you're in good hands...lately that springer guy's got some top notch sets also I hear from some little birds. We're blessed with great selection from great sellers here.

[regaltrojan]

I'm just glad to finally have a 16610LV!

[10klakes]

Originally Posted by regaltrojan

I'm just glad to finally have a 16610LV!

Congrats, it is a great piece.


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[10klakes]

Interesting twist or follow up to this post.

I have been on the hunt but not yet found the one. Local AD gets a 16610LV in used about 2 months after I post. AD calls and let’s me know it came in and I can purchase it for $7500 full set. I buy the watch and right away can feel a buzzing/vibration from the rotor. Instead of bringing the watch back to the AD, I take it to a different AD that has an in-house Rolex service department. The tech looks at the watch and says it has a bent case and he cannot service it without it going to Switzerland for a new case. I call the AD who sold me the watch and they offer my money back or to send it in to RSC. I opt for option 2 and have it sent to RSC. Watch goes in, standard service, shipped back, no issue with the case, I am good to go. So, proud owner of a 16610LV for $7500 full set plus a normal service cost from RSC. Here it is-


Note: I did put it on a glideock which I absolutely love.


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[koryong]

Originally Posted by 10klakes

Interesting twist or follow up to this post.

I have been on the hunt but not yet found the one. Local AD gets a 16610LV in used about 2 months after I post. AD calls and let’s me know it came in and I can purchase it for $7500 full set. I buy the watch and right away can feel a buzzing/vibration from the rotor. Instead of bringing the watch back to the AD, I take it to a different AD that has an in-house Rolex service department. The tech looks at the watch and says it has a bent case and he cannot service it without it going to Switzerland for a new case. I call the AD who sold me the watch and they offer my money back or to send it in to RSC. I opt for option 2 and have it sent to RSC. Watch goes in, standard service, shipped back, no issue with the case, I am good to go. So, proud owner of a 16610LV for $7500 full set plus a normal service cost from RSC. Here it is-


Note: I did put it on a glideock which I absolutely love.


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Congrats ! $7500 for any Kermit variant is a steal !

[Gaijin]

Originally Posted by koryong

Congrats ! $7500 for any Kermit variant is a steal !

[springer]

May I add, the Y9xxxxx serial numbers were the first LVs in late 2003 and carried over into 2004. If you are looking for a first year production, I would go with a Y9 or low F serial number.

As far as the last year of production being collectable, that would definitely not be my choice.

[Zed82]

Originally Posted by springer

As far as the last year of production being collectable, that would definitely not be my choice.

The market doesn't agree with you at the moment. Randoms are commanding a premium over the D,Z,M,V, if you even find them.

[Loevhagen]

Is the watch now a replacement case having a serial starting with "4xxx"?

[10klakes]

Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Is the watch now a replacement case having a serial starting with "4xxx"?

Moral of the story; just because the person wearing a white coat and eye glass Lupe at a Rolex AD says your watch has an issue, don’t believe it.

I was close to having them send but in for a re-case but didn’t.

I also am happy I went this route because I have a watch I am not afraid to wear. If I spent too much or got something nos, it would have made me think twice.


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[faimag]

He/she said that RSC found no issue with the case, so no replacement case.

[gregouille]

Go for it and don’t wait ! Of don’t take the first one but I bought mine 5 months ago and the price since didn’t stop going UP...
And I love it, it’s a beautiful watch

[Loevhagen]

Originally Posted by faimag

He/she said that RSC found no issue with the case, so no replacement case.

Aha. Thanks.

[Sublovin]

Cheapest and wear it

[Soultime]

I wish my Y serial hadn't been stolen in 2007.
Still got the papers from Nov 2003...

[thanakornl]

the last 16610lv is not m or v, its scramble serie