MK1 Vs MK2 LV Sub, Hands on experience

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Here is my unbias opinion of the 126610LV Mk1/MK2 bezel inserts.

I've owned and have been wearing daily a 126610LV since 2021. When the watch came out I loved it from day 1, I was never a fan of the Hulk for multiple reasons....sunburst dial, maxi case... but this isn't a debate on whats better the Hulk or new Kermit(both are great and to each their own).

So fast forward to last year when the MK2 was announced(or lack their of) at W&W, I was not impressed from pics of the shade of green from online pics. So when I first saw the MK2 Sub in person at my AD on display..... I noticed right away the difference and was a bit indifferent on which I liked more.

The more and more I saw pics of the MK2 and how the green is so similar to the original Kermit I knew I had to experience one on the wrist to fully compare it to my MK1. So a couple months ago I was fortunate to pickup a MK2 as well to go along with my MK1. I knew from the beginning I was only going to keep 1 but couldn't make that call till I had solid wrist time with both.

After wearing the MK2 for a few days I knew it was a no brainer, I loved the green on the MK2 so much more. The MK2 green is killer in person and natural light, something that doesn't come thru from pics online. Rolex knew what they were doing when they made the change. The green on the MK2 is unique to only the Submariner now which I love. The MK1 green is the same as the Hulk bezel and the green on the VTNR GMT. So after 3 months of owning both, the MK1 is going to be leaving the collection.

Both MK1 and MK2 inserts are nice, I've said this from day 1 you can't go wrong with either and it comes to to preference, these are just my worthless opinions and hands on experience. a couple pics of both...MK1 on the left, MK2 on the right