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El Capitano · 10 May 2010, 11:03 PM

First of all I would just like to say hi to everyone on this forum, and tell you all that its a great place and nice to be around fellow watch lovers.

I am a Rolex virgin, but I have admired them for quite some years.

The time has come in my life to take the step and get my first Rolex.

I have been looking around, and think I have... no, I know I have fallen in love with the Submariner 16610LV.

I will be looking to purchase one of these in the near future, but I thought I would ask the wise people of this forum a few questions beforehand.

So, as you have probably guessed by now, its the Sub 16610LV that I am interested in.

Is there anything in particular that I should look out for with this particular watch?

What do the differant 'series' mean exactly?

When did production start, and when is it due to finish?

Also any other useful information would be great.

Thank you very much ladies and gentlemen.

El Capitano.

PS, I am in the North of England.

swatch · 10 May 2010, 11:26 PM

Here's everything there is to know...

http://www.network54.com/Forum/20759...ary+Submariner

Colnago · 10 May 2010, 11:34 PM

Big warm welcome from Richmond North Yorkshire!!!.....I suppose you must be quite close geographically.....this is the best place to be on the interweb thingy....when you get your LV post pictures....we love pictures here

Kanger · 10 May 2010, 11:34 PM

welcome to the community. Production started in 2003 with the Y serial to commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the inception of the Submariner line. Production ends this year with the new random serial (since this year Rolex has stopped using the letter first serial numbers and has replaced them with random numbers and letters combined). For example, if someone owned a "Z" serial Rolex, he or she would know that it was produced in 2006 around. The LV, as you probably know, has a green bezel, which looks great in person. And the other large difference is the "maxi dial" when compared to your normal Submariner. The hour markers and minute hand are larger and are treated with more luminova, that way you get a BEAUTIFUL full lume. I've gotten so used to the maxi dial that looking at normal Subs is a bit weird for me now even as I owned one for half a year. Other than that the LV is the same as the standard Sub, with the always sturdy 3135 movement. The network54.com link provided above gives you the different dial and bezel variations of the LV. Hope that helps.

sea-dweller · 11 May 2010, 12:45 AM

Welcome to TRF, you will that this forum is full of information.

Daytonamania · 11 May 2010, 01:35 AM

Picked my LV up today , fantastic watch you will love it mine is a Z series which is the last i believe as it has been discontinued but there are still some about in Authorized Dealers.
Best of luck my friend..
You a Geordie? or a Manc?

andrew79 · 11 May 2010, 01:43 AM

hope you get your LV...

zak98 · 11 May 2010, 01:44 AM

welcome!!! you have come to the right place...

swatch · 11 May 2010, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytonamania

Picked my LV up today , fantastic watch you will love it mine is a Z series which is the last i believe as it has been discontinued but there are still some about in Authorized Dealers.
Best of luck my friend..
You a Geordie? or a Manc?

There has been an M and V serial since the Z.

BASSETHOUNDS · 11 May 2010, 02:51 AM

Welcome to TRF !

Chipmunk · 11 May 2010, 02:55 AM

Welcome aboard

spuds · 11 May 2010, 02:55 AM

Welcome!

bayerische · 11 May 2010, 03:02 AM

LV is a killer watch!!!

Latrodectus · 11 May 2010, 10:10 AM

Welcome to TRF

JMIND · 11 May 2010, 10:36 AM

Welcome to TRF!

t e x · 11 May 2010, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatch

There has been an M and V serial since the Z.

Also the alpha/numeric s/n as well.

Welcome to trf and it would be a great choice in getting the LV.

superb · 11 May 2010, 11:33 AM

Welcome! LV is a great watch.

Art 1 · 11 May 2010, 12:41 PM

Wearing one now, it's a very nice watch. Easy to read. Love it!

multimedia · 11 May 2010, 12:59 PM

Welcome to TRF.

Cheers,
Joe

swatch · 11 May 2010, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t e x

Also the alpha/numeric s/n as well.

I haven't seen any 16610LV with the new random serial, only the standard 16610.
I would be very happy to see evidence contrary to that.

t e x · 11 May 2010, 05:08 PM

Not sure if the url can be listed here, if not, Mods please correct. Check this out.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=127997

Best regards

PanosI · 11 May 2010, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatch

I haven't seen any 16610LV with the new random serial, only the standard 16610.
I would be very happy to see evidence contrary to that.

Here it is :

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...hlight=16610LV

Oooops, Joel i missed your post

swatch · 11 May 2010, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t e x

Not sure if the url can be listed here, if not, Mods please correct. Check this out.

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=127997

Best regards

Thanks t e x and PanosI.

t e x · 12 May 2010, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanosI

Here it is :

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...hlight=16610LV

Oooops, Joel i missed your post

Quote:

Originally Posted by swatch

Thanks t e x and PanosI.

Hey PanosI, no worries...how goes it in Greece today.... things calming down yet? Been awhile since I've been over there and just love it.

Has your friend brought over greenie to you?!

You're welcome Swatch

chrislkb · 12 May 2010, 12:54 AM

Welcome aboard!

Sysko · 12 May 2010, 01:14 AM

I purchased my last week and got it yesterday. Mine is V serial.

Please post pics when you get yours!

PanosI · 12 May 2010, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t e x

Hey PanosI, no worries...how goes it in Greece today.... things calming down yet? Been awhile since I've been over there and just love it.

Has your friend brought over greenie to you?!

You're welcome Swatch

Everything back to normal Joel. Kermit is here !!!!

casadecamporolex · 12 May 2010, 06:15 AM

Welcome to the TRF!!!
Had my LV since early 2004 and it still is one of my favorites.

10 May 2010, 11:03 PM	#1
El Capitano "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: UK Posts: 1	New here - hello all! Rolex Submariner 16610LV First of all I would just like to say hi to everyone on this forum, and tell you all that its a great place and nice to be around fellow watch lovers. I am a Rolex virgin, but I have admired them for quite some years. The time has come in my life to take the step and get my first Rolex. I have been looking around, and think I have... no, I know I have fallen in love with the Submariner 16610LV. I will be looking to purchase one of these in the near future, but I thought I would ask the wise people of this forum a few questions beforehand. So, as you have probably guessed by now, its the Sub 16610LV that I am interested in. Is there anything in particular that I should look out for with this particular watch? What do the differant 'series' mean exactly? When did production start, and when is it due to finish? Also any other useful information would be great. Thank you very much ladies and gentlemen. El Capitano. PS, I am in the North of England.

10 May 2010, 11:34 PM	#3
Colnago "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Bill Hart Location: Richmond, NY, UK Watch: Rlx=3, Tdr=3, Om=3 Posts: 3,053	Big warm welcome from Richmond North Yorkshire!!!.....I suppose you must be quite close geographically.....this is the best place to be on the interweb thingy....when you get your LV post pictures....we love pictures here __________________ Bill "There's only three kinds of people in this world....those that can count....and those that can't" TRF's "JJ's" Bar & NightClub Patron

11 May 2010, 12:45 AM	#5
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11 May 2010, 01:43 AM	#7
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10 May 2010, 11:26 PM	#2
swatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Watch: 116520 Posts: 98	Here's everything there is to know... http://www.network54.com/Forum/20759...ary+Submariner

10 May 2010, 11:34 PM	#4
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	welcome to the community. Production started in 2003 with the Y serial to commemorate the 50 year anniversary of the inception of the Submariner line. Production ends this year with the new random serial (since this year Rolex has stopped using the letter first serial numbers and has replaced them with random numbers and letters combined). For example, if someone owned a "Z" serial Rolex, he or she would know that it was produced in 2006 around. The LV, as you probably know, has a green bezel, which looks great in person. And the other large difference is the "maxi dial" when compared to your normal Submariner. The hour markers and minute hand are larger and are treated with more luminova, that way you get a BEAUTIFUL full lume. I've gotten so used to the maxi dial that looking at normal Subs is a bit weird for me now even as I owned one for half a year. Other than that the LV is the same as the standard Sub, with the always sturdy 3135 movement. The network54.com link provided above gives you the different dial and bezel variations of the LV. Hope that helps.

11 May 2010, 01:35 AM	#6
Daytonamania "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: nigel Location: Wales Watch: SS Daytona/DSSD/LV Posts: 267	Picked my LV up today , fantastic watch you will love it mine is a Z series which is the last i believe as it has been discontinued but there are still some about in Authorized Dealers. Best of luck my friend.. You a Geordie? or a Manc?

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