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steubi1 · 14 August 2010, 09:22 PM

Dear friends,

I got a new SubC black (116610LN) recently, and it has not left my wrist since i bought it.

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But...I see more and more pictures of the green one, and recently I had a chance to see the 116610LV in flesh.....

What can I say, WOW!!!

What do you think, should I go for the green as well? Any way, I will keep my black because I never get sick to look at this classic. But I could flip some of my older models, including the classic 16610LV and my bluesy 16613.

What do you think?

Regards
Tom

HL65 · 14 August 2010, 09:23 PM

Go for it! Love the green one--not that yours is not nice--that green though is hot!!
I have mine on order--should have any day!!!

dalip · 14 August 2010, 09:27 PM

I would not...hold on to the two beauties you have and save!

alexxelor · 14 August 2010, 09:30 PM

green dial

javierleon · 14 August 2010, 09:32 PM

Art 1 · 14 August 2010, 10:11 PM

Wait awhile.

nauticajoe · 14 August 2010, 10:22 PM

I'd save up for it.

HL65 · 14 August 2010, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nauticajoe

I'd save up for it.

Agree--keep what you have but go for Green next!!! There will be plenty of them out there in time!

Andad · 14 August 2010, 11:20 PM

Do what I do.

Act in haste - repent at leisure.

Andad · 14 August 2010, 11:21 PM

Keep your Subs.

Serge08 · 14 August 2010, 11:27 PM

Hold on and keep saving for the green.....

rfknauss · 14 August 2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dalip

I would not...hold on to the two beauties you have and save!

Dalip, I agree.

superb · 14 August 2010, 11:53 PM

Tom, which LV do you prefer if you only have 1 choice? The new or the old?

steubi1 · 15 August 2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by superb

Tom, which LV do you prefer if you only have 1 choice? The new or the old?

Difficult to say!

If I had only one choice, I would probably go for the new. But maybe it's only for the sake of NEW....

Regards
Tom

NMS75 · 15 August 2010, 01:07 AM

As aready said - hold on to your two and save.

M

DVR · 15 August 2010, 06:08 AM

Tom, I got the LN and liked it. The next day I got the LV (from an other dealer) and I immediately knew the LN would only sit in my safe. Not good so sold it and kept the LV.

I would think you can sell your LN quickly without a loss so would do that. Why lose money on the others ? The new LN will be available with a discount in a year or so if you decided later on you can't live without.
Think that would be your cheapest way into an LV.

Bigboss · 15 August 2010, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by javierleon

WOW! I hated the new ElleVee ;)But these hands are the coolest thing EVER!

Cheers
Walter

steubi1 · 15 August 2010, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DVR

Tom, I got the LN and liked it. The next day I got the LV (from an other dealer) and I immediately knew the LN would only sit in my safe. Not good so sold it and kept the LV.

I would think you can sell your LN quickly without a loss so would do that. Why lose money on the others ? The new LN will be available with a discount in a year or so if you decided later on you can't live without.
Think that would be your cheapest way into an LV.

Really stunning, Denis!

After one day only, you decided to sell the LN and go with the LV.
WOW, strong argument for green....

Thanks for the input, Denis.

Greetings from Switzerland to Belgium
Tom

JJ Irani · 15 August 2010, 06:16 AM

ONLY if you can ascertain for SURE that the green dial is 18K solid gold - a very controversial subject as of late.

Othewise, I wouldn't throw those extra $$$ on some plated crap!!

RRGHOST1 · 15 August 2010, 06:24 AM

I would love a watch like javierleons pic, with the green bezel and the orange hands,makes it so much nicer IMO.

Gerardus · 15 August 2010, 06:27 AM

Good luck with your decision!

steubi1 · 15 August 2010, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

ONLY if you can ascertain for SURE that the green dial is 18K solid gold - a very controversial subject as of late.

Othewise, I wouldn't throw those extra $$$ on some plated crap!!

Talked to a really serious AD in Switzerland about this subject.
They confirmed that the dial is 18K solid gold with a special treatement to show that green colour...This might be the reason for 500 + $ vs. the 116610LN.

Well, I think I am done...

Tom

DVR · 15 August 2010, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by steubi1

After one day only, you decided to sell the LN and go with the LV.

Tom

It is even worse, I truly DISLIKED the LV (saw it under the spots at Baselworld) and was 100% sure I would prefer the LN.
So I pre-ordered the LN, no LV.

When I got the LN I decided to call my back-up AD to see if he had gotten the LV (my AD only received one LN).
And he had so I rushed over to see it, bought it on the spot and the rest you know. The LV is breathtaking in normal light and am so happy I got it.

JJ Irani · 15 August 2010, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steubi1

Talked to a really serious AD in Switzerland about this subject.
They confirmed that the dial is 18K solid gold with a special treatement to show that green colour...This might be the reason for 500 + $ vs. the 116610LN.

Well, I think I am done...

Tom

WOW!! That's excellent news, Tom. Can this AD provide you with some concrete evidence.............like say some pics of the reverse of the dial showing up a Hallmark or something?

I would really like to settle up and put this controversial issue to rest once and for all.

Thanks - JJ

steubi1 · 15 August 2010, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WOW!! That's excellent news, Tom. Can this AD provide you with some concrete evidence.............like say some pics of the reverse of the dial showing up a Hallmark or something?

I would really like to settle up and put this controversial issue to rest once and for all.

Thanks - JJ

I will try to get that information, JJ.
But it might take some time...I'll come back to it!

Greetings to NZL
Tom

JJ Irani · 15 August 2010, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steubi1

I will try to get that information, JJ.
But it might take some time...I'll come back to it!

Greetings to NZL
Tom

Thanks, Tom.

I've always believed, from day one, that the dial is indeed 18K gold...........and I would love to be proved right!!

JJ

Numismatist · 15 August 2010, 07:22 AM

Wow, I figured the green-gold was just gold mixed with the green paint. If it is indeed a solid gold dial, that makes it a bit more interesting.

JJ Irani · 15 August 2010, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Numismatist

Wow, I figured the green-gold was just gold mixed with the green paint. If it is indeed a solid gold dial, that makes it a bit more interesting.

From its very inception, I always believed that for the amount of extra $$$ Rolex are charging for this watch, I'm sure they would throw in a few extra grams of 18K gold - no big deal.

When Rolex use the word "GOLD" they mean business - no mucking about!!

JJ

sakuraba · 15 August 2010, 07:29 AM

Flip the blue, keep the LV.

That would make an awesome rotation: Sub-C, LV, LV-C.

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14 August 2010, 09:22 PM	#1
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	What do you think - Should I go for green now? Dear friends, I got a new SubC black (116610LN) recently, and it has not left my wrist since i bought it. http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/4397/1166101.jpg But...I see more and more pictures of the green one, and recently I had a chance to see the 116610LV in flesh..... What can I say, WOW!!! What do you think, should I go for the green as well? Any way, I will keep my black because I never get sick to look at this classic. But I could flip some of my older models, including the classic 16610LV and my bluesy 16613. What do you think? Regards Tom

14 August 2010, 09:23 PM	#2
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Go for it! Love the green one--not that yours is not nice--that green though is hot!! I have mine on order--should have any day!!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

14 August 2010, 09:27 PM	#3
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	I would not...hold on to the two beauties you have and save! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

14 August 2010, 09:32 PM	#5
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14 August 2010, 09:30 PM	#4
alexxelor Banned Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: alessandro Location: ROMA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 675	green dial

14 August 2010, 10:11 PM	#6
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	Wait awhile.

14 August 2010, 10:22 PM	#7
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	I'd save up for it.

14 August 2010, 11:20 PM	#9
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Do what I do. Act in haste - repent at leisure. __________________ E

14 August 2010, 11:21 PM	#10
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Keep your Subs. __________________ E

14 August 2010, 11:27 PM	#11
Serge08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montréal Posts: 10	Hold on and keep saving for the green.....

14 August 2010, 11:53 PM	#13
superb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: anywhere but here Posts: 690	Tom, which LV do you prefer if you only have 1 choice? The new or the old?

15 August 2010, 01:07 AM	#15
NMS75 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: United Kingdom Watch: 16610 & 116710LN Posts: 559	As aready said - hold on to your two and save. M

15 August 2010, 06:08 AM	#16
DVR "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Denis Location: Flanders, EU Watch: Diver watches Posts: 2,009	Tom, I got the LN and liked it. The next day I got the LV (from an other dealer) and I immediately knew the LN would only sit in my safe. Not good so sold it and kept the LV. I would think you can sell your LN quickly without a loss so would do that. Why lose money on the others ? The new LN will be available with a discount in a year or so if you decided later on you can't live without. Think that would be your cheapest way into an LV. __________________ AP - BP - UN - GO - GS - JLC - RLX

15 August 2010, 06:16 AM	#19
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	ONLY if you can ascertain for SURE that the green dial is 18K solid gold - a very controversial subject as of late. Othewise, I wouldn't throw those extra $$$ on some plated crap!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

15 August 2010, 06:24 AM	#20
RRGHOST1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: luke standing Location: england Watch: Rolex TT SubC Blue Posts: 3,997	I would love a watch like javierleons pic, with the green bezel and the orange hands,makes it so much nicer IMO.

15 August 2010, 06:27 AM	#21
Gerardus "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Gerardus Location: often in the air Watch: ♕ Posts: 12,142	Good luck with your decision! __________________ ♕126610 ♕126333 ♕116300

15 August 2010, 07:22 AM	#27
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Wow, I figured the green-gold was just gold mixed with the green paint. If it is indeed a solid gold dial, that makes it a bit more interesting. __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

15 August 2010, 07:29 AM	#29
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	Flip the blue, keep the LV. That would make an awesome rotation: Sub-C, LV, LV-C. __________________ F 14000 AirKing black F 16710 GMT Pepsi F 16570 Explorer II white T 16600 SD D 16610 LV "fine quality is remembered long after the pain of spending money" -Steve Mulholland

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