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djmarcox · 1 October 2010, 09:31 AM

Im new here and trying to decide which one to purchase. I always wanted the green sub and now that Im ready to buy there is the new one available... I would like to know any opinions in the matter... Which one should I go with.. Thanks for any help...

esm · 1 October 2010, 09:35 AM

depends on how much green you can put up with?
if it is your first Rolex, then a 16610LV (1st gen) would probably be a more verstile option.
BUT - if you love green, then 116610LV is your best bet.

what a lovely "problem" you have

exxondus · 1 October 2010, 10:06 AM

I love the new green sub. But if its the only rolex that i can have, i wouldnt go for it.

Due to the large amt of green on it, i feel that there is a higher tendency to get bored with it shld it be worn daily. Imo, it has to b worn in rotation.

MortgageGuy · 1 October 2010, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exxondus

I love the new green sub. But if its the only rolex that i can have, i wouldnt go for it.

Due to the large amt of green on it, i feel that there is a higher tendency to get bored with it shld it be worn daily. Imo, it has to b worn in rotation.

I will second that... I have the 16610LV and love it, I also have the 116610LN (Black Ceramic) which I also love. I agree the new green sub would be a bit much for everyday however I have yet to see one in the flesh

Good Luck,

Art 1 · 1 October 2010, 10:14 AM

I have and would rather have the old.

ingoodtime · 1 October 2010, 12:08 PM

I would rather have the new all green version. It is just
beautiful. Green doesn't go with everything... Or...um...
Does it?

sakuraba · 1 October 2010, 12:13 PM

As pretty as the LV-C is, it would really be tough to have it as your only watch.

IMHO, for an "only" watch, the older LV with a spare black insert would be tough to beat.

esm · 1 October 2010, 12:14 PM

OMG!!! Jib speaks the truth!!!

jldc · 1 October 2010, 12:16 PM

I like the new ceramic LV much better than the older version. The green is just a better color, IMO. However, as you can tell from the comments, both versions have their fans. I also would think twice about making it your only watch.

L

sakuraba · 1 October 2010, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

OMG!!! Jib speaks the truth!!!

You're not conceding, green lover, are you?

esm · 1 October 2010, 12:23 PM

Never!

(fingers crossed :lol)

MagedMS · 1 October 2010, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

depends on how much green you can put up with?
if it is your first Rolex, then a 16610LV (1st gen) would probably be a more verstile option.
BUT - if you love green, then 116610LV is your best bet.

what a lovely "problem" you have

X2 Agreed.. 16610LV is a good start..

relosayrolex · 1 October 2010, 10:35 PM

had the same dilemma about a month ago, i decided to go for the 16610lv since the ceramic is still new and thought of it as a very good choice in the future. just remember, you will never go wrong with any of the two beauties.

mvagusta · 2 October 2010, 12:39 AM

Is the new Green Sub really classed as an "LV"? or has it just assumed this title by its Green relationship?

I am puzzled to see how Rolex could make an Anniversary/Commemorative watch and then remake it 7 years later but by totally altering the appearance???????

Not trying to sound negative or does Rolex think they will sell it better by calling it an "LV"

Regards

Jake

petesjag · 2 October 2010, 12:46 AM

Both are obviously great choices. go try them both and decide. I would not buy based on others opinions but it does help to know what others think. I have the LV and have tryed the version as well. I thinks its a bit too muh green for my tastes..you may love it though???
pete

esm · 2 October 2010, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvagusta

Is the new Green Sub really classed as an "LV"? or has it just assumed this title by its Green relationship?

I am puzzled to see how Rolex could make an Anniversary/Commemorative watch and then remake it 7 years later but by totally altering the appearance???????

Not trying to sound negative or does Rolex think they will sell it better by calling it an "LV"

Regards

Jake

LV stands for "green bezel" in french... so the 116610 ceramic green bezel Sub also has the LV name attached to it.

dalip · 2 October 2010, 12:49 AM

Old. By a mile.

Singslinger · 2 October 2010, 01:03 AM

The new green is much nicer in the flesh than in pix. I would go with that because of its appearance and more practical bracelet.

Watch Fan · 2 October 2010, 01:25 AM

I have the old and have seen and tried on the new. If I had to choose it would be the old for sure.

djmarcox · 2 October 2010, 02:32 AM

thanks for all your input guys... Im gonna have to think about this a lil longer... I just started considering the black ceramic one as well.. Ill be sure to post pics of what I get...

rmfnla · 2 October 2010, 02:48 AM

Either one will work as long as you have enough emeralds on it!

rolexdeepsea · 2 October 2010, 02:53 AM

The new green sub c stand out more!!

PanosI · 2 October 2010, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakuraba

as pretty as the lv-c is, it would really be tough to have it as your only watch.

Imho, for an "only" watch, the older lv with a spare black insert would be tough to beat.

x2......

Howie · 2 October 2010, 03:19 AM

My pooch prefers the old LV.

tifosi · 2 October 2010, 03:37 AM

I have and prefer the "old" LV. If it is you're only Rolex, like it is mine, I'd stay away from too much green. The old bezel insert is just enough. Plus you could source a black insert and change it up at will. Good luck with your decision. There really is no wrong one here.

EchoBlueUK · 2 October 2010, 04:15 AM

I like the new one but wouldn't buy it unless green was your favourite colour.

RoleXavier · 2 October 2010, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mvagusta

Is the new Green Sub really classed as an "LV"? or has it just assumed this title by its Green relationship?

I am puzzled to see how Rolex could make an Anniversary/Commemorative watch and then remake it 7 years later but by totally altering the appearance???????

Not trying to sound negative or does Rolex think they will sell it better by calling it an "LV"

Regards

Jake

The "LV" stands for Lunette Verte which means "Green Bezel" in french, and has nothing to do with it being an "Anniversary" Submariner, like the 16610LV.

The 116610LV is also called an "LV" just because happens to have a "Green Bezel" around an all "Green Gold Dial"

Hope this helps.

Michael M. · 2 October 2010, 05:38 AM

I think they should offer the new 116610lv with a black dial and a green bezel.

Ebruner · 2 October 2010, 05:40 AM

OLD!!!!!!!!!!

-Eddie

1 October 2010, 09:31 AM	#1
djmarcox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: over there.... Watch: LV C;Daytona;Pepsi Posts: 123	New Green Submariner Vs Old... Im new here and trying to decide which one to purchase. I always wanted the green sub and now that Im ready to buy there is the new one available... I would like to know any opinions in the matter... Which one should I go with.. Thanks for any help...

1 October 2010, 12:08 PM	#6
ingoodtime "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,834	I would rather have the new all green version. It is just beautiful. Green doesn't go with everything... Or...um... Does it? __________________ Lee

1 October 2010, 12:13 PM	#7
sakuraba "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Jib Location: SJ, California Watch: sun dial Posts: 8,189	As pretty as the LV-C is, it would really be tough to have it as your only watch. IMHO, for an "only" watch, the older LV with a spare black insert would be tough to beat. __________________ 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

2 October 2010, 12:46 AM	#15
petesjag "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: netherlands Posts: 2,177	Both are obviously great choices. go try them both and decide. I would not buy based on others opinions but it does help to know what others think. I have the LV and have tryed the version as well. I thinks its a bit too muh green for my tastes..you may love it though??? pete __________________ 116718LN Black dial

2 October 2010, 12:49 AM	#17
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Old. By a mile. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

1 October 2010, 09:35 AM	#2
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	depends on how much green you can put up with? if it is your first Rolex, then a 16610LV (1st gen) would probably be a more verstile option. BUT - if you love green, then 116610LV is your best bet. what a lovely "problem" you have

1 October 2010, 10:06 AM	#3
exxondus "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 568	I love the new green sub. But if its the only rolex that i can have, i wouldnt go for it. Due to the large amt of green on it, i feel that there is a higher tendency to get bored with it shld it be worn daily. Imo, it has to b worn in rotation.

1 October 2010, 10:14 AM	#5
Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	I have and would rather have the old.

1 October 2010, 12:14 PM	#8
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	OMG!!! Jib speaks the truth!!!

1 October 2010, 12:16 PM	#9
jldc "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 464	I like the new ceramic LV much better than the older version. The green is just a better color, IMO. However, as you can tell from the comments, both versions have their fans. I also would think twice about making it your only watch. L

1 October 2010, 12:23 PM	#11
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Never! (fingers crossed :lol)

1 October 2010, 10:35 PM	#13
relosayrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Ed Location: Philippines Watch: Rolex 116520 Posts: 10	had the same dilemma about a month ago, i decided to go for the 16610lv since the ceramic is still new and thought of it as a very good choice in the future. just remember, you will never go wrong with any of the two beauties.

2 October 2010, 12:39 AM	#14
mvagusta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Watch: Sub 16610LV Posts: 10	Is the new Green Sub really classed as an "LV"? or has it just assumed this title by its Green relationship? I am puzzled to see how Rolex could make an Anniversary/Commemorative watch and then remake it 7 years later but by totally altering the appearance??????? Not trying to sound negative or does Rolex think they will sell it better by calling it an "LV" Regards Jake

2 October 2010, 01:03 AM	#18
Singslinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: singapore Posts: 6,424	The new green is much nicer in the flesh than in pix. I would go with that because of its appearance and more practical bracelet.

2 October 2010, 01:25 AM	#19
Watch Fan "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 676	I have the old and have seen and tried on the new. If I had to choose it would be the old for sure. __________________ "The early bird might get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheeze."

2 October 2010, 02:32 AM	#20
djmarcox "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: over there.... Watch: LV C;Daytona;Pepsi Posts: 123	thanks for all your input guys... Im gonna have to think about this a lil longer... I just started considering the black ceramic one as well.. Ill be sure to post pics of what I get...

2 October 2010, 02:48 AM	#21
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	Either one will work as long as you have enough emeralds on it!

2 October 2010, 02:53 AM	#22
rolexdeepsea "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: england Posts: 251	The new green sub c stand out more!!

2 October 2010, 03:19 AM	#24
Howie "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 1,038	My pooch prefers the old LV.

2 October 2010, 03:37 AM	#25
tifosi "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Russ Location: Southern NJ Posts: 5,760	I have and prefer the "old" LV. If it is you're only Rolex, like it is mine, I'd stay away from too much green. The old bezel insert is just enough. Plus you could source a black insert and change it up at will. Good luck with your decision. There really is no wrong one here. __________________ Russ

2 October 2010, 04:15 AM	#26
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	I like the new one but wouldn't buy it unless green was your favourite colour.

2 October 2010, 05:38 AM	#28
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	I think they should offer the new 116610lv with a black dial and a green bezel.

2 October 2010, 05:40 AM	#29
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	OLD!!!!!!!!!! -Eddie __________________

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