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mxstyles · 15 June 2017, 12:05 PM

evening everyone,

any advice on how to tell a true 16610 anniversary from one with a simple green insert?

Thanks.

datejust24 · 15 June 2017, 12:35 PM

Should also have a maxi dial and hands

Tools · 15 June 2017, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mxstyles

evening everyone,

any advice on how to tell a true 16610 anniversary from one with a simple green insert?

Thanks.

Aside from the large plot dial, hands, and green insert, all 16610's are identical.

If somebody took the trouble to change those things, there is no way to know unless you have the original paperwork with it.

springer · 15 June 2017, 01:49 PM

Larry, is there a 16610V model stamp between the lugs?

EDIT:

I just found a couple anniversary 16610LV Subs here on TRF and the lug stamping is 16610T, which is the same as found on non-anniversary Subs.

So, in answer to your question Justin regarding our conversation today, I would suspect that if someone happened upon a green bezel insert, an LV dial and LV hand set, they could create an "anniversary LV" Sub.

mxstyles · 15 June 2017, 08:49 PM

thanks everyone, much appreciated.

padi56 · 15 June 2017, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by springer

Larry, is there a 16610V model stamp between the lugs?

EDIT:

I just found a couple anniversary 16610LV Subs here on TRF and the lug stamping is 16610T, which is the same as found on non-anniversary Subs.

So, in answer to your question Justin regarding our conversation today, I would suspect that if someone happened upon a green bezel insert, an LV dial and LV hand set, they could create an "anniversary LV" Sub.

All non lug cased watches will have the T all it stands for is non lug hole case. And all 16610LV are just normal 16610 with maxi dial, green insert and slightly wider hands, no other stamping on the case than a normal 16610..

mailman · 15 June 2017, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mxstyles

evening everyone,

any advice on how to tell a true 16610 anniversary from one with a simple green insert?

Thanks.

One thing the guys left out...16610LV's never had lug holes

Blingtone · 15 June 2017, 09:24 PM

As Larry mentioned the earlier ones with papers will have it noted as 16610LV, possibly along with the model hang tag.
The later ones with plastic warranty cards will have it noted as 16610LV on the card (my non-rehault Z has it marked on the card and the model number hang tag).
Last resort ROLEX should be able to confirm, if you have the serial number (later models have the serial on the rehault at 6 0'clock as well as the card)

Flstfirider · 15 June 2017, 10:41 PM

On the warranty paper, the Style is listed as R16610V30B9325

JP Chestnut · 16 June 2017, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flstfirider

On the warranty paper, the Style is listed as R16610V30B9325

I'm pretty sure it depends on USA versus ROW. I can't remember if my USA sourced LV says "LV" on the warranty. It does say "V" on the green hang tag though.

rollee1 · 16 June 2017, 04:55 PM

To a purist a true 50th anniversary is F serial 2004, flat 4 lime and the works.
If one is found with papers purchased from late 2003, with green Rolex tissue paper, that is like striking gold.
I personally like the engraved rehaut of later years, with several differences along the way.
Otherwise any 16610LV is the 50th anniversary model, with maxi dial and hands.

Chrispare · 16 June 2017, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rollee1

To a purist a true 50th anniversary is F serial 2004, flat 4 lime and the works.
If one is found with papers purchased from late 2003, with green Rolex tissue paper, that is like striking gold.
I personally like the engraved rehaut of later years, with several differences along the way.
Otherwise any 16610LV is the 50th anniversary model, with maxi dial and hands.

I think the first ones LV anniversary are Y serial
Am I right ?

Andad · 16 June 2017, 07:53 PM

To some the 'F' is the one.

But I'm happy with my 'M'.

Any excuse for a pix.

JP Chestnut · 16 June 2017, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrispare

I think the first ones LV anniversary are Y serial
Am I right ?

Yes...

milwatch126 · 20 June 2017, 07:04 AM

Hi All,
Hi All,
I have an M series LV submariner M serial with engraved Rehault. USA sold. Can the warranty card have only 16610V not 16610 LV as mine and be correct?

Regards,
M

FTX I · 20 June 2017, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

To some the 'F' is the one.

But I'm happy with my 'M'.

Any excuse for a pix.

Fantastic

HL65 · 20 June 2017, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by milwatch126

Hi All,
Hi All,
I have an M series LV submariner M serial with engraved Rehault. USA sold. Can the warranty card have only 16610V not 16610 LV as mine and be correct?

Regards,
M

The warranty card does not specify LV only the hang tag does. It says 16610V so yes yours is fine and correct.

roaddog359 · 20 June 2017, 08:44 AM

Just ask your wife if the Anniversary is real! LOL...

mxstyles · 24 June 2017, 03:44 AM

Sorry for the delay, thanks everyone, here is the new addition

Stevec14 · 27 June 2017, 02:32 AM

Very nice indeed. Congrats

Shaky · 27 June 2017, 05:26 AM

Have to say this model is the new object of my desire. Love the green bezel and black face combination. For me it's better than the LVc

Loevhagen · 27 June 2017, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HL65

The warranty card does not specify LV only the hang tag does. It says 16610V so yes yours is fine and correct.

Well - they both do: Warranty card = "V" and hang tag = "LV". So for this model; papers are important.

The Libertine · 27 June 2017, 05:37 AM

Beautiful - congratulations!

15 June 2017, 12:05 PM	#1
mxstyles "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 4	how to tell if anniversary is real evening everyone, any advice on how to tell a true 16610 anniversary from one with a simple green insert? Thanks.

15 June 2017, 01:49 PM	#4
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Larry, is there a 16610V model stamp between the lugs? EDIT: I just found a couple anniversary 16610LV Subs here on TRF and the lug stamping is 16610T, which is the same as found on non-anniversary Subs. So, in answer to your question Justin regarding our conversation today, I would suspect that if someone happened upon a green bezel insert, an LV dial and LV hand set, they could create an "anniversary LV" Sub. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

16 June 2017, 04:55 PM	#11
rollee1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Rollee Location: Boston Watch: it watching me Posts: 1,945	To a purist a true 50th anniversary is F serial 2004, flat 4 lime and the works. If one is found with papers purchased from late 2003, with green Rolex tissue paper, that is like striking gold. I personally like the engraved rehaut of later years, with several differences along the way. Otherwise any 16610LV is the 50th anniversary model, with maxi dial and hands. __________________ Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted

16 June 2017, 07:53 PM	#13
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	To some the 'F' is the one. But I'm happy with my 'M'. Any excuse for a pix. Attached Images __________________ E

15 June 2017, 12:35 PM	#2
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Should also have a maxi dial and hands

15 June 2017, 08:49 PM	#5
mxstyles "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 4	thanks everyone, much appreciated.

15 June 2017, 09:24 PM	#8
Blingtone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Tony Location: Loughton UK Watch: 16610LV no Rehault Posts: 369	As Larry mentioned the earlier ones with papers will have it noted as 16610LV, possibly along with the model hang tag. The later ones with plastic warranty cards will have it noted as 16610LV on the card (my non-rehault Z has it marked on the card and the model number hang tag). Last resort ROLEX should be able to confirm, if you have the serial number (later models have the serial on the rehault at 6 0'clock as well as the card)

15 June 2017, 10:41 PM	#9
Flstfirider 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Auburn, AL Watch: Rolex, Tudor Posts: 1,139	On the warranty paper, the Style is listed as R16610V30B9325

20 June 2017, 07:04 AM	#15
milwatch126 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Emerald Island Watch: 1962, 5512 Posts: 180	Hi All, Hi All, I have an M series LV submariner M serial with engraved Rehault. USA sold. Can the warranty card have only 16610V not 16610 LV as mine and be correct? Regards, M

20 June 2017, 08:44 AM	#18
roaddog359 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: earth Watch: Bluesy Posts: 865	Just ask your wife if the Anniversary is real! LOL...

24 June 2017, 03:44 AM	#19
mxstyles "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 4	Sorry for the delay, thanks everyone, here is the new addition

27 June 2017, 02:32 AM	#20
Stevec14 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: Steve Location: U.K. Watch: 321, Snoopy 3 Posts: 4,483	Very nice indeed. Congrats

27 June 2017, 05:26 AM	#21
Shaky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,125	Have to say this model is the new object of my desire. Love the green bezel and black face combination. For me it's better than the LVc

27 June 2017, 05:37 AM	#23
The Libertine Banned Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Mike Location: BOS Watch: 16710;14060;214270 Posts: 6,375	Beautiful - congratulations!

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