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bayerische · 11 September 2018, 11:16 PM

Did the 16610LV ever come with blue lume?

jay_kay · 11 September 2018, 11:22 PM

I don't believe it did.

peterpl · 11 September 2018, 11:26 PM

green

harvey · 11 September 2018, 11:31 PM

No.

fishingbear · 11 September 2018, 11:57 PM

No, just green.

dafuture · 12 September 2018, 12:13 AM

Nope, chromalight came later.

Finslayer83 · 12 September 2018, 12:35 AM

it would not shock me as the dials are the same that any dial replacement might be from the 116610LV and hands.

Ravager135 · 12 September 2018, 12:42 AM

The 16610LV was discontinued around 2008-2009. All models were still Superluminova. There are ceramic models that came with Superluminova including the original 116710LNs. Chromalight came a few years later.

mailman · 12 September 2018, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finslayer83

it would not shock me as the dials are the same that any dial replacement might be from the 116610LV and hands.

One dials black ones green.

bayerische · 12 September 2018, 02:25 AM

What I thought! Thanks.

valokoparo4545 · 12 September 2018, 04:40 AM

In 2008, Rolex debuted the Chromalight display on the Deepsea Sea-Dweller. Although also a photoluminescent material, this time, rather than green, the Rolex proprietary compound gives off a blue hue in the dark. Furthermore, according to Rolex, Chromalight can last up to eight hours, which is more than double the time of other luminescent materials. Following the Deepsea, Rolex began furnishing other sports watches such as the Submariner, the Daytona, and the GMT-Master with Chromalight rather than SuperLuminova.

While all current Rolex Oyster Professional watches sport the blue Chromalight display, there are some contemporary Rolex watches that still glow with green Superluminova. Interestingly, some modern Migauss and (now discontinued) Datejust II watches include both the blue and green luminescence.

If you’re not sure which lume your Rolex has, the quickest way to tell if your Rolex has SuperLuminova or Chromalight is to simply turn off the light! Regardless of the color, Rolex watches perform perfectly at night and boast a distinct look,

CPRWATCH · 12 September 2018, 04:59 AM

My V serial has green lume & I would say produced near the end of LV production, around 2008-9 with Superluminova.

Chaching · 12 September 2018, 06:20 AM

Green only

Dirt · 12 September 2018, 06:27 AM

Never.

Finslayer83 · 12 September 2018, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

One dials black ones green.

I should of said Sub Date then to clarify.

Only say this as I've been searching (and found) a hand set for my 14060m. 16610LV hands are out there that are labeled both green and chromalight.

I know 116610 hands are blue.

Jason71 · 12 September 2018, 10:20 AM

It never came with Chromalight. However, a dial/handset from a 116610 will fit perfectly. This is my modified 16610LV that had the dial and hands swapped with a 116610. Note the bezel pearl on the aluminum insert is still green luminova

bayerische · 12 September 2018, 05:23 PM

Turned out a friend of mine was offered one with a presumably fake dial, fake bezel and fake hands.

He checked the serial with his AD, and AD confirmed it to have left the factory as a 16610.

So be careful.

R!$ · 14 September 2018, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

It never came with Chromalight. However, a dial/handset from a 116610 will fit perfectly. This is my modified 16610LV that had the dial and hands swapped with a 116610. Note the bezel pearl on the aluminum insert is still green luminova

Wow this is cool
Thanks for sharing!

katiedaddy · 14 September 2018, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

It never came with Chromalight. However, a dial/handset from a 116610 will fit perfectly. This is my modified 16610LV that had the dial and hands swapped with a 116610. Note the bezel pearl on the aluminum insert is still green luminova

Hell of a shot!

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11 September 2018, 11:16 PM	#1
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Rolex 16610LV lume Did the 16610LV ever come with blue lume? __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

11 September 2018, 11:22 PM	#2
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	I don't believe it did. __________________ Rolex Explorer 214270, Omega Speedmaster '1957 Relaunch' 3594.50.00, Panerai Luminor 1950 PAM00127-E, Panerai Radiomir 1936 PAM00249-I, Panerai Mare Nostrum PAM00716-T, Panerai PAM00785-Q Set, Panerai Luminor Black Seal PAM00594-Q, Panerai Luminor Daylight PAM00604-Q, Tudor Black Bay 54 79000N, Heuer Carrera Re-Edition CS3113, Hamilton Military W10 & TAG Heuer F1

12 September 2018, 12:13 AM	#6
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,944	Nope, chromalight came later. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

12 September 2018, 02:25 AM	#10
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	What I thought! Thanks. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

12 September 2018, 04:59 AM	#12
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,600	My V serial has green lume & I would say produced near the end of LV production, around 2008-9 with Superluminova. Attached Images

11 September 2018, 11:26 PM	#3
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	green

11 September 2018, 11:31 PM	#4
harvey "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rolexforums.com Posts: 5,435	No.

11 September 2018, 11:57 PM	#5
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,548	No, just green.

12 September 2018, 12:35 AM	#7
Finslayer83 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Tennessee Watch: DW-5600 Posts: 1,584	it would not shock me as the dials are the same that any dial replacement might be from the 116610LV and hands.

12 September 2018, 12:42 AM	#8
Ravager135 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 4,224	The 16610LV was discontinued around 2008-2009. All models were still Superluminova. There are ceramic models that came with Superluminova including the original 116710LNs. Chromalight came a few years later.

12 September 2018, 04:40 AM	#11
valokoparo4545 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: France Posts: 1	In 2008, Rolex debuted the Chromalight display on the Deepsea Sea-Dweller. Although also a photoluminescent material, this time, rather than green, the Rolex proprietary compound gives off a blue hue in the dark. Furthermore, according to Rolex, Chromalight can last up to eight hours, which is more than double the time of other luminescent materials. Following the Deepsea, Rolex began furnishing other sports watches such as the Submariner, the Daytona, and the GMT-Master with Chromalight rather than SuperLuminova. While all current Rolex Oyster Professional watches sport the blue Chromalight display, there are some contemporary Rolex watches that still glow with green Superluminova. Interestingly, some modern Migauss and (now discontinued) Datejust II watches include both the blue and green luminescence. If you’re not sure which lume your Rolex has, the quickest way to tell if your Rolex has SuperLuminova or Chromalight is to simply turn off the light! Regardless of the color, Rolex watches perform perfectly at night and boast a distinct look,

12 September 2018, 06:20 AM	#13
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	Green only

12 September 2018, 06:27 AM	#14
Dirt "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brisbane Watch: DSSD Posts: 8,064	Never.

12 September 2018, 10:20 AM	#16
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	It never came with Chromalight. However, a dial/handset from a 116610 will fit perfectly. This is my modified 16610LV that had the dial and hands swapped with a 116610. Note the bezel pearl on the aluminum insert is still green luminova __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

12 September 2018, 05:23 PM	#17
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Turned out a friend of mine was offered one with a presumably fake dial, fake bezel and fake hands. He checked the serial with his AD, and AD confirmed it to have left the factory as a 16610. So be careful. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

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