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Ebruner · 9 January 2010, 01:34 AM

I am considering a Sub LV and I have a question. Are the links Solid or hollow on the bracelet?

-Eddie

georgeking · 9 January 2010, 01:45 AM

If it is a new Sub then it is only the end links that are solid. The bracelet design has worked for years and years that way and feels fantastic, as others will i am sure inform you.

Ebruner · 9 January 2010, 02:00 AM

Not arguing the working point. I just wonder why Rolex has solid links for other SS models, but not the sub? Just a question, not an indictment about quality or function.

-Eddie

SLS · 9 January 2010, 02:08 AM

There was a thread a few months back that one of members did a CAD drawing of the "solid center links" that actually showed that the links were hollow and not solid. There was some debate whether this was true or not, and I believe that after weighing a link, the theory was indeed fact.
Scott

esm · 9 January 2010, 02:30 AM

the current LV has hollow centre links.

the new ceramic Subs (WG and TT variants so far...) has solid centre links.

Ebruner · 9 January 2010, 02:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esm

the current LV has hollow centre links.

the new ceramic Subs (WG and TT variants so far...) has solid centre links.

Thanks for answering thw question I asked.

-Eddie

JPS · 9 January 2010, 03:01 AM

LV is a great watch Eddie. Go for it!

rad87gn · 9 January 2010, 03:05 AM

Most links are hollow and a few are solid. Either way the bracelet is nice, functional, and will last for a very long time. Good news it will be cheaper to replace down the road than the updated bracelets.

JJ Irani · 9 January 2010, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebruner

Not arguing the working point. I just wonder why Rolex has solid links for other SS models, but not the sub? Just a question, not an indictment about quality or function.

-Eddie

Hi Eddie,

All the older SS Rolex models had HOLLOW centre links, exception being the SS/Pt YM.

It's only recently, that Rolex have gone all solid on virtually most of their models.

The LV Sub has the exact SAME Oyster Fliplock bracelet as the SS Sub-date 16610 so it will have HOLLOW centre links. Nothing to worry about though......still very, very strong and time proven over the decades that it's been in use.

In fact, my current and latest V-series Exp-II came on the Oysterlock bracelet with HOLLOW centre links - no problems at all!!

JJ

Ebruner · 9 January 2010, 04:06 AM

Guys, I appreciate all the input on the hollow links. I agree, they are fine. I just wanted to know if the LV was updated or not.

Thanks to all!!!!

-Eddie

cber7 · 9 January 2010, 10:20 AM

Solid end links others hollow M series LV

9 January 2010, 01:34 AM	#1
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	Sub LV Bracelet Question I am considering a Sub LV and I have a question. Are the links Solid or hollow on the bracelet? -Eddie __________________

9 January 2010, 02:00 AM	#3
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	Not arguing the working point. I just wonder why Rolex has solid links for other SS models, but not the sub? Just a question, not an indictment about quality or function. -Eddie __________________

9 January 2010, 02:08 AM	#4
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	There was a thread a few months back that one of members did a CAD drawing of the "solid center links" that actually showed that the links were hollow and not solid. There was some debate whether this was true or not, and I believe that after weighing a link, the theory was indeed fact. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

9 January 2010, 04:06 AM	#10
Ebruner "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Eddie Location: Kentucky Watch: 118208 Posts: 2,510	Guys, I appreciate all the input on the hollow links. I agree, they are fine. I just wanted to know if the LV was updated or not. Thanks to all!!!! -Eddie __________________

9 January 2010, 10:20 AM	#11
cber7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Cori Location: WA Watch: 1680 Red Sub Posts: 56	Solid end links others hollow M series LV __________________ Cori Bellevue, WA Rolex 1680 Red Panerai 177 Titanium

9 January 2010, 01:45 AM	#2
georgeking "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London Posts: 7	If it is a new Sub then it is only the end links that are solid. The bracelet design has worked for years and years that way and feels fantastic, as others will i am sure inform you.

9 January 2010, 02:30 AM	#5
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	the current LV has hollow centre links. the new ceramic Subs (WG and TT variants so far...) has solid centre links.

9 January 2010, 03:01 AM	#7
JPS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jonathan Location: UK Watch: 116500 White&Black Posts: 1,360	LV is a great watch Eddie. Go for it!

9 January 2010, 03:05 AM	#8
rad87gn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: Des Moines, Iowa Watch: Rolex, PAM, Omega Posts: 1,607	Most links are hollow and a few are solid. Either way the bracelet is nice, functional, and will last for a very long time. Good news it will be cheaper to replace down the road than the updated bracelets.

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