Submariner 11610 LV - Weird? Cool? A future collectible?

[Grissom]

Having evidently had a relapse of "Rolex Fever", I find myself now in the acquisition phase of this "disease" .......and having just purchased an 18K/SS GMTIIC I now have my mind on a Submariner. While I will most likely purchase Black Ceramic 18K/SS Sub in the near future (I really like the two tone look) I will also be adding to my small group of stainless models as well, and have been considering the 16610LV (why is it sometimes referred to as LV and others as simply V, which is how they are noted "V" on the warranty as I recall) as it is a rather unusual combination, black dial/green bezel, and as it will have only been offered for sale for about 7 years, now being discontinued in favor of the 116610LV green/green ceramic.

My question is would you folks recommend adding one to the collection, or simply going green/green ceramic? Clearly initial cost of acquisition is a factor, as of course personal preference/taste.

I like both looks, and will probably end up owning both, were I to get the 16610V first.

I have an opportunity to purchase a brand new 16610V "V" serial number from a local AD for nice discount, and am inclined to go for it, based on price and potential future collectibility and because I like it .......and I wanted to hear the opinions of others, who might be more "in tune" to the Rolex Sport Watch culture these days, regarding this watch. I started off collecting vintage, so no box/papers in that arena, for me, collecting bubble backs, and the like, when I started in 1970. Am liking being able to build a nice collection with all boxes/paperwork, for the time being....and really liking being able to purchase direct from an AD at a nice discount!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinions with me! I appreciate the generosity of you all sharing your knowledge and opinions.

[Paracentesis]

If you like it, buy it. I don't believe it's "collectable", though, because it's not rare. The 16610 is my favourite Rolex, and lots of other people's too!

P.S. LV stands for Lunette Verte

[watchwatcher]

Cool. Very cool. Collectable? Who knows?

[Grissom]

Paracentesis, thanks! I do like it, and I just pulled the trigger.....

(Any ascites in your recent past?)

[Paracentesis]

No probs, great watch.

There's money in ascites ;-)

[AlexisD]

I tend to think that ceramic brings a lot, from an esthetic point of vue.

[esm]

cool? collectable?

no idea, but the LV is a great piece.

if green is your type of thing, then you will love the 16610LV first and then the 116610LV (or vice versa )

have fun

[Grissom]

Originally Posted by Paracentesis

No probs, great watch.

There's money in ascites ;-)

The "withdrawal" that pays dividends!!

[t e x]

Hey Griss.... don't forget the LV's versatility. Mine is currently in an LN "maxi" mode

[Grissom]

Originally Posted by esm

cool? collectable?

no idea, but the LV is a great piece.

if green is your type of thing, then you will love the 16610LV first and then the 116610LV (or vice versa )

have fun

I had no idea I did, but evidently it is now! Looks like it's the 16610LV first. As the 116610LV really "POPS" that will be one for next year, perhaps, once the frenzy has died down......thanks for sharing!

[Grissom]

Originally Posted by t e x

Hey Griss.... don't forget the LV's versatility. Mine is currently in an LN "maxi" mode

Absolutely! I had forgotten about that. Thanks!!

How much is a factory black bezel?

[esm]

Originally Posted by Grissom

I had no idea I did, but evidently it is now! Looks like it's the 16610LV first. As the 116610LV really "POPS" that will be one for next year, perhaps, once the frenzy has died down......thanks for sharing!

great idea on the 16610LV first - as i cant get more difficult to get hold of.

the 16610LV will be there for many years to come, so there will be more chances

they would look great together

[t e x]

You're welcome... ballpark $75 via a place with a parts account or from about $125 here on TRF!

[esm]

Originally Posted by t e x

You're welcome... ballpark $75 via a place with a parts account or from about $125 here on TRF!

is this the prices for the black aluminium bezel insert for 16610 or the black ceramic bezel insert for the 116610LN?

[Grissom]

Originally Posted by esm

is this the prices for the black aluminium bezel insert for 16610 or the black ceramic bezel insert for the 116610LN?

Interesting......would they be interchangeable?

[Grissom]

Originally Posted by t e x

You're welcome... ballpark $75 via a place with a parts account or from about $125 here on TRF!

Thank you, Joel!

[nauticajoe]

I love my LV. Definitely a keeper!

I say go for it.

[esm]

Originally Posted by Grissom

Interesting......would they be interchangeable?

nope from what i have been reading. the bezels and inserts are not interchangable between 16610 and 116610

[Grissom]

Originally Posted by nauticajoe

I love my LV. Definitely a keeper!

I say go for it.

I did, and thanks for the encouragement!

[t e x]

Originally Posted by esm

is this the prices for the black aluminium bezel insert for 16610 or the black ceramic bezel insert for the 116610LN?

Originally Posted by Grissom

Thank you, Joel!

Hey guys...on my iphone running errands lol, i may have misread the question ...but bezel costing I was quoting is for the alum. insert. Of course I have a 16610 and not sub-c.

[Grissom]

Originally Posted by esm

nope from what i have been reading. the bezels and inserts are not interchangable between 16610 and 116610

Figures! Would have been too convenient......

[Grissom]

Originally Posted by t e x

Hey guys...on my iphone running errands lol, i may have misread the question ...but bezel costing I was quoting is for the alum. insert. Of course I have a 16610 and not sub-c.

I understood the price was for the aluminum......Thank you for the clarification!

[t e x]

Originally Posted by Grissom

Figures! Would have been too convenient......

lol, I had missed that question....yeah, would awesome!

[rfknauss]

Get the 16610V!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by rfknauss

Get the 16610V!

Yep, that would be my preference.

[Bigboss]

Originally Posted by dddrees

yep, that would be my preference.

x2

[stockae92]

the maxi dial is worth the ticket price!

[HL65]

Congrats--great watch--love my LV!!!

[Grissom]

Thank you all for the great encouragement re: the 16610 LV. Should have it in the morning!

[Speed]

If you like it...collect it. That's all there is to it. Rolex made a lot of 'em.