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Atomant · 4 September 2011, 02:51 AM

To all 16610LV owners, would you go with a black bezel insert or would you leave the green insert on?

I would like to hear your opinions.

Art 1 · 4 September 2011, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomant

To all 16610LV owners, would you go with a black bezel insert or would you leave the green insert on?

I have never nor will I put in a black bezel. I don't care for frankenwatches.

SWIMPRUF · 4 September 2011, 02:53 AM

I hate mods/frankens.

ufboy73 · 4 September 2011, 02:55 AM

i was uncertain about green at first...

now, my feeling is it would be an INSULT to that watch to replace it's perfectly thought out green bezel with black

Kanger · 4 September 2011, 03:17 AM

I refrained from voting because I am a proponent for both. Just switch it out when you feel like it and put the green back when you feel like it.

Mickey® · 4 September 2011, 03:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Art 1

I have never nor will I put in a black bezel. I don't care for frankenwatches.

If I wanted a Black One I would have bought a 16610 or a new C...
I wanted Maxi Dial, Old Case, Green Bezel...a 50 Year Anniversary Sub.

sportsmaven20 · 4 September 2011, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kanger

I refrained from voting because I am a proponent for both. Just switch it out when you feel like it and put the green back when you feel like it.

x2

esm · 4 September 2011, 03:34 AM

Yep. Many sensible and logical members so far.

Why fix it if it ain't broken?

le_baroudeur · 4 September 2011, 04:35 AM

Leave the green, if you try the black you will replace it by the green soon!

HL65 · 4 September 2011, 04:37 AM

Keep it green!!

cbin · 4 September 2011, 04:43 AM

See avatar

Johny · 4 September 2011, 04:55 AM

i tried the black bezel insert but only lasted a couple of days. i prefer the green.

siewmaiwatch · 4 September 2011, 05:15 PM

It's just purely stunning with green.

TSW · 4 September 2011, 06:15 PM

I would switch back and fourth with the inlays

Puffy · 4 September 2011, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TSW

I would switch back and fourth with the inlays

Same

Atomant · 4 September 2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ufboy73

i was uncertain about green at first...

now, my feeling is it would be an INSULT to that watch to replace it's perfectly thought out green bezel with black

Nah I don't think so. It would just be an understatement for an LV with a black bezel, but a green bezel on a 16610LN???

That said, the only thing that's holding me back from switching to a black insert is the availability of a 'bezel remover' tool. I haven't done it before I'm being extra careful I just don't feel good using the knife method on the bezel.

So here's one vote from me for the black insert!

le_baroudeur · 4 September 2011, 11:46 PM

I agree with the fact that the green is extremly well thought: matte green, olive and chlorophylle, a touch of acidity with a black suit, perfect.

Kanger · 5 September 2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomant

Nah I don't think so. It would just be an understatement for an LV with a black bezel, but a green bezel on a 16610LN???

That said, the only thing that's holding me back from switching to a black insert is the availability of a 'bezel remover' tool. I haven't done it before I'm being extra careful I just don't feel good using the knife method on the bezel.

So here's one vote from me for the black insert!

Roderich please consider the jeweler for such an endeavor.

Atomant · 5 September 2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kanger

Roderich please consider the jeweler for such an endeavor.

That or I would have to start shopping for a 'bezel remover' tool Daniel.

. I know I have a whole tool chest of special tools that I only use once!

rfknauss · 5 September 2011, 12:35 AM

The green bezel is beautiful ..... keep it on!

Atomant · 5 September 2011, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rfknauss

The green bezel is beautiful ..... keep it on!

Richard, thanks for your advice but that black bezelled understated look on a 16610LV maxi dial is too tempting!

nauticajoe · 5 September 2011, 12:42 AM

That's the beauty with non-ceramic models.....the option to switch bezel inserts! Why not?......Got for it. And, when you get tired of the black...switch back.

Atomant · 5 September 2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nauticajoe

That's the beauty with non-ceramic models.....the option to switch bezel inserts! Why not?......Got for it. And, when you get tired of the black...switch back.

Well I'm not a watch tech but IMHO, I wouldn't switch it back n forth since I believe the bezel inserts are somewhat 'press-fitted' into the bezels and I'm thinking if I should get a spare bezel-insert combo.

subtona · 5 September 2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomant

Richard, thanks for your advice but that black bezelled understated look on a 16610LV maxi dial is too tempting!

i agree the black bezel on the maxi dial with the traditional case brings a bit of the classic to the present (maxi dial with no super case is unique)

the consensus among those who have done it seems to be that they go back to the green relatively quickly?

i have been contemplating the same...

nothing is as classic as a SS all black sub.

Johny · 5 September 2011, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

i tried the black bezel insert but only lasted a couple of days. i prefer the green.

i may try the black bezel again at some time in the future.

Atomant · 5 September 2011, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by subtona

i agree the black bezel on the maxi dial with the traditional case brings a bit of the classic to the present (maxi dial with no super case is unique)

the consensus among those who have done it seems to be that they go back to the green relatively quickly?

i have been contemplating the same...

nothing is as classic as a SS all black sub.

Hi Subtona, the reason I'm doing this is because I have another LV sittin in the safe and I've never had a black dialed/black bezeled w/cyclops Rolex on my wrist and it's definitely cheaper than getting another 116610LN (which I believe would be my next purchase)

. If I were to switch to the black bezel, I will never go back! Well at least that's the plan for now.

Atomant · 5 September 2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

i may try the black bezel again at some time in the future.

Having second thoughts again from your original post my friend?

Johny · 5 September 2011, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomant

Hi Subtona, the reason I'm doing this is because I have another LV sittin in the safe and I've never had a black dialed/black bezeled w/cyclops Rolex on my wrist and it's definitely cheaper than getting another 116610LN (which I believe would be my next purchase)

. If I were to switch to the black bezel, I will never go back! Well at least that's the plan for now.

if you have 2 and want a black bezel one then why not?

here is a pic of both.

subtona · 5 September 2011, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

if you have 2 and want a black bezel one then why not?

here is a pic of both.

x2

Atomant · 5 September 2011, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

if you have 2 and want a black bezel one then why not?

here is a pic of both.

Thank you for the pictures John

I don't know what's' holding me back

I would probably need a bezel remover tool.

because I have not done this before I don't know how much stress it's gonna place on the bezel if using knife method. Or I can just keep the black bezel since it's still BNIB.

View Poll Results: Green or black insert
Replace with a black insert	23	21.10%
Leave the green one on	86	78.90%
Voters: 109. You may not vote on this poll

4 September 2011, 02:51 AM	#1
Atomant "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Fernwood Posts: 3,455	Question for 16610LV owners To all 16610LV owners, would you go with a black bezel insert or would you leave the green insert on? I would like to hear your opinions. __________________ 116613LN 16600SD 16610LV 116710 16710 16570 Speedy 3570.50 PAM25 Oris TT1 and a bunch of G-Shocks. Flipped: Daytona 116520 Seamaster 2231.80

4 September 2011, 02:53 AM	#3
SWIMPRUF "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: * Posts: 2,323	I hate mods/frankens. __________________ Member# 52,675 Est. 3/2011

4 September 2011, 04:35 AM	#9
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	Leave the green, if you try the black you will replace it by the green soon! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

4 September 2011, 04:37 AM	#10
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	Keep it green!! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

4 September 2011, 02:55 AM	#4
ufboy73 Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: usa Posts: 1,601	i was uncertain about green at first... now, my feeling is it would be an INSULT to that watch to replace it's perfectly thought out green bezel with black

4 September 2011, 03:17 AM	#5
Kanger Banned Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: North Carolina Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 5,524	I refrained from voting because I am a proponent for both. Just switch it out when you feel like it and put the green back when you feel like it.

4 September 2011, 03:34 AM	#8
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	Yep. Many sensible and logical members so far. Why fix it if it ain't broken?

4 September 2011, 04:43 AM	#11
cbin "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: USA Posts: 253	See avatar

4 September 2011, 04:55 AM	#12
Johny "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: john Location: Scotland Watch: sub 16610Lv Posts: 13,523	i tried the black bezel insert but only lasted a couple of days. i prefer the green. __________________ "AFTER DARK" BAR AND NIGHT CLUB GM.

4 September 2011, 05:15 PM	#13
siewmaiwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Macau Watch: 16610LV 14060m Posts: 399	It's just purely stunning with green.

4 September 2011, 06:15 PM	#14
TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	I would switch back and fourth with the inlays __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

4 September 2011, 11:46 PM	#17
le_baroudeur "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Rennes, FRANCE Posts: 802	I agree with the fact that the green is extremly well thought: matte green, olive and chlorophylle, a touch of acidity with a black suit, perfect. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons.

5 September 2011, 12:35 AM	#20
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	The green bezel is beautiful ..... keep it on! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

5 September 2011, 12:42 AM	#22
nauticajoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: PA Posts: 14,774	That's the beauty with non-ceramic models.....the option to switch bezel inserts! Why not?......Got for it. And, when you get tired of the black...switch back.

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