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Zeckman · 17 February 2018, 10:42 AM

I used to have a 16610LV but I let it go. It is the only watch I sold that I find myself thinking about sometimes.

Now I am thinking about adding a new piece and here I am hesitating between the SD 16660 matte dial and the kermit 16610LV that I already had.

Both have pros and cons.

I could use some neutral advice... wich one would you choose and why?

The SD in the picture is from @andygreenlive

Thanks in advance.

Loevhagen · 17 February 2018, 10:44 AM

Brilliant duo. :)

The SD is a looker, but the LV is a keeper.

The LV can flex inserts - and the SD will sure indeed be a concern in just a few years when it comes to service....

Raza_actual · 17 February 2018, 10:47 AM

Why the SD and not a black Submariner, out of curiosity?

101031-28 · 17 February 2018, 10:48 AM

Tough choice, both have qualities I love.. But, if I had to pick one, 16660 matte dial.

Loevhagen · 17 February 2018, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by raza_actual

why the sd and not a black submariner, out of curiosity?

maxi plots

MP5 · 17 February 2018, 10:53 AM

Matte 666!All day every day

Loevhagen · 17 February 2018, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MP5

Matte 666!All day every day

Also at RSC...?

Al1969 · 17 February 2018, 11:18 AM

Sub LV.

Zeckman · 17 February 2018, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raza_actual

Why the SD and not a black Submariner, out of curiosity?

You mean why not a 1680? Because I like the flat sapphire look better than the domed plexi (and I never had a rolex without a cyclops)

Duey · 17 February 2018, 11:22 AM

Lv

MP5 · 17 February 2018, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Loevhagen

Also at RSC...?

I dont get it? RSC would never touch any of my watches. There are a ton of vintage Rolex specialists with gold reputations around the country and even more so in Europe I would imagine

fskywalker · 17 February 2018, 02:00 PM

triple 6

SMC84 · 17 February 2018, 02:58 PM

Triple 6!

sensui · 17 February 2018, 04:07 PM

Sorry but I have to weight in here...I own both and it's the triple 6 matte dial.....it's not close for me. If you can source a nice example of the triple 6 matte, run do not walk.

cpefy3 · 17 February 2018, 04:13 PM

Depends on condition, but I’d lean towards the Kermit. I truly feel that it will appreciate in value as long as you are able to keep the bezel in decent shape. That is an awesome problem to have btw!! ��

Bolivia · 17 February 2018, 04:26 PM

LV all the way.

paltak · 17 February 2018, 04:41 PM

Hard to go wrong with either one but the LV wears better than the SD.

Joearch · 17 February 2018, 04:46 PM

LV for me

Len · 17 February 2018, 05:07 PM

I have had my V series 16610LV since 2009 and its a keeper. I also have had an matte 16660 from 1983. Both great watches, but I prefere the LV. I like the Green/black look and prefere the comfort from the sub over the SD.

Chewbacca · 17 February 2018, 05:30 PM

tough one.

but i'd say 666 because there's simply far fewer good ones around and its one of the few special reference sport 5d's to those in the know in this watch collecting sub culture.

its instant wis street cred which is unique today with all the marketed special editions and numbered production runs. rolex fans made the 666 special all on their own. and how cool is a 666 reference!

where the LV is a fine watch, but it seems to have been forced as being special because rolex says its special.

call me old fashion.

CPRWATCH · 17 February 2018, 05:33 PM

For me I would say go for the LV . It's got the best of old & new features ,plus it's got the green insert .

Swiss Mad! · 17 February 2018, 05:40 PM

Great combo...tough choice.

LV for me - although that open 6 & 9 date wheel on the SD is very very naughty...!

1st world problems lol - Good luck!

Clay · 17 February 2018, 06:08 PM

666

jay_kay · 17 February 2018, 06:20 PM

I'm in the LV camp.

Can't beat a bit of colour on a Rolex!!

joli160 · 17 February 2018, 06:24 PM

666 > LV

CPRWATCH · 17 February 2018, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

For me I would say go for the LV . It's got the best of old & new features ,plus it's got the green insert .

Now with added picture

asiparks · 17 February 2018, 06:27 PM

if you can get a triple six that looks something like the one in the pic, then 666 all the way. That really is something special. The LV is just a sub with a green insert.

dave023 · 17 February 2018, 06:59 PM

I like sea dwellers

Shaky · 17 February 2018, 07:11 PM

The Kermit all day every day I’m afraid.
I think it really is a stunning watch and stands out from the crowd.
Prices on both will no doubt keep rising but it the 50th anniversary watch of the venerable Submariner.

Does it get better ??

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Zeckman · 17 February 2018, 08:00 PM

LV is winning so far... I was hoping you would talk me out of goong back to Green Town...

17 February 2018, 10:42 AM	#1
Zeckman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Coruna Posts: 89	Triple 6 or Kermit? I used to have a 16610LV but I let it go. It is the only watch I sold that I find myself thinking about sometimes. Now I am thinking about adding a new piece and here I am hesitating between the SD 16660 matte dial and the kermit 16610LV that I already had. Both have pros and cons. I could use some neutral advice... wich one would you choose and why? The SD in the picture is from @andygreenlive Thanks in advance.

17 February 2018, 10:47 AM	#3
Raza_actual "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Philadelphia Watch: Monaco Posts: 391	Why the SD and not a black Submariner, out of curiosity? __________________ TAG Heuer Monaco LE\|Omega Speedmaster\|Tudor Ranger\|Rolex Submariner

17 February 2018, 10:48 AM	#4
101031-28 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: 1665 Posts: 4,764	Tough choice, both have qualities I love.. But, if I had to pick one, 16660 matte dial. __________________ He could not just wear a watch. It had to be a Rolex. Ian Fleming

17 February 2018, 11:18 AM	#8
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	Sub LV. Attached Images __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

17 February 2018, 02:00 PM	#12
fskywalker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Francisco Location: San Juan, PR Watch: Is Ticking ! Posts: 25,181	triple 6 __________________ Francisco ♛ 16610 / 116264 Ω 168.022 / 2535.80.00 / 310.30.42.50.01.002 / 210.90.42.20.01.001 Zenith 02.480.405 2FA security enabled

17 February 2018, 10:44 AM	#2
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,941	Brilliant duo. :) The SD is a looker, but the LV is a keeper. The LV can flex inserts - and the SD will sure indeed be a concern in just a few years when it comes to service....

17 February 2018, 10:53 AM	#6
MP5 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: ATX Posts: 2,886	Matte 666!All day every day

17 February 2018, 11:22 AM	#10
Duey 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Duey Location: Maui Watch: Too Many To List Posts: 3,598	Lv

17 February 2018, 02:58 PM	#13
SMC84 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Watch: Rolex & IWC Posts: 208	Triple 6!

17 February 2018, 04:07 PM	#14
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Sorry but I have to weight in here...I own both and it's the triple 6 matte dial.....it's not close for me. If you can source a nice example of the triple 6 matte, run do not walk.

17 February 2018, 04:13 PM	#15
cpefy3 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Collin Location: Raleigh, NC Watch: 16014, 16600 Posts: 344	Depends on condition, but I’d lean towards the Kermit. I truly feel that it will appreciate in value as long as you are able to keep the bezel in decent shape. That is an awesome problem to have btw!! ��

17 February 2018, 04:26 PM	#16
Bolivia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Pablo Location: Bolivia Posts: 24	LV all the way.

17 February 2018, 04:41 PM	#17
paltak "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Bob Location: IL Posts: 825	Hard to go wrong with either one but the LV wears better than the SD.

17 February 2018, 04:46 PM	#18
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	LV for me

17 February 2018, 05:07 PM	#19
Len "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Hans Henrik Location: EU, Denmark Posts: 184	I have had my V series 16610LV since 2009 and its a keeper. I also have had an matte 16660 from 1983. Both great watches, but I prefere the LV. I like the Green/black look and prefere the comfort from the sub over the SD.

17 February 2018, 05:30 PM	#20
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	tough one. but i'd say 666 because there's simply far fewer good ones around and its one of the few special reference sport 5d's to those in the know in this watch collecting sub culture. its instant wis street cred which is unique today with all the marketed special editions and numbered production runs. rolex fans made the 666 special all on their own. and how cool is a 666 reference! where the LV is a fine watch, but it seems to have been forced as being special because rolex says its special. call me old fashion.

17 February 2018, 05:33 PM	#21
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,600	For me I would say go for the LV . It's got the best of old & new features ,plus it's got the green insert .

17 February 2018, 05:40 PM	#22
Swiss Mad! "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Real Name: Max Location: UK Watch: Various Posts: 3,727	Great combo...tough choice. LV for me - although that open 6 & 9 date wheel on the SD is very very naughty...! 1st world problems lol - Good luck! __________________ instagram: max.parkin

17 February 2018, 06:08 PM	#23
Clay Banned Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Up a tree Posts: 4,001	666

17 February 2018, 06:20 PM	#24
jay_kay "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Barrowford Watch: Tudor Black Bay 54 Posts: 1,699	I'm in the LV camp. Can't beat a bit of colour on a Rolex!! __________________ 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

17 February 2018, 06:24 PM	#25
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,759	666 > LV __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

17 February 2018, 06:27 PM	#27
asiparks "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland, OR Watch: ing the Detectives Posts: 1,888	if you can get a triple six that looks something like the one in the pic, then 666 all the way. That really is something special. The LV is just a sub with a green insert.

17 February 2018, 06:59 PM	#28
dave023 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Real Name: David Location: Home Watch: Classics Posts: 773	I like sea dwellers

17 February 2018, 07:11 PM	#29
Shaky "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: UK Posts: 1,125	The Kermit all day every day I’m afraid. I think it really is a stunning watch and stands out from the crowd. Prices on both will no doubt keep rising but it the 50th anniversary watch of the venerable Submariner. Does it get better ?? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 February 2018, 08:00 PM	#30
Zeckman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Coruna Posts: 89	LV is winning so far... I was hoping you would talk me out of goong back to Green Town...

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