I found this today. Might be of use or interest to some. :smug:
https://www.watchclub.com/curated-by...ry-sub-decoded
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I found this today. Might be of use or interest to some. :smug:
https://www.watchclub.com/curated-by...ry-sub-decoded
Found it interesting & full of useful information if anyone is looking into purchasing an LV
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Thanks for the link. I did wonder why they seem to vary in price so much. Loads of detail in here.
I知 not 100% sure if everything written there is totally correct but still quite interesting
Very interesting read and definitely the first port of call before handing over the cash!
Thanks for posting.
My first LV was from them brand new in 2010.
Interesting read. I always like these anal type reviews that highlight the minutest of differences between a Mark 1 and Mark 2 etc, good stuff. Like with any of these it would be unwise to take this review in isolation and regard it as gospel, but cross reference it to many similar type documents and talk to people on here who are known to own early examples before parting with a five figure sum for a desirable full set.
I agree, not to be taken in isolation but as additional resource to what's already out there. Top marks to them though for clarity of presentation and quality of photos.
I also did not know there were any with lug holes.
Thanks for posting. Enjoyed staring at mine whilst reading that working out all the differences.
There weren't. At least offered for sale.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lawbreaker5000
Thanks for the infoQuote:
Originally Posted by JP Chestnut
Saves me searching google to look at one.
Although i did find a black mk1 rs turbo on google.
Made for princess Diana. Well the only one ford produced anyway.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lawbreaker5000
I知 just wondering , are these Mk versions mostly a relic of the past? I mean are there also similar Mk versions, with these subtle dial variations, in post 2010 modern release e.g. is there a Mk 1 deep Sea dweller or even the 116610lv, discontinued 116600 , or standard 116610s ?
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Thanks for the link btw, it痴 an awesome write up .
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Yes a deepsea has 2 dial variationsQuote:
Originally Posted by autumnwind
A very interesting read that makes it far easier to see the differences than I have read before. Thanks to the OP for posting.
There were two ... one was a decoy car and both are owned by the same guyQuote:
Originally Posted by D4RK1
The sentiment still seems to exist, even if the reality may differ. I heard the reason some people wanted to get in early on the ceramic daytona and the new seadweller was "just in case" there is a dial variation later, making the original "Mk 1" more desirable.Quote:
Originally Posted by autumnwind
Certainly, this seems to have happened to the Steinhart Military (not sure of the exact name/model) in recent times.
I think over time it is inevitable that dials will change slightly, possibly when new batches of dial are made up or ordered etc. There are about 5 different dials on the Zenith Daytonas and as usual the early ones are the more desirable. I don't think this is something Rolex purposely do, probably someone in the process spots something they don't like, like big gaps between the text and they probably ask for it to be corrected next time and that creates your Mark 2 dial.Quote:
Originally Posted by groyn
There are at least two marks of the black dial dasd.Quote:
Originally Posted by autumnwind
For a company known for precision and detail seems to me they make all these tiny changes to create the interest and collectors market.
I知 certain this is a deliberate strategy to make the brand collectible.
Let痴 face it if they were all identical they would be less desirable.
I think you're totally wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by Montello
So why would their highly controlled precise production line make these tiny chnages?Quote:
Originally Posted by JP Chestnut
Nothing happens at Rolex by accident.
I think it’s a smart strategy and keeps the models interesting.
Rolex produces for efficiency. They aren't changing stuff so that people can take macro pictures and obsess over it.
It's been shown pretty conclusively that the changes in vintage watches were driven by supplier changes, not by Rolex.
Don’t they make everything in house?
Even if they buy in it will be to a strict specification.
I have to agree with JP
Remember it's hard to get matching wallpaper of the same print from different batches.
Over the years things change,develop with manufacturing.
Rolex I don't believe care about making watches that are collectible in 10/20/30years.
Thanks for posting this interesting article, which just goes to show how important it is to be sure you know what you are buying/ being sold, and the importance of referencing via very knowledgeable and informed resources, such as those on this forum.
Very enlightening.
Thanks OP for sharing.
I have not really read about this but JP's point does sound very logical.Quote:
Originally Posted by JP Chestnut
I guess they do, to the extent of maintaining their position in the market - through desirability.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lawbreaker5000
Never liked the LV or the all-green ones. Must admit, when I saw them first - I assumed they were producing for more middle-eastern appeal.