16610LV guide

[groyn]

I found this today. Might be of use or interest to some.

https://www.watchclub.com/curated-by...ry-sub-decoded

[kinsella1]

Found it interesting & full of useful information if anyone is looking into purchasing an LV


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[gmcg]

Thanks for the link. I did wonder why they seem to vary in price so much. Loads of detail in here.

[Hooshabak]

I’m not 100% sure if everything written there is totally correct but still quite interesting

[toptime]

Very interesting read and definitely the first port of call before handing over the cash!

[Lawbreaker5000]

Thanks for posting.

My first LV was from them brand new in 2010.

[Wallasey Runner]

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.

[groyn]

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.

[Lawbreaker5000]

I also did not know there were any with lug holes.

[D4RK1]

Thanks for posting. Enjoyed staring at mine whilst reading that working out all the differences.

[JP Chestnut]

I also did not know there were any with lug holes.

There weren't. At least offered for sale.

[Lawbreaker5000]

There weren't. At least offered for sale.

Thanks for the info

Saves me searching google to look at one.

Although i did find a black mk1 rs turbo on google.

[autumnwind]

I’m 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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[Coronet king]

I’m 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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Yes a deepsea has 2 dial variations

[groyn]

I’m 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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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.
Certainly, this seems to have happened to the Steinhart Military (not sure of the exact name/model) in recent times.

[Wallasey Runner]

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.
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.

[JP Chestnut]

I’m 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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There are at least two marks of the black dial dasd.

[Montello]

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’m certain this is a deliberate strategy to make the brand collectible.

Let’s face it if they were all identical they would be less desirable.

[JP Chestnut]

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’m certain this is a deliberate strategy to make the brand collectible.

Let’s face it if they were all identical they would be less desirable.

I think you're totally wrong.

[Montello]

I think you're totally wrong.

So why would their highly controlled precise production line make these tiny chnages?

Nothing happens at Rolex by accident.

I think it’s a smart strategy and keeps the models interesting.

[autumnwind]

Thanks for the link btw, it’s an awesome write up .


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[gbn13]

A very interesting read that makes it far easier to see the differences than I have read before. Thanks to the OP for posting.

[Mainspring]

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.