High-end Rolex replica Submariner Date Stainless Steel 16610LV Review

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I had for some time decided to sell my Z Series Rolex Replica Watches Sea Dweller (bought in early in 2011) in order to develop funds towards the acquisition of a new Submariner 16610 LV. My reasons for buying the Sea Dweller (SD) initially over the Submariner Date or Submariner LV were

1. LV is French for Lunette Verte. This refers to the Rolex-green colored bezel insert, which was done to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Submariner in 2003.
2. The hour markers on the dial of the Sub LV are a slightly larger diameter, a design difference, which is referred to as the maxi dial owing to the maxi sized gold hour surrounds.
3. The minute hand of the Sub LV is slightly thicker than that of the regular Sub Date.

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Reasons for buying Rolex replica Submariner 16610 LV

1. The SD was just more substantial. I did not intend to buy another Rolex anytime soon;
2. The SD did not have the magnifier over the date window, commonly known as the Cyclops. I preferred the cleaner look of a non-Cyclops crystal;
3. The bezel of the SD is thicker than the Submariners. As a result, you can see that the coin edge of the SD is more deeply cutmore metal to cut intoand as a result the SD coin edge glitters like a diamond in low light.
4. The SD bracelet also has slightly thicker bracelet links, with polished link edges, another nice touch. Its like seeing a tuxedo on a brawny mixed-martial arts fighter.

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Well, as time went on, I found that the unmagnified date of the SD was getting more difficult to read. I thought I would therefore prefer a diving style Rolex, with a Cyclops for ease of legibility. As well, the LV has the advantage of the maxi dial, and it is also easier to read the time at a glance.

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As for the green bezel insert, well, from polls on various watch fora, this seems to be a love it or hate it proposition. Personally, I really like the green insert. Its a splash of color on a fine Swiss mechanical watch. At this price point, unless you have a mixed metals watch (steel and gold, etc), often the black dial is complimented with a steel or black bezel. While this is indeed a classic look and has endured for decades, I like the idea of a splash of color on my Sub. Its akin to having a hornet-yellow racing stripe on the black coachwork of a sly, well-designed high-end sports car.

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High-end Rolex replica Submariner 16610LV Review

Item	Score	Review/Description
Bracelet and clasp	8	The Rolex replica Submariner LV Oyster bracelet, like its brother the Sub Date, is a solid affair with all brushed surfaces, except for the clasps edge. The bracelet has a basic but functional divers deployant clasp. However, at this price, Id like to see the new ratcheting style of clasp on the Sub line that you see on the higher end sport model Rolexes, as opposed to the folding clasp that Rolex has used for so long without significant improvement. The bracelet is made of 904L stainless steel, as is the watchcase, and in my opinion the higher nickel content of 904L makes for a distinctive sheen or shine, which I rather like.
Crystal and Cyclops	10	For me, the flat top crystal is preferable to a domed one, so in part this score is somewhat subjective (as all the scores are here). Since the Rolex LV crystal does not have an anti-reflective coating, it has a unique reflective appearance to it. I have described it in the past as the kind of really clear ice you get in still water here in the coldest parts of winter. It therefore does not have the blue tint that the AR coating often imparts, and for me, the crystal is outstanding. The Cyclops, like it or hate it, does make reading the date easier for me, and I appreciate having it now. The crystal still has the laser engraved coronet at the bottom (6 oclock) on the crystal, tough to see, harder still to photograph (seen here with a timed exposure lighted with a small laser light).
Bezel and insert	8	The bezel and insert on the Rolex replica Submariner LV are steel (bezel) and aluminum (insert). The bezel turns well when dry; I find it is much harder to turn when under water. It is a simple bent-spring affair that locks into place to the cogs carved into the underside of the bezel, allowing for 120 clicks per rotation of the dial. The newer and more expensive Rolex bezels (i.e. GMT II c, etc) use a ball-bearing system, which is much, much more refined and elegant to use. However, the current system is functional, has worked for decades, looks great doing so, and if the bezel insert gets scratched, faded, etc, it can be replaced for under $100.00
Case	9	The famous Rolex Oyster case has been working so well for so long, that there have been very few changes over the years. The Sub LV case is made from 904L stainless, with a Triplock winding crown. This means that the Tripolock crown is larger than the Twinlock crown found on other Rolex models, the sport models being the post-2007 GMTIIcs, and the Explorer II model. The Triplock is also generally (not always) on watches rated to be waterproof to 300 meters owing to a more developed series of gaskets than the Twinlock system. The case is brushed on the tops of the lugs, with the case sides and crown guards being polished. The case interior also has the RolexRolexRolex engraving on the rehaut, with the serial number engraved on the rehaut at 6 0clock. I very much like this innovation, because one can readily read the serial number of the watch without having to remove the bracelet to read the serial number on the case. It also makes counterfeiting (I would think) much more, or at least, somewhat more, difficult. And its a barely noticeable thing but it does catch the light in the flat-out coolest way.
Dial	9	The dial is a high gloss enamel, such as I had on my Z series SD. The Rolex dials are unique in my experience, in that there is a fairl amount of text written on them! Since I was a very young lad reading the Rolex adverts in the National Geographic, I have always been in awe of the "Superlative Chronometer", especially since it was "Officially Certified". A quick glance at the LV, and the large hour indices, which are white gold filled with green SuperLuminova, are substantial and visible in daytime and especially in the night (see the timed exposure shot in this review; the hour indices glow so hard that they light up the "RolexRolexRolex" rehaut engraving on the inside ring of the case!). Additionally, the dial uses white gold in the hands and indices. White gold reflects light in a very low-key, muted way. As a result, I have described the Rolex sports dials in low light as looking like some sort of rare treasure viewed at a museum through the glass. For me to make this a 10/10, it would have to be mother-of-pearl or the new gold-dust PVD dila on meteor that Rolex is doing."
Movement	9	The Rolex Submariner LV carries the 3135 Rolex movement, a solid and reliable chronometer-designated automatic movement. I have found the LV for the week that I have had it to be right in the Certificate Officiel Suisse des Chronometres (COSC) ratings. The only thing that keeps this from being a 10/10 is that the M series LV does not have either the new Parachrom hairspring (more antimagnetic and shock resistant than the conventional Rolex hairspring) or the new Rolex shock absorption design.
Box and packaging	8	The Rolex Submariner LV arrives in the usual Rolex dark green box, inside a lighter green cardboard box, which is inside a white paper sleeve designating the model (16610 LV) and serial number. Inside, the watch is well protected with a plastic bezel protector; plastic coverings are on the bracelet features and on the case sides, so that any casual handling in the dealers boutique will not result in scratches. The watch is on a nice light green pillow, which works as storage for the watch when not in use. There are the accompanying documents; the new credit card style ownership (vs the older paper ownerships), the owners manual, the certification of chronometer status, service center listings to let you know that from Hong Kong to Sao Paulo, you can have your Rolex serviced at a Rolex Service Centre (RSC). There are also the plastic hang tags (Official Chronometer tag, etc) and a light green polishing cloth. My only reason for not making this 10/10 is that the box would be nice in polished wood, and it would be nice if they still gave out the metal anchor when you bought a Submariner or Sea Dweller.