Rolex 16610LV Green Bezel / 50th Anniversary

[38911]

Does anyone know is a 2007 16610LV Green Bezel should have the 'rolexrolexrolexrolexserialnumberrolexrolexrolex' engraved on the rehaut? Also whether it should have the Rolex logo etched on the crystal at the 6pm mark?

I'm looking at one that has neither.

Also what would be a rough value of such a watch? Box and papers all present - and apart from the tiniest chip on the edge of the crystal, otherwise unmarked.

[slk 32]

Not sure about the rehaut, I know that they did change this but I don't think it was 2007- if you are that concerned I would recommend getting the serial number and checking with rolex

Regarding value, the earlier 'flat 4' models are supposed to be worth slightly more but if you look around they can vary between £4500 and £6000. Given that I'm guessing this is a private sale and the watch has some small damage I would be looking at paying around the 4k mark, maybe even a bit lower.

watchfinder always seem to ask at the top end of the range and I do wonder sometimes if they do sell at the higher end for what they are asking..prices for the LV seemed to have pulled back over the last month or so which would suggest not

whilst purchasing my DSSD a couple of months ago I let on that I had an unworn 2003 LV with all seals still intact. The dealer reckoned he could easily get 6.5k for it but again I would take this with a pinch of salt

[FarQue]

My LV has neither, and I like to think it is a real one... foolishly I can't remember what year mine is without checking. D'oh! However my 'normal' 16610 sub does have the engraving on the rehaut and that's a 2008 watch.

[daveenty]

Mine has the rehaut etched, though it is a 2012 model. As for the crown being etched into the glass, I seem to remember reading somewhere that none of the green glass models had this as it was potentially a weak point on them due to the glass construction.

[Harvey Mushman00]

Mine is 2010 has the rehaut etched and has the crown at 6 position.

[Sy1441]

If it was manufactured in 2007 then yes, if it's an early 2006 watch sold in 2007 (papers would show date if sale) then no. You got the serial?

Retail wise I'd say £4000.

Edited by Sy1441 on Tuesday 5th August 21:43

[Riff Raff]

Everything you ever wanted to know about the 16610LV, but were afraid to ask!

http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&th=...

FWIW, I can never spot the etched crown. You need the right light, the right angle and probably a loupe.

[fausTVR]

Bought mine I think in March 2007 new, no etching on rehaut. From memory, a 'Z' serial number.

A mate of mine (the bar-steward got me into watches in the first place) had a later one with the rehaut engraving, and sold it to a workmate for just £3k.

Edited by fausTVR on Saturday 9th August 19:52

[100thmonkey]

The watch may be 2007 sold hence the date of the papers but could of been manufactured earlier, as the Sub transitioned to the engraved ring there may have been older models lying in dealers safes waiting to be sold / dated. Regarding the etched coronet it should have one unless the crystal has been replaced and then if done by Rolex is would display a S in the base of the crown or nothing if a non Rolex replacement was used.

A lot of fuss is made over which version is the most desirable from first edition to last edition but the bottom line is the most desirable is the one you want! They all tick the same and are a true Rolex classic piece. The important bit is that it is in the condition you are happy with.

[chris56]

Mine bought new in December 2006 from the Rolex AD where I ordered it from, does not have the rehaut - by coincidence, I am wearing it today, after having not worn it for some time - very attractive watch, the green bezel just lifts the normal Rolex Submariner look.