Produced over a period of only five years (2003-2008), the reference 16610LV also nicknamed "Kermit" by aficionados of Rolex is a rising value in the collection.
It is here the version most sought after by collectors called "Mark 1" "MK1" or "Fat Four" referring to its insert present on the Y series (2003) and on the F series (2004), as well as to the first generation dial.
The name "Fat Four" comes from the flat on the top of the number 4. The typography of the 4 is much more flattering than in the later versions.
The typography of this insert has thus evolved from the series at the end of 2004 by becoming pointed.
Presented at the Baselworld 2003 edition with the lugs pierced, the 16610 LV will finally be released with the lugs full. Manufactured with 904L steel, the case guarantees water resistance to 300 meters.
The serial number of the watch is located between the lug at 6 o'clock.
The indexes of the 16610LV dial are larger than those of the reference 16610LN, Rolex is talking for the first time of “Maxi Dial” on a dial with circled indexes. The hands are also wider than the hands of the 16610LN.
The MK1 dial has several typographical features:
The Rolex O is a flattened oval, the letter "R" of the word "Oyster" is aligned below the "R" of Rolex
The inscription "Swiss Made" exceeds the indexes of the 28th and 32nd minute
The bracelet, reference 93250 with so-called "armored" links, is common with the 16610LN, it is originally composed of 13 links.
The only way to check if the bracelet corresponds to the year of production of the watch is its folding clasp with a date code :
CL corresponds to a year of manufacture in 2004 and is found on the F series, the number 6 corresponds to the month of June.
Shared with the Yacht-Master, Sea-Dweller and common to the Submariner Date, the automatic caliber 3135 has been used by the Geneva house since 1988. Manufacture caliber, it offers 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz) and has a power reserve of 48 hours. having proven itself in terms of reliability and precision.
The certificate does not have a reference stipulating "LV", in opposition to a 16610LN (Black Lunette).
The papers are "punched" with the serial number. This copy has been sold in France in Paris Champs Elysées.
With a very short production period of only two years, this Submariner "Fat Four" has a very promising potential in collection.
