The 16610LV marked the Swiss Movement Replica Rolex Submariner’s 50th birthday when it dropped in 2003. There were no celebratory engravings or any fanfare, just a green bezel insert and a different dial. The dial featured larger applied hour markers, earning it the nickname “Maxi dial.” This became part of the appeal of the model since many feel it is more balanced than the non-Maxi black version.
The bezel insert was aluminum, as it was on the regular AAA fake Rolex Submariner Date ref. 16610. The green, however, was even more prone to fading. Browse a range of 16610LV listings today, and you will spot a plethora of shades of green. Some are shamrock green, while others are more emerald, and some have even faded to olive. The last type is often referred to as a “Bertolli” insert. Are you tired of nicknames yet?
Keep in mind that green wasn’t particularly fashionable in 2003. We are used to green luxury replica watches now, but that is relatively recent. The color first became trendy a few years back and has since become a standard color for watches, much like black, blue, and silver. Today, it is just another color. Back in 2003, though, it was an atypical choice.
The 16610LV “Kermit”
The first-generation green Sub was in production from 2003 until 2010. Technically, it is the same online copy watches as the regular 16610. It measures 40mm in diameter, 48mm from lug to lug, and 12.8mm thick. Its case and bracelet are made of 316L stainless steel, and water resistance is rated at 300 meters. The case still follows the old-school, slender style. That means relatively narrow lugs and small, pointed crown guards. Similarly, the bracelet is still rather old school too. It offers solid end links, but the clasp was already outdated in 2003. Competing brands offered milled clasps, but the Sub still came with a stamped example. You will also notice a distinct lighter feel to the bracelet as its center links are hollow.
Inside, you will find the perfect fake Rolex caliber 3135. This 31-jewel movement is renowned for its reliability and serviceability. It was by no means new when the 16610LV incorporated it, though, as it has been around since 1988. The automatic caliber has an autonomy of 48 hours and, of course, a quickset date.
There were a few versions of the 16610LV between 2003 and 2010, each with minute changes. The most notable change happened in 2007 when best copy Rolex introduced the laser-engraved rehaut across all its model lines.
The 126610LV “Starbucks”
Cheap super clone Rolex watches did not offer the combination of a green bezel and black dial between 2010 and 2020. This was the “Hulk” era, with the Submariner Date ref. 116510LV featuring the so-called “super case” and green dial. Stylistically, the Hulk was a huge departure from the Kermit. The technical changes were significant too. The alloy went from 316L to 904L, the bezel insert became ceramic, and Chromalight replaced Super-LumiNova. The bracelet underwent a radical upgrade with solid links, a milled clasp, and a Glidelock extension.
But I promised to stick with black dials and green bezels, so we will fast-forward to 2020. That year, the Hulk was discontinued in favor of reference 126610LV. The case grew from 40.2mm to 40.5mm wide, which, rounded up, resulted in a 41mm specified diameter instead of 40mm. More importantly, top replica Rolex adjusted the proportions to offer a little more refinement. The bracelet’s end links became wider (21mm versus 20mm), while the lugs became narrower. The crown guards took on a subtler shape as well.
