Hi my dear Enthusiasts.
In the upcoming weeks I will try to do a 1 to 1 comparison between GEN vs JF of the 16610LV (so called Kermit)
For this purpose i decided to make use of the latest model with the rehaut engraving on both models.
As an watchsmith with several years of experience in „the real thing“ and the „aftermarket“ i like to do this without giving my judgement (hopefully)
Today I want to start with the bezel and insert of both versions.
GEN is on the left;
JF on the right.
Bezel of the JF (on the right) is very close to GEN (on the left)
Obviously the hole for the pearl is thicker on the GEN Insert, than JF.
Rolex seem to put a lot of glue into that hole to keep the pearl in place.
I have seen that on several GEN 16610LV so far (otherwise i would immediately think it’s fake, which is not)
Looking from the front, both seem to be “same-same“, or very close. (GEN left, JF right)
Yes, i hear some „experts“ say that the color is different, which is true here.
But the GEN insert is from 2008, heavy worn and therefore has some light scratches plus lost a bit of it’s color.
From my experience the GEN (If NEW) and the JF are irritatingly close in terms of color
That’s it for today.
Next would be about DIAL, HANDS, LUME, Crown i guess...
If you have questions, drop me a message.
I will try to answer as good as i can, but be aware that i have a full time job (which is not related to REP Business)
So let me take my time to answer..
In the upcoming weeks I will try to do a 1 to 1 comparison between GEN vs JF of the 16610LV (so called Kermit)
For this purpose i decided to make use of the latest model with the rehaut engraving on both models.
As an watchsmith with several years of experience in „the real thing“ and the „aftermarket“ i like to do this without giving my judgement (hopefully)
Today I want to start with the bezel and insert of both versions.
GEN is on the left;
JF on the right.
Bezel of the JF (on the right) is very close to GEN (on the left)
Obviously the hole for the pearl is thicker on the GEN Insert, than JF.
Rolex seem to put a lot of glue into that hole to keep the pearl in place.
I have seen that on several GEN 16610LV so far (otherwise i would immediately think it’s fake, which is not)
Looking from the front, both seem to be “same-same“, or very close. (GEN left, JF right)
Yes, i hear some „experts“ say that the color is different, which is true here.
But the GEN insert is from 2008, heavy worn and therefore has some light scratches plus lost a bit of it’s color.
From my experience the GEN (If NEW) and the JF are irritatingly close in terms of color
That’s it for today.
Next would be about DIAL, HANDS, LUME, Crown i guess...
If you have questions, drop me a message.
I will try to answer as good as i can, but be aware that i have a full time job (which is not related to REP Business)
So let me take my time to answer..