Rolex’s Submariner wristwatch has become one of the most iconic timepieces of the 20th century - appreciated by collectors and enthusiasts around the world for its robustness, durability, and classic styling. In celebration of the Submariner’s 50th anniversary in 2003, Rolex for the first time released a new Submariner model with a bold and charismatic green bezel, which became instantly popular, and since then highly sought after today. The new reference featured a black “maxi-dial”, referring to the large luminescent hour markers and an all new bezel color. It was this charismatic green bezel or “Lunette Verde” that added a new, eye-catching dimension. Nicknamed the “Kermit” by enthusiasts after the much-loved Sesame Street celebrity frog puppet, the green color was a logical choice for this edition. Green has a long tradition in Rolex’s history, with the brand’s use of green presentation boxes, green covered product literature, outer packaging, and marketing material spanning many decades.

The earliest versions of the “Kermit”, like the present wristwatch, became known as the “Flat 4” due to the fat top found on the “40” numeral of the bezel. Research suggests production numbers were limited and therefore these early wristwatches have become highly sought after. At Baselworld 2010, Rolex released the reference 116610LV, the new generation green bezel Submariner affectionately known as the “Hulk” named after the Marvel character. This model featured a more robust case with broader lugs, a green soleil dial versus the black dial of the 16610LV, and a new green Cerachrom ceramic bezel.

The present F series “Kermit” Submariner is in “new old stock” condition and has remained unworn since its manufacture. The watch is complete with Rolex guarantee and presentation box making it all the more attractive to collectors.