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Rolex Submariner Date “Kermit” – Ref. 16610LV – Stainless Steel – Oyster Bracelet – Box & Papers – 2012 – Rolex Service 2026 – Excellent Condition — Last Configuration

We are proud to present this highly attractive Rolex Submariner Date Ref. 16610LV, the iconic and increasingly collectible “Kermit” anniversary model, offered in excellent condition and accompanied by its original box, papers, and Rolex service documentation.

Introduced in 2003 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rolex Submariner, the Ref. 16610LV occupies a special position within the history of Rolex sports watches. Combining the classic proportions of the traditional five-digit Submariner generation with the distinctive green bezel insert and Maxi Dial configuration, the reference quickly became one of the most recognizable and desirable modern vintage Rolex models.

This particular example from 2012 presents the last batch of theis series.  

The black Maxi Dial features enlarged luminous hour markers and hands, significantly improving legibility while giving the watch its unmistakable visual identity. Paired with the iconic green bezel insert, the watch perfectly captures the transitional design language that made the 16610LV such an important reference within Rolex collecting.

Manufactured in robust stainless steel, the classic 40mm Oyster case retains the timeless proportions and functionality that established the Submariner as one of the world’s definitive luxury sports watches. Its versatile design allows the watch to transition effortlessly between everyday wear and more formal settings.

Inside beats the trusted Rolex automatic COSC caliber 3135, one of the manufacture’s most respected and proven movements, celebrated for its durability, reliability, and chronometric precision. The watch additionally benefits from a Rolex service completed in 2026, further enhancing its desirability and practicality for future ownership.

Well-preserved Submariner Ref. 16610LV examples continue to experience strong collector demand worldwide, particularly complete sets with box, papers, and documented service history. As one of the last classic aluminum bezel Submariner references, the “Kermit” has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of modern Rolex collecting.

This excellent 2012 example is offered with:

- Stainless steel Oyster case

- Original green “Kermit” bezel insert

- Black Maxi Dial

- Flicp-Lock Oyster bracelet 

- Rolex automatic caliber 3135

- Original box and papers

- Rolex service completed in 2026 - Warranty until 2028!

- Excellent overall condition, still servcie stickers on the case

- Highly collectible anniversary Submariner reference

“The Rolex Submariner Ref. 16610LV ‘Kermit’ represents an important chapter in modern Rolex history, combining classic Submariner proportions with distinctive anniversary design elements that continue to make it one of the most sought-after contemporary Rolex sports watches.”