Rolex Submariner 'kermit'

Details

Make: Rolex

Model: Submariner ‘Kermit’

Reference: 1661LV

Year: 2006

Movement: Automatic calibre

Box and papers: Yes, full set

Case: 40mm Steel Oyster case, Green bezel

Dial: Black dial

Bracelet/Strap: Steel Oyster bracelet

Condition: Excellent, neo-vintage

Warranty: 6 month RHW warranty

Price: £11,950

The Anniversary Submariner That Became a Rolex Legend

The Iconic Legacy

The Rolex Submariner has defined the dive watch category since 1953, but few references have achieved cult status as quickly as the 16610LV.

Introduced in 2003 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Submariner, the 16610LV marked a significant moment in Rolex history. It was the first Submariner ever to feature a green bezel, a detail that was initially controversial but would later become one of the most desirable design choices Rolex ever made.

Collectors quickly gave it the nickname “Kermit”, a name that has followed the reference ever since.

Unlike the modern ceramic successors, the Kermit retains the classic aluminium bezel, slim case proportions and traditional styling that many enthusiasts consider the perfect balance between vintage and modern Rolex design.

This example from 2006 sits firmly within the most sought after era of Kermit production, representing one of the most important modern Rolex references ever produced.

Why You’ll Love It

● The original Rolex Kermit, created to celebrate the Submariner’s 50th anniversary

● Iconic green aluminium bezel that transformed Rolex sports watch design

● Classic five digit Submariner proportions loved by collectors

● Far slimmer and more elegant than modern ceramic Submariners

● One of the most collectible modern Rolex references ever produced

● Complete set with original box and papers

● Presented in excellent condition throughout

● Increasingly difficult to source in original condition

The Kermit occupies a unique position within the Rolex world.

It is neither fully vintage nor fully modern. Instead, it captures the very best of both. You get the robust reliability of a modern Rolex, combined with the warmth, character and proportions that disappeared with later ceramic models.

The green bezel is what changed everything. Today it is instantly recognisable, but when introduced it represented a bold departure for Rolex. Looking back, it marked the beginning of the brand’s use of green as a signature colour.

Collectors recognised its significance years ago. That is why demand has remained so strong.

Iconic Status

The watch that started Rolex’s green revolution.

The Rolex Submariner had already become one of the world’s most recognisable watches before the arrival of the Kermit.

However, the 16610LV became something different.

As the anniversary model celebrating fifty years of the Submariner, it was produced for a relatively short period and introduced a design element Rolex had never previously used on the Submariner. That alone guaranteed its place in Rolex history.

Over time, collectors realised the Kermit represented much more than a green bezel. It became the bridge between the classic aluminium bezel era and the modern Rolex age.

Today, it is widely regarded as one of the most important and collectible Rolex sports watches of the last twenty five years. A reference that has already secured its place among the brand’s modern icons.

Ready to Make It Yours?

Visit us at our home inside Martin & Martin, 30 High Street, St Peter Port, Guernsey.

This Rolex Submariner Date reference 16610LV “Kermit” from 2006 is offered as a complete set with box and papers and is presented in excellent condition.

Price £11,950.

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One of the most important modern Rolex references ever produced and a watch that every serious collector understands.

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