Rolex Submariner Date Ref. 16610LV 'Kermit' 2005 w/ Box & Papers

$26,500.00 NZD

The Rolex Submariner Date Ref. 16610LV, affectionately known as the 'Kermit', was launched in 2003 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Submariner. With its vibrant green aluminium bezel insert and classic black Maxi dial, it stood out immediately as a bold departure from the traditional all-black aesthetic of previous models. This example from 2005 is a D‑series watch and retains all the character and design purity of the original anniversary reference.

Rolex Submariner Date Ref. 16610LV 'Kermit' 2005 w/ Box & Papers

The Rolex Submariner Date Ref. 16610LV, affectionately known as the 'Kermit', was launched in 2003 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Submariner. With its vibrant green aluminium bezel insert and classic black Maxi dial, it stood out immediately as a bold departure from the traditional all-black aesthetic of previous models. This example from 2005 is a D‑series watch and retains all the character and design purity of the original anniversary reference.

Details
- Maker
  
  Rolex
- Model
  
  Submariner Date
- Reference
  
  16610LV
- Year
  
  2005
- Serial
  
  D40XXXX
- Box & Papers
  
  Yes; Inner & outer box, Submariner, Translation & Your Oyster booklets, calendar card, red Chronometer & green Rolex serial number swing tags, Rolex cloth, bezel protector, green cardholder; Papers: Yes (dated 2005)
- Movement
  
  Caliber. 3135, automatic w/ 48-hour power reserve & quickset date
- Dial & Hands
  
  Black 'Maxi' gloss dial w/ 18k white gold hour markers & Super-Luminova lume; Mercedes hands w/ Super-Luminova lume
- Bezel
  
  Green 'Kermit' bezel, Aluminium
- Crystal
  
  Sapphire
- Bracelet/Strap
  
  Oyster 93250 bracelet w/ full links, stainless steel
- Performance
  
  Watch is fully functioning and running, serviced January 2026
Dimensions
- Diameter: 40mm
- Lug-to-lug: 47mm
- Thickness: 12mm
- Lug width: 20mm
Materials

Stainless steel

Introduced in 2003 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Submariner, the 16610LV was the first model to feature a green bezel insert — a bold departure from traditional black, now affectionately known as the 'Kermit' among collectors
Serviced in January 2026, ready for its new owner to wear on the wrist to enjoy what this watch has to offer. With the Caliber. 3135 it is extremely reliable mechanically
An exceptional full set with box, papers, swing tags, calendar card, polishing cloth, bezel protector, and all booklets — extremely rare in this original condition

Scratches throughout the case and bracelet
Minor scratch on bezel insert near "30"
Minor dent in bezel near "30"

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