{"product_id":"rolex-submariner-date-kermit-mark-iii","title":"Rolex Submariner Date “Kermit” (Mark III)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in 2003 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Submariner, the reference 16610LV—universally known as the “Kermit”—was the first Rolex Submariner to break with half a century of visual continuity by adopting a green bezel. That single change became a defining milestone, effectively inaugurating the LV lineage that would later include the 116610LV “Hulk” and today’s 126610LV “Starbucks,” while the watch itself remains firmly rooted in the classic five-digit era that collectors continue to prize for its proportions, wearing comfort, and transitional character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 2007 example is presented in excellent, unpolished condition, a point of real consequence for investment-grade neo-vintage Rolex: the case retains crisp factory chamfers and the original contrast between satin and polished surfaces, attributes frequently softened by refinishing over time. The Mark III “Maxi” dial—an important evolution for the steel Submariner—adds further period correctness and desirability, while the engraved rehaut (“Rolex-Rolex-Rolex”) signals the brand’s shift toward the more modern production cues that would define the next generation. Produced for a relatively short run (2003–2010) with commonly cited total output in the tens of thousands, the 16610LV sits in a scarcity bracket that remains meaningful by Rolex standards, supporting sustained collector demand. Market observers such as WatchCharts have long tracked the Kermit as one of the most consistently traded Submariner references on the secondary market, a liquidity profile many collectors value when prioritizing transparency and long-term optionality alongside historical significance. Offered with full set including the original dated warranty, this is a museum-grade acquisition for the serious Submariner collector seeking a cornerstone reference in correct, untouched condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collecto Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55778314912084,"sku":"3929","price":13640.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/9083\/7588\/files\/file-1776428765800-1.png?v=1778509346","url":"https:\/\/collectoarchive.com\/products\/rolex-submariner-date-kermit-mark-iii","provider":"Collecto Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}