Rolex Submariner “Kermit” (50th Anniversary)

Introduced in 2003 to mark the Submariner’s 50th anniversary, the Rolex Submariner ref. 16610LV—universally known as the “Kermit”—stands as a defining transition piece in modern Rolex sports watch history: the first Submariner to adopt a green bezel, paired with a black Maxi dial that brought a bolder, more contemporary presence while preserving the classic 40 mm proportions and the no-nonsense tool-watch identity established since 1953.

This 2007 example is presented in like-new condition and is accompanied by its original Rolex documentation and official Rolex warranty, elements that materially strengthen authenticity, provenance, and long-term collectability. With production limited to the 2003–2010 window and the subsequent shift to later green Submariner iterations, the 16610LV remains consistently liquid on the secondary market, valued both for its anniversary significance and for being the blueprint that opened the door to Rolex’s modern green-coded lineage.