Rolex Submariner Date “Kermit” 40mm Black Maxi Dial Anniversary Green Aluminum Bezel Oyster Bracelet 16610LV | 2007 Full Set — Serviced June 2026, Pressure Tested

The Green Anniversary Submariner — Now With a 2026 Factory-Fresh Service

The Rolex Submariner Date “Kermit” ref. 16610LV is one of the most beloved and most historically significant configurations in the Submariner family. Introduced in 2003 to commemorate the model’s 50th anniversary, it was the first-ever Submariner to feature a green bezel — breaking from fifty consecutive years of black-only Submariner bezels in a single stroke that the collector world has never stopped discussing. The Kermit’s green aluminum bezel became the founding reference that ultimately led to the “Hulk” (116610LV) and “Starbucks” (126610LV) that followed — making the 16610LV the ancestor and the original of the entire green Submariner lineage. This 2007 example, produced in the penultimate year of the reference’s production run before discontinuation in 2010, is offered in very good condition — and critically, it received a full professional service in June 2026 and was pressure tested, making it the most mechanically current and most immediately wearable Kermit in The Crown Collection Watch’s catalog.

The June 2026 Service — Why This Is the Most Significant Detail in This Listing

A full watch service completed in June 2026 means the Caliber 3135 inside this watch was completely disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, regulated, and inspected less than two months ago. The pressure test that followed confirmed the case seals are intact and the watch maintains its rated 300 meters of water resistance — a critical check for a 19-year-old dive watch that any responsible buyer should want confirmed before wearing it near water. The combination of a 2026 service and a passed pressure test gives this Kermit a mechanical status that most pre-owned dive watches of this age cannot claim: it runs within specification, it seals correctly, and its next service is not due for several years. For a buyer who intends to wear this watch daily rather than keep it in a safe, the June 2026 service transforms the acquisition from a collector artifact into an immediately wearable daily instrument.

The 2007 Production Year — The Most Complete Kermit Configuration

A 2007 production 16610LV carries the full suite of late-production features that distinguish the most desirable Kermit examples from the earliest production pieces. The 2007 example carries the “Fat 4” bezel variant — the specific green bezel font favored by collectors — the Maxi dial with enlarged luminous markers, the Caliber 3135 with blue Parachrom hairspring, and the rehaut engraving that Rolex began applying from approximately 2006 onward. Together these details represent the Kermit in its most refined and most technically complete expression, and a 2007 serial positions this example in the final generation of the reference’s production run.

The Anniversary Green Aluminum Bezel — The Detail That Started a Green Submariner Dynasty

The green aluminum bezel is the defining element of the 16610LV and the detail that gives the Kermit its nickname and its collector significance. It is the only bezel in Rolex history to introduce a new color to the Submariner, and it remains the only aluminum-bezeled green Submariner Date ever produced — neither the Hulk nor the Starbucks that followed share its aluminum construction. The bezel rotates unidirectionally through 60 crisp clicks and locks firmly between positions. Its green anodized aluminum surface has developed the natural, organic character of a watch that has been worn and cared for across its lifespan — the honest aging of genuine vintage aluminum that no modern ceramic surface can replicate.

The Black Chromalight Maxi Dial — Introduced Specifically for the Kermit

The Maxi dial — featuring larger dot and baton luminous markers than the standard 16610LN dial — was introduced specifically for the 16610LV in 2003 and went on to define the aesthetic of the modern Submariner generation that replaced it. The enlarged markers provide enhanced legibility above and below the surface, and the Chromalight luminescent fills emit a long-lasting blue glow in darkness. The date is displayed at 3 o’clock beneath the Cyclops magnifying lens. The two-liner dial text — “Submariner” and “1000ft=300m” — maintains the clean, period-appropriate layout associated with this generation of Submariner production.

The Oyster Bracelet with Glidelock

The Oyster bracelet closes with the Glidelock extension system allowing tool-free adjustment in 2mm increments over approximately 20mm of total range — and the Oysterlock safety clasp. The Glidelock makes the transition from wrist-size to over-a-wetsuit effortless and immediate, maintaining the Submariner’s professional diving utility.

Powered by Caliber 3135 — The Kermit’s Proven Movement, Now Freshly Serviced

The Caliber 3135 is COSC Superlative Chronometer certified, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour with 31 jewels, quickset date, hacking seconds, and the blue Parachrom hairspring for magnetic and thermal resistance, with approximately 48 hours of power reserve. It has been universally regarded by watchmakers as one of the most reliable and most thoroughly proven automatic movements Rolex has ever produced. Having been professionally serviced and regulated in June 2026, this Caliber 3135 is performing exactly as specified from day one.

Condition & What’s Included

This 2007 example is in very good condition and comes with Rolex box, papers, and additional items. Service performed June 2026. Pressure tested and confirmed water-resistant to specification. Authenticity is fully guaranteed on every watch sold through The Crown Collection Watch.

Shipping & Payment

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Why This Reference Stands Out

The 16610LV “Kermit” is the founding reference of the green Submariner lineage, discontinued in 2010, and growing increasingly scarce in well-maintained full-set condition. Secondary market data confirms 16610LV examples trading between $11,000 and $16,000+ depending on condition, service history, and documentation, with freshly serviced full-set 2007 examples consistently at the upper end of that range. At $12,800 for a 2007 full-set example that received a professional service and pressure test in June 2026 — less than two months ago — this listing offers one of the strongest mechanical guarantees available anywhere on the secondary market for this reference, at a price that represents strong and fair value for the combination of collector provenance and fresh mechanical certification that this specific example provides.