FS: REDUCED 2003 Rolex 16610LV Submariner Kermit 50th Anniv Y Serial Fat 4

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REDUCED to US$24,995.00

! Opportunity !

Here for sale one of the most important and rare Rolex collectors piece:

* Brand: Rolex
* Year: 2003
* Model: Submariner Green Bezel - Kermit - "true" 50th Anniversary
* Reference: 16610LV
* Serial: Y9
* Bezel: beautiful lime color with FAT 4
* Condition: Very Good to Mint - with hairlines and signs of use but NEVER POLISHED - working flawlessly

COMPLETE SET including:

* Original Inner and Outer Boxes
* Original Hang Tag with serial number
* Original Booklets
* Original Anchor
* ORIGINAL AD SALES INVOICE dated Oct 2003


FOR COLLECTORS AND SERIOUS BUYERS ONLY


Original Asking Price: US$29,995.00
NOW REDUCED to US$24,995.00

Shipping CONUS FULL Insured: Included and Free of Charge
(other locations upon request and extra cost)

Terms of Sale:

- Price in USD
- Payment via Bank Wire
- Many trading references available upon request - including fellow Forum members and Mods
- More pictures available upon request

Once again SERIOUS BUYERS O N L Y - NO time wasters


PM if interested or email t8w8t8@icloud.com

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Did you know?

50(ish) Years On: The Rolex Kermit Ref 16610LV

In 2003, Rolex marked the 50th anniversary of the Rolex Submariner with the launch of the Ref 16610LV. Better known to collectors as the Rolex Kermit.

Why Green?

Rolex has long associated itself with the color green. Its logo, boxes, hang tags, etc. are all green. The brand has never offered any official explanation for why this is. The general consensus though is that it’s because green is synonymous with money. And by extension success, power and so on. All things Rolex seeks to represent.

The bezel itself is quite striking. It’s lighter, brighter and more eye-catching than the Cerachrom bezel found on the Hulk. And stands in strong contrast to the black dial. The insert is aluminium. That means over time these will fade and age, developing their own unique character. Unlike the Ceramic models, which will look exactly the same 50 years from now.
Some people like that, others don’t. It’s all a matter of personal taste.

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More Than A Green Bezel

The bezel wasn’t the only thing that looked different on the new Ref 16610LV. The 50th anniversary model also saw the introduction of the Maxi dial to the Submariner.
Further improving legibility and giving a subtle nod to some of the earliest examples of the Sub.
The slim(ish) profile of the Oyster case and the tapered lugs ensure a comfortable fit on the wrist. In fact, it is one of the best proportioned Submariners ever. Particularly because later variations of the Submariner would introduce the so-called “Super” case. After all, the Rolex Hulk doesn’t only take its name from the fact it’s all green. If you compare it side-by-side with the Kermit you will notice it’s a bulkier watch.

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Watch is ON HOLD

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BACK AVAILABLE ! US$24,995 shipped CONUS !

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The FAT 4 (Or Flat 4) Bezel

There were several other variations during the 7-year run of the Ref 16610LV too. In fact, collectors have determined 9 different generations of the Kermit (Mark I – Mark IX). These include revisions to the case. The bezel. And the text on the dial. Most are indistinguishable unless you know exactly what you are looking for.
The most well-known is that of the FAT 4 bezel. (Or FLAT 4, as it is also called.)

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Mod edit...one bump every 48 hrs. It's clearly stated in the rules. Thank you.

The first generation of the Ref 16610LV is the Mark I.

This model is also referred to as the FAT 4. You could say this is the true anniversary model. The FAT 4 designation arises from the different font used on the bezel. If you look at the ‘4’ on the 40, you see the top is flat.
These versions of the Rolex Kermit are the actual anniversary ones. And there were less FAT 4 bezels made. So, it is rarer than the other generations.

And Y serial is the very first batch produced on homage to the 50th !

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On hold !

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Sold !