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Reference: 16610LV
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Movement: Automatic Rolex Cal. 3135
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Age: 2009
- Case Size: 40mm
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Case Condition: Very good.
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Bracelet Condition: Very good.
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Box & Papers: Comprehensive collectors set
- Case Material: Stainless steel
The 16610LV was introduced in 2003 to mark the Submariner's 50th anniversary, and it made a statement doing so. The green aluminium bezel was the first departure from the Submariner's all-black bezel tradition, and it divided opinion at the time in the way that only genuinely bold decisions do. Two decades on, the Kermit has settled firmly into its place as one of the most significant neo-vintage Rolex sports references.
This is a 2009 example, from the final years of production before the reference was discontinued. Late-production 16610LVs are generally regarded as the most consistent examples, with stronger bezel inserts and tighter overall execution than the earlier runs. The green insert here is particularly well preserved, without the heavy wear that earlier examples often show.
The case is in very good condition with honest, strong lines. The 93250 Oyster bracelet retains its diver's extension and presents well throughout. Inside runs the Calibre 3135, inspected and running as it should.
The Set
This is where this particular watch becomes something more than just a good Kermit. It comes with the original inner and outer Rolex boxes, original warranty dated 2009, original purchase receipt from Goldsmiths Canary Wharf, Rolex wallet, Oyster booklet, Submariner booklet, serial number swing tag, chronometer swing tag, and the original bezel protector.
Sets of this depth, with the purchase receipt and both swing tags present, are genuinely hard to find. Most complete Kermits have lost at least one of these elements over fifteen years of ownership.
Why this one
The 16610LV matters historically. A late-production example in strong condition with a full documented set is the version of this watch that serious collectors are looking for, and they are becoming harder to find as clean examples disappear into long-term collections.
