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	* [https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/how-to-start-collecting-the-rolex-submariner The Rolex Submariner: A Complete Collector's Guide] — Stephen Pulvirent, Sotheby's		* [https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/how-to-start-collecting-the-rolex-submariner The Rolex Submariner: A Complete Collector's Guide] — Stephen Pulvirent, Sotheby's
	* [https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-submariner-history-part-2-the-55xx-1680references/ History of the Rolex Submariner - Part 2, The 55XX References and 1680 Date] — Tom Mulraney, Monochrome		* [https://monochrome-watches.com/rolex-submariner-history-part-2-the-55xx-1680references/ History of the Rolex Submariner - Part 2, The 55XX References and 1680 Date] — Tom Mulraney, Monochrome
	* The Vintage Rolex Field Manual — Morning Tundra		* ''The Vintage Rolex Field Manual'' — Colin A. White, Morning Tundra

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	The 16610LV was introduced at BaselWorld 2003, with first deliveries in autumn 2003. The Vintage Rolex Field Manual documents that the first examples went out with Y-serial numbers. Y serials correspond to the 2001 to 2002 production band in the Rolex sequential serial system; these movements were produced earlier and held for the anniversary release. Additional first-delivery examples carried early F serials from October to December 2003 as the watch moved into regular retail.		The 16610LV was introduced at BaselWorld 2003, with first deliveries in autumn 2003. The Vintage Rolex Field Manual documents that the first examples went out with Y-serial numbers. Y serials correspond to the 2001 to 2002 production band in the Rolex sequential serial system; these movements were produced earlier and held for the anniversary release. Additional first-delivery examples carried early F serials from October to December 2003 as the watch moved into regular retail.

	~~The~~ Y-serial ~~range (about 2001–2002) reflects Rolex movement~~ production ~~dates, not~~ retail ~~delivery dates. Movements produced in 2001–2002 were assembled into watches and delivered~~ to ~~authorized dealers beginning in autumn 2003, following~~ the ~~BaselWorld 2003 introduction~~. ~~This batch-production-to-retail timeline is standard~~ Rolex ~~practice~~. A Y-serial ~~Kermit purchased in 2003 with original papers~~ is ~~entirely consistent; the movement was produced earlier but the watch was new at point of sale~~.		Y-serial Kermits look odd only if the buyer expects case production and retail sale to happen at the same time. Rolex did not work that way. A 2003-sold watch with a Y-serial case is normal.

	Collectors specifically seek Y-serial Kermits as the earliest production examples of the reference and the first green-bezel Submariners ever delivered. An F-serial Kermit from the same autumn 2003 delivery window also counts as an early example and is priced accordingly.		Collectors specifically seek Y-serial Kermits as the earliest production examples of the reference and the first green-bezel Submariners ever delivered. An F-serial Kermit from the same autumn 2003 delivery window also counts as an early example and is priced accordingly.
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	=== Bezel variants: Flat Four and Pointed Four ===		=== Bezel variants: Flat Four and Pointed Four ===

	The 16610LV bezel insert changed during the ~~production~~ run, ~~with the distinction visible in the numeral 4 at the 4-minute position on~~ the ~~bezel scale. The earlier~~ Flat Four ~~has a fully extending crossbar that closes the top of the 4. The later~~ Pointed Four ~~leaves the crossbar short, so~~ the ~~top of the digit opens into an angular loop. Rolex Forum documentation places the transition at about serial F5xxxxx, which corresponds roughly~~ to ~~mid-2005. All Y-serial and~~ early ~~F-serial examples should carry the Flat Four; the Pointed Four continued through the end of production~~.		The 16610LV bezel insert changed during the run, and the Flat Four versus Pointed Four split is still the quickest way to sort early from later bezel generations.

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	The green bezel Submariner lineage runs:		The green bezel Submariner lineage runs:

	* [[Reference:16610LV\|16610LV]] ~~'''~~Kermit~~'''~~ (2003–2010): green aluminum bezel, black dial		* [[Reference:16610LV\|16610LV]] Kermit (2003–2010): green aluminum bezel, black dial
	* [[Reference:116610LV\|116610LV]] ~~'''~~Hulk~~'''~~ (2010–2020): green ceramic bezel, green dial		* [[Reference:116610LV\|116610LV]] Hulk (2010–2020): green ceramic bezel, green dial
	* 126610LV ~~'''~~Starbucks~~'''~~ (2020–present): green ceramic bezel, black dial		* 126610LV Starbucks (2020–present): green ceramic bezel, black dial

	The Kermit is the founding member of that run and the only one built on an aluminum bezel. ~~The ceramic Hulk and Starbucks cannot be confused visually with the Kermit, which~~ is ~~exactly why~~ the Kermit ~~carries a~~ distinct authentication problem ~~covered below~~: a 16610 with an aftermarket green insert can pass for a Kermit in ways a steel 16610 never could for a 116610LV.		The Kermit is the founding member of that run and the only one built on an aluminum bezel. That aluminum-only status is also what gives the Kermit its distinct authentication problem: a 16610 with an aftermarket green insert can pass for a Kermit in ways a steel 16610 never could for a 116610LV.

	Colin A. White's ''The Vintage Rolex Field Manual'' records the 16610LV as the first Submariner with enlarged lume indices. The Maxi dial format later became standard on the 116610LN and every Submariner reference after it. The Kermit is the original application.		Colin A. White's ''The Vintage Rolex Field Manual'' records the 16610LV as the first Submariner with enlarged lume indices. The Maxi dial format later became standard on the 116610LN and every Submariner reference after it. The Kermit is the original application.
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	The second change is color. The green aluminum insert was not a single uniform shade across the seven-year run, and Rolex Forum collectors have documented a progressive evolution:		The second change is color. The green aluminum insert was not a single uniform shade across the seven-year run, and Rolex Forum collectors have documented a progressive evolution:

	* ~~'''~~Y-serial (~2003 delivery)~~'''~~: bright lime green with a metallic finish		* Y-serial (~2003 delivery): bright lime green with a metallic finish
	* ~~'''~~F-serial (~2004–2005)~~'''~~: pure green metallic		* F-serial (~2004–2005): pure green metallic
	* ~~'''~~D-serial (~2005–2006)~~'''~~: lighter lime tone		* D-serial (~2005–2006): lighter lime tone
	* ~~'''~~Z-serial (~2006–2007)~~'''~~: lighter green		* Z-serial (~2006–2007): lighter green
	* ~~'''~~M-serial (~2007–2008)~~'''~~: deepest green, non-metallic finish		* M-serial (~2007–2008): deepest green, non-metallic finish

	The overall trajectory moved from a bright, metallic lime green on the earliest examples to a deeper, flatter green on late production. Two original, unfaded Kermit bezels from different production years may look noticeably different, a point that matters both for authentication and for understanding why bezel appearance varies across genuine examples.		The overall trajectory moved from a bright, metallic lime green on the earliest examples to a deeper, flatter green on late production. Two original, unfaded Kermit bezels from different production years may look noticeably different, a point that matters both for authentication and for understanding why bezel appearance varies across genuine examples.
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	JBP (VRF) and Mondani use different classification systems. JBP combines dial and bezel variants into a single numbering scheme (a "Mark" in JBP's system may refer to a dial-and-bezel combination). Mondani classifies dials only. The summary below follows the combined approach, noting bezel type where it is part of the Mark definition.		JBP (VRF) and Mondani use different classification systems. JBP combines dial and bezel variants into a single numbering scheme (a "Mark" in JBP's system may refer to a dial-and-bezel combination). Mondani classifies dials only. The summary below follows the combined approach, noting bezel type where it is part of the Mark definition.

	* ~~'''~~MK I~~'''~~: Oval "O" in ROLEX. "SWISS MADE" at 6 o'clock spans about 5 tick marks. Flat Four bezel. Serials about Y96xxxx to F47xxxx (~September 2003 to June 2005). The earliest production configuration.		* MK I: Oval "O" in ROLEX. "SWISS MADE" at 6 o'clock spans about 5 tick marks. Flat Four bezel. Serials about Y96xxxx to F47xxxx (~September 2003 to June 2005). The earliest production configuration.
	* ~~'''~~MK II~~'''~~: Transitional. Variations in "O" shape and "R" positioning distinguish it from MK I. Still paired with Flat Four bezel. Limited serial window.		* MK II: Transitional. Variations in "O" shape and "R" positioning distinguish it from MK I. Still paired with Flat Four bezel. Limited serial window.
	* ~~'''~~MK III~~'''~~: Further transitional variation. Subtle differences in letterforms from MK II. Still Flat Four bezel era.		* MK III: Further transitional variation. Subtle differences in letterforms from MK II. Still Flat Four bezel era.
	* ~~'''~~MK IV~~'''~~: Oval "O" in ROLEX. The "R" in "Oyster" sits directly under the right foot of the "R" in "Rolex." "SWISS MADE" spans about 3 tick marks. Pointed Four bezel. Appears from about July 2005 onward.		* MK IV: Oval "O" in ROLEX. The "R" in "Oyster" sits directly under the right foot of the "R" in "Rolex." "SWISS MADE" spans about 3 tick marks. Pointed Four bezel. Appears from about July 2005 onward.
	* ~~'''~~MK V~~'''~~: Round "O" in ROLEX (a visible change from the earlier oval). Variations in "R" positioning and minute marker details distinguish it from MK IV.		* MK V: Round "O" in ROLEX (a visible change from the earlier oval). Variations in "R" positioning and minute marker details distinguish it from MK IV.
	* ~~'''~~MK VI~~'''~~: Round "O." Further variation in "R" positioning and marker details from MK V.		* MK VI: Round "O." Further variation in "R" positioning and marker details from MK V.
	* ~~'''~~MK VII~~'''~~ (final): Round "O" in ROLEX. Serial number engraved on the inner rehaut, the defining feature that separates MK VII from all earlier marks. Appears from about August 2008 onward and runs through end of production.		* MK VII (final): Round "O" in ROLEX. Serial number engraved on the inner rehaut, the defining feature that separates MK VII from all earlier marks. Appears from about August 2008 onward and runs through end of production.

	The progression from MK I through MK VII tracks the full production run. Early marks (MK I especially) carry the strongest collector premiums. MK VII, with its rehaut engraving, is the easiest to identify and represents the final production specification.		The progression from MK I through MK VII tracks the full production run. Early marks (MK I especially) carry the strongest collector premiums. MK VII, with its rehaut engraving, is the easiest to identify and represents the final production specification.
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	=== Y-serial authenticity verification ===		=== Y-serial authenticity verification ===

	The Y-serial Kermit is the most collectible tier and the most scrutinized. ~~The timeline is covered in "First delivery and early serials" above; a~~ Y serial paired with a 2003 purchase date is the expected pattern, not an anomaly.		The Y-serial Kermit is the most collectible tier and the most scrutinized. A Y serial paired with a 2003 purchase date is the expected pattern, not an anomaly: Rolex held earlier-numbered movements for the anniversary release.

	One specific fraud vector matters here. A Y-serial watch with a worn or service-replaced bezel warrants close examination, since the Y serial could come from a legitimate early movement or could mark a case swap. The check list runs caseback engraved 16610LV with Y-range serial, matching movement serial, original green bezel with natural aging, and ideally a full set confirming 2003 purchase. A single element out of alignment may be innocent; each gap requires its own explanation.		One specific fraud vector matters here. A Y-serial watch with a worn or service-replaced bezel warrants close examination, since the Y serial could come from a legitimate early movement or could mark a case swap. The check list runs caseback engraved 16610LV with Y-range serial, matching movement serial, original green bezel with natural aging, and ideally a full set confirming 2003 purchase. A single element out of alignment may be innocent; each gap requires its own explanation.

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	<small>[[Reference:submariner\|Submariner]] → '''16610LV'''</small>		<small>[[Reference:submariner\|Submariner]] -> '''16610LV'''</small>

	The 16610LV is the Kermit. That is what collectors call it, and the name has stuck firmly enough that ~~“Kermit”~~ appears in major auction house literature alongside the reference number. Rolex released it in 2003 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Submariner at BaselWorld, and it ran until 2010 when the ceramic-bezel 116610LV took over. The LV in the reference number stands for Lunette Verte (green bezel in French).		The 16610LV is the Kermit. That is what collectors call it, and the name has stuck firmly enough that "Kermit" appears in major auction house literature alongside the reference number. Rolex released it in 2003 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Submariner at BaselWorld, and it ran until 2010 when the ceramic-bezel 116610LV took over. The LV in the reference number stands for Lunette Verte (green bezel in French).

	The black aluminum insert had been standard across the Submariner line for decades. The green insert broke that continuity as a deliberate anniversary statement, and it is the external feature that the Kermit is remembered for.		The black aluminum insert had been standard across the Submariner line for decades. The green insert broke that continuity as a deliberate anniversary statement, and it is the external feature that the Kermit is remembered for.
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	=== Dial variants: seven marks (MK I through MK VII) ===		=== Dial variants: seven marks (MK I through MK VII) ===

	Rolex Forum research, particularly the classification work by JBP (VRF) and Mondani, identifies seven distinct dial marks across the 16610LV production run. The identification points are subtle: the shape of the ~~“O”~~ in ROLEX (oval versus round), the positioning of the ~~“R”~~ in ~~“Oyster”~~ relative to the ~~“R”~~ in ~~“Rolex~~,” the number of tick marks spanned by ~~“SWISS MADE”~~ at 6 ~~o’clock~~, and the presence or absence of rehaut engraving.		Rolex Forum research, particularly the classification work by JBP (VRF) and Mondani, identifies seven distinct dial marks across the 16610LV production run. The identification points are subtle: the shape of the "O" in ROLEX (oval versus round), the positioning of the "R" in "Oyster" relative to the "R" in "Rolex," the number of tick marks spanned by "SWISS MADE" at 6 o'clock, and the presence or absence of rehaut engraving.

	JBP (VRF) and Mondani use different classification systems. JBP combines dial and bezel variants into a single numbering scheme (a ~~“Mark”~~ in ~~JBP’s~~ system may refer to a dial-and-bezel combination). Mondani classifies dials only. The summary below follows the combined approach, noting bezel type where it is part of the Mark definition.		JBP (VRF) and Mondani use different classification systems. JBP combines dial and bezel variants into a single numbering scheme (a "Mark" in JBP's system may refer to a dial-and-bezel combination). Mondani classifies dials only. The summary below follows the combined approach, noting bezel type where it is part of the Mark definition.

	* '''MK I''': Oval ~~“O”~~ in ROLEX. ~~“SWISS MADE”~~ at 6 ~~o’clock~~ spans about 5 tick marks. Flat Four bezel. Serials about Y96xxxx to F47xxxx (~September 2003 to June 2005). The earliest production configuration.		* '''MK I''': Oval "O" in ROLEX. "SWISS MADE" at 6 o'clock spans about 5 tick marks. Flat Four bezel. Serials about Y96xxxx to F47xxxx (~September 2003 to June 2005). The earliest production configuration.
	* '''MK II''': Transitional. Variations in ~~“O”~~ shape and ~~“R”~~ positioning distinguish it from MK I. Still paired with Flat Four bezel. Limited serial window.		* '''MK II''': Transitional. Variations in "O" shape and "R" positioning distinguish it from MK I. Still paired with Flat Four bezel. Limited serial window.
	* '''MK III''': Further transitional variation. Subtle differences in letterforms from MK II. Still Flat Four bezel era.		* '''MK III''': Further transitional variation. Subtle differences in letterforms from MK II. Still Flat Four bezel era.
	* '''MK IV''': Oval ~~“O”~~ in ROLEX. The ~~“R”~~ in ~~“Oyster”~~ sits directly under the right foot of the ~~“R”~~ in ~~“Rolex~~.~~” “SWISS MADE”~~ spans about 3 tick marks. Pointed Four bezel. Appears from about July 2005 onward.		* '''MK IV''': Oval "O" in ROLEX. The "R" in "Oyster" sits directly under the right foot of the "R" in "Rolex." "SWISS MADE" spans about 3 tick marks. Pointed Four bezel. Appears from about July 2005 onward.
	* '''MK V''': Round ~~“O”~~ in ROLEX (a visible change from the earlier oval). Variations in ~~“R”~~ positioning and minute marker details distinguish it from MK IV.		* '''MK V''': Round "O" in ROLEX (a visible change from the earlier oval). Variations in "R" positioning and minute marker details distinguish it from MK IV.
	* '''MK VI''': Round “O.” Further variation in ~~“R”~~ positioning and marker details from MK V.		* '''MK VI''': Round "O." Further variation in "R" positioning and marker details from MK V.
	* '''MK VII''' (final): Round ~~“O”~~ in ROLEX. Serial number engraved on the inner rehaut, the defining feature that separates MK VII from all earlier marks. Appears from about August 2008 onward and runs through end of production.		* '''MK VII''' (final): Round "O" in ROLEX. Serial number engraved on the inner rehaut, the defining feature that separates MK VII from all earlier marks. Appears from about August 2008 onward and runs through end of production.

	The progression from MK I through MK VII tracks the full production run. Early marks (MK I especially) carry the strongest collector premiums. MK VII, with its rehaut engraving, is the easiest to identify and represents the final production specification.		The progression from MK I through MK VII tracks the full production run. Early marks (MK I especially) carry the strongest collector premiums. MK VII, with its rehaut engraving, is the easiest to identify and represents the final production specification.
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	=== ~~“Franken”~~ warning ===		=== "Franken" warning ===

	The secondary market for the 16610LV carries a real Franken-watch risk. The many dial and bezel generations make it easy to build a plausible-looking but wrong watch, so the dial, bezel, and serial all have to agree before the buyer pays a variant premium.		The secondary market for the 16610LV carries a real Franken-watch risk. The many dial and bezel generations make it easy to build a plausible-looking but wrong watch, so the dial, bezel, and serial all have to agree before the buyer pays a variant premium.
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	=== Y-serial authenticity verification ===		=== Y-serial authenticity verification ===

	The Y-serial Kermit is the most collectible tier and consequently the most scrutinized. The Y-serial production timeline is explained in ~~“First~~ delivery and early ~~serials”~~ above; a Y serial with a 2003 purchase date is the expected pattern, not an anomaly.		The Y-serial Kermit is the most collectible tier and consequently the most scrutinized. The Y-serial production timeline is explained in "First delivery and early serials" above; a Y serial with a 2003 purchase date is the expected pattern, not an anomaly.

	One specific fraud vector is worth checking. A Y-serial watch with a worn or service-replaced bezel deserves careful examination, since the Y serial could come from a legitimate early movement or could indicate a case swap. Verify: caseback engraved 16610LV with Y-range serial, matching movement serial, original green bezel with natural aging, and ideally a full set confirming 2003 purchase. A single element out of alignment may be innocent, but each gap requires a separate explanation.		One specific fraud vector is worth checking. A Y-serial watch with a worn or service-replaced bezel deserves careful examination, since the Y serial could come from a legitimate early movement or could indicate a case swap. Verify: caseback engraved 16610LV with Y-range serial, matching movement serial, original green bezel with natural aging, and ideally a full set confirming 2003 purchase. A single element out of alignment may be innocent, but each gap requires a separate explanation.
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	A service replacement bezel insert is the primary alternative. The giveaway is a saturated, uniform, new-looking green, vivid and consistent in a way that a 2003 watch should not exhibit unless it was stored unworn or the insert was replaced. A service insert with thin-font Luminova plots is an obvious replacement. A service insert with correct thick-font printing but new condition is a subtler tell but still detectable against a correctly worn original.		A service replacement bezel insert is the primary alternative. The giveaway is a saturated, uniform, new-looking green, vivid and consistent in a way that a 2003 watch should not exhibit unless it was stored unworn or the insert was replaced. A service insert with thin-font Luminova plots is an obvious replacement. A service insert with correct thick-font printing but new condition is a subtler tell but still detectable against a correctly worn original.

	Collectors prefer authentic worn bezels to replaced ones. A replaced insert, even one fitted by Rolex, requires disclosure. The pearl at 12 ~~o’clock~~ sits in the green field rather than the black field of the standard 16610.		Collectors prefer authentic worn bezels to replaced ones. A replaced insert, even one fitted by Rolex, requires disclosure. The pearl at 12 o'clock sits in the green field rather than the black field of the standard 16610.

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	== Bracelets, end links, clasps, and packaging notes ==		== Bracelets, end links, clasps, and packaging notes ==

	The 16610LV uses the 93250 Oyster bracelet with solid end links throughout its production run. Stamped end links never appeared on this reference. The clasp is the standard ~~diver’s~~ extension Oysterlock of the era, not the Glidelock system that arrived on the 116610.		The 16610LV uses the 93250 Oyster bracelet with solid end links throughout its production run. Stamped end links never appeared on this reference. The clasp is the standard diver's extension Oysterlock of the era, not the Glidelock system that arrived on the 116610.

	Packaging follows the Rolex period standard for 2003–2010. Boxes, papers, and hang tags from this era are well-documented in the market. Complete examples are strongly preferred, both for market value and for authentication confidence.		Packaging follows the Rolex period standard for 2003–2010. Boxes, papers, and hang tags from this era are well-documented in the market. Complete examples are strongly preferred, both for market value and for authentication confidence.
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	The Kermit commands a consistent premium over the standard 16610, driven by its shorter production run (~7 years versus 23), anniversary significance, and the verified-original premium created by the bezel swap problem.		The Kermit commands a consistent premium over the standard 16610, driven by its shorter production run (~7 years versus 23), anniversary significance, and the verified-original premium created by the bezel swap problem.

	Within the reference, the most collectible tier is the Y-serial early delivery group, followed by early F-serial examples. Mark I Flat Four dials carry a premium over later marks, consistent with the general pattern where the first production configuration is most prized. ~~Sotheby’s~~ names the Kermit, Hulk, and Starbucks as a recognized collecting lineage.		Within the reference, the most collectible tier is the Y-serial early delivery group, followed by early F-serial examples. Mark I Flat Four dials carry a premium over later marks, consistent with the general pattern where the first production configuration is most prized. Sotheby's names the Kermit, Hulk, and Starbucks as a recognized collecting lineage.

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