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View full screen - View 1 of Lot 2298. Submariner "Kermit Flat 4", Reference 16610LV  | A brand new and early stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2003  | 勞力士 |  Submariner "Kermit Flat 4"型號16610LV | 全新早期精鋼鏈帶腕錶,備日期顯示,約2003年製.

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Submariner "Kermit Flat 4", Reference 16610LV | A brand new and early stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2003 | 勞力士 | Submariner "Kermit Flat 4"型號16610LV | 全新早期精鋼鏈帶腕錶,備日期顯示,約2003年製

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April 26, 10:38 AM GMT

Estimate

200,000 - 300,000 HKD

Lot Details

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Rolex

Submariner "Kermit Flat 4", Reference 16610LV

A brand new and early stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2003

勞力士

Submariner "Kermit Flat 4" 型號16610LV

全新早期精鋼鏈帶腕錶,備日期顯示,約2003年製


Dial: black

Calibre: cal. 3135 automatic, 31 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw down case back 

Case number: F133044

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Accessories: Rolex Garantie, instruction manual and presentation box

附帶證書、說明書及盒子

Perhaps one of the most recognizable diver's wristwatch in the world, Rolex celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Submariner by releasing the reference 16610LV "Kermit" in 2003, which features a distinctive green aluminium bezel. It would be the first instance of a stainless steel submariner to have a bezel colour other than black. During its production run from 2003 to 2010, its "Flat 4" variation is highly sought after by collectors. Noticeable on the 40th minute scale on the bezel, the text on the "Flat 4" variation would have a flat top inside the empty space of 4, whereas the sharp 4 variation would have a triangle shape on the interior. Often found on serial numbers starting with Y of F, the "Flat 4" is only produced in the earliest years of the "Kermit". Two main groups of the of the "Flat 4" bezels are identified, the B1 bezel with serifs on the Arabic numbers and the batons, and the B2 bezels without serifs. The present example carries the B1 bezel, and could be identified with the Mark 1 dial as well, featuring a distinctive "Swiss Made" text stretching outside the 28 to 32 minute markers. Other features of the Mark 1 dial would be the oval shaped "O" inside the Rolex font, and the "R" from the Oyster text sitting in between the legs of "R" in Rolex. The value of the "Flat 4" has increased significantly in recent years, and today collectors are willing to pay a generous amount to own one of them. To find one of the earliest examples of the "Kermit Flat 4" in like new condition would be an impressive feat.