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Reference 16610 T Submariner ‘Kermit Flat 4’ | A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Circa 2003

Lot Closed

December 12, 03:57 PM GMT

Estimate

15,000 - 25,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Dial: black

Caliber: cal. 3135 automatic, 31 jewels

Movement number: 3 9’834’359

Case: stainless steel, screw down case back

Case number: Y’989’425

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with folding clasp

Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement 

Box: no

Papers: no

Introduced in 2003 to commemorate the Submariner's 50th anniversary, the Rolex Submariner ref. 16610LV, affectionately nicknamed the "Kermit," stands out as one of the most coveted 5-digit Submariners in the market. Much like other Rolex models, the Kermit exhibits unique details that distinguish specific variants, such as the rare Mark 1 "Flat Four" version. This designation originates from the flat-four configuration found in the '40' on its bezel.


The Mark 1 "Flat Four" variant was only in production for a brief period, lasting just a year before Rolex made alterations that persisted until the model's discontinuation in 2010. Collectors highly prize this exceptionally rare Kermit variant. Lastly, the Kermit features a distinctive green anodized aluminum bezel, earning its moniker, and marking the first instance of Rolex incorporating a color other than black on a stainless-steel Submariner.