Great condition, all original, circa 2003 (F0.... Serial)
Comes with original box and papers (purchased in Belgium)
Mark 1 "Flat Four" bezel insert with serif, with minimal wear
Mark 1 "Maxi dial" with an oval "O" in "Rolex" and wide "Swiss Made" typography
Correct fat hands for the model
Original Oyster bracelet with clasp code AD8 (dating to August 2003)
This Rolex Submariner 16610LV, known as the "Kermit," was released to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Submariner. This specific example from 2003 is one of the earliest and rarest versions of the model, often referred to as the "Mark 1 Flat Four."
This timepiece is sought after by collectors for its unique and subtle production characteristics. The most prominent feature is its "Flat Four" bezel insert, where the number "4" in the "40" has a flat top, distinguishing it from later versions. The bezel shows very little wear. The dial is also a Mark 1 variant, recognizable by the "oval O" in the Rolex logo and the wide lettering in the "Swiss Made" text at the bottom. The dial and hands are the correct "Maxi dial" and "fat hands" for this early production run.
This watch comes as a full set with its original box and papers from its initial sale in Belgium. The originality extends to the bracelet, which has a date stamp (AD8) that corresponds correctly to the watch's production year. The F0.... serial further confirms its status as one of the very first Kermits produced.
This Rolex 16610LV is a rare and historically significant piece. Its specific production characteristics and original condition make it a valuable example of Rolex's anniversary model.
