"Green Submariner" covers three quite different watches, and collectors use nicknames to tell them apart. Getting the reference right is the single most important step when you sell, because the three are valued on different bases.
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The short answer
"Green Submariner" means one of three references — the Kermit (16610LV, green aluminium bezel, black dial), the Hulk (116610LV, green ceramic bezel and green dial) or the Starbucks (126610LV, green ceramic bezel, black dial, 41mm case). They are valued on different bases, so the reference is the first thing to establish. Fair Vintage confirms the reference from the watch, grades the condition, values the box and papers, and gives a free, no-obligation valuation — all by post from Bedfordshire, with fully insured postage and payment by bank transfer within 72 hours of you accepting.
Collectors use nicknames because the three green Submariners are close in name and very different in value. Matching your watch to its reference is the single most important step.
Introduced in 2003 for the Submariner's 50th anniversary, the Kermit pairs a green aluminium bezel insert with a black dial in the 40mm case generation. "LV" stands for lunette verte (green bezel). Certain early dial and bezel variations are of particular interest to collectors.
Produced from 2010 to 2020, the Hulk is the all-green one: a green Cerachrom (ceramic) bezel and a green sunburst dial, again in the 40mm case generation. It's the reference most people mean by "the green Sub."
From 2020, the current-generation 41mm case with a green Cerachrom bezel and a black dial. Collectors also call it the "Cermit." It shouldn't be confused with the Hulk — the dial colour and case generation are different.
Check the dial and bezel: black dial + aluminium bezel = Kermit; green dial + ceramic bezel = Hulk; black dial + ceramic bezel + 41mm = Starbucks. Or send photos and the reference and we'll confirm it for you.
Case and bezel condition, whether the watch has been polished, bracelet stretch, dial and bezel originality, and the completeness of the set. Discontinued status is one factor that may influence collector demand for the Kermit and Hulk, but it isn't a guarantee of any particular figure — condition and the specific example still drive the offer.
Don't confuse the Hulk and the Starbucks. The Hulk (116610LV) has a green dial; the Starbucks (126610LV) has a black dial and the newer 41mm case. The nickname mix-up is common — and because the two are valued differently, it's worth clearing up before you sell.
On these Submariners, buyers value the warranty card confirming the original reference, the box, spare bracelet links, and any hang tags that came with the watch. A recent full set for the Starbucks is especially straightforward to place; for the older Kermit and Hulk, service history can matter as much as packaging.
We buy all three without box or papers. We confirm the reference from the watch and set out any deductions plainly.
Send the reference and photos for a free, no-obligation valuation. If you're happy, we cover a fully insured Royal Mail Special Delivery label, check the watch, and pay by bank transfer within 72 hours of you accepting — all by post from Bedfordshire.
Kermit, Hulk and Starbucks are close in name and very different in value. A specialist who reads the reference and the details prices your watch accurately rather than lumping the three together. For more, see our guides to selling a Rolex in the UK and how nicknames and references affect resale value.
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Request a free valuation →What's the difference between the Hulk and the Starbucks?
The Hulk (116610LV, 2010–2020) has a green dial and green ceramic bezel; the Starbucks (126610LV, from 2020) has a black dial, green ceramic bezel and the newer 41mm case.
Is the Kermit's bezel ceramic?
No — the Kermit (16610LV) uses a green aluminium bezel insert. Ceramic (Cerachrom) green bezels arrived with the Hulk.
Does the Hulk being discontinued mean it's worth more?
Discontinued status is one factor that may influence collector demand, but the offer depends on condition and the specific example, not the status alone.
Which green Submariner do I have?
Check the reference and the dial: black dial + aluminium bezel = Kermit; green dial + ceramic bezel = Hulk; black dial + ceramic bezel + 41mm = Starbucks.
Can I sell a green Submariner without papers?
Yes — we identify the reference from the watch and reflect any missing items in the valuation.
Do early Kermit variations matter?
They can, as some are of particular collector interest; we assess the exact example rather than the reference alone.
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