Rolex Green Submariner: Kermit vs Hulk vs Starbucks | SwissWatchExpo | Taking Time

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  • @SwissWatchExpo
    @SwissWatchExpo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Which green Rolex Submariner model do you like best? Tell us below! 👇🏻

  • @alexhoksbergen6161
    @alexhoksbergen6161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    For me the Kermit has my vote, because it is the 50th anniv model(relatively short prod. 2003~2010), first submariner to receive a green bezel ever, and we can call it a "transitional model" too. Let me explain, it is the 1st and only submariner at the time, ref 16610 to receive a maxi dial, fatter hands, and engraved Rehault "ROLEX"with serial in the rehault instead of the case for the 2007~2010 production, and all these up-grades will lay the path for its successor the ref-116610. I love the fact it still has super luminova green lume, as it match the green bezel, newer models all use chroma light blue lume....It is in essence the "transition" from old-school/neo vintage to Modern Rolex, from aluminum bezel to the world of ceramic bezel. Of course, there is no doubt that the ceramic is superior in many ways with it's up-dated glidelock clasp, cerachrome bezel, chroma light blue lume, but the Kermit has this enormous historical significance of been both the 50th anniv watch and a "transitional model". My 2 favorite Kermit, the 2003 serial Y or M "flat 4" of course, or the later version with engraved rehault as it is the "link-transition" between vintage vs modern and only made for 3 short years. Let say that what makes me love this watch is the emotional connection/historical background, more than the tech/performance aspects. In the other hand the rescently discontinued HULK 116610LV is also very special in its own right: In 2010 Rolex decided to use the same case as the new 2008 GMT model for the new submariner as fashion for big watch was in full swing, and Rolex opted to keep the size at 40mm but enlarged the lugs to give that "bigger feeling" to the watch using the Maxi-case, but the hulk also received this very special dial in Sunray green, that goes into 50 shades of green to even black. If you are a diver and you ever wonder in the shallow depth of the ocean when the Sunray pierce the shallow of the ocean, you know what that dial evokes... Not to mention that this particular green is the ROLEX official green, and only 2 other models received such green color bezel aside the HULK. 1) the 50th anniv. GMT in full yellow gold/green dial, and the Yellow gold Daytona/green dial, and both these models are in precious metal and fetching very high premium. The HULK is the only stainless steel watch with such dial/and now discontinued, no wonder it is sky rocketing in the grey market. Many people speculate that price will calm down, but I think this watch has sailed... It is a submariner, and therefore has a huge "fan base", I think this watch will forever mean something to Rolex-submariners lovers. It is not so much my cup of tea, but I can understand it. It's maxi case and green dial/bezel makes it a classic of the 2010's era,.. As for the latest, 126610LV, this is a watch I would love to own and wear, but it is so difficult to obtain, and I just cannot justify the grey market price for it. But it's a beautiful piece, and at MSRP, I would love to own and wear it.

  • @ms4209
    @ms4209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Passed on the kermit before they got super pricey and just got the Starbucks after a very long wait from my AD and am in love with this watch! I feel the maxi case is a lot more substantial than the lighter kermit.

    • @BigV357
      @BigV357 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love mine got it 2 months after they were avail! Love my AD!

    • @zachm1920
      @zachm1920 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@BigV357 how does the 41mm feel? I’m looking at this for my first Rolex purchase. The green hits differently depending on where you are, which I love.

    • @alycks6056
      @alycks6056 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zachm1920u probably wont get it as ur first Rolex unless u r a vip of the AD

  • @avinbhasi
    @avinbhasi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    my pick will be the starbucks / Cermit

  • @abuhijjra
    @abuhijjra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The Starbucks for sure.

  • @dennischeong8719
    @dennischeong8719 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All 3 of them are precious and I got the chance to get my Starbuck 2 months ago during my BD. It’s very Special to get it first hand from a Rolex Dealer Watch.
    I’m very Glad to have this pice and for sure it’s Starbuck
    Thanks for the video

  • @jdubs283
    @jdubs283 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I own a 07/08 year model Kermit and I love it. The Hulk is too aggressively large and the Starbucks is a copycat.

  • @WH-hi5ew
    @WH-hi5ew ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hulk is a bling watch... so it's either Starbucks or Kermit. Depends on your wrist size and preference.

  • @dannysimenauer5745
    @dannysimenauer5745 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your show. I want to ask you what does SWE do when it takes a watch In-house to make sure the watch meets Rolex’s specifications?

    • @SwissWatchExpo
      @SwissWatchExpo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Danny! Every pre-owned watch that we offer for sale must first be inspected and sometimes restored by our trained watchmakers. So our entire business depends on having an elite staff of proficient horologists. That same team is available to service your watch, when it needs maintenance or repair.

  • @docpau698
    @docpau698 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    New kermit or starbucks! Iove the original kermit but the fit and finish of a modern rolex is topnotch.

  • @arqjavierobregon
    @arqjavierobregon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ll go with the Hulk because I have one if I get my hands on the Starbucks then I will go with that. This is the fun part of collecting Rolex watches the word enough doesn’t mean anything

  • @garsua3141
    @garsua3141 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just got my handsome Starbucks last month from SWE- thanks guys your amazing 🤩 I super enjoyed it

    • @SwissWatchExpo
      @SwissWatchExpo  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @gyutandon1804
    @gyutandon1804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Without doubt pick The Kermit, whether flat 4 or not... Only 7 years production and it's the real anniversary piece

    • @SwissWatchExpo
      @SwissWatchExpo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The O.G. Kermit 🙌🏻
      Thanks for watching, Gyutan! Please subscribe to our channel to get updates on new videos :)

  • @AlephThree
    @AlephThree 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve narrowed it down to the Hulk or the Starbucks. I will probably go for the Hulk as it feels like a better investment (as it’s currently discontinued). They are all beautiful watches. Thanks for the video.

    • @WH-hi5ew
      @WH-hi5ew ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hulk has since dropped about 25% in the last 10 months 😂

  • @AndrewsOpinion15
    @AndrewsOpinion15 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME ROLEX GREEN SUBMARINER : KERMIT VS HULK VS STARBUCKS WATCH !!!!

    • @SwissWatchExpo
      @SwissWatchExpo  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Glad you liked our video!

  • @Romio666
    @Romio666 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ia the Hulk considered the 60th anniversary ? 🤔

  • @aussieexpat
    @aussieexpat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hulk. They won't be doing it again.

    • @SwissWatchExpo
      @SwissWatchExpo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sounds like a fearless forecast! 🙌🏻

  • @TheLeadEagle
    @TheLeadEagle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Starbucks or Hulk for sure!

  • @mustafahussain8650
    @mustafahussain8650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hulk is the one.

  • @sidzeret
    @sidzeret ปีที่แล้ว

    Ceramic with the OG Kermit green-

  • @dinamiena6186
    @dinamiena6186 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    People that wouldn’t pick Kermit imo they just don’t know Rolex and just want to show off !

  • @kurmayerbas163
    @kurmayerbas163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hulk is the best of all

  • @ruadhagainagaidheal9398
    @ruadhagainagaidheal9398 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think the pronunciation here must bring tears to the eyes of French speakers. To English speakers in Canada and the UK and many other Anglophone countries who are exposed to the French language on a regular basis, the pronunciation sounds weirdly ignorant to many of us.

    • @SwissWatchExpo
      @SwissWatchExpo  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your input! We'll keep it in mind to further improve our channel. We appreciate your support. 🙂

  • @bostoncollector
    @bostoncollector 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    16610lv 2010 with rehaut.

    • @SwissWatchExpo
      @SwissWatchExpo  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      #TeamKermit 🙌🏻
      Thanks for watching, Brian! Please do subscribe to our channel to get updates on new videos.

  • @daledoesmtb7402
    @daledoesmtb7402 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Never heard serif pronounced that way.

  • @HaveOneWithHans
    @HaveOneWithHans 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The starbucks? 🤣😂

    • @SwissWatchExpo
      @SwissWatchExpo  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's got a lot of names apparently - Super Kermit, Cermit, Kermit II. The Starbucks seems to be the most popular one!