The reference number of the Rolex Submariner with a green bezel introduced in 2003 is 16610LV. The “LV” suffix refers to Lunette Verte, French for “green bezel.”
Rolex released the 16610LV in 2003 to mark the Submariner’s 50th anniversary. Collectors commonly call it the “Kermit,” because its green aluminum bezel insert was paired with a black dial and black bezel numerals. It was based on the date-equipped Submariner reference 16610 rather than being an entirely new movement family.
A common mix-up is the 116610LV. That model arrived in 2010 and also used a green bezel, but it introduced a six-digit reference number, a ceramic bezel insert, and the larger modern Submariner case. The older 16610LV remained in production from 2003 to 2010 and is distinguished by its five-digit reference and aluminum bezel.