The Return of Black & Green

Rolex

In 2020, Rolex brought back the green-bezeled, black-dialed configuration in the form of the Submariner Date 126610LV, replacing the Hulk with what many interpreted as a return to classic form. If that’s any indication, Rolex might see the green bezel/black dial combo as the truest expression of the green Sub.

This new model quickly picked up two nicknames: “Cermit”, for its combination of Cerachrom bezel and Kermit heritage, and “Starbucks”, for its resemblance to the coffee giant’s unmistakable green-and-black branding.

Is the Hulk’s bold, all-green aesthetic the ultimate flex? Or is the more classic Kermit/Cermit layout the definitive version of Rolex’s green vision?

Call it what you will, but this version brought a few notable upgrades: a slightly larger 41mm case (up from 40mm), Rolex’s newer Caliber 3235 movement with improved power reserve and efficiency, and a more refined case profile with slimmer lugs.

On the surface, these changes are modest—but in Rolex-land, subtle design shifts often spark debates more intense than a sudden-death playoff.