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KhalidMay · 22 February 2018, 02:38 PM

I only recently got in to this hobby and wanted to know if the Kermit was popular when it came out? Was it hard to get just like the Hulk? If so, why was it only produced for a single year? Or are my facts wrong and it was produced for longer.

Investr · 22 February 2018, 03:30 PM

It was very difficult at first, and then eased up a bit. This was my very first Rolex (long gone though). It was produced for about 4 years....(I'm guessing)

GB-man · 22 February 2018, 03:43 PM

Sold for roughly 7 years from 2003-2010. It was popular like the lvc was but recently all rolex have experienced an unreal boost.

Max16013 · 22 February 2018, 03:55 PM

Not sure how popular it was when first produced, but it is very popular now (especially flat 4 inserts)

joli160 · 22 February 2018, 05:45 PM

When it first came out there were a lot of nay sayers. The hype came later

Gaijin · 22 February 2018, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by joli160

When it first came out there were a lot of nay sayers. The hype came later

A lot of nay sayers. Myself included.

I sold the first one that I bought which was only offered at an AD to me because I had bought something else.

I wore it for awhile and just didn't get it at the time. Wanted it to match with clothes and it never really did for me.

Now I wear the second one that I bought as a darn near daily wearer.

Once these were discontinued after being a limited edition with a short run they went up in price a bit. That was what 7 years ago?

Now finding one with all the bits and pieces will cost you. A new unworn one will really set you back. Prices have shot up.

gwalker · 22 February 2018, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by joli160

When it first came out there were a lot of nay sayers. The hype came later

Bingo. I just said in a previous post when I got my DSSD in late 08 I was offered one for $5k... they used to sit at every ad I went to.

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bondtoys · 22 February 2018, 07:32 PM

I remember when the 16610LV came out, demand was so high that it was impossible to order one. The hype was similar to Daytonas.

After Rolex continued after the Anniversary year, they became available better, at the end of the cycle, demand went up again and the last pieces went away quickly.

HL65 · 22 February 2018, 07:56 PM

They were tough to get at first. I was lucky and got 2 Y's back in 03' from 2 AD's and the price was around $5k if I remember...Been a while!

Blackdog · 22 February 2018, 09:47 PM

I remember that it was very difficult to get when introduced.

There were waiting lists at ADs, and it was the first time I remember reading about the "developing a relationship with the dealer" thing to be "eligible"...

At the very beginning it was thought to be a limited edition for that year only. Once it was clear that it was going to be in continued production it became more available.

Al1969 · 22 February 2018, 10:20 PM

I picked mine up in 2008, it appeared to have been sitting at the AD for a while.
Ended up getting 20% off and walking out with it.

Rolex addict · 22 February 2018, 11:36 PM

I bought my first Rolex in 2008 and they were plentiful. MSRP was ~$5600. Doesn't seem like a bad price now.

novae500 · 22 February 2018, 11:49 PM

2010 had a chance to purchase kermit from the AD. Brought it out of vault with white gloves for me to look at. I didnt have the cash since newborn was coming, but should have purchased it for $6,000 that was being offered to me at the time. Now, cant find one for less than $9,000

drmizzou · 23 February 2018, 12:03 AM

I wonder if like 10 years from now we’ll all be saying the same. “Shoulda bought that 116610lv when I had the chance” or “bought one for msrp or above retail and now its worth $xxxx more!”

drmizzou · 23 February 2018, 12:05 AM

Well i sure hope I’m able to find one soon. But with all they hype,haven’t been able to acquire one from anyone of my ADs. 16610lv Kermit opportunity has long passed for me. Wasn’t really into collecting these nor did I have the funds to afford one at the time as I was in Med school. Now I’m catching up and once I’ve got the new LV, Daytona C, may e a blue skydweller and ........then I’ll be whole. LOL.

fleabag · 23 February 2018, 01:51 AM

So glad to have my 2003 & 2004 LV’s along with the 2003 SUBMARINER PRESS KIT

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oldman2005 · 23 February 2018, 02:29 AM

I remembered back then many was complaining the Kermit about the maxi dial and green bezel but it was hard to find at the beginning, I bought my first one from the AD in 2005 at MSRP for less than $5000 and bought 2 more later for my brother and uncle. They were never on displayed at ADs during those time.

I thought the green aluminium bezel was so different and beautiful just like the SD43 now, so get the SD43 now since many are still pissing about it and the hype is not there yet. I'm glad still have both.

A pic of my 50th anniversary diver watches.

fleabag · 23 February 2018, 02:36 AM

SD43 is

% on my waiting list ,pics look awesome on it

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clock · 23 February 2018, 02:52 AM

I recall there were several years that the Kermit was stagnant at approximately $5.5k—$5.8k. As mentioned above, after the first year most collectors ignored the watch.

CPRWATCH · 23 February 2018, 03:02 AM

My local ADs had them sporadically over most of the production years , but the green bezel just didn't do it for me . I thought the bezel was a little gimmicky at the time ,and that it wasn't a true Submariner like lots of other people .But tastes change & now they are one of the hottest references out there , & I was lucky enough to pick up a V serial full set last year ,to celebrate my fiftieth . A 50 for 50

fleabag · 23 February 2018, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by CPRWATCH

My local ADs had them sporadically over most of the production years , but the green bezel just didn't do it for me . I thought the bezel was a little gimmicky at the time ,and that it wasn't a true Submariner like lots of other people .But tastes change & now they are one of the hottest references out there , & I was lucky enough to pick up a V serial full set last year ,to celebrate my fiftieth . A 50 for 50

Totally awesome looking

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Watchflair · 23 February 2018, 03:05 AM

After the initial rush these were fairly easy to get at ADs. The HULK wasn't the monster that it is today at first either. Amazing how the internet has popularized our hobby.

droptopman · 23 February 2018, 03:10 AM

Some hype but nothing like the hype for SS models of late. I got one early on and put an LN bezel insert in it. Only kept it a year or so and moved it on. Wish I still had it, especially that original insert. I was still into lug holes back then and did not like the no holes case. I did like the maxi dial though...a lot.

22 February 2018, 02:38 PM	#1
KhalidMay "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Khalid Location: Toronto, ON Watch: Rolex Sea-Dweller Posts: 2	Was the Kermit popular? I only recently got in to this hobby and wanted to know if the Kermit was popular when it came out? Was it hard to get just like the Hulk? If so, why was it only produced for a single year? Or are my facts wrong and it was produced for longer.

22 February 2018, 03:43 PM	#3
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Sold for roughly 7 years from 2003-2010. It was popular like the lvc was but recently all rolex have experienced an unreal boost. __________________

22 February 2018, 05:45 PM	#5
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,761	When it first came out there were a lot of nay sayers. The hype came later __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

22 February 2018, 07:56 PM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	They were tough to get at first. I was lucky and got 2 Y's back in 03' from 2 AD's and the price was around $5k if I remember...Been a while! __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

22 February 2018, 10:20 PM	#11
Al1969 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,640	I picked mine up in 2008, it appeared to have been sitting at the AD for a while. Ended up getting 20% off and walking out with it. __________________ WG SUB-116719 GMT MASTER II 126719

22 February 2018, 03:30 PM	#2
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	It was very difficult at first, and then eased up a bit. This was my very first Rolex (long gone though). It was produced for about 4 years....(I'm guessing)

22 February 2018, 03:55 PM	#4
Max16013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Here Watch: DJ 16013 Posts: 247	Not sure how popular it was when first produced, but it is very popular now (especially flat 4 inserts)

22 February 2018, 07:32 PM	#8
bondtoys "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: World Watch: 16750 Posts: 2,733	I remember when the 16610LV came out, demand was so high that it was impossible to order one. The hype was similar to Daytonas. After Rolex continued after the Anniversary year, they became available better, at the end of the cycle, demand went up again and the last pieces went away quickly.

22 February 2018, 09:47 PM	#10
Blackdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Netherlands Posts: 629	I remember that it was very difficult to get when introduced. There were waiting lists at ADs, and it was the first time I remember reading about the "developing a relationship with the dealer" thing to be "eligible"... At the very beginning it was thought to be a limited edition for that year only. Once it was clear that it was going to be in continued production it became more available.

22 February 2018, 11:36 PM	#12
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	I bought my first Rolex in 2008 and they were plentiful. MSRP was ~$5600. Doesn't seem like a bad price now.

22 February 2018, 11:49 PM	#13
novae500 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: VA Posts: 965	2010 had a chance to purchase kermit from the AD. Brought it out of vault with white gloves for me to look at. I didnt have the cash since newborn was coming, but should have purchased it for $6,000 that was being offered to me at the time. Now, cant find one for less than $9,000 __________________ 326933 SkyDweller, 126711 GMT II CHNR 12600 DeepSea Seadweller 14060 No Date Submariner 16710 GMT II Pepsi N-Series, Coke F Series

23 February 2018, 12:03 AM	#14
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	I wonder if like 10 years from now we’ll all be saying the same. “Shoulda bought that 116610lv when I had the chance” or “bought one for msrp or above retail and now its worth $xxxx more!”

23 February 2018, 12:05 AM	#15
drmizzou "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Enthusiast! Location: Midwest Watch: Collector! Posts: 1,761	Well i sure hope I’m able to find one soon. But with all they hype,haven’t been able to acquire one from anyone of my ADs. 16610lv Kermit opportunity has long passed for me. Wasn’t really into collecting these nor did I have the funds to afford one at the time as I was in Med school. Now I’m catching up and once I’ve got the new LV, Daytona C, may e a blue skydweller and ........then I’ll be whole. LOL.

23 February 2018, 01:51 AM	#16
fleabag "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,212	So glad to have my 2003 & 2004 LV’s along with the 2003 SUBMARINER PRESS KIT Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 February 2018, 02:29 AM	#17
oldman2005 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 3,031	I remembered back then many was complaining the Kermit about the maxi dial and green bezel but it was hard to find at the beginning, I bought my first one from the AD in 2005 at MSRP for less than $5000 and bought 2 more later for my brother and uncle. They were never on displayed at ADs during those time. I thought the green aluminium bezel was so different and beautiful just like the SD43 now, so get the SD43 now since many are still pissing about it and the hype is not there yet. I'm glad still have both. A pic of my 50th anniversary diver watches. Attached Images

23 February 2018, 02:36 AM	#18
fleabag "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,212	SD43 is % on my waiting list ,pics look awesome on it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 February 2018, 02:52 AM	#19
clock Banned Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: in a house Posts: 13,510	I recall there were several years that the Kermit was stagnant at approximately $5.5k—$5.8k. As mentioned above, after the first year most collectors ignored the watch.

23 February 2018, 03:02 AM	#20
CPRWATCH "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Real Name: Paul Location: Chester UK Watch: Rolex GMT Master Posts: 4,600	My local ADs had them sporadically over most of the production years , but the green bezel just didn't do it for me . I thought the bezel was a little gimmicky at the time ,and that it wasn't a true Submariner like lots of other people .But tastes change & now they are one of the hottest references out there , & I was lucky enough to pick up a V serial full set last year ,to celebrate my fiftieth . A 50 for 50 Attached Images

23 February 2018, 03:05 AM	#22
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	After the initial rush these were fairly easy to get at ADs. The HULK wasn't the monster that it is today at first either. Amazing how the internet has popularized our hobby. __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

23 February 2018, 03:10 AM	#23
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Some hype but nothing like the hype for SS models of late. I got one early on and put an LN bezel insert in it. Only kept it a year or so and moved it on. Wish I still had it, especially that original insert. I was still into lug holes back then and did not like the no holes case. I did like the maxi dial though...a lot. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

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