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Submariner Date Starbucks - Full-Set Box & Papers

Rolex Submariner Date Ref. 126610LV “Starbucks”, 41 mm, Oystersteel, green Cerachrom bezel, black dial, automatic cal. 3235, water-resistant to 300 m, pre-owned 2023, Full Set (box & warranty card), near-mint condition

“When others stay in black, it asserts its own identity, in green on the bezel.”

We think we know the Submariner before ever wearing it. We have seen black bezels on the wrists of hurried bankers, frequent travellers, watch enthusiasts who swear by the ultimate classic. Then one day, something slightly different catches your eye at a café counter or on a terrace: that deep, satin green, slowly turning around the dial. The 126610LV doesn’t shout, but it changes everything. It is still a Submariner, undeniably, but with a slight shift, a way of saying “I know the code, and I choose to bend it.” In the morning, when you pick it up from the box, the first sensation is tactile: the click of the green ceramic rotating bezel, those 120 crisp, precise notches that remind you this object was designed not for display cases, but for action. The green answers the bedroom light, then the bathroom light, then the street. On the subway or in traffic, you glimpse the deep black of the dial and that coloured halo framing the time, like a discreet highlighter line drawn across your day.

At the office, surrounded by steel bracelets and sober watches, the difference is not eccentricity but nuance. The green bezel stays in bottle-green and forest tones, never loud; it gives the watch a slightly warmer, less austere presence than the traditional black bezel. When you turn the bezel to time a meeting, an appointment or simply a coffee break, you are recreating the gesture of divers timing their decompression stops, but applying it to your own schedule. That almost childlike pleasure of aligning the luminous triangle with the minute hand never gets old. In the evening, in a bar or restaurant, under softer lights, the green becomes denser. It can look almost black in the shadows, then wake up at a flick of the wrist, like a varnished leaf catching the light. Where the black-bezel Submariner fades into the background, the 126610LV signals a personality: not the desire to be noticed, but the choice of a detail that tells a story. You do not wear this watch to imitate anyone; you wear it to bring an icon into line with your own way of living.

With this green bezel, the Submariner becomes a kind of intimate ritual. You look at it differently; you allow yourself a more personal connection to the model. You know it belongs to the Submariner LV lineage, those green-accented versions which, since the early 2000s, have drawn a parallel history alongside the traditional black. The “Starbucks” is not just a coloured variation: it is a deliberate choice, a way of saying you love tradition, but prefer it with a touch of freedom.

The Rolex Submariner first appeared in 1953 as a true tool watch dedicated to diving, water-resistant to 100 and then 200 metres, worn by professionals and adventurers alike. Over the decades, it became an icon: the black-bezel, black-dial Submariner, simple, legible, associated with the very idea of a dive watch. Successive references — 5513, 1680, 16610 — built this visual and technical foundation. In 2003, to celebrate the model’s 50th anniversary, Rolex introduced the first Submariner “LV” (Lunette Verte, or green bezel) with reference 16610LV: green aluminium bezel, black dial, nicknamed “Kermit”. It opened a new path in Submariner history, adding a very distinctive colour accent to the collection’s vocabulary. In 2010, the 116610LV, known as the “Hulk”, took this concept further with a green Cerachrom ceramic bezel and matching green dial, in a more muscular case design.

In 2020, Rolex renewed the Submariner Date line with a 41 mm case, revised proportions and the new calibre 3235. The 126610LV picks up the principle of the original anniversary edition: green bezel and black dial, in a more modern, streamlined interpretation. Some nickname it “Cermit”, others “Starbucks”, in reference to the black-and-green pairing. It quickly established itself as the most distinctive version of the new-generation Submariner Date, continuing the LV tradition while returning to a sober dial that makes it extremely versatile. Our 2023 example therefore belongs to the first phase of production of this reference, launched in 2020 and still in the Rolex catalogue, which makes it a contemporary Submariner already highly sought after on the pre-owned market.

The Rolex Submariner Date 126610LV is built around a 41 mm Oyster case in Oystersteel, an alloy specially developed by Rolex for its resistance to corrosion and its ability to retain sharp polishing and brushing over time. The thickness remains controlled, and the slightly slimmer lugs compared with the previous generation bring a more fluid visual balance on the wrist, even for medium wrist sizes. The unidirectional rotating bezel is fitted with a green Cerachrom ceramic insert, extremely hard and virtually scratchproof. The graduations and numerals are moulded then coated with platinum by PVD, giving the ensemble constant legibility and refined contrast. The knurled edge offers excellent grip, and the 120 notches deliver that firm, precise click collectors look for.

The glossy black dial, sober and deep, features applied white-gold hour markers filled with Chromalight luminescent material, as are the Mercedes hour hand, minute hand and seconds hand. The bluish glow ensures clear legibility in the dark, whether underwater or simply in a cinema. At three o’clock, the date complication is magnified by the Cyclops lens integrated into the sapphire crystal, boosting legibility without disturbing the dial’s balance. Inside, the automatic Rolex calibre 3235 incorporates the Chronergy escapement, combining high energy efficiency with strong resistance to magnetic fields. Its power reserve is around 70 hours, allowing you to leave the watch off for a full long weekend without it stopping. The blue Parachrom balance spring, Paraflex shock absorbers and fine regulation make it a precise, robust movement, certified as a Superlative Chronometer with a tolerance of −2/+2 seconds per day after casing.

The steel Oyster bracelet, with its three solid links, combines comfort with a reassuring sense of solidity. The Oysterlock clasp with integrated safety prevents accidental opening, while the Glidelock system allows you to adjust bracelet length in small increments of a few millimetres, without tools, to adapt to a wrist that swells slightly in summer or to go over a wetsuit sleeve. The whole watch is water-resistant to 300 metres, thanks to the screw-down Triplock crown and screw-down solid caseback, in keeping with Submariner tradition. In daily life, the 126610LV behaves exactly as it is: a true professional dive watch, adapted to modern living. It pairs effortlessly with a white shirt, navy blazer, raw denim or a polo on a seaside weekend. The presence of green gives it a more assertive personality than a black-bezel Submariner, without tipping into extravagance.

For a man looking for a single, versatile timepiece, the 126610LV offers a rare balance between sport and chic. For a woman who enjoys characterful watches, 41 mm remains perfectly wearable, especially if you like pieces that make a statement. In summer, on a tanned wrist, the green bezel echoes the sea, the pool or café terraces; in winter, it adds warmth to a more sober outfit, like a dark parka or wool overcoat. Where a black Submariner sometimes blends into the scenery, the LV creates a more personal bond. You notice it, but you understand it: it is the watch of someone who appreciates classic codes and deliberately chooses to add a nuance. It can easily become a “signature watch”, the one that follows you on travels, important meetings and impromptu evenings. The gesture of turning the bezel to mark a moment — the time of a rendezvous with loved ones, the end of an intense day, the start of a weekend — becomes a small ritual that adds meaning to passing time.

The piece on offer is a 2023 Rolex Submariner Date 126610LV “Starbucks” in near-mint condition. The case edges retain their sharpness, the case flanks and tops of the lugs show only very light signs of wear. The green ceramic bezel is perfectly preserved, with no chips or scratches, and both the dial and sapphire crystal are immaculate. The watch is sold Full Set, with its original Rolex box, outer box, Rolex warranty card dated 2023, booklets and usual presentation elements, as well as the full bracelet with all its links. Mostra also includes a practical Mostra travel pouch to carry the watch safely when you are on the move. Altogether, it is a particularly coherent proposition for anyone looking for a recent, complete and carefully selected 126610LV.

Like all watches offered at Mostra, this Rolex Submariner 126610LV has been meticulously checked by our watchmaking workshop before going on display. All key functions are tested (water-resistance, movement performance, setting, operation of bezel and crown) to guarantee trouble-free use from day one. The watch benefits from Mostra’s 3-year warranty, and Mostra adds its expertise and support for bracelet sizing, usage advice and long-term follow-up.

Mostra, renowned for its service and customer experience, has been described in the specialist press as one of the finest French specialists in pre-owned collector’s watches. By choosing this Submariner 126610LV at Mostra, you are buying more than a watch: you are gaining a local, passionate contact, able to accompany you in building your collection, trading in an existing watch or planning a future exchange. Each piece is selected for its horological interest, its condition and the coherence of its story, so that the pleasure you take in wearing it lives up to the reputation of the Submariner as well as that of Mostra.