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== Production outline ==

Rolex introduced the 116610LV at Baselworld 2010 as the ~~direct~~ replacement for the ~~Kermit~~. The ~~Hulk~~ carried the same generational upgrades as the 116610LN: Cerachrom bezel, Maxi Case, Glidelock bracelet, and Chromalight lume. Caliber 3135 ~~stayed~~ throughout. The ~~bezel never changed across the run~~, and ~~the dial changed only in print detail~~.

Rolex introduced the 116610LV at Baselworld 2010 as the replacement for the 16610LV. The reference carried the same generational upgrades as the 116610LN: Cerachrom bezel, Maxi Case, Glidelock bracelet, and Chromalight lume. Caliber 3135 remained the listed movement throughout. The published specification stayed stable, while collector comparisons report small print and finish differences without a Rolex chronology for them.

Production ended in 2020 when Rolex replaced the reference with the 126610LV. The successor moved the line to a 41mm case.

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=== Bezel ===

Green Cerachrom ceramic, unidirectional, 60 clicks, numerals and graduations in platinum PVD. Cerachrom is ~~much harder and~~ more resistant to ~~ultraviolet light~~ and ~~corrosion~~ than the Kermit's ~~aluminum~~ insert. ~~Aluminum~~ inserts can scratch, fade, or develop patina; individual bezels can also be replaced.

Green Cerachrom ceramic, unidirectional, 60 clicks, numerals and graduations in platinum PVD. Cerachrom is more resistant to fading and scratching than the Kermit's aluminium insert, but it can still be chipped or damaged. Aluminium inserts can scratch, fade, or develop patina; individual bezels can also be replaced.

Rolex has not published the pigment formula or a production tolerance chart for the green ceramic. The same general green-bezel treatment continued on the successor 126610LV, whose dial is black.

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* [https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/rolex-info/rolex-submariner-history.html Bob's Watches Submariner history] — Bob's Watches

* [https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=481824 116610LV Hulk: How many dial variations?] — RolexForums

Ref 116610LV hero 2.webp|116610LV full watch

Ref_116610LV_detail.webp|116610LV case and bezel detail

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 == Production outline ==
-Rolex introduced the 116610LV at Baselworld 2010 as the direct replacement for the Kermit. The Hulk carried the same generational upgrades as the 116610LN: Cerachrom bezel, Maxi Case, Glidelock bracelet, and Chromalight lume. Caliber 3135 stayed throughout. The bezel never changed across the run, and the dial changed only in print detail.
+Rolex introduced the 116610LV at Baselworld 2010 as the replacement for the 16610LV. The reference carried the same generational upgrades as the 116610LN: Cerachrom bezel, Maxi Case, Glidelock bracelet, and Chromalight lume. Caliber 3135 remained the listed movement throughout. The published specification stayed stable, while collector comparisons report small print and finish differences without a Rolex chronology for them.
 Production ended in 2020 when Rolex replaced the reference with the 126610LV. The successor moved the line to a 41mm case.
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 === Bezel ===
-Green Cerachrom ceramic, unidirectional, 60 clicks, numerals and graduations in platinum PVD. Cerachrom is much harder and more resistant to ultraviolet light and corrosion than the Kermit's aluminum insert. Aluminum inserts can scratch, fade, or develop patina; individual bezels can also be replaced.
+Green Cerachrom ceramic, unidirectional, 60 clicks, numerals and graduations in platinum PVD. Cerachrom is more resistant to fading and scratching than the Kermit's aluminium insert, but it can still be chipped or damaged. Aluminium inserts can scratch, fade, or develop patina; individual bezels can also be replaced.
 Rolex has not published the pigment formula or a production tolerance chart for the green ceramic. The same general green-bezel treatment continued on the successor 126610LV, whose dial is black.
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 * [https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/rolex-info/rolex-submariner-history.html Bob's Watches Submariner history] — Bob's Watches
 * [https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=481824 116610LV Hulk: How many dial variations?] — RolexForums
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+Ref 116610LV hero 2.webp|116610LV full watch
+Ref_116610LV_detail.webp|116610LV case and bezel detail
+</gallery>
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