Original Rolex Kermit, Rolex Hulk and Rolex Cermit 2020 comparison
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- Bear Clooney presents three remarkable green Rolex subs from his collection and discuses differences between 16610LV, 116610LV and latest Kermit 1266610LV. You will be able to see these three “green” Submariners next to each other and hear some highlights relevant to their design and specs
I got to try on the new Sub recently and I was shocked how comfortable and balanced it felt on the wrist. Rolex new exactly what they were doing with making the bracelet wider.
I absolutely agree
Amazing analysis of the green trio! My favorite is still the original Kermit.
Thanks Bernardo! Much appreciated
A trifecta of amazing green watches. If I had to choose just one, it would have to be the original Kermit.
Thanks
An absolutely first-rate comparison and review. Highly informative. Thank you, Bear.
You welcome and thank you as well
Very well done comparison Bear! I agree with you that the Kermit is very classy with the maxi dial on the older 40m case., while the Hulk was nice, it was just too Grn for me and sold mine. Was lucky yesterday my AD called and lucky to get a new Cermit, which is just stunning as you mention. Enjoy! Thanks for the share and work you put into your content!
Congratulations my friend and thank you for support
Yet again Bear delivers! Excellent video brother. I believe you are the 1st to post this amazing comparison. For me, The Hulk is the most iconic of the bunch.
Thank you my brother and truly nice to see you
Love your presentations Bear! I learn so much. Perfect combination of facts and information along with your insights as a passionate timepiece enthusiast. The new 41mm looks amazing,’ much sleeker, wish I could find one!
Thank you Dimitrios, my Greek brother!
I remember when the green sub was very unpopular. So much so that 2 watches were available in the window of Watches of Switzerland around 2008/9 discounted to around £2800!. Those were the days.
This exactly time when I bought my Hulk from AD and received discount.
Howdy 🐻 I hope you and family are doing well! The early models had hollow middle links, if you look at them side on you can see straight through... Hence the difference in the quality, though I agree the earlier bracelet is far more comfortable and that's partially due to the weight. Overall the older versions were better balanced in my opinion.
Thank you so much!
Great video Bear 👍👍👍
Thanks my dear friend
fan of both of you two
I have swayed my opinion from Kermit i now prefer the newest of the trio Cermit.
Another great video from our favourite Bear!
Great to always see your beautiful collection grow, wear them in good health and have a great 2021.
Andrew, so nice to see you. Thank you for your kind words
fantastic comparison and history video ! I learned a lot.
Thank you Carlo
I'd be ecstatic to have any of these 3 beauties. Having all 3 is phenomenal. Wear them all in good health.
Hvala brate. Ziveli
Thanks. Great video and analysis on the Submariners green models. For me I will choose the new model 41mm "cermit".
Yazeed, thats a great choice! Thank you Sir
Outstanding video!! Keep up the great content
Thanks! Will do!
Great video comparison Bear, thank you. I have a Z serial # Kermit from 2006 I’ve owned since new. I think it’s time for me to take it for a service as after 2 days it starts to lose amplitude and seconds.
Thanks buddy! Just don't polish it
Three great watches, my favourite got to be the original Kermit with the aluminium bezel, not sure why, I just find it the most attractive. The new "Starbucks" sub is absolute perfection. The Rolex Submariner is I can say is my favourite dive watch, words can't describe how much I love the Submariner, it is most desirable dive watch I know about - many people want one😉
Thanks for sharing my dear friend
Congratulations Bear!!!! That is the perfect 3 piece combo meal deal.
Can’t wait till I get my Kermit. Hoping by June.
Thanks bud! All the best to you
3 fine watches! Great video.
Glad you like them! all the best Terry.
Awesome as per usual mate!
I prefer the hulk and the Cermit, simply a bit better quality wise, and the bezel colour is more attractive on the Hulk/Cermit. Though of course the first one is always the most iconic one simply for the fact of being first.
Thanks Stefan! I really appreciate you sharing your point of view
very informative i always wonder how they look together,that clasp on kermit omg! In my opinion they back to green dial in future about 10 years or so,this year will be new explorerII 50 anniversary i'm sure soon we have comparsion on your channel to lol!....i wish to see next watches comparison from your fantastic collection Thank you !
Good to see you Chris. Thank you
Bear, Do you like the slightly larger bezel ? I do but I’m curious if others feel the same way.
I like them both.
What is you guy's opinion on the mark I Batman on oyster steel? Is it a good watch I bought in March of 2018 from my AD at retail for $8,950.00. Been offered 13,500 or will it continue to go up in value due to Batgirl on jubilee? Would really appreciate any advice?
I think that watch will continue to go up. Nice timepiece Matt
The new kermit (sometimes referred to as the Starbucks) is I think the best looking of the watches, not a huge fan of the lime green of the original kermit it's a bit garish for my liking and the hulk face in green (whilst gorgeous) makes it a LOT of watch to wear - the balance of the black face and new green ceramic of the "Starbucks" is excellent as a wearer
Thanks James
My criteria for a watch is build quality; legibility and waterproof ness, plus hacking seconds and a micro-adjustment tool free clasp.
The 16610LV 2003 50th Anniversary Submariner 'Kermit' debuted the 'Maxi Dial' with larger broader indexes and hands.
For some reason the Americans call the case a 'Maxi Case', instead of a 'Supercase.'
I've got the 2010/11 Rolex A4 style catalogue with UK Rolex RRP/ MSRP October 2010 price list, which had the 50th Anniversary Submariner ceramic 6 digit replacement 116610LV.
In my catalogue, all the Submariners had gone ceramic with the exception of the 'No Date' Submariner 14060 which was updated in 2012, I think with the 6-Digit ceramic upgrade 114060.
It was still the 5-Digit Explorer II your son has: 16570 and it, like the Kermit had adjustment requiring a tool and Fliplock fold out extension links to enable wearing over a diving suit.
I think as with the 6-Digit GMT-Master II ceramic upgrades: the 50th Anniversary 2005 116718LN with green 'GMT-Master II' dial text; green date wheel figures and a green GMT 24 Hr hand: this had upgrades of:
Parachrom Blue balance spring
Paraflex shock absorption
Easy link tool free micro-adjustable clasps which were milled and not stamped.
I prefer the Supercase of the 'Hulk' 116610LV:
Aesthetically and for longevity and build quality.
I think the new black dial provides a greater contrast to read the hands and indexes.
If it was a targeted replacement for the Kermit, fine, but I think that was an afterthought and Rolex being unimaginative just changing the dial to black. However it was a movement upgrade with ceramic bearings for the rotor instead of what Tim Mosso was calling a 'jewelled staff.'
He has been watching Paul Thorpe.
They all watch the competition which is why you were targeted by AC3's Rodent 1 recently in a 'pile on' for comments you probably correctly made a full sincere apology for, as you supported AC3 who highlighted the probably 4-digit mark up of certain merchandise.
You don't want people like Teddy Baldasaire reviewing watches and then flogging you tie watches and accessories.
I mean, why would you want them over a multi-National company's versions like Omega or the excellent Blancpain?
Thanks Andrew
@@bearclooneywatches4186 I clicked send before finishing commenting so there's a bit more to read.
@@andrewholt3849 got it
Bear with the trifecta! I had no doubt, congratulations.
Thank you Wilson!
Three great watches, can't beat the original though. Having said that, the new cermit comes very very close.
Thanks Bill. I see your point
@@bearclooneywatches4186 The introduction to the video was excellent. You are really getting into the editing and production now.
@@billclifton731 thanks a lot
Love the tune and the watch porno glamour intro. original KERMIT still my favorite but the CERMIT brings the goodness of a modern submariner. Buying NEW get the CERMIT, Preowned get the KERMIT. After discontinuation, the HULK looks like a novelty Rolex.
LOL Thanks buddy
Great video! Thanks for such a complete analysis-very interesting!
Thanks a lot Frank
1.5m views. Outstanding. Congratulations Mike 👏👏👏
Mark, thanks to you and people like you. Bless you
Bear, you're the claw!
Danny, you are the Captain!
Great analysis and information on the sub model.
I am simply not as impressed by the Rolex Sub as others, the color scheme I do like is the two tone with the blue dial. I own a seadweller but when it comes to the submariner, I do not have one nor will, I prefer my Omega seamaster and the three Tudor's I own which are the BB and pelagos
Thank you Bill
I really appreciate your videos. Many thanks!
Glad you like them! I appreciate you Manuel
Really thorough and well done, Bear!
Thanks my friend
Great video as always fratello
mille grazie fratello
Thanks again Mike for a excellent review.
Thank you Peter
Great collection! Great review!
Thank you kindly!
10k giveaway ideas here ;)
as much as i like new bracelet i think old timer is my fav of that trio.
Thanks D B
Are these real, how does he have 2 and a hulk, and playing with watches that are not to be touched...only left in the box sealed...
Great comparison video Bear. I love the new 41mm!
Thank you Brent
Nice review Bear. 👍
Thanks Mate!
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Thanks Marcus
👏👏👏👍👍💚Hulk
Thanks buddy
@@bearclooneywatches4186 😀👍
Perfect comparo --- a real side-by-side comparison (not like lesser channels where they talk about watches they dont have). I still miss the old trip to the Bear studio way seen here: czcams.com/video/O8Qie0stC6A/video.html
Ahhhhh I finally know what you referring to. :-)
Man, I got to love the new Kermit (such as amazing elegant piece ) the Hulk never was Interested to me (too greenish, kind of comical watch )
Rodrigo, I hear that more and more