What’s the argument for the ceramic Kermit over the hulk?

[Tiberius]

I love the original Kermit. The crown guards are more graduated and less bulky/severe vs the hulk/updated Kermit. The aluminum bezel also glitters when it catches the light. This is a photo from a while back when we were still allowed to go outside and do stuff...

[Kostas]

[tahitianmoon]

I don't know if there's an argument for one over the other since both are solid. It all depends on how it looks and feels on your wrist.

[Turnaround]

Originally Posted by Kostas

Nice!!

See, you just don’t get those subtle shades with the black dial. Shoot, even an SD 116600 has the ability to look matte or glossy.

I think the 2010-20 decade of Rolex will stand out in the future for quite a few of their pieces.

[EDIT] I had the black SubC, and when I had the chance to get the Hulk, I quickly got rid of the black. Just a personal preference. An argument over this would be a HUGE waste of time though.

But that said, if I had a choice over the new black or the Cermit, I’d choose the black. The bezel is not what gets me about the Hulk.

[racingfreak]

If I had to choose it will be the 116610lv every time as you can't ignore that beautiful sunburst dial.

The 126610lv definitely wears better with the new bracelet though.

Dimensions wise you either like the maxi case or you don't, there are arguments for both camps.

The upgrade in power reserve is irrelevant for most people as you either wear it all the time or as part of a larger rotation so the power reserve will either not be required or will be too short for 1/2 days a week of wear.

Side by side you'll be hard pressed to see a difference, unless you take them outside into the sunlight, where the 116610lv is a different animal.

[Thrasher36]

"What’s the argument for the ceramic Kermit over the hulk?"

Simple it looks SO MUCH BETTER

[Nauti]

Both great watches I think the 126610 fractionally has the lead most of the time, but then the sun comes out and the 116610LV bursts into life pips it at the post..

[IamJacky]

For me:

16610LV: The Original 50th Anniversary Sub. Discontinued, yet with many variations on the dial and bezels. More elegant/classy, a transitional piece with smaller lugs/cases yet with Maxi Dial/Indices. Love the way light plays on the Aluminum bezel. The only downside is that the bracelet/clasp is definitely not as robust and functional as the 6 digits.

116610LV: The only SS Sub to feature the green sunburst dial, also discontinued (though 10 year production). Very vibrant and striking. Personally it's too much green for me but to each his own. Super reliable movement, great bracelet/clasp. Definitely going to become a highly collectable watch years down the line.

126610LV: Improved proportions and 70 hour power reserve. The true accuracy and reliability of the new calibre is yet to be seen, but thus-far I have only heard mostly great things about the new movement. The Green bezel + Black dial combination is what I preferred as it is more subtle and elegant - again, to each his own.

All three are great watches but I personally prefer 16610LV = 126610LV > 116610LV

[Number3]

Originally Posted by racingfreak

If I had to choose it will be the 116610lv every time as you can't ignore that beautiful sunburst dial.

The 126610lv definitely wears better with the new bracelet though.

Dimensions wise you either like the maxi case or you don't, there are arguments for both camps.

The upgrade in power reserve is irrelevant for most people as you either wear it all the time or as part of a larger rotation so the power reserve will either not be required or will be too short for 1/2 days a week of wear.

Side by side you'll be hard pressed to see a difference, unless you take them outside into the sunlight, where the 116610lv is a different animal.

And the sunlight makes the oyster on the Hulk blossom into a jubilee. Wish mine did that!

[racingfreak]

Originally Posted by Number3

And the sunlight makes the oyster on the Hulk blossom into a jubilee. Wish mine did that!

Indeed. Just add water. Only recent pic I had

[Number3]

Originally Posted by racingfreak

Indeed. Just add water. Only recent pic I had

Like Gremlins! It looks great - is it a 69200 from a GMT or a super jubilee?

[racingfreak]

Originally Posted by Number3

Like Gremlins! It looks great - is it a 69200 from a GMT or a super jubilee?

69200 from a BLNR

[Luap1976]

Originally Posted by IR201

Do people feel black and green go better than green and green? Don’t like sunburst dials?


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I dont like the new kermit as much as the hulk because I dont like the skinny lugs amd skinny crown guards or the bigger bracelet and clasp.or the black dial or the noisy 3235 .the hulk is king

[jbsmith]

Originally Posted by RolexEDC

I would like to see a green dial with a black bezel, the green in certain lighting turns black, best of both worlds

I have always said this as well. Love the hulk with sunburst dial, but would have been awesome if rolex had kept green sunburst dial with black bezel, especially since alot seem to not like the greenKermit. Plus in certain lighting the hulk dial already looks black, but place in sun or other lighting, and bam! Therefore, it's hulk all day every day over either kermit.

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[GSBC]

I much prefer the new Kermit. The hulk is just too green for me, and I’ve had it now for close to 5 years. It’s a cool once in a while piece. Again, very subjective.

[mykii]

Originally Posted by GSBC

I much prefer the new Kermit. The hulk is just too green for me, and I’ve had it now for close to 5 years. It’s a cool once in a while piece. Again, very subjective.

It's entirely subjective. What we can all agree on is that the new Kermit is just another black sub with just a green bezel, and the the Hulk is the first all green sub with the most beautiful green dial ever produced. .

[turkeysub93]

Sunburst dials just don't do it for me. Kermit would be my pick given the choice.

[Mr. Drunmond]

Its all subjective of course, there is no better, there is just preference.

Neither for me. But if forced to choose and original 5 digit LV isn't a choice, it would have to be the 12LV. I absolutely hated the maxi case.

[Max 66]

The sunburst green dial of the Hulk is, to my taste, one of the top 5 dials color of Rolex production, but I prefer the effect of the Daytona YG green dial, because of the gold bezel; indeed the green bezel of the Hulk makes the watch too green.
Putting a side the different case / bracelet (to me the new 41 win easily) between the two watches I would buy the Kermit for any collection of 3 to 5 watches, while for those that have a large collection (i.e. +6 pieces), I would say that the Hulk would fit nicely.

What I would be curious to see is the YM with the sunburst green dial and eventually the Jubilee bracelet.

[Rolexfanmiami]

Originally Posted by yoyoGift8

As stated, all very subjective both nice but prefer the uniqueness of the hulk dial.

Prefer the Hulk also, that green dial under the sun gives you very nice unique tones.

[maizerage25]

Hulk is too much green for me - I prefer green bezel + black dial combo.