Rolex Submariner Date 41mm Starbucks Green Bezel Black Dial Automatic Watch

Rolex Submariner Date 41mm “Starbucks” Green Bezel Black Dial Automatic Watch

The Rolex Submariner Date 41mm in “Starbucks” configuration is arguably the most desirable modern Rolex sports reference on the market today. With its striking green Cerachrom bezel, deep black dial, and 300m diving capability, it is the watch that dominates collector wishlists and secondary market conversations worldwide.

Key Features

• “Starbucks” Green Cerachrom Bezel — The reference’s defining feature: a vivid emerald-green ceramic rotating bezel insert that is scratch-proof, fade-proof, and UV-resistant. The 60-minute graduated scale with Mercedes-style marker at 12 is laser-engraved and platinum-coated for precision legibility.
• Black Dial with Chromalight Indices — A deep black dial with large rectangular luminescent hour markers and Mercedes hands coated in Chromalight — a long-duration blue luminescent material that outshines standard Super-LumiNova for up to 8 hours in darkness.
• 300m / 1,000ft Water Resistance — The Submariner’s hallmark: a hermetically sealed Oyster case with screw-down Triplock crown and solid caseback provides genuine professional-grade diving performance.
• Unidirectional Rotating Bezel — The anti-clockwise-only rotation prevents accidental bezel advancement during a dive, ensuring elapsed time can only be underestimated, never overestimated — a critical safety feature.
• Automatic Calibre 3235 — Rolex’s flagship in-house movement with Chronergy escapement, 70-hour power reserve, Paraflex shock absorbers, and COSC chronometer certification to -2/+2 seconds per day.
• 904L Oystersteel Case & Oyster Bracelet — Three-link solid Oyster bracelet with Glidelock extension system — allowing 20mm of micro-adjustment over a diving suit without tools.
• 41mm Case Diameter — Updated from the previous 40mm, the 126610LV’s 41mm case provides improved bezel legibility and a more commanding wrist presence without sacrificing comfort.

The Reference That Redefined the Modern Submariner

When the 126610LV was unveiled in 2020, it immediately generated enormous excitement among Rolex enthusiasts. The return of the green bezel — first seen on the 50th Anniversary “Kermit” (16610LV) — combined with an all-green ceramic bezel rather than the bicolour of the Kermit, and the new green-on-black colour pairing, created a reference of unprecedented visual drama. Demand immediately exceeded supply, placing it firmly on the secondary market at premiums that have held consistently. Presented with original Rolex presentation box, hang tag, and international warranty card.

Diving Heritage. Collector’s Status. Investment Grade.

From the ocean floor to the auction room, the Submariner Date “Starbucks” occupies a position at the intersection of utility and desire that very few watches ever achieve. Whether worn diving, at the office, or at a dinner table, it commands attention and respect in equal measure.