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Rolex Starbucks in Naples

The current green Submariner — green bezel, black dial, on the slimmer 41 mm case.

Illustration of a Rolex Submariner Starbucks colourway

Reference

126610LV

Years

2020–present

Also called

Cermit

Bezel / dial

Green Cerachrom, black dial

The Starbucks, explained.

The Rolex “Starbucks” (also “Cermit”) is the current green Submariner Date, reference 126610LV (2020). It pairs a green Cerachrom bezel with a black dial on the redesigned 41 mm case, running calibre 3235. The green-and-black scheme drew comparisons to the coffee chain's logo.

Below: what makes the Starbucks (126610LV) distinctive, what to verify before buying, and how it fits the Naples collector scene.

When Rolex redesigned the Submariner in 2020, the green model (126610LV) returned to the Kermit's formula — green bezel, black dial — rather than the Hulk's all-green look. Collectors split on a name: “Cermit” (ceramic Kermit) and “Starbucks” both stuck.

It sits on the slimmer, better-proportioned 41 mm case that replaced the Maxi era, with calibre 3235 and a 70-hour reserve.

What to verify


Checking a Starbucks before you buy.

  • Confirm the green Cerachrom bezel with a black dial on the 41 mm 126610LV case.
  • Distinguish it from the discontinued Hulk (green dial) and the vintage Kermit (aluminium bezel).
  • Check the slimmer post-2020 lug and bracelet proportions.
  • Verify the reference and a 2020-or-later serial with full set where possible.

In Naples


The Starbucks around Naples.

As the current-production green Sub, the Starbucks is the one a Naples buyer can still pursue through an authorised dealer, though waitlists apply. Its green-on-black is more versatile than the Hulk's all-green, which makes it an easy everyday choice on the water or off.

We are an independent reference, not a dealer: we cannot sell you a Starbucks or appraise one. What we can do is help you read the reference and know what separates a correct example from a cobbled-together one.

Starbucks FAQ


The Starbucks, answered.

Why is it called the Starbucks?

The green bezel and black dial reminded collectors of the Starbucks logo's green and black. The same watch is also called the “Cermit,” short for ceramic Kermit.

Is the Starbucks the same as the Hulk?

No. The Hulk (116610LV) has a green dial; the Starbucks/Cermit (126610LV) has a black dial with a green bezel, on the newer slimmer case. They are different references.

Is the green Submariner still in production?

Yes. The 126610LV green Submariner remains in the current Rolex catalogue, unlike the discontinued Hulk.

Can I buy a Rolex Starbucks in Naples?

Naples has an active Rolex market through retail, boutiques, and private sales — but Naples Rolex is an independent reference, not a dealer. We don't sell or broker watches. Use this guide to verify a Starbucks before you buy, wherever you find it.