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tahitianmoon · 27 April 2020, 12:31 PM

I always liked the Kermit. The Hulk is just too big and I'm not a fan of the ceramic bezel or sunburst dial. That's my personal opinion..

Speed · 27 April 2020, 12:34 PM

Can someone remind me...was it only Y and F serials of the Kermit which did NOT have the Rehaut engraving? Any others?

m3tek44 · 27 April 2020, 12:39 PM

Hulk for me.

harvey · 27 April 2020, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Can someone remind me...was it only Y and F serials of the Kermit which did NOT have the Rehaut engraving? Any others?

My D series above doesn’t either. I bought it in September 2005.

Speed · 27 April 2020, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by harvey

My D series above doesn’t either. I bought it in September 2005.

Thanks Harvey

guanxi · 27 April 2020, 02:13 PM

Hulk for me!

jaychief · 27 April 2020, 07:45 PM

Just looked on a watch web site in the UK.. they have a 2019 hulk for £15650 !!!

Bluebirdwatch1 · 27 April 2020, 09:46 PM

Hulk. The green dial is amazing

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Brny11 · 27 April 2020, 10:38 PM

This originally felt like a just a 5dig vs 6dig thread with different nicknames... on second thought, it is much a much more though provocative question. So first off, great post (I think so at least)!!

I want to argue the Kermit is the best “modern” Rolex ever made. It has the classic proportions along with the maxi dial. Though subtle, is IMO a much better use of dial space. The bezel can easily be swapped with black or green depending on ones mood, outfit, etc. and it has a far greater collectible significance.

On the other hand, the hulk as all the known improvements which makes it a worthy competitor to any modern dive watch on the planet. For those that haven’t seen the hulk in person, it is much more subtle than in some pics and when it’s not (when the light hits it right) the bezel and sunburst dial are such a treat as they are simply amazing !

Personally, I’d take a Kermit over hulk but oddly enough, I 100% prefer 126710blro and 116610ln over their 5dig counterparts.

fleabag · 27 April 2020, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by harvey

Although I have both, this is my favourite...

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Very nice Harvey

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JLM3 · 27 April 2020, 11:26 PM

Kermit

danyvw · 27 April 2020, 11:28 PM

Kermit is my choice.

DoctorA · 27 April 2020, 11:31 PM

Both are amazing pieces and in their own leagues
I love the history and heritage of the kermit but like the modern rugged look/feel of the hulk
For me, the hulk gets my vote as I love the homogeneous look

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hitman23 · 27 April 2020, 11:58 PM

OG always better

GVAZQUEZ · 28 April 2020, 12:56 AM

Both..

brucethemanlee · 28 April 2020, 12:57 AM

i'd rather own kermit over hulk - all things being equal

I just like the green color, black dial, and slimmer case of the kermit

PhilLynott · 28 April 2020, 01:25 AM

Just as a matter of personal preference neither do much for me but I would choose the Kermit if given the choice.

mwatt65 · 28 April 2020, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by harvey

My D series above doesn’t either. I bought it in September 2005.

My Z series, bought in early 2007 doesn't have it.

huba01 · 28 April 2020, 03:08 AM

In this case the hulk is a clear winner for me, never bonded with Kermit

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eternaltimepiece · 28 April 2020, 03:24 AM

I like the Kermit more. That's just my opinion.

Heu · 28 April 2020, 03:33 AM

Hulk

pradeepraavi · 28 April 2020, 03:33 AM

I made my peace with Hulk. To me, it's more appealing. Kermit feels like regular Sub with Green bezel.

Chester01 · 28 April 2020, 04:06 AM

Not buying any of them. The sub for me is my 16610 and comes in black. If I was to choose, the Kermit. I can’t get on board with the kelly green pastel of the hulk. Plus no giant lugs.

Loevhagen · 28 April 2020, 06:33 AM

Owning both - but the "Kermit" 16610LV for the maxi dial, comfortable and well proven bracelet/clasp, aluminium insert for personality, elegant lugs and a movement proven more than capable for many, many years.

The fat lugs is not so noticable when the sun hits the dial, tho.

Famz_01 · 28 April 2020, 06:58 AM

hulk any day of the week, kermit case is to small, bracelet and clasp is dainty and feels light, and aluminum bezel insert looks terrible as soon as you scratch it a couple times. The new references are more durable, and look much more current (coming from an owner of a 16710 z serial and plenty of new modern Rolex)

Shan77 · 28 April 2020, 08:06 AM

I don’t own either but given the choice of the two........ Kermit

TheWatchEnthusiast · 28 April 2020, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Speed

Can someone remind me...was it only Y and F serials of the Kermit which did NOT have the Rehaut engraving? Any others?

Late Y9 , F , D and Z don't have a rehaut engraving . M , V and limited G do.

brandog · 28 April 2020, 08:17 AM

Hulk, its the most captivating looking Sub

Cru Jones · 28 April 2020, 08:25 AM

A photo from the other day.

Number3 · 28 April 2020, 08:41 AM

Hell yeah!

27 April 2020, 10:38 PM	#69
Brny11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Real Name: Brian Location: Florida Posts: 2,456	Kermit or Hulk This originally felt like a just a 5dig vs 6dig thread with different nicknames... on second thought, it is much a much more though provocative question. So first off, great post (I think so at least)!! I want to argue the Kermit is the best “modern” Rolex ever made. It has the classic proportions along with the maxi dial. Though subtle, is IMO a much better use of dial space. The bezel can easily be swapped with black or green depending on ones mood, outfit, etc. and it has a far greater collectible significance. On the other hand, the hulk as all the known improvements which makes it a worthy competitor to any modern dive watch on the planet. For those that haven’t seen the hulk in person, it is much more subtle than in some pics and when it’s not (when the light hits it right) the bezel and sunburst dial are such a treat as they are simply amazing ! Personally, I’d take a Kermit over hulk but oddly enough, I 100% prefer 126710blro and 116610ln over their 5dig counterparts.

27 April 2020, 11:31 PM	#73
DoctorA "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: USA Posts: 6,523	Both are amazing pieces and in their own leagues I love the history and heritage of the kermit but like the modern rugged look/feel of the hulk For me, the hulk gets my vote as I love the homogeneous look Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Wear the watch you like, not the one they tell you to wear!

28 April 2020, 03:33 AM	#82
pradeepraavi 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Texas Watch: All of 'em Posts: 470	I made my peace with Hulk. To me, it's more appealing. Kermit feels like regular Sub with Green bezel. __________________ Never ending journey to buy time. IG: @watchtangclan

27 April 2020, 12:31 PM	#61
tahitianmoon Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA Watch: AP 15400ST Posts: 175	I always liked the Kermit. The Hulk is just too big and I'm not a fan of the ceramic bezel or sunburst dial. That's my personal opinion..

27 April 2020, 12:34 PM	#62
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	Can someone remind me...was it only Y and F serials of the Kermit which did NOT have the Rehaut engraving? Any others?

27 April 2020, 12:39 PM	#63
m3tek44 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: this Posts: 1,249	Hulk for me.

27 April 2020, 02:13 PM	#66
guanxi "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 640	Hulk for me!

27 April 2020, 07:45 PM	#67
jaychief "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: UK Watch: Deepsea Posts: 663	Just looked on a watch web site in the UK.. they have a 2019 hulk for £15650 !!!

27 April 2020, 09:46 PM	#68
Bluebirdwatch1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 128	Hulk. The green dial is amazing Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 April 2020, 11:26 PM	#71
JLM3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: RI Watch: blusylvx2blnrsmpbb Posts: 723	Kermit

27 April 2020, 11:28 PM	#72
danyvw "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: USA Watch: Sub16610, DJ126331 Posts: 1,151	Kermit is my choice.

27 April 2020, 11:58 PM	#74
hitman23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: ny Posts: 765	OG always better

28 April 2020, 12:56 AM	#75
GVAZQUEZ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Houston, TX Watch: KERMIT 16610LV Posts: 603	Both..

28 April 2020, 12:57 AM	#76
brucethemanlee "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: 1 of 13 Colonies Posts: 8,505	i'd rather own kermit over hulk - all things being equal I just like the green color, black dial, and slimmer case of the kermit

28 April 2020, 01:25 AM	#77
PhilLynott "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Illinois Watch: Breguet marine Posts: 712	Just as a matter of personal preference neither do much for me but I would choose the Kermit if given the choice.

28 April 2020, 03:08 AM	#79
huba01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,428	In this case the hulk is a clear winner for me, never bonded with Kermit Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

28 April 2020, 03:24 AM	#80
eternaltimepiece "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Real Name: Marc G. Location: Boston Watch: Rolex Day-date Posts: 16	I like the Kermit more. That's just my opinion.

28 April 2020, 03:33 AM	#81
Heu "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Brasil Posts: 1,763	Hulk

28 April 2020, 04:06 AM	#83
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	Not buying any of them. The sub for me is my 16610 and comes in black. If I was to choose, the Kermit. I can’t get on board with the kelly green pastel of the hulk. Plus no giant lugs.

28 April 2020, 06:33 AM	#84
Loevhagen "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: The aperture Posts: 4,934	Owning both - but the "Kermit" 16610LV for the maxi dial, comfortable and well proven bracelet/clasp, aluminium insert for personality, elegant lugs and a movement proven more than capable for many, many years. The fat lugs is not so noticable when the sun hits the dial, tho.

28 April 2020, 06:58 AM	#85
Famz_01 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Francesco Location: Toronto Watch: AP and Rolex Posts: 176	hulk any day of the week, kermit case is to small, bracelet and clasp is dainty and feels light, and aluminum bezel insert looks terrible as soon as you scratch it a couple times. The new references are more durable, and look much more current (coming from an owner of a 16710 z serial and plenty of new modern Rolex)

28 April 2020, 08:06 AM	#86
Shan77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: UK Posts: 181	I don’t own either but given the choice of the two........ Kermit

28 April 2020, 08:17 AM	#88
brandog Banned Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New York Posts: 370	Hulk, its the most captivating looking Sub

28 April 2020, 08:25 AM	#89
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,574	A photo from the other day.

28 April 2020, 08:41 AM	#90
Number3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: London Watch: 114060LB Posts: 3,826	Hell yeah!

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