Poll: 126610LV Cermit/Starbucks fans...Mk1 or Mk2 bezel?

[Xelor5513]

Which 126610LV bezel do you prefer...Mk1 or Mk2? Personally, I prefer the deeper and darker Mk1, but I think I'm in the minority by a large margin. If you prefer the Mk2, is it because it's more true to the original 16610LV Kermit, or the lighter, brighter shade of yellow green?

[Twisted Vicar]

I think the results may be slightly skewed.
I voted Mk1 as that is what I have, and have not seen a MK2 in person, which may be the case for many.

[Philadelphialawyer1]

Saw the I and wanted it but never got a call.
I was offered a II last week and passed as I didnt like the way it looked in the metal.

[TeddyBallGame]

I own the mk1 and have compared them both side by side. Even though the mk2 is a closer match to the original Kermit, I don’t like it as much. I like how the mk1 has a darker, more subdued green color. Almost a little more in color if that makes sense. If you’re looking at them from a picture the mk1 looks a little flat but in the person it’s a great shade of green. With that said they’re both great looking watches and you can’t go wrong with either!

[LostAggie]

Just got the II and was able to compare. Like the II better but would have been happy with the I.

The II looks better in natural light.


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[illiguy]

Mk2 as closer to the original 16610LV Kermit.

[omar-rye]

Should have included a third option: I like the MK2, but I'm biased because I own the MK1.

[Xelor5513]

Originally Posted by omar-rye

Should have included a third option: I like the MK2, but I'm biased because I own the MK1.

[GGGMT]

I had 1; green to me was odd and off. Foresty. Just got 2 last week. Sick. As. It. Gets.




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[Blanch]

Mk1 = Starbucks = murky green
Mk2 = Kermit = vibrant green

I prefer and vote Mk2.

[jb335]

MK1 all day long

MK2 is too lime for my taste


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[lcs77]

MK1 for me, more versatile

[kieselguhr]

The most recent green color variant is much closer to the original 50th anniversary LV. So that’s the one I got.

[Cru Jones]

Mk1 is the OG 126610LV, so that’s my vote.

[amphr1]

Which ever is closest to the green that Rolex use in their logo. I think it's MK1? I dunno.

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[Manu74]

I own 116610LV and 126610LV Mk2 and much prefer the bezel color of the Mk2.

[sgt10p]

I prefer the subtelty of Mk 1. I did own a Kermit and I didn't remember the bezel I had as being as bright as the Mk 2.

I'm not sure Rolex didn't change the bezel (of Kermit) during its lifetime?

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[harvey]

Having the original Kermit and the Hulk…I much prefer the mark II over the I.

[Napoleon]

Mark I IS Rolex green. Mark II is not. That’s why I prefer the Mark I.

[brandrea]

I’m confused… which one is the 50th again?

[vitadine]

Had the MK1 and sold it to buy the MK2.
MK2 is so much nicer.

[travisb]

MK1. It's the one I own but if I was presented with both, I would still choose MK1.
I prefer the deeper, richer green.

[travisb]

Some more pics for this thread. MK1.



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[SAP7]

Only seen the M1 in my hands but prefer the M2. As soon as I saw the M1 it was a big disappointment after wanting a true Kermit replica in ceramic. Why? Only way I can explain is it lacked the pop and warmth that the more zesty predecessor had.

Anyone who says one of them is more “versitle” is talking rubbish. Either option is a green bezel, and they are both going to present the same in an accessory sense.
Anyone who still owns a M1 is going have potential confirmation bias.
Anyone who tries to justify on what matches what isn’t buying the watch for personal taste.

Pick the one you instinctively prefer.

[Bmats]

I’m surprised. I thought that it would be mk 1 buy a runaway, just from the initial forum reports.

[padi56]

It's been reported on the net there is now a MK 3 followed shortly by a MK 4 or 5.

[the_wristlist]

MK1 2023


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[Mr. K]

Originally Posted by padi56

It's been reported on the net there is now a MK 3 followed shortly by a MK 4 or 5.

You forgot the 2.5

[golfnpizza]

It really is a personal preference. To the naked eye they look so similar, I don't have the best eyesight and can only tell the subtle differences up close and in the right lighting. You can't go wrong with either. They are both beautiful!

[egamos]

MK1 will take my vote, it's versatile.