Rolex nicknames explained: Kermit, Starbucks, Hulk, Pepsi, Batman and more
The Cotswold Jeweller · 14 October 2026
Rolex collectors rarely say “Submariner Date reference 16610LV”. They say “Kermit”. Nicknames are shorthand for particular references, usually inspired by the colours of the bezel or dial. Here's a guide to the ones you'll hear most, and the references behind them.
Green Submariners: Kermit, Hulk and Starbucks
- Kermit: the Submariner Date 16610LV, introduced in 2003 for the Submariner's 50th anniversary, with a green aluminium bezel and black dial. See the Kermit in our shop.
- Hulk: the Submariner Date 116610LV (2010), with a green dial as well as a green ceramic bezel.
- Starbucks: the Submariner Date 126610LV (2020), with a green ceramic bezel and black dial. Some collectors call it the “Cermit”. See the Starbucks in our shop.
Two-tone bezels on the GMT-Master
The GMT-Master, introduced in 1955 to show a second time zone, wears a two-colour 24-hour bezel separating day from night. The colours gave rise to many nicknames.
- Pepsi: a red and blue bezel, as on the vintage 1675 and today's 126710BLRO. See a 1675 Pepsi in our shop.
- Coke: a red and black bezel, as found on GMT-Master II models such as the 16710.
- Batman: blue and black, introduced on the ceramic 116710BLNR in 2013. On the Jubilee bracelet (126710BLNR) some call it the “Batgirl”.
- Root Beer: brown and gold or brown and black, from vintage two-tone models to today's 126711CHNR.
- Sprite: the left-handed GMT-Master II 126720VTNR (2022), with a green and black bezel and the crown on the left.
- Bruce Wayne: grey and black, on the 126710GRNR.
- Bakelite: the very first GMT-Master, reference 6542, whose original bezel insert was made of Bakelite. See a 6542 in our shop.
Gold, gems and dials
- President: the Day-Date, after its President bracelet. See a Day-Date 40 in our shop.
- Ice Blue: the pale blue dial Rolex reserves for its platinum watches, such as the platinum Day-Date and Daytona. See an Ice Blue Day-Date.
- Smurf: the white gold Submariner Date 116619LB, with a blue bezel and blue dial. Its successor, the 126619LB with a black dial, is sometimes called the “Cookie Monster”. See a 126619LB in our shop.
- Bluesy: the two-tone Submariner Date with a blue dial and bezel.
- Saru: the gem-set GMT-Master II 126755SARU, its bezel set with sapphires and rubies. See the Saru in our shop.
- Panda: a Daytona with a white dial and black sub-dials. A black dial with white sub-dials is a “reverse panda”.
- Thunderbird: the Datejust Turn-O-Graph, with its rotating bezel. See a Thunderbird in our shop.
Why nicknames matter
Nicknames are useful shorthand, but the reference number is what really identifies a watch. If you're buying or selling, always confirm the reference, and see our guide to what Rolex reference numbers mean. Looking for a particular one? Tell us and we'll search for it.
