Choose the Rolex Submariner Date 126610LV if you want the same modern Submariner specifications with a clear green accent; choose the 126610LN if you prefer an all-black bezel-and-dial combination that is easier to pair with almost anything. Mechanically, the two references are the same. The decision is primarily visual, so condition, completeness and how the bezel looks in your usual lighting should carry more weight than the nickname attached to either watch.

126610LV vs. 126610LN at a glance

Rolex’s current pages for the 126610LV and 126610LN confirm the shared case, movement, bracelet, clasp and performance specifications. The bezel color is the defining difference.

The green bezel: 126610LV

The 126610LV combines a black dial with a green Cerachrom bezel insert. “Starbucks” is a collector and market nickname, not Rolex’s official model name. Rolex describes the watch as the Submariner Date in Oystersteel with a green ceramic bezel insert and black dial.

Green gives the watch a more obvious identity at a glance. Under bright light, the polished ceramic can appear vivid; in softer or darker conditions, it reads deeper and more restrained. If you like a watch that adds color without changing the classic black Submariner dial, the LV is the natural choice.

Review the current ORATIME 126610LV listing for reference-specific photographs and the stated contents of that individual example.

The black bezel: 126610LN

The 126610LN uses a black Cerachrom bezel with the same black dial. The result is more uniform and visually quieter. It keeps the familiar Submariner contrast between the white Chromalight markers, black surfaces and Oystersteel case while avoiding a separate color accent.

For someone choosing one Submariner to wear across casual, business and evening settings, the LN is often the simpler styling decision. That is not a statement about value or demand; it is about how easily an all-black sports watch fits into a wardrobe.

See the ORATIME 126610LN listing to compare the bezel under different angles and review the exact accompanying items described for that watch.

What stays the same

Both references use a 41 mm Oystersteel Oyster case, a unidirectional 60-minute bezel, a sapphire crystal with Cyclops lens, and a Triplock screw-down crown. Inside is Rolex calibre 3235, a self-winding movement with an instantaneous date, stop-seconds function and approximately 70 hours of power reserve. Rolex specifies precision of −2/+2 seconds per day after casing.

The Oyster bracelet has solid three-piece links, a folding Oysterlock safety clasp and the Rolex Glidelock extension system. Glidelock permits small, tool-free fit changes, useful when wrist size shifts during the day. Our Easylink vs. Glidelock guide explains how that system differs from the comfort extension found on many other Rolex models.

How to compare the bezels in person

Do not make the choice from one heavily edited photograph. Look at both watches in indirect daylight, indoor lighting and a low-light setting. On the LV, focus on whether the shade of green works with what you normally wear. On the LN, decide whether the cleaner monochrome appearance feels understated or too familiar.

For either reference, rotate the bezel through its full range without forcing it. Check that the action feels consistent and that the triangle aligns at 12. Inspect the ceramic insert and its platinum-coated numerals under angled light. Small reflections can look like marks in photographs, so request close-ups if anything is unclear.

Condition and completeness checks

• Confirm the reference number matches the stated bezel configuration.
• Inspect the case, crown guards, lugs, bracelet and clasp for disclosed wear.
• Check the crystal edge and Cyclops from several angles.
• Ask whether the watch has been refinished or serviced and what work was completed.
• Verify the number of removable bracelet links and the current wearable length.
• Request an itemized list of the box, warranty card or papers, tags and other accessories included.

If you are still deciding whether you want a date display at all, compare both of these models with the no-date 124060 in our Submariner Date vs. No-Date guide.

Which Submariner should you buy?

Pick the 126610LV when the green bezel is the reason the watch feels special to you. Pick the 126610LN when you want the most visually consistent black-dial Submariner Date. Because their specifications are otherwise shared, there is no need to invent a performance advantage for either one.

Explore ORATIME’s Rolex Submariner collection to compare individual references and configurations. For help reviewing the disclosed condition, fit and included contents of a specific watch, contact ORATIME CO in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

Is “Starbucks” an official Rolex name?

No. It is a commonly used nickname for the black-dial, green-bezel 126610LV. Rolex identifies the watch by its official Submariner Date name and reference.

Does the 126610LV have a green dial?

No. Both references in this comparison have black dials. The 126610LV’s color difference is its green Cerachrom bezel insert.

Are the movements different?

No. Both current references use Rolex calibre 3235 with the same stated functions and approximately 70-hour power reserve.