Marcello Lippi Watch Collection - Every Watch He's Been Spotted Wearing
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Introduction to Marcello Lippi
Marcello Lippi is one of the most decorated football managers in the history of the game. Born in Viareggio in 1948, he built his reputation across two extraordinary spells at Juventus, where he won five Serie A titles, a UEFA Champions League, and a UEFA Cup during the 1990s. His crowning achievement came on the international stage when he guided the Italian national team to the FIFA World Cup title in Germany in 2006, delivering the country its fourth world championship. He later managed Guangzhou Evergrande in China and served a second term as Italy head coach, cementing a legacy defined by tactical clarity, man-management, and the ability to extract performances from world-class players.
The Marcello Lippi watch collection, as documented in public sightings, reflects the same no-nonsense sensibility that characterised his work in football. Lippi has been photographed wearing a stainless steel Rolex Submariner Date reference 16610LV, the model widely known among collectors as the 'Kermit.' Released in 2003 to mark the 50th anniversary of the Submariner line, the 16610LV is immediately recognisable by its green aluminium bezel insert paired with a black dial — a combination that Rolex applied only to this reference during its production run, which continued until 2010. It is a sports watch with genuine collector credibility, not simply a status symbol.
The choice of the Kermit says something concrete about Lippi's preferences. The Submariner Date 16610LV occupies a particular position in the Rolex catalogue: it is a tool watch by design but a collector's reference by circumstance. For a man who spent decades in dugouts and training grounds rather than on red carpets, a robust, water-resistant steel sports watch with a specific anniversary backstory fits the profile. The single sighting captured on a personal occasion suggests this is a watch he wears, not one kept in a drawer.
Marcello Lippi Spotted Wearing Rolex Submariner Date 50th Anniversary Ref. 16610LV
Inserted 03/12/2022
The Rolex Submariner Date 16610LV — nicknamed the 'Kermit' by collectors — was produced for a single year, 2003, to mark the Submariner's 50th anniversary, making it one of the most sought-after references in the modern Submariner lineage. Its anodized green aluminum bezel insert was a first for the steel Submariner family, instantly cementing its collectible status. Here it graces the wrist of Marcello Lippi, the tactician who led the Azzurri to World Cup glory in 2006 — a man who clearly appreciates enduring classics.
