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Rolex Submariner Date “Hulk”
The Submariner “Hulk” features a green ceramic bezel and a green sunburst dial and is one of Rolex's most popular models. In addition to its striking appearance, the watch is also functional and extremely robust, making it the perfect companion for everyday use.
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Rolex’s Green Superhero
The Rolex Submariner “Hulk” is one of the most coveted Submariner models ever. The watch bears the reference number 116610LV and owes its nickname to its bright green dial, matching green bezel, and Super Case. The 40-mm stainless steel case sports wide lugs, high sides, a hefty crown guard, and a slightly wider bezel than other Submariner models. Compared to the standard case of the five-digit Submariner references, which is also 40 mm in diameter, the Hulk has a much more powerful presence – hence the parallel with the green Marvel comic superhero.
Technically, the Rolex Hulk is no different from the standard Submariner Date ref. 116610: it's water-resistant to 300 meters (30 bar, 984 feet), made of 904L stainless steel – which Rolex calls Oystersteel – and is powered by the proven in-house caliber 3135.
Rolex discontinued this reference in 2020. As a consequence, the price of the watch had more than doubled by spring 2022. Since then, however, the Hulk has become much more affordable again, meaning that buying one now will no longer break the bank.
Reasons to Buy a Rolex “Hulk”
- Submariner with green dial and matching bezel
- Super Case with great wrist presence
- Reliable in-house caliber 3135
- Coveted collector’s item with the potential to appreciate
How much does a Rolex Submariner Hulk cost?
As of November 2024, a like-new “Hulk” ref. 116610LV will set you back about 22,700 USD. In the same month of the previous year, the price was around 24,000 USD. Therefore, it appears that prices for this model continue to consolidate.
About the Rolex Submariner Hulk
The Submariner “Hulk” ref. 116610LV made its debut in 2010 as a successor to the Submariner “Kermit” ref. 16610LV. It is the first and so far only Submariner to have both a green bezel and a green dial. Unlike the Kermit, which has an aluminum bezel inlay, the Hulk’s bezel is made of Cerachrom, Rolex’s proprietary high-tech ceramic. Rolex first used this material back in 2005 with the black-dialed GMT-Master II ref. 116710LN. Cerachrom was first introduced to the Submariner collection in blue and black models predating the Hulk, namely the reference numbers 116610, 116613, 116618, and 116619.
The Hulk features a Maxi Dial with large indices and – another rarity in the Submariner lineup – a sunburst finish.
The timepiece is powered by the reliable Rolex caliber 3135 that also powers other Rolex like the Datejust, Yacht-Master, and Sea-Dweller. First presented in 1988, this in-house movement beats at 28,800 vph, is a COSC-certified chronometer, and has a 48-hour power reserve. The patented Rolex Parachrom hairspring remains largely unaffected by magnetic fields and fluctuating temperatures.
Features at a Glance: Rolex Submariner “Hulk”
- Reference number: 116610LV
- Diameter: 40 mm
- Case: stainless steel, Super Case
- Bezel: green Cerachrom
- Dial: Maxi Dial, green sunburst
- Caliber: 3135
- Price (approx.): 22,700 USD (as of November 2024)