About this watch

The Rolex Submariner “Hulk” Ref: 116610LV is one of the most iconic and instantly recognisable modern dive watches, celebrated for its bold all-green aesthetic and robust engineering. Introduced in 2010 to mark the 50th anniversary evolution of the green Submariner lineage (following the 16610LV “Kermit”), the Hulk features a green sunburst dial paired with a matching green Cerachrom ceramic bezel, housed in a 40 mm Oystersteel “Super Case” with broader lugs and crown guards. It is powered by the in-house Calibre 3135, a highly reliable automatic movement known for its durability, precision, and approximately 48-hour power reserve, long regarded as a cornerstone of Rolex’s professional range. The watch’s primary complication is the date display at 3 o’clock with Cyclops magnification, integrated into a tool-watch design that includes 300-metre water resistance, a unidirectional rotating bezel for dive timing, and a Triplock screw-down crown. Discontinued in 2020 and replaced by the 126610LV “Starbucks,” the Hulk has since achieved cult status among collectors. Within the Rolex lineup, it represents a standout chapter in the Submariner’s history—bridging traditional dive-watch funct…