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Rolex

Ref. 116610LV

Submariner “Hulk”

A fine and attractive stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with date, green Cerachrom bezel, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Estimate
$8,000 - 12,000
$22,860
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Rolex
Year
Circa 2020
Reference No
116610LV
Case No
QK744163
Model Name
Submariner “Hulk”
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 3135, 31 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 200mm
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp stamped 654
Dimensions
40mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated February 2, 2020, green leather presentation box, two hang tags, wallet, product literature and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
As the successor to the anniversary Submariner reference 16610LV nicknamed “the Kermit”, which had a bright green metal bezel, Rolex updated the 116610LV with their signature Cerachrom bezel in green paired with a sunburst “green gold” dial as a fitting successor. First released in 2010, the update included broader lugs and Rolex’s Glidelock bracelet clasp for ease of adjustment as well. The “Hulk” was discontinued in 2020, and a further successor introduced in 2021 – nicknamed the “Starbucks” or “Cermit” with the same green Cerachrom bezel, but now with a black dial and updated 41mm case.

Now highly sought-after by collectors around the world, this example of the Submariner Hulk is a rare opportunity to own one of Rolex’s most coveted modern wristwatches. Consigned by the original owner, the watch was only worn a handful of times and is in excellent overall condition, furthermore it is accompanied by its original suite of accessories and is everything one expects from a Rolex Submariner.

Rolex

Swiss | 1905
Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.
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