No Reserve
8001
Rolex
Ref. 116610LV
Submariner “Hulk”
A fine and attractive stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with bracelet, centre seconds, date and guarantee
- Estimate
- HK$40,000 - 80,000•€4,400 - 8,800$5,100 - 10,300
HK$152,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Rolex
- Year
- Circa 2011, Switzerland
- Reference No
- 116610LV
- Case No
- G165398
- Model Name
- Submariner “Hulk”
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 3135, 31 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 195mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp
- Dimensions
- 40mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Kintetsu Department Store Abeno, Osaka, dated 10 May 2011, Japanese retailer guarantee dated 19 June 2014, and green card holder.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
- The Submariner ref. 116610LV is a quintessential timepiece that holds an iconic status in any collection. It is distinguished by its durable green Cerachrom bezel, resistant to scratches, and complemented by a sunburst dial in a matching sheen. The vibrant luster of the green dial brings depth to an otherwise understated canvas, paying homage to Rolex's signature color.
- Introduced in 2010, the "Hulk" model succeeded the 50th anniversary ref. 16610LV, also known as the "Kermit". While sharing a similar overall design and construction, the "Kermit" featured an aluminum bezel insert that was prone to easy scratching.
- Consistently sought after in the market, the reference was discontinued in 2020, making its way for the newer "Starbucks" ref. 126610LV with a black dial. As there are currently no green dial submariners available in the Rolex lineup, this hardly worn ref. 116610LV presents an opportunity for collectors who missed the chance to purchase from the boutique.
- Introduced in 2010, the "Hulk" model succeeded the 50th anniversary ref. 16610LV, also known as the "Kermit". While sharing a similar overall design and construction, the "Kermit" featured an aluminum bezel insert that was prone to easy scratching.
- Consistently sought after in the market, the reference was discontinued in 2020, making its way for the newer "Starbucks" ref. 126610LV with a black dial. As there are currently no green dial submariners available in the Rolex lineup, this hardly worn ref. 116610LV presents an opportunity for collectors who missed the chance to purchase from the boutique.
Rolex
Swiss | 1905Founded 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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