Rolex Submariner Hulk 116610LV

Hulk 116610LV specifications

Mechanically, the Hulk 116610LV is a 116610LN with different colours. The value gap comes from the dial and bezel, not from anything inside.

Specifications checked against Rolex and independent references, October 2026. MYR figures marked ≈ are converted at 4.08 MYR per USD.

History and reference evolution

Green arrived on the Submariner in 2003, when Rolex marked the model's 50th anniversary with the 16610LV. That watch paired a green aluminium bezel with a black dial and larger markers. Collectors called it the 'Kermit'. You will find it on our Submariner 16610 page, where it is covered as a variant.

2010: green on green

In 2010, Rolex launched the Rolex Hulk 116610LV alongside the black 116610LN. It brought the broad Maxi case, the Cerachrom bezel and the Glidelock clasp. However, Rolex went further than a straight colour swap. The bezel became green ceramic, and the dial turned green too, with a sunburst finish. Because of that dial, the watch changes character with the light. Indoors it can look almost black, while in sunlight it flashes bright emerald.

Ten years, one look

The Hulk did not change much between 2010 and 2020. Like its black sibling, it carried the calibre 3135 with a blue Parachrom hairspring. It also kept Chromalight lume and the engraved rehaut. Collectors do note batch-to-batch differences in the dial's green, though. Some lean darker and cooler, others brighter. In practice, that matters to a few buyers, who pay more for a shade they like. For most, condition and papers decide price.

2020: the Starbucks replaces it

In 2020, Rolex moved the Submariner to 41 mm. The new green-bezel 126610LV 'Starbucks' went back to a black dial. Consequently, the green-on-green Hulk became a closed run, and secondary prices jumped. They peaked in 2021–2022, then eased. Today the Hulk 116610LV is still the priciest steel Submariner Date by a clear margin.

Hulk vs Starbucks at a glance

116610LV pre-owned prices compared

Bands reflect asking and achieved prices from 3 public market sources in October 2026, rounded. Retail for comparison: n/a. Prices move; use them as a sense-check, not a quote.

We could not verify a last US list price for the Hulk from two sources, so the market sets the reference point. Converted at 4.08, an excellent full set runs from about RM79,600 to RM91,800. For comparison, Rolex Malaysia lists a new Starbucks at RM51,500 (US$11,900 in the US).

What moves the price of this reference

Completeness leads. Late 2019 and 2020 watches with stickers and a full set top the range. After that, check the green ceramic insert closely. Chips are expensive to fix, and a replacement insert may not match the dial's tone exactly. That mismatch bothers Hulk buyers more than it would on a black watch.

The broad lugs show polishing clearly, so unpolished cases earn more. Service history matters as well. If Rolex has replaced the dial or hands at service, the watch is still genuine. Even so, collectors pay less, because the original dial is the whole point of a Hulk 116610LV. Finally, a dial shade the buyer likes can close a deal faster. It rarely moves the price by much, though.

Where to check prices

Chrono24 asking prices for the Hulk are wide, because sellers anchor on the 2022 peak. Look at the lower half of asks, and check dealer sites that show sold prices. Auction results help more than usual here, since full-set Hulks do appear at major sales.

In Malaysia, Hulks change hands through KL dealers, Mudah and the Lowyat forum. Singapore dealers often carry more stock. Whatever the source, insist on daylight photos, a serial check and a meeting at a watchmaker. Our used Rolex price guide explains how these bands are built.

When a price is too good to be true

The polished band begins near US$14,500 (about RM59,200). So be very cautious with any full-set Hulk 116610LV offered below roughly US$16,000. The usual stories are a clone, a converted 116610LN, or a watch with a fake card.

What a complete Hulk set includes

Because the premium is large, completeness is worth checking item by item. A full set should include the green outer and inner boxes, the guarantee card naming the 116610LV, the booklets and the original hang tags. Also ask for any spare links, since the solid-link bracelet is costly to extend later. A watch with box and card but no spare links is still a full set to most dealers. Even so, it is a fair point to raise when negotiating, especially on a larger wrist.

Finally, look at the card's date and the selling dealer's stamp or name. A card from a known authorised dealer in Malaysia, Singapore or elsewhere is reassuring, though not proof in itself.

Genuine vs replica: how to check a Hulk 116610LV

The Hulk attracts two kinds of fake. The first is a full clone. The second is a genuine 116610LN fitted with an aftermarket green dial and bezel insert to look like a Hulk. That second trap is more dangerous, because the case, movement and serial are real.

Colour, bezel and lume

Start with colour. On a genuine Hulk, the dial and bezel greens look related, though not identical. Clones often get the green too yellow, too flat, or mismatched between dial and bezel. Next, turn the bezel. It should move one way through 120 crisp clicks, and the graduations should show a fine platinum sheen.

Then charge the lume with a torch. Chromalight should glow evenly blue across every marker and both hands. Uneven or green lume suggests a fake dial or relumed hands.

Rehaut, dial text and papers

Check the engraved rehaut and serial at 6, then confirm it matches the card. The dial should show no coronet between 'SWISS' and 'MADE'. In addition, the guarantee card must name the 116610LV. If the card says 116610LN, you are looking at a conversion.

What only a watchmaker can confirm

A watchmaker can open the plain caseback and confirm a genuine calibre 3135 with a blue Parachrom hairspring. With the movement out, they can also examine the dial's back and feet for Rolex markings. That step is what exposes most conversions. See our real vs fake Rolex guide for where to get this done.

Who the 116610LV suits, and the alternatives

The Hulk suits buyers who want a sports Rolex with real colour, and who accept paying extra for a closed production run. It wears like the black 116610LN, so the broad case suits wrists of about 17 cm and up. The green dial is also easier to live with than photos suggest. Under office lighting it reads dark and quiet, and it only turns bright in direct sun.

If the premium feels hard to justify, the Starbucks gives you green ceramic and a newer calibre for less. Alternatively, the older aluminium Kermit offers green with vintage character. For a broader view, compare the line in our 5-digit vs 6-digit Submariner guide. Or look across at the Submariner vs GMT-Master II comparison if a second time zone interests you.

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  Submariner Date 126610LV

  Green Cerachrom bezel over a black dial. Asks a little more than the black 126610LN.

  Retail US$11,900 · Pre-owned US$14,800 – US$16,200

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  Submariner Date 116610LN

  2010–2020 ceramic Sub Date with the broad Maxi case: prices, changes and clone checks. Discontinued

  Retail n/a · Pre-owned US$12,200 – US$14,300

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  Submariner Date 16610

  The 1988–2010 aluminium-bezel Sub Date: dial eras, serial letters and what each one costs now. Discontinued

  Retail n/a · Pre-owned US$10,500 – US$12,800

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