Is the Rolex Hulk the Rolex Submariner par excellence?
Marketed in 2010 with its sister, the Rolex Submariner Date in black, the Rolex Hulk was not unanimously acclaimed at the time of its release. This Rolex Submariner has the particularity of having its bezel and dial in green. Its dial is a very elegant green and can change colour depending on the light.
Although criticized at the time of its release, it quickly became the Submariner to own. It was so much in demand, that it was quickly out of stock in the various points of sale. Following this, the different dealers set up waiting lists to get this model.
The History of the Rolex Hulk
The Rolex Submariner is one of the very first diver's watches to be water-resistant to 100 meters. It quickly established itself as the watch of exploit par excellence, the watch of all possibilities. The Submariner alone characterizes the Rolex DNA.
Since its launch in 1953, the model has undergone numerous technical and aesthetic evolutions. In 2003, after the 50th anniversary of this mythical model, the brand with the crown marketed the reference 16610 green bezel with a black dial to mark the event. It will be nicknamed Kermit by collectors.
Seven years later, in 2010, the Rolex Hulk was born, with a new enlarged case and a 3135 automatic movement. The Rolex Hulk will succeed the Kermit and is naturally one of the most sought-after Rolexes of the 2000s.
Is the Rolex Hulk a piece of speculation?
In 2020, after the presentation of the new Submariner, the 116610LV (Submariner Hulk) and the 116610LN (Submariner Black Date) saw their productions stop to make way for the new references. After the announcement that production of these watches had stopped, the craze and speculation around the Rolex Hulk continued to rise. This Rolex Hulk was already hard to find in stores and had been waiting for years, but the end of the production of this model caused the demand to explode in only a few days. Many collectors threw themselves on this model as soon as it was no longer on sale. The Rolex Hulk is now a highly sought-after item on the second-hand market.
Is the Rolex Hulk a good investment?
Already highly sought after and in demand when it was released, with years of waiting to get it, the Rolex Hulk has seen its value rise dramatically since production was discontinued. It's hard to argue that this watch is a good investment, as a watch is primarily a purchase for pleasure and not an investment. As the production of this model has stopped, the quantities are limited. The price of this watch is determined by supply and demand. As the demand is much higher than the supply, and continues to increase, it is likely that the value of this watch will increase over time. If you are interested in this topic, you can read our on how to invest in watches.
The Rolex Hulk, is it the most counterfeit watch?
We know that Rolex watches are the most sought after watches on the market. The Submariner is one of the most copied watches in the world. It would not be surprising if the Submariner Hulk was as well. Of all the modern Submariners, the Rolex Hulk is one of the most desired and coveted on the market. This watch would therefore be one of the most copied and counterfeited watches on the market.
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