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Rolex Hulk in Naples

The all-green Submariner — green bezel, green sunburst dial, discontinued in 2020.

Illustration of a Rolex Submariner Hulk colourway

Reference

116610LV

Years

2010–2020

Also called

Bezel / dial

Green Cerachrom, green dial

The Hulk, explained.

The Rolex “Hulk” is the Submariner Date reference 116610LV (2010–2020): a green Cerachrom bezel with a matching green sunburst dial. The all-green look earned the comic-book nickname. It was discontinued in 2020 and replaced by the slimmer 126610LV.

Below: what makes the Hulk (116610LV) distinctive, what to verify before buying, and how it fits the Naples collector scene.

The Hulk arrived in 2010 as the ceramic successor to the green-bezel Kermit, but went further: where the Kermit had a black dial, the Hulk paired its green Cerachrom bezel with a bright green sunburst dial. The full-green effect, on the chunkier “Maxi” case of the era, gave it real presence and the Hulk name.

Discontinued in 2020, it has become one of the most recognisable modern Submariners, and its end of production sharpened demand.

What to verify


Checking a Hulk before you buy.

  • Confirm the green sunburst dial (not a black dial), which distinguishes the Hulk from the Kermit and the newer Cermit.
  • Check the 116610LV reference and the Maxi-case proportions of the 2010–2020 generation.
  • Inspect the green Cerachrom bezel for even colour and a crisp pearl.
  • Match serial and card; verify the bracelet clasp code suits the production window.

In Naples


The Hulk around Naples.

The Hulk is a bold, sunlit green that suits Naples' outdoor life — and as a discontinued reference, it is a collector target rather than a showroom buy. Expect to shop the secondary market, where condition and a full set move the price.

We are an independent reference, not a dealer: we cannot sell you a Hulk or appraise one. What we can do is help you read the reference and know what separates a correct example from a cobbled-together one.

Hulk FAQ


The Hulk, answered.

What is the difference between the Hulk and the Kermit?

The Kermit (16610LV, 2003) has a green bezel and a black dial; the Hulk (116610LV, 2010) has a green ceramic bezel and a green dial. The Hulk is green all over, hence the stronger nickname.

Is the Hulk discontinued?

Yes. The 116610LV Hulk was discontinued in 2020 and replaced by the 126610LV, which returned to a green bezel with a black dial — nicknamed the Cermit or Starbucks.

Why is the Hulk so popular?

Its unmistakable all-green look, strong wrist presence, and discontinuation in 2020 combined to make it one of the most sought modern Submariners.

Can I buy a Rolex Hulk in Naples?

Naples has an active Rolex market through retail, boutiques, and private sales — but Naples Rolex is an independent reference, not a dealer. We don't sell or broker watches. Use this guide to verify a Hulk before you buy, wherever you find it.