Youtube star João Caetano – Rolex ‘Hulk’ Submariner

YouTube star and influencer João Caetano, who has almost 9,5 million subscribers on his YouTube channel, wears one of the most sought after and popular Rolex models ever: the 40mm ‘Hulk’ Submariner date in stainless steel with a green dial and bezel.

The discontinued model was designed in 1954 for diving and introduced to the public for the first time that year at the ‘Basel Watch Fair.’ It was also the first watch to be waterproof up to 100m.

About the Watch

With its brilliant green Maxi dial and complementing ceramic bezel, the Rolex Submariner green ref. 116610LV is impossible to miss. In 2010, Rolex introduced the Submariner, which quickly earned the moniker “Hulk.”

The Rolex Hulk’s most noticeable feature is its unique green hue. Based on the illumination, it shifts from light green to dark green. The watch’s rotating bezel and large dial are both green in the shade. The green tint everywhere on the face of the timepiece is perhaps overkill in theory. However, it works well in practice, which is why the Hulk is not just one of Rolex’s most renowned products. It is also among the world’s most common watches.

The maxi dial’s striking white gold appliqués and Mercedes-style numerals contrast brilliantly with the green dial. The classic circle, triangle, and rectangle indicators, as well as the sturdy hour and minutes display, are white in the sun and a strikingly vivid bluish-green in the dark. In addition, the Rolex Hulk is a date Submariner; therefore, the large date window at 3 o’clock is also present.

In terms of the Rolex Hulk’s casing, it’s a fantastic piece that lives up to its moniker. Although it is a 40mm case, it is more durable and wears a bigger fastener.

The casing of the Rolex Hulk is composed of exceptionally robust 904L stainless steel, which is utilized in the aerospace sector. Like the rest of the watch, the casing and bracelet polishing is exceptional. Everything has been fine-tuned to perfection.

The top of the bezel contains a lume dot and a 60-minute grade. Divers use the bezel to keep track of time while underwater. It’s pretty self-evident, but it’s a revolving bezel. Divers can’t mistakenly turn it in a manner that extends their dive duration because the rotation is unilateral. If it happens to turn by mistake, it will just shorten their dive duration. As you may expect, this is a critical aspect when diving because the oxygen supply is restricted.

The bezel, however, does not just spin with a flick of the wrist. You must grasp it and move it. This is the reason it has serrated sides, so you can hold it even if you’re wearing a diving suit.

In terms of water resistance, the Hulk employs a screw-down crown with a Triplock triple waterproof mechanism. This ensures a water resistance of 1,000 feet for the timepiece.

Overall, in both appearance and function, the Rolex Hulk is quite adaptable. It’s not simply a diver’s or collectible timepiece; it’s a watch you would like to wear every day and in every situation. It’s more than a wristwatch; it’s also a sign of power and a historical watch.

Price market: $35,000.00 USD
Watch reference: 116610LV

Photo: João Caetano