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Rolex Submariner, ref. 116610LV, (Hulk), 2017

DocumentedDocumented from a dealer's listing; attribution and date as stated by the dealer.
Maker / attribution
Rolex (maker)
Date
2017
Country of origin
Switzerland
Object type
Wristwatch
Dimensions
Case 40 mm
Stock no.
VWS1166
Credit line
Dealer listing, Vintage Watch Specialist (VWS1166)
Catalogue title (original)
Rolex - Submariner - Model Ref: 116610LV - (Hulk) - 2017 - Box and Papers (English)

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Record summary

Catalogued by Vintage Watch Specialist (dealer), United Kingdom (stock number VWS1166), this is a wristwatch by Rolex, made in Switzerland, dated 2017. The Atlas places it in the Contemporary Horology period (2010 – Present) of its Wristwatches collection. Recorded dimensions: Case 40 mm. The record is illustrated with 6 photographs.

Assembled from the source record's structured fields. Dates and attributions are given as the source states them; where a field is missing the Atlas leaves it blank rather than estimating.

Catalogue description

Dealer description — Vintage Watch Specialist

An Immaculate 2017 Rolex ‘Hulk’ Submariner Model Reference 116610LV 40mm Stainless Steel In Exceptional Condition, Sold with Original Box and Papers Rolex is a renowned Swiss luxury watchmaker that is widely recognized for its high-quality timepieces. The company was founded in London in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law, Alfred Davis. In 1919, the headquarters were moved to Geneva, Switzerland, where Rolex continues to operate to this day. The Rolex Submariner is a legendary and iconic luxury diving watch produced by the Swiss watchmaker Rolex. It was first introduced in 1953 and has since become one of the most recognized and sought-after watches in the world. The Submariner is renowned for its durability, precision, and classic design. What's on Offer This is the very famous Rolex Submariner known in the watch world as the Hulk. Gaining its reputation for its distinct but timeless design this watch is the epitome of luxury watchmaking. Offered for sale with its original box and papers, this Rolex is in mint condition with only very very light signs of wear. This watch was originally issued in 2017 and was discontinued in 2020 making it even more desirable. With classic Submariner styling, this watch is set in a 40mm stainless steel case and paired with an Oyster bracelet - both case and bracelet are in immaculate condition. The jewel-like emerald green sunburst dial is in pristine condition boasting luminous applied hour plots, Mercedes hands and a date aperture underneath magnified crystal. The dial sits central to the multidirectional ceramic bezel, also in green, which adds an enviable pop of colour to the wrist. Powered by the calibre 3135 this watch offers a power reserve of approximately 48 hours. The 'Hulk' is a very desirable watch and would be a fantastic addition to any collection. This particular watch is offered for sale with its original box and papers and is part of our personal collection so you can be assured this is the best example of the 2017 'Hulk' you are likely to find - we bought it with stickers and it has barely been worn and has not been polished. We don't expect this piece to be around for long but we will sure be sad to see it go.

Historical context

Contemporary Horology (2010 – Present)

Silicon components, connected watches, optical-lattice research clocks and a thriving independent scene.

Smartwatches became the world's best-selling watches, while mechanical watchmaking focuses on craft, innovation (silicon components, new escapements) and independent makers.

Read the period in the timelineMore wristwatches from this periodEarlier: Mechanical Renaissance

Atlas type guide

Dive and water-resistant watches

Keeping water and dust out of a wristwatch was a long-standing challenge. Rolex's screw-down Oyster case (1926) and Omega's Marine (1932) were landmarks; in the early 1950s Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms and Rolex's Submariner defined the professional dive watch with rotating bezels for timing dives, luminous dials and high water resistance. The ISO 6425 standard (1982) later codified what a 'diver's watch' must do.

Dive watches became icons of post-war design and exploration, and their evolution — helium escape valves, ceramic bezels, saturation-diving depth ratings — records the history of underwater work.

What to look for

  • Unidirectional or bidirectional rotating bezel with minute markings.
  • Screw-down crown and case back; depth rating printed on the dial.
  • Luminous hands and markers (radium before c. 1960, tritium c. 1960–1998, then Super-LumiNova).
  • Reference numbers on the case between the lugs or inside the back.

Dating clues

  • Screw-down Oyster cases: from 1926.
  • Professional dive watches: from 1953.
  • Tritium 'T' marks on dials: c. 1960–1998.

General guidance written by the Atlas editors about this kind of object. It is not a statement about this particular piece; for that, rely on the source record above and on physical examination.

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