Manufacturer: Rolex Year: 2020 Reference No: 116610LV Case No: L88Z1624 Model Name: Submariner Material: Stainless steel Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3135, 31 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 195mm Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp Dimensions: 40mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated October 02, 2020, hang tag, wallet, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
Reference 116610LV, the Rolex "Hulk", was launched in 2010 as an upgrade to its predecessor, the reference 16610LV "Kermit". While similar in overall design and build, the “Hulk” features a robust case with broader lugs and glidelock features to allow the wearer to make the necessary adjustments on the wrist with ease. Highly sought-after in the market, the reference was discontinued in 2020 and made way for its new ref. 126610LV with a black dial.
The green coloured ceramic bezel is an upgrade to its predecessor as it is much more durable in comparison to the previous aluminium bezel.
The present watch is preserved in virtually unworn condition and still retains its original accessories such as the Rolex guarantee dated October 02,2020, bezel protector, hang tag, wallet, product literature, presentation box and outer packaging.
Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.
One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.