Hulk or Starbucks

[KaVo8]

Originally Posted by mario1971

I sold Starbucks, and Hulk is with me to this day. And I don't regret that decision, because 116610LV is one of Rolex's better creations.

Wow Mariuz, you truly captured the essence of the 116610LV in these photos! Beautiful! I went down the same path as you did with the 126610LV MK1. The 116 will be with me for the long haul. I find the clasp on the 126 too long. I happened to like the maxi case of the 116, it’s unique and will stand out among the many Rolex Submariner iterations now and into the future.
Cheers


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[JRell]

Originally Posted by shaunylw

To me the hulk is awesome in lowlight and just too bright in direct light. I prefer the SB. I’m debating getting one, i just keep looking at it.


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Exactly the reason I passed on the hulk and bought the SB. Same way I felt about the bluesy.
The SB is amazing, get it!

[Mystro]

Originally Posted by JRell

Exactly the reason I passed on the hulk and bought the SB. Same way I felt about the bluesy.
The SB is amazing, get it!

I’ll tell you owning both, you can get away with more with the Starbucks with wardrobes and having it work because of the black face. I’ve taken both on extended vacations, where I had to push each watch into multiple environments and wardrobes. The Starbucks can have its green toned down where you can’t do that with the Hulk depending on what you are wearing. In other words, the Starbucks feels like a dark suit wearing a green tie, but the Hulk feels like you’re wearing an all green suit with a green tie.

[mario1971]

Originally Posted by KaVo8

Wow Mariuz, you truly captured the essence of the 116610LV in these photos! Beautiful! I went down the same path as you did with the 126610LV MK1. The 116 will be with me for the long haul. I find the clasp on the 126 too long. I happened to like the maxi case of the 116, it’s unique and will stand out among the many Rolex Submariner iterations now and into the future.
Cheers


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Kevin, I wish you many happy moments with Hulk on your paw, because the 116610LV is an incredibly grateful watch that brings a lot of joy from using it.

[chris242]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I’ll tell you owning both, you can get away with more with the Starbucks with wardrobes and having it work because of the black face. I’ve taken both on extended vacations, where I had to push each watch into multiple environments and wardrobes. The Starbucks can have its green toned down where you can’t do that with the Hulk depending on what you are wearing. In other words, the Starbucks feels like a dark suit wearing a green tie, but the Hulk feels like you’re wearing an all green suit with a green tie.

The “my watch has to match my outfit” gang cracks me up


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[JRell]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I’ll tell you owning both, you can get away with more with the Starbucks with wardrobes and having it work because of the black face. I’ve taken both on extended vacations, where I had to push each watch into multiple environments and wardrobes. The Starbucks can have its green toned down where you can’t do that with the Hulk depending on what you are wearing. In other words, the Starbucks feels like a dark suit wearing a green tie, but the Hulk feels like you’re wearing an all green suit with a green tie.

100% agree. Wow great analogy! That is exactly how I feel about the two of them. I can’t believe how versatile the SB really is. Also, I always felt your black sub is the way to go. I do miss it. The SB at least is close to it with the great black dial, but just a pop of green to keep it interesting.

[watchwatcher]

This thread has me chuckling when I remember the early days of the LVC's release, and the massive amount of hate it generated here. Thread after thread of pure vitriol.

And now, look at all the love. It just warms my heart.

[Jackie Daytona]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I’ll tell you owning both, you can get away with more with the Starbucks with wardrobes and having it work because of the black face. I’ve taken both on extended vacations, where I had to push each watch into multiple environments and wardrobes. The Starbucks can have its green toned down where you can’t do that with the Hulk depending on what you are wearing. In other words, the Starbucks feels like a dark suit wearing a green tie, but the Hulk feels like you’re wearing an all green suit with a green tie.

That’s a great analogy of them.

I never tend to care what I wear or match with my watch, however to me the black face is so much nicer. Much like a green suit the green dial is overkill for me.

[Nads786]

Originally Posted by JRell

100% agree. Wow great analogy! That is exactly how I feel about the two of them. I can’t believe how versatile the SB really is. Also, I always felt your black sub is the way to go. I do miss it. The SB at least is close to it with the great black dial, but just a pop of green to keep it interesting.

I miss the black sub as well. I love the LV but once in a while I want an all black option. It seems silly to buy two though. It’s crazy how full circle my mind goes.

[Number3]

Originally Posted by watchwatcher

This thread has me chuckling when I remember the early days of the LVC's release, and the massive amount of hate it generated here. Thread after thread of pure vitriol.

And now, look at all the love. It just warms my heart.

So true. I bought one back in 2010 when it was released. I really liked it but was nearly embarrassed to admit that I had one when I first joined the forum!

[Flipmarine2k]

The way to go is a 16610lv 50TH Anniv Kermit + a Hulk. That way you can wear the Kermit with an updated glidelock bracelet.

IMO, the Kermit is more special than the SB. Big plots, with 5 digit cast proportions. plus, i purchased a black bezel from a 16610 for variety.

[JRell]

Originally Posted by Nads786

I miss the black sub as well. I love the LV but once in a while I want an all black option. It seems silly to buy two though. It’s crazy how full circle my mind goes.

I go back and forth. It is a sickness. I guess that is why the SubLV with black dial is the best of both worlds.

[Gearjockey]

Originally Posted by Flipmarine2k

The way to go is a 16610lv 50TH Anniv Kermit + a Hulk. That way you can wear the Kermit with an updated glidelock bracelet.

IMO, the Kermit is more special than the SB. Big plots, with 5 digit cast proportions. plus, i purchased a black bezel from a 16610 for variety.

I agree with you, especially flat 4

People here trying to figure out a way to trade SB for Hulk.





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[noshame]

Originally Posted by Betelc

Why should I swing towards the Hulk instead of the Starbucks if it's going to give a black dial look half the time?

Because it's green dial is mesmerizing the other half of the time! If you can get a Hulk, do it. The current LV is also a very cool SubDate. Both are winners!

[LuxLemon]

I’m happy with my choice









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[Nads786]

Originally Posted by JRell

I go back and forth. It is a sickness. I guess that is why the SubLV with black dial is the best of both worlds.

Agreed, it’s a sickness but I think the minute I get a black I’m bored within 3 weeks. I need a watch friend locally so we can trade watches.

[fishingbear]

Originally Posted by Mystro

I’ll tell you owning both, you can get away with more with the Starbucks with wardrobes and having it work because of the black face. I’ve taken both on extended vacations, where I had to push each watch into multiple environments and wardrobes. The Starbucks can have its green toned down where you can’t do that with the Hulk depending on what you are wearing. In other words, the Starbucks feels like a dark suit wearing a green tie, but the Hulk feels like you’re wearing an all green suit with a green tie.

I’m down for dressing up in a Hulk suit!

[RoxitoPP]

Originally Posted by JRell

Great photo, both amazing looking watches. My eyes are drawn to the black dial, but also the black strap. The black strap on hulk is a win win!

What rubber strap is that one? Not RubberB

Thanks

[RoxitoPP]

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[Onequik135i]

I much rather prefer the original 1st ceramic LV. It pops so well under direct sunlight, then darkens under certain lighting conditions as others have noted.


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[Bazil]

[Justinmg]

I hate the proportions of the maxi case so I would choose the black dial. I would still rather have a five digit version anyways. IMO the green dial is to much anyways.

[Gerry62]

116610LV

[Rentalcarman]

I have owned both and they are both great combinations. Green happens to be my favorite color. The Hulk is definitely fun, but as an everyday, not so much. The Starbucks still has the cool pop of green but works in so many more situations. Owning both would be nice, but if owning just one, Starbucks it is.

[GradyPhilpott]

Can we please return to reference numbers, just for the sake of pecision, so that we can all know what piece is being discussed?

It's like the forum has been taken over by middle schoolers.

[worldofoyster]

The hulk just hits different

[Paddydog52]

Plenty more Hulks out there, 229,000 of them produced over its 10 year run whereas the MK1 SB only had max 53,000 produced before it’s May 2023 discontinuation.

There are roughly only 2,240 MK1 SB available in the UK at any given time (and that’s likely overestimating by quite a bit as it’s based on the 70 per month that the larger and smaller AD’s were receiving, obviously that 70 figure includes Black sub date and the No date option also so the actual figure is likely in the 1000-1500 range)

You can’t really go wrong with either watch though.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by Paddydog52

Plenty more Hulks out there, 229,000 of them produced over its 10 year run whereas the MK1 SB only had max 53,000 produced before it’s May 2023 discontinuation.

There are roughly only 2,240 MK1 SB available in the UK at any given time (and that’s likely overestimating by quite a bit as it’s based on the 70 per month that the larger and smaller AD’s were receiving, obviously that 70 figure includes Black sub date and the No date option also so the actual figure is likely in the 1000-1500 range)

You can’t really go wrong with either watch though.

the crazy thing is some people here actually buy watches they like (and wear) and not as an investment, so those numbers don't matter because neither watch is a collector's piece. it seems like you keep trying to find reasons why the watch you're holding, and not even wearing, as an investment should go up in time lol

since the giant thread you made about winning your LV and trying to convince yourself/the entire thread about holding it as an investment due to the same MK1 argument, you would now be up 50% through the S&P whereas pretty sure the LV prices are down since

[Paddydog52]

Originally Posted by huncho

the crazy thing is some people here actually buy watches they like (and wear) and not as an investment, so those numbers don't matter because neither watch is a collector's piece. it seems like you keep trying to find reasons why the watch you're holding, and not even wearing, as an investment should go up in time lol

since the giant thread you made about winning your LV and trying to convince yourself/the entire thread about holding it as an investment due to the same MK1 argument, you would now be up 50% through the S&P whereas pretty sure the LV prices are down since

My figures are correct, obviously will be waiting 3-5 + years to see if the value increases significantly from current levels or not. Let’s see.

[huncho]

Originally Posted by Paddydog52

My figures are correct, obviously will be waiting 3-5 + years to see if the value increases significantly from current levels or not. Let’s see.

never said they aren't, i just said those numbers aren't a factor in most people's decisions to buy watches. i'm not gonna try to convince you because your mind is set, just pointing things out