Rolex Sub; Buy black or wait for Hulk?

[Seddyspaghetti]

buy the black sub to build the AD relationship, flip it, and keep waiting for the hulk.

[brandog]

Hulk.

Black subs are a dime a dozen in the wild.

[Freespeach]

Buy the black now.
Enjoy it till the Hulk comes in.
When the Hulk comes in...sell the black.
The profit on the black will cover 50% the cost of the Hulk at MSRP.

Win win

[blue lion]

Hulk

[Golfbone]

I've never understood the interest in the Green Sub. To me it's hideous. The black sub is a timeless classic that you absolutely cannot go wrong with. IMO it's 10X better looking than the Hulk. If Rolex ever makes a green Daytona I will know I've died and gone to hell.

[Tele59]

Get the black first, then wait for the Hulk. I have both, I called 4-5 AD's one Wednesday and by Friday morning a lady called with the Hulk! Two days! (two years ago)
I wear the black more often but the Hulk is almost priceless IMHO. Love both!

[Bigsoftee]

I would wait. Hulk is fantastic

[shalako]

As far as looks go both look great but different, if you want to own/wear a watch that the rest of the world already owns then go for the regular Sub, if you want something that is more unique and don’t want to follow the herd the Green Sub LV.

[Nairn1980]

Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

buy the black sub to build the AD relationship, flip it, and keep waiting for the hulk.

Build the AD relationship?
Then flip it and be blacklisted if the AD finds out? (And they often do!)

Not a great move

[Lamontre]

Originally Posted by Golfbone

I've never understood the interest in the Green Sub. To me it's hideous. If Rolex ever makes a green Daytona I will know I've died and gone to hell.

Enjoy your time in hell

[mykii]

Originally Posted by Lamontre

Enjoy your time in hell

Lmao . More green for the rest of us!

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by Lamontre

Enjoy your time in hell

Hahahahahahahaha.

That was worth logging on for.

I just need to mop up all my spilled coffee now.

[Denvertimeguy]

Originally Posted by Seddyspaghetti

buy the black sub to build the AD relationship, flip it, and keep waiting for the hulk.

Do you really think buying a highly desirable SS model builds a “relationship”... if anything getting a Sub would lower your odds of getting a Hulk in my opinion... not to mention in this day and age a hulk is not going to be allocated to someone with a single Sub purchase! SS watches are automatic sales so I don’t see why asking for desirable models that one is most likely looking to flip would help your chances....


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[jbsmith]

I got my hulk a little over a year ago from an ad that I had zero purchase history with. In my case I think it's all about biulding a personal relationship and letting them know you are not a grey/flipper. There are still some great ads out there that want to do the right thing for us personal collectors. Receiving today a 116518ln pn dial from an ad i had not bought from before, but got to know over the past year or two by swinging by in person to say hey, emailing, texting, etc. from time to time without being bothersome. Good luck on the hunt. If you want the hulk, wait for it. I would think passing on a ss model will let them know you are not a flipper, which may increase your odds of getting the hulk.

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[Number3]

Originally Posted by Lamontre

Enjoy your time in hell

[vh2k]

Originally Posted by Golfbone

I've never understood the interest in the Green Sub. To me it's hideous. The black sub is a timeless classic that you absolutely cannot go wrong with. IMO it's 10X better looking than the Hulk. If Rolex ever makes a green Daytona I will know I've died and gone to hell.

I applaud you for sharing this opinion. I think the sunburst dial is unique and stunning... but the bezel is grass green, doesn’t match, and isn’t particularity classy looking. Plus, I like my watches to have some coordination with my outfit... and it’s hard to match that green (if you don’t wear a green tie, shirt, etc.).

[javier]

Sub Black 5 digits

[shalako]

Originally Posted by Kostas

If you want the LV, don’t settle

This really kills the debate, sublime.

[giruto]

Originally Posted by Rolex_fan2020

Hi guys,

Sorry if asking a repeat question. I have been looking for Hulk for quite long and
In touch with my local dealer, although no success for Hulk.

Are we expecting new models release in September and any chances Hulk might be discontinued? Secondly, if offered a black submariner instead, would you guys recommend getting it OR wait for Hulk? Just trying to get some opinion from watch enthusiasts here

Appreciate your input!
Stay healthy and safe

I just got my Hulk today after almost 2 years of waiting. I can’t believe it and paid MSRP not 15K


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[EtherBrown]

Originally Posted by giruto

I just got my Hulk today after almost 2 years of waiting. I can’t believe it and paid MSRP not 15K


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Congrats! But they were trading at $11.5k two years ago, so the premium then wouldn’t have been what it is now.


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[Viral]

OP - what's the update?

[Robocop305]

Get the Hulk. Black subs are nice but too common. I love my Hulk.

[Sandpit]

Originally Posted by Robocop305

Get the Hulk. Black subs are nice but too common. I love my Hulk.

Never understood the too common debate. Rolex are literally everywhere. Want to be different then buy another brand altogether

[APPRF]

Originally Posted by Sandpit

Never understood the too common debate. Rolex are literally everywhere. Want to be different then buy another brand altogether

The black sub is the commonest of the common. That's why the SD43 is getting very popular with people who like a black bezel diver from Rolex. Hulk for a Sub, and SD43 for a black diver. OP wait for the Hulk, you can get the black Sub anytime.

[glamorama]

Originally Posted by APPRF

The black sub is the commonest of the common. That's why the SD43 is getting very popular with people who like a black bezel diver from Rolex. Hulk for a Sub, and SD43 for a black diver. OP wait for the Hulk, you can get the black Sub anytime.

To a non Rolex person any Sub-derivative is a Sub... so that makes it even more common.

[tmw88]

When I was at the AD a few days ago they said they thought the hulk would be discontinued because Rolex hadn’t sent them one for a while. If they are going to discontinue it and you don’t get one then that sucks but don’t let that fear of missing out drive your decision to buy a black one. The black sub will never be discontinued and will probably be improved in a few weeks with a new reference. Wait and see what unfolds.

[MrMercedes]

My vote: wait for a Hulk!!

[giruto]

Just got the hulk yesterday after waiting patiently


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[APPRF]

Originally Posted by glamorama

To a non Rolex person any Sub-derivative is a Sub... so that makes it even more common.

To a non Rolex person GMTs, Subs, YMs, Sea Dwellers all look the same. Also DJs,
OPs, DDs, Milgauss, Sky Dwellers look the same too.

[Jpccarguy]

Originally Posted by APPRF

To a non Rolex person GMTs, Subs, YMs, Sea Dwellers all look the same. Also DJs,
OPs, DDs, Milgauss, Sky Dwellers look the same too.

Great point, so once again...

Wear what you want. You are the only person who knows what you really want, what you will wait for, and what it’s worth to have. Time is money: waiting vs grey.