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sski · 29 July 2022, 12:22 AM

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Quality wrist time # Day 3 .. it sparks joy

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Joyful sparks......indeed.

Rad22 · 29 July 2022, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Reikolexguy

Not going to lie. The watch wasn’t the first thing I noticed.

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What watch?

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Krash · 29 July 2022, 01:04 AM

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What watch?

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The funny thing about this thread is that I never saw the pictures in Tapatalk. Not sure why. I'm just seeing them now. I don't have any problems with other pictures in Tapatalk.

brigadoonb · 29 July 2022, 02:03 AM

Congratulations on the new watch but it will never outshine the original hulk.

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JParm · 29 July 2022, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mystro

There is a fare amount of us that have owned the Hulk and prefer the new Sub41LV for a lot of reasons. Either “a too much green” or “a blocky case dimension“, etc…. The new LV appeals as it’s is a modern version of the 50th LV with perfect case and bracelet dimensions. The gloss black dial has a more dramatic contrast to the green ceramic bezel. One could argue the green bezel pops more because of this contrast.
I understand the allure of the discontinued model especially if you have never owned it but I think the Hulk is a different animal from the current Sub41LV as the current model is really a modern version of the original LV.

I tend to agree with this but it's funny you should mention the "too much green" thing. I was never a fan of the original 16610LV - I'm not big on the black dial / green bezel, and that's actually where I think there is too much green.

The thing that draws you to the Hulk is not the bezel insert, but the dial itself - which many times appears more black than bright green, unlike the bezel. Take away the green dial, and there's nothing special about the watch to me.

Everybody has their own likes / dislikes, but as in my previous replies, there's a reason why the Hulk will always be the top LV in my book. That dial is truly a stunner.

sski · 29 July 2022, 04:58 AM

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I tend to agree with this but it's funny you should mention the "too much green" thing. I was never a fan of the original 16610LV - I'm not big on the black dial / green bezel, and that's actually where I think there is too much green.

The thing that draws you to the Hulk is not the bezel insert, but the dial itself - which many times appears more black than bright green, unlike the bezel. Take away the green dial, and there's nothing special about the watch to me.

Everybody has their own likes / dislikes, but as in my previous replies, there's a reason why the Hulk will always be the top LV in my book. That dial is truly a stunner.

What Rolex need to do next is a green dialed / black bezeled Sub! (aka Riddler)

JuraDrinker · 29 July 2022, 10:37 AM

Personally I never liked the green dial on the Hulk. I prefer the more recent black dial variation! Horses for courses

erict · 29 July 2022, 12:30 PM

Having owned all three LV iterations, my personal preference is:
Starbucks > Kermit > Hulk
YMMV

garyk · 29 July 2022, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by daveeblows

Quality wrist time # Day 3 .. it sparks joy

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Dude!!

doboy007 · 29 July 2022, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by daveeblows

Quality wrist time # Day 3 .. it sparks joy

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Someone's excited about your watch.

fskywalker · 29 July 2022, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by daveeblows

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Santiago32 · 29 July 2022, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by erict

having owned all three lv iterations, my personal preference is:
Starbucks > kermit > hulk
ymmv

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omar-rye · 29 July 2022, 03:16 PM

Starbucks is a modern and ceramic version of the Kermit while the Hulk is a green version of the Sub - specifically the 166610

Reinhard in SA · 29 July 2022, 03:17 PM

Kermit>Hulk>Cermit

AEV · 29 July 2022, 03:32 PM

For me it's all about the dial and how it reflects the light.
I have made my choice couple of year ago. Hulk 100%.

Anton911 · 29 July 2022, 05:09 PM

Don’t understand the question,very bad grammar on the original post.

Zyfon · 29 July 2022, 07:40 PM

I have to politely disagree. The Hulk was not a watch I was remotely interested in when I saw it online and in magazines.

That all changed when I actually got to see one in person on a friend's wrist. I immediately contacted my local AD and picked it up that same afternoon.

Been my daily for the past 5 years and I'm still amazed at how much I love it.

web3alex · 29 July 2022, 07:40 PM

guys (and girls)

i can pick up a good condition 2014 hulk for £17k - is that a good deal?

Daveclock · 29 July 2022, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by daveeblows

Picked up Yesterday, here's few shots from first day at wrist

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Sorry I can't see the watch

ttomczak · 29 July 2022, 08:30 PM

I’ve owned all three. I had two hulks (at different times) it just never seems to stick.

I’ll keep my (bought in 09) M serial LV and the new one. Both seem great to me.

uniqueMR · 29 July 2022, 11:13 PM

I own both, but Hulk

daveeblows · 31 July 2022, 02:31 PM

Time2Travel · 31 July 2022, 03:44 PM

What makes the Hulk so unique is the way the dial changes in different light conditions.

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1665fan · 31 July 2022, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Time2Travel

What makes the Hulk so unique is the way the dial changes in different light conditions.

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The best!

Texex · 1 August 2022, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by daveeblows

Picked up Yesterday, here's few shots from first day at wrist

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I know we're talking about green watches here but all I can see in this photo is BLUE.

As far as the watches go I like the hulk dial better but I have to say I like the new cases better than the Maxi.

TheHulk · 1 August 2022, 01:22 AM

Sorry but its not....

mykii · 1 August 2022, 02:05 AM

The starbucks is a cool watch but it's no Hulk. The Hulk was the first, the only, and an original. It's a true classic and the collectibility will never fade being the first, and for now only, all green sub. The cermit is a 2nd gen reissue ... nothing special at all, aside from being yet another cool sub. This is exactly why when Rolex re-releases the Hulk, it will never be as special as the first. If there's any doubt here, just look to the vintage sub market to see which references and which years command the highest premium. Hint, it's usually those which are "firsts". Those who were lucky to get a late 2021 Hulk w/ the new card are sitting on a future gold mine given that these were the rarest and hardest to find, with probably only a couple hundred existing (only hit the market for ~1-2 month at max before being discontinued). This has nothing to do with the flip market, but rather the true collectors market.

Collectibility aside, the Hulk's dial is literally unmatched. No other green Rolex comes close, let alone in SS, which is what Rolex excels at.

Enjoy your watch, but it's no Hulk.

GW44 · 1 August 2022, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by daveeblows

Quality wrist time # Day 3 .. it sparks joy

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I like your style Dave

Danny83 · 1 August 2022, 02:46 AM

Congrats!!

pursang_ · 1 August 2022, 02:52 AM

The Hulk may very well be the most polarizing SS sports watch the crown will ever make.

Personally I think it's the absolute worst of Rolex. The 11 Series design was a colossal failure by Rolex.

The green dial and bezel just compounds the poor design decisions.

29 July 2022, 08:30 PM	#110
ttomczak 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Thomas Location: North Carolina Watch: The Beach Posts: 3,433	I’ve owned all three. I had two hulks (at different times) it just never seems to stick. I’ll keep my (bought in 09) M serial LV and the new one. Both seem great to me. __________________ If you wind it, it tells pretty good time (Paul Newman)

29 July 2022, 11:13 PM	#111
uniqueMR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: USA Watch: P A T E K Posts: 4,706	I own both, but Hulk __________________ A. Lange & Sohne \| Audemars Piguet \| F.P.Journe \| Omega \| Patek Philippe \| Rolex \| Tudor \| ...and Othersss

31 July 2022, 02:31 PM	#112
daveeblows "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC.HKG Watch: YACHTMASTER Posts: 127	__________________ 126619LB 126519LN 226659

1 August 2022, 02:05 AM	#117
mykii "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: East Watch: AP+FPJ+ PP+Rolex Posts: 1,776	The starbucks is a cool watch but it's no Hulk. The Hulk was the first, the only, and an original. It's a true classic and the collectibility will never fade being the first, and for now only, all green sub. The cermit is a 2nd gen reissue ... nothing special at all, aside from being yet another cool sub. This is exactly why when Rolex re-releases the Hulk, it will never be as special as the first. If there's any doubt here, just look to the vintage sub market to see which references and which years command the highest premium. Hint, it's usually those which are "firsts". Those who were lucky to get a late 2021 Hulk w/ the new card are sitting on a future gold mine given that these were the rarest and hardest to find, with probably only a couple hundred existing (only hit the market for ~1-2 month at max before being discontinued). This has nothing to do with the flip market, but rather the true collectors market. Collectibility aside, the Hulk's dial is literally unmatched. No other green Rolex comes close, let alone in SS, which is what Rolex excels at. Enjoy your watch, but it's no Hulk. __________________

29 July 2022, 02:03 AM	#94
brigadoonb "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Watch: Smurf Posts: 429	Congratulations on the new watch but it will never outshine the original hulk. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

29 July 2022, 10:37 AM	#97
JuraDrinker Banned Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 38	Personally I never liked the green dial on the Hulk. I prefer the more recent black dial variation! Horses for courses

29 July 2022, 12:30 PM	#98
erict "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PNW Watch: lar Posts: 123	Having owned all three LV iterations, my personal preference is: Starbucks > Kermit > Hulk YMMV

29 July 2022, 03:16 PM	#103
omar-rye "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Underground Posts: 2,642	Starbucks is a modern and ceramic version of the Kermit while the Hulk is a green version of the Sub - specifically the 166610

29 July 2022, 03:17 PM	#104
Reinhard in SA "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Africa Posts: 873	Kermit>Hulk>Cermit

29 July 2022, 03:32 PM	#105
AEV "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Europe Watch: AP & Rolex Posts: 1,524	For me it's all about the dial and how it reflects the light. I have made my choice couple of year ago. Hulk 100%.

29 July 2022, 05:09 PM	#106
Anton911 Banned Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Uk Watch: Daytona,hulk Posts: 302	Don’t understand the question,very bad grammar on the original post.

29 July 2022, 07:40 PM	#107
Zyfon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Thailand Watch: Rolex & Panerai Posts: 440	I have to politely disagree. The Hulk was not a watch I was remotely interested in when I saw it online and in magazines. That all changed when I actually got to see one in person on a friend's wrist. I immediately contacted my local AD and picked it up that same afternoon. Been my daily for the past 5 years and I'm still amazed at how much I love it.

29 July 2022, 07:40 PM	#108
web3alex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2022 Real Name: Alex Location: London Watch: Daytona 116503 Posts: 3	guys (and girls) i can pick up a good condition 2014 hulk for £17k - is that a good deal?

31 July 2022, 03:44 PM	#113
Time2Travel "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Alabama Watch: Submariner Posts: 330	What makes the Hulk so unique is the way the dial changes in different light conditions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

1 August 2022, 01:22 AM	#116
TheHulk 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Texas Watch: Tonas Posts: 1,068	Sorry but its not....

1 August 2022, 02:46 AM	#119
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,302	Congrats!!

1 August 2022, 02:52 AM	#120
pursang_ "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2022 Location: DFW Posts: 169	The Hulk may very well be the most polarizing SS sports watch the crown will ever make. Personally I think it's the absolute worst of Rolex. The 11 Series design was a colossal failure by Rolex. The green dial and bezel just compounds the poor design decisions.

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