The 116610LV is the Hulk, the all-green Submariner from the previous 40mm generation. It was the most in-demand Submariner of its era, and the green dial plus green bezel is the whole identity. This one runs the VS3135, the older-generation movement that matches the 116610's 3135 caliber.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Factory | VS Factory (VSF) |
| Reference | 116610LV (Submariner Date, 40mm, Hulk) |
| Movement | VS3135 (Dandong) automatic |
| Case dimensions | 40mm diameter, 12.8mm thick |
| Material | 904L Oystersteel |
| Bezel | Unidirectional green Cerachrom ceramic with platinum PVD numerals |
| Dial | Sunburst green with Chromalight markers |
| Bracelet | Oyster with Glidelock clasp |
The dial. Sunburst green, the Hulk signature. The green shifts from emerald in sunlight to forest green in shade, and getting that sunburst right is the whole test of a Hulk rep. A flat green dial is the giveaway on the cheap versions. VSF has the sunburst texture dialed in, which is what made their Hulk the benchmark. Chromalight markers, date at 3 under the cyclops.
The bezel. Green Cerachrom ceramic, matching the dial. The numerals are filled in platinum PVD, so they stay bright silver and do not yellow. The green bezel and green dial together are what earned the Hulk name, all green everywhere.
The movement. VS3135. This is the previous-generation clone, matching the 116610's genuine 3135 caliber. Built from the ground up, not a decorated base. Same time-setting direction and reliable long-term performance. It is the older movement because the 116610 is the older generation, and that is correct for the reference.
The case. 40mm, the maxi case of the 116610 generation. Wider lugs and a 20mm lug width, which gives it the bolder, blockier look that defined that era. It wears larger on paper than the slimmer 41mm generation that replaced it.
The crystal. Sapphire with the anti-reflective cyclops for the black hole effect on the date.
The bracelet. Oyster with the Glidelock clasp, brushed finish.
The takeaway. The Hulk is the green Submariner, full stop. It was the most sought-after Sub during its run, and the all-green look is still the most distinctive Submariner Rolex has made. The VS3135 matches the older generation correctly. If you want the 40mm Submariner with maximum color, this is it. The green-on-green is loud in a different way than the gold Bluesy, and for a lot of collectors it is the more interesting of the two.