Hulk Glossy Green is a narrow niche describing the bright, sunburst green dial found only on the Rolex Submariner Date ref. 116610LV. Produced from 2010 to 2020, this reference is the only Submariner to pair a green dial with a matching green Cerachrom ceramic bezel, which is why collectors call it the Hulk. The dial is not a flat matte green: it carries a sunburst finish that shifts from deep bottle to bright grass as the light moves across it. That gloss is the detail that separates it from the matte black dial of the Kermit (16610LV), which only shares the green bezel. Across the run the dial saw subtle variations collectors track as Mark 1 through Mark 3, differing mainly in fine printing rather than the basic glossy look.
The only real example of this look is the 116610LV itself. It combines a 40mm Oystersteel super case, 300 metres of water resistance with a Triplock crown, and the automatic calibre 3135, a 28,800 vph movement with a Parachrom hairspring, a 48-hour reserve and COSC Superlative Chronometer certification. Discontinued in September 2020, it trades on the secondary market in 2024-2026 typically between £14,500 and £20,000, with unworn full-set examples pushing past £21,500. Against a 2020 retail of roughly £7,000, that is a heavy premium; demand peaked in 2022 before cooling through 2023. Pricing in the UK tracks the global market closely, so shop authorised dealers and trusted specialists.
When buying, get the dial mark identified first, since it bears on both authenticity and value. The marks differ in small printing details rather than in the basic sunburst, and clean, original early examples can carry the strongest premium. The vividness of the green is something photos consistently misrepresent, so view a candidate in different light if you can. The Cerachrom bezel with platinum-filled graduations is tough and fade-resistant, while an over-polished case, swapped lume or a non-original dial are red flags. Hulk Glossy Green suits a buyer who wants a colourful Submariner with a clear collector track record; the trade-offs are the high entry price and the bulk of the 40mm super case despite its sporty colour.
If you want green but not this specific gloss, the alternatives sit in different categories. The Kermit dial is black, not green, and the successor 126610LV Starbucks pairs a green bezel with a black dial. Omega's Seamaster Diver 300M green ceramic dial near £4,000 or the Aqua Terra green around £4,600 are more accessible greens, but neither carries the all-green sunburst Submariner identity. Hulk Glossy Green, properly used, means only the head-to-toe green, light-catching combination of the 116610LV.