Back in the mists of time, or, in fact, just six years ago, you could still walk into a random Rolex boutique and pick out a steel sports watch on the spot. That’s what happened to Altman in 2016. He was on vacation from Australia to Las Vegas, where he saw this replica Rolex Submariner 116610LV winking at him in the boutique.” He recalls his Rolex Hulk in the latest video for Every Watch Has a Story, “It was sitting in the window, so I bought it that day.” The dial, the bezel and the green color all stand out. It goes with everything.”
There’s certainly a lot to like about the Hulk’s dial, which can change from a bright sunny green to a deep forest depending on the light – an effect Rolex achieves by mixing gold dust into the dial paint. In the summer, the dial takes on a bright green colour if the sun is shining. It may take on a dark, rich sheen on cloudy winter mornings.
Many would say that the fake Rolex Submariner and the Oysterflex strap were meant to be together. But Aman chose to pair his Hulk with a black rubber Everest strap. Given the rash of watch-related robberies, this is undoubtedly a good idea if you’re going on vacation overseas.
It is crucial for the ever-escalating value of the Hulk. Initially, the Rolex Submariner 116610LV retailed for $9,350, but prices on the secondary market have skyrocketed since then. A quick look at the Chrono 24 website shows that the copy watch can sell from around $35,000 to over AUD 90,000.
Hearing that the cost of his watch has climbed so much in recent years – a Hulk sells for $95,000 – Altman admits he was shocked.” I was very surprised,” he said.
