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Rolex Submariner Reference 116610LV

Partially verified

This Rolex Submariner, reference 116610LV, is a stainless steel diver’s wristwatch produced in 2010. Frequently referred to as the "Hulk," the timepiece features a green sunburst dial paired with a matching green ceramic bezel. The watch is powered by the self-winding caliber 3135 movement, providing centre-seconds and a date display magnified by a Cyclops lens. The stainless steel case is water-resistant to 1,000 feet (300 meters) and features a screwed case-back. It is presented on a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet equipped with a deployant clasp. The watch is signed on the dial, case, and movement. According to the auction description, the total weight is approximately 148.6 grams and the length is 175 mm. The object is accompanied by its original fitted box, certificate, and booklet, and maintains its original hands.

Rolex Submariner reference 116610LV in stainless steel with a green bezel and dial, accompanied by its box and certificate.
Rolex Submariner reference 116610LV in stainless steel with a green bezel and dial, accompanied by its box and certificate. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Diver's wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
116610LV
Catalogue / lot identifier
280
Source-reported date
2010
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
G191270

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The timepiece features a stainless steel case measuring 40 mm in diameter. It is designed for water resistance up to 300 meters and is equipped with a screwed case-back. The exterior is notable for its green ceramic bezel, which provides a distinct visual signature for this reference. The case displays slight surface wear, with the auction description noting it as being in very good condition with slight scratches.

The dial is finished in a green sunburst pattern, providing depth and contrast to the luminescent applied markers. It features central seconds and a date complication at the 3 o'clock position, rendered visible through the trademark Cyclops lens. The hands are reported to be original. The dial is classified as 'as new' in the provided condition report.

Evidence for this section
  • “green “sunburst” colour dial”
  • “green ceramic bezel”
  • “water-resistant (1 000 ft = 300 m.) with screwed case-back”
  • “Case: 2-8 Very good Slightly scratched”

Movement and Bracelet

The watch is powered by the Rolex caliber 3135, a self-winding mechanical movement designed with a centre-seconds display and a date mechanism. The movement is signed by the manufacturer, following the standard practice for the model.

The watch is fitted with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. This bracelet architecture includes a deployant clasp to secure the watch on the wrist. The total length of the piece is stated to be approximately 175 mm, contributing to a total watch weight of roughly 148.6 grams.

Evidence for this section
  • “self-winding, diver’s wristwatch”
  • “Caliber 3135”
  • “Movement: 2* Very good Overhaul recommended”
  • “Rolex "Oyster" bracelet with deployant clasp”

Documentation and Provenance

The watch is identified by the case number G191270 and was produced in the year 2010. The listing specifies that the signature is present on the dial, case, and movement. The watch is offered with its complete set of original accessories, including the fitted presentation box, the official certificate, and the instructional booklet.

The provenance is represented by the inclusion of these original items. The auction report categorizes the overall grade of the item as AAA, indicating an excellent condition, despite the noted movement maintenance recommendation.

Evidence for this section
  • “Case No. G191270”
  • “Signature dial, case and movement”
  • “Accessories original fitted box, certificate, booklet”
  • “Grading System Grade: AAA Excellent”

Open research questions

  • What specific production window within the 2010 year does the G-series serial number occupy?
  • Are there variations in the shade of the green ceramic bezel across different production years of the 116610LV?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Submariner Reference 116610LV
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerRolex“Brand Rolex”
Reference116610LV“Reference 116610LV”
Serial NumberG191270“Case No. G191270”
Year2010“Year 2010”
Caliber3135“Caliber 3135”
MaterialStainless steel“Material stainless steel”
Weight148.6 gr.“Weight 148.6 gr. (approx.)”
Water resistance1000 ft = 300 m“water-resistant (1 000 ft = 300 m.)”

Visible details

  • Green ceramic bezel insert with numerical graduation
  • Cyclops lens over the date aperture at the 3 o'clock position
  • Luminescent hour markers and hands on the green dial
  • Deployment clasp on the Oyster bracelet

Research qualifications

  • The auction description notes a recommendation for an overhaul of the movement at the buyer's expense
  • The case shows slight scratches as reported in the grading section

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ROLEX REF. 116610LV, DIVER’S, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, DATE, "OYSTER" BRACELET; "SUBMARINER", GREEN DIAL, GREEN BEZEL, SO-CALLED "HULK"; STAINLESS STEEL

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record b40ccf7edf

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