Rolex Submariner Green
Rolex Submariner Green Review
Today we are looking at the now discontinued Rolex submariner with the green face dial and the green bezel affectionately known as Rolex submariner green hulk.
we'll be talking about what makes this watch so special and is it really worth nearly 20,000 pounds for 25 000 us dollars?
this is the model reference 116610lv which was launched back in 2010. it replaced the 16610lv or the Kermit and took the mantle as the halo submariner in the range the unicorn the holy grail of submariners. the green submariner was the 50th anniversary edition
Rolex submariner green has all the key features of the standard black submariner date a 40 millimeter super case made from 904l steel. the case and the bracelet are both brushed with a satin finish with polished sides.
the bracelet is completed with the ingenious glide lock mechanism. a trip lock crown allowing for a waterproof rating of 300 meters and the same 3135 in-house cost certified movement with 48 hours of power reserve.
the only differences between Rolex submariner green and the Rolex black submariner date is the color of the dial and the bezel. the fact that this was much more elusive when this green submariner was first launched.
it wasn't as coveted compared to how it is now the world was a very different place and Rolex in general wasn't in as much demand as it is now on a global scale.
Most models frequented the shop window displays and it was even possible to grab yourself a cheeky discount if you asked nicely.
A lot has changed in the last decade with the economic shift and the rise of the middle class. the world over coupled with the hype machine that is Instagram and other social media networks.
The appetite for luxury goods has skyrocketed. If I had to guess Rolex initially made fewer submariner green. simply because Green was a less conventional color a fashion or a trend color.
So to speak and Rolex expected to sell less of Rolex submariner green compared to the conventional black Rolex submariners.
The lower supply coupled with the growing cult following of the green Rolex submariner created the perfect storm for a phenomenon known as a Veblen good.
A Veblen good has a positive relationship between price and demand that's to say as the price increases higher and higher. so does the demand as a result also known as the snob effect.
So what exactly is the appeal of the green submariner well even though the green face submariner had the same retail price as the black variant.
It would have cost you more money even if you had bought it from an authorized dealer.
it is likely that you had already spent a significant amount of money at your authorized dealer before you were even invited to purchase the green submariner either that or you paid over retail on the grey market.
This simple fact gives the perception that the green Rolex submariner is even more the status symbol than the black version which ties in with the Veblen good theory mentioned earlier.
One of the major selling points of the black submariner is that it is one of the most versatile watches you can buy.
you can effortlessly pair it with almost any outfit and it just works. let's be honest now the same cannot be said for Rolex submariner green.
i believe you have to think a little harder when matching it with your outfit colors and it is much less suited to more formal occasions.
the green face Cerachrom bezel is not as lustrous as the green face aluminium bezel on the predecessor but just look at that sunray dial.
It is stunning the way the light dances around on the dial, is just magical and definitely gives me a warm tingling feeling inside every time.
it catches my eye so is it worth nearly 20,000 pounds. well that is subjective from a technical perspective, it is quite easy to denounce that 20,000 pound valuation.
However if there is no other watch that makes you feel the way that this watch does then of course it's worth twenty thousand pounds.
it's just a matter of how much of a priority it is for you to have this watch in your life. And I think that's the whole point you don't buy the significantly more expensive and less versatile watch with your head. you buy it with your heart.
Rolex submariner green Description
Case:
Diameter: 41 mm
Material: Oystersteel
Middle case: Satin finish with polished sides
Bezel:
➣(1) Unidirectional rotatable
➣(2) 60-minute graduated Monobloc Cerachrom insert in green ceramic, moulded, recessed graduations and numerals
Waterproofness: 300 metres (1,000 feet)
Movement: Calibre 3235,
Manufacture Rolex: Mechanical movement with bidirectional self-winding via Perpetual rotor
Precision: −2 /+2 sec/day, after casing
Functions:
➣Centre hour, minute and seconds hands
➣Instantaneous date at 3 o’clock with secure rapid-setting
Oscillator: Paramagnetic blue Parachrom
Hairspring: Paraflex shock absorbers
Escapement: Chronergy with optimized energy efficiency
Power reserve: Approximately 70 hours
Dial:
➣Black lacquer
➣Hour markers in 18 ct white gold, Chromalight
➣Hands in 18 ct white gold, Chromalight
Bracelet: Oyster, solid links: Oystersteel: Oysterlock folding safety clasp: Rolex Glidelock extension system (approx. 20 mm in increments
of approx. 2 mm)
Band Color: Green
Dial Color: Green
Calendar: Date
Display Type: Analog
Model Year: 2016
Warranty: International Five year warranty
Price:
Rolex Submariner green price is approax $23000.
FAQ
How can you tell a fake Rolex Submariner?
Quarts dial movements are not smooth in fake Rolex Submariner.
Fake Rolex Submariner are lighter than original because of their low quality metals.
Real Rolex Submariner have highly crafted winders.
Real Rolex Submariner has cyclops lens to magnify the date.
Why is Submariner more expensive than GMT?
Submariner is more expensive than GMT because of the thicker case and better complicated Glidelock.
What is the waiting time for a Rolex Submariner?
From a gray market, waiting list time for a Rolex submariner is few days while from Authorised dealer, waiting time could be couple of years or couple of months.
What is the difference between Rolex Submariner and Sea Dweller?
Rolex Submariner supports 1000 feet depth while in Sea Dweller, it is 4000 feet.
Rolex Submariner has 41mm case while in Sea Dweller, it is 43mm case.
Rolex Sea-Dweller have the helium escape valve.
How do you change the date on a Rolex Submariner?
To set the date in a Rolex Submariner, wind the crown clockwise until you reach the desired date
Is Rolex Submariner Automatic?
Rolex Submariner is comes with automatic movement.