ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Deepsea Florida · 7 July 2020, 03:43 AM

I picked up my Hulk from an AD new in 2011.

I was wondering what year the HULK came out ?

AND....is or was there any difference through the years ?

Thanks

powerfunk · 7 July 2020, 03:53 AM

SUBMARINER text got bolder around 2017; that's the only change I can think of

synrrgy · 7 July 2020, 04:13 AM

Nothing major from what I know. The Hulk came out in 2010.

APPRF · 7 July 2020, 04:24 AM

Apparently your Hulk is Mk1. We are at Mk3 now

Speed · 7 July 2020, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by APPRF

Apparently your Hulk is Mk1. We are at Mk3 now

Good lord.

Any grey dealer pricing differences?

envuks · 7 July 2020, 05:00 AM

It seems like the dial has undergone some minor adjustments over the years. The large vs small f in ft is one of them. Nothing major though, but these TRFers notice everything

JohnnyM · 7 July 2020, 05:14 AM

First is was Lou Ferrigno, then a couple others, now Mark Ruffalo

Cru Jones · 7 July 2020, 05:47 AM

Yes, minor dial text and spacing differences. IIRC, at least 3 distinct versions. There are a number of threads on the topic with photos.

Little machines · 7 July 2020, 05:50 AM

My jeweler did notice that the 2020’s dial was slightly darker than a 2014 dial , I really don’t care , but i did notice the difference. Just sharing

synrrgy · 7 July 2020, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyM

First is was Lou Ferrigno, then a couple others, now Mark Ruffalo

This!

newenglandpatriot · 7 July 2020, 06:58 AM

yes, the price

Xenon · 7 July 2020, 07:02 AM

...

WatchThinker · 7 July 2020, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Little machines

My jeweler did notice that the 2020’s dial was slightly darker than a 2014 dial , I really don’t care , but i did notice the difference. Just sharing

I had the same impression, but that's just from looking at photos.....

speedbird90 · 7 July 2020, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyM

First is was Lou Ferrigno, then a couple others, now Mark Ruffalo

I literally lol'd. Nice one mate!

mrcsatx · 7 July 2020, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenon

...

This is dedication!!! Nice job..

Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

Chester01 · 7 July 2020, 10:25 AM

Yes, there is the Mark 1 dial, mark 2 dial, mark 3 dial, mark 4 dial, mark 5 dial, mark 6 dial, mark 7 dial, mark 8 dial, and mark 9 dial. They skipped mark 10, and went then to mark 11, down until 19. No more variations after that.

Polarexplorerii · 7 July 2020, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenon

...

bloody good one!

direwolf · 7 July 2020, 12:40 PM

I thought the dial may have gotten darker as well recently. I noticed a darker teal in certain light. I thought I was imagining it. Interesting others have noticed too.

direwolf · 8 July 2020, 11:22 PM

Just bumping this to see if anyone else has thought the 2020 dial is a tad darker? Would Rolex really have changed the pigment/color?

Toproll85 · 8 July 2020, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by direwolf

Just bumping this to see if anyone else has thought the 2020 dial is a tad darker? Would Rolex really have changed the pigment/color?

Yes, the MK3 dial looks darker. Well before 2020, by the way.
But never was anyone able to answer me concretely.

For minor changes in the text (MKI, MKII, MKIII), it's known...

904VT · 9 July 2020, 01:27 AM

The few changes since yours that I haven't seen mentioned so far outside those already above:

-Moved to a polished inner clasp works
-Moved to laser etching Rolex name and other content on inner clasp
-Change of Rehaut from the engraved Rolex Rolex Rolex, to laser etched Rolex Rolex Rolex. Effect is a shinier rehaut

petay993 · 31 January 2022, 06:49 AM

Just bumping this to help any owners.

Yesterday I had plenty of time to compare a 2015 Hulk with a late 2018 model under AD lighting and with a loupe.

The following differences were clearly apparent.

2015 had lower cyclops magnification.

2015 had more Emerald green dial with greater sunburst effect v 2018 having a hint of Teal shade in the dial and a fraction darker.

Big difference in rehaut finish 2015 engraved v 2018 laser etched, brighter and more superficial finish on the 2018.

300m, 2015 with the spacing 2018 no gap.

The difference was quite dramatic when the watches were placed side by side.

101031-28 · 31 January 2022, 07:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petay993

Just bumping this to help any owners.

Yesterday I had plenty of time to compare a 2015 Hulk with a late 2018 model under AD lighting and with a loupe.

The following differences were clearly apparent.

2015 had lower cyclops magnification.

2015 had more Emerald green dial with greater sunburst effect v 2018 having a hint of Teal shade in the dial and a fraction darker.

Big difference in rehaut finish 2015 engraved v 2018 laser etched, brighter and more superficial finish on the 2018.

300m, 2015 with the spacing 2018 no gap.

The difference was quite dramatic when the watches were placed side by side.

Good info, thank you for sharing.

dwjez14 · 31 January 2022, 09:43 AM

Yes it got more expensive hahaha

Harry-57 · 31 January 2022, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

Yes, minor dial text and spacing differences. IIRC, at least 3 distinct versions. There are a number of threads on the topic with photos.

This. There are a number of variations, mainly around font and character spacing. They have been covered in great depth in a number of threads, if you can find them. Oh, and as mentioned, some bracelet changes and cyclops magnification.

Manamana · 31 January 2022, 06:15 PM

What matters is Mk1 is not a thing now that will convince a collector to choose a 2015 over 2018, 2019, etc with same condition. We never know if that will ever happen.

thesharkfactor · 31 January 2022, 07:20 PM

There’s a very slight change in crown guard shape on early and later 116610’s, the later style having more angular pointed tips.

petay993 · 31 January 2022, 07:34 PM

Given the choice I would take the earlier dial shade. In fact I did!

padi56 · 31 January 2022, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deepsea Florida

I picked up my Hulk from an AD new in 2011.

I was wondering what year the HULK came out ?

AND....is or was there any difference through the years ?

Thanks

Originally released at Baselworld 2010, and yes a few very minor differences over the years mainly viewed through a powerful electro microscope, and tiny font details perhaps a micron or so different. Mainly now because dials and inserts are made in 3 different factories now all owned by Rolex, so there will always be minuscule differences over production years. The main changes the hype generated by the net, and of course the price differences generated by the hype. Once Rolex advertised the dial was green gold but it was soon removed from Rolex web site as its not solid gold. But the green dial its a aluminium disc they add powdered gold to dial to make colour change, its much like PVD coated, its not solid gold, so again could be slightly different colour hues batch to batch..

IamJacky · 31 January 2022, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deepsea Florida

I picked up my Hulk from an AD new in 2011.

I was wondering what year the HULK came out ?

AND....is or was there any difference through the years ?

Thanks

I saved this picture from a post a while ago, there're some minor changes throughout the years:

7 July 2020, 03:43 AM	#1
Deepsea Florida "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 501	Is there a difference in the Hulk through the years ? I picked up my Hulk from an AD new in 2011. I was wondering what year the HULK came out ? AND....is or was there any difference through the years ? Thanks

7 July 2020, 05:00 AM	#6
envuks 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 X2 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New England Posts: 3,687	It seems like the dial has undergone some minor adjustments over the years. The large vs small f in ft is one of them. Nothing major though, but these TRFers notice everything __________________ Current watches: 116718ln, 116500 black dial, 40mm Breitling Chronomat MOP dial “A man with one watch always knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.”

7 July 2020, 12:40 PM	#18
direwolf "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 467	I thought the dial may have gotten darker as well recently. I noticed a darker teal in certain light. I thought I was imagining it. Interesting others have noticed too. __________________ Inspiration move me brightly

8 July 2020, 11:22 PM	#19
direwolf "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16610 Posts: 467	Just bumping this to see if anyone else has thought the 2020 dial is a tad darker? Would Rolex really have changed the pigment/color? __________________ Inspiration move me brightly

7 July 2020, 03:53 AM	#2
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,782	SUBMARINER text got bolder around 2017; that's the only change I can think of

7 July 2020, 04:13 AM	#3
synrrgy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: California Posts: 1,472	Nothing major from what I know. The Hulk came out in 2010.

7 July 2020, 04:24 AM	#4
APPRF "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Here Posts: 1,417	Apparently your Hulk is Mk1. We are at Mk3 now

7 July 2020, 05:14 AM	#7
JohnnyM Banned Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Merica Watch: All the good ones Posts: 173	First is was Lou Ferrigno, then a couple others, now Mark Ruffalo

7 July 2020, 05:47 AM	#8
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,499	Yes, minor dial text and spacing differences. IIRC, at least 3 distinct versions. There are a number of threads on the topic with photos.

7 July 2020, 05:50 AM	#9
Little machines "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Joseph Location: USA Posts: 2,466	My jeweler did notice that the 2020’s dial was slightly darker than a 2014 dial , I really don’t care , but i did notice the difference. Just sharing

7 July 2020, 06:58 AM	#11
newenglandpatriot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: connecticut Posts: 87	yes, the price

7 July 2020, 10:25 AM	#16
Chester01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: East Coast Watch: 16610 Posts: 4,933	Yes, there is the Mark 1 dial, mark 2 dial, mark 3 dial, mark 4 dial, mark 5 dial, mark 6 dial, mark 7 dial, mark 8 dial, and mark 9 dial. They skipped mark 10, and went then to mark 11, down until 19. No more variations after that.

9 July 2020, 01:27 AM	#21
904VT "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: All Rolex Posts: 6,976	The few changes since yours that I haven't seen mentioned so far outside those already above: -Moved to a polished inner clasp works -Moved to laser etching Rolex name and other content on inner clasp -Change of Rehaut from the engraved Rolex Rolex Rolex, to laser etched Rolex Rolex Rolex. Effect is a shinier rehaut

31 January 2022, 06:49 AM	#22
petay993 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: FXD MN21, BLRO Posts: 427	Just bumping this to help any owners. Yesterday I had plenty of time to compare a 2015 Hulk with a late 2018 model under AD lighting and with a loupe. The following differences were clearly apparent. 2015 had lower cyclops magnification. 2015 had more Emerald green dial with greater sunburst effect v 2018 having a hint of Teal shade in the dial and a fraction darker. Big difference in rehaut finish 2015 engraved v 2018 laser etched, brighter and more superficial finish on the 2018. 300m, 2015 with the spacing 2018 no gap. The difference was quite dramatic when the watches were placed side by side.

31 January 2022, 09:43 AM	#24
dwjez14 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Real Name: Danny Location: Mansfield , Texas Watch: All of them Posts: 2,380	Yes it got more expensive hahaha

31 January 2022, 06:15 PM	#26
Manamana "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Here and There Posts: 639	What matters is Mk1 is not a thing now that will convince a collector to choose a 2015 over 2018, 2019, etc with same condition. We never know if that will ever happen.

31 January 2022, 07:20 PM	#27
thesharkfactor "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scotland Watch: GMT Posts: 3,488	There’s a very slight change in crown guard shape on early and later 116610’s, the later style having more angular pointed tips.

31 January 2022, 07:34 PM	#28
petay993 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Pete Location: Cheshire, UK Watch: FXD MN21, BLRO Posts: 427	Given the choice I would take the earlier dial shade. In fact I did!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)