Owen Wilson has long been known as a Rolex enthusiast, and his recent appearance in Los Angeles confirms it once again. The actor was seen wearing a Rolex Submariner “Hulk” ref. 116610LV, paired stylishly with a sand-colored summer suit—a combination that embodies West Coast cool.
Throughout his career, Wilson has frequently been spotted wearing iconic Rolex models. In The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou and Wedding Crashers, he wore a GMT-Master II “Pepsi” ref. 16710. In The Darjeeling Limited, he switched to the GMT-Master II “Batman” ref. 116710. But in his off-screen life, it’s the vibrant green “Hulk” Submariner that seems to dominate his wrist time.
Released in 2010, the “Hulk” features a green bezel and matching green dial, housed in Rolex’s more robust “Super” case. It followed the 2003 release of the “Kermit,” which marked the Submariner’s 50th anniversary with a green bezel and black dial. The Hulk’s bolder look and stainless steel construction made it a standout among Rolex fans, especially since many colorful dials typically appear only on gold models.
Though discontinued in 2020, the Hulk remains a favorite among collectors. It was succeeded by the Submariner ref. 126610LV—a modern “Kermit” with a larger 41mm case and a return to the black dial-green bezel combination. Still, many enthusiasts miss the unique appeal of the all-green Hulk.
With no current “Hulk” in Rolex’s catalog, buyers now turn to the secondary market. Clean examples on platforms like Chrono24 often command prices near $20,000.
Wilson’s taste in watches mirrors that of several fellow comedic actors. Will Ferrell is a known fan of tool watches, sporting pieces from Tudor and Zenith. Ben Stiller has been seen with blacked-out Panerais, and Steve Carell wore an Omega Speedmaster for Space Force. Together, their watch collections could rival that of a military unit—though their real battlefield is comedy.
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