The Rolex Submariner Conundrum - Hulk vs Bluesy

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[@REDREDStrawberry]

Holy that golden sub is on totally different level from hulk.

[@rickbelknap]

I own a Hulk, but I would give it up in a heartbeat for your Bluesy. Enjoy your wonderful collection.

[@simonwright6882]

I think sometimes when you're in this type of conundrum you have to take a step back and think if the value of both pieces was the same, which one do you choose because the money sometimes can cloud a decision. It's nice to make money but it's even better owning something you really love.

[@Doty6String]

Something about this thing really takes me somewhere. For some reason I think about a yacht, a dock and the smell of the sea.

[@watchiologist8918]

I always enjoy your highly qualitative videos! Thank you Bruce!

[@aaronmcnaughton7018]

That's awesome that Mark sent you his watch to review it, though he does his own review of that watch. That speaks volumes on trust and wanting to see a fellow watch enthusiast being able to give a review. Keep in mind Mark owns a "Hulk" as well. Good job.

[@BobbyLegs]

That's a really really really beautiful watch! Thanks Bruce and congrats Marc!

[@camerontait9132]

That solid gold blusey is a heavy hitter in the watch game. If the day comes that you can trade out of a SS piece for a solid gold piece it’s a no brainer IMO.

[@MrGeirSteinar]

Great video, and two amazingly beautiful watches - I totally understand your enthusiasm and your dilemma 👍🏻

[@scottc6946]

There is just something about gold that has been universally highly valued over eons

[@zacherycampbell7296]

That bezel is unreal! Great review.

[@steffydog]

Two lovely pieces to see, keep well 👍

[@sonnycorinthos9461]

Loved the video!! Very honest commentary.

[@damachine3]

Phird. I have both of those watches in my collection. They're the same watch yet completely different, for different situations. Plenty of room for both in the collection if you can swing it. I'm pretty excited about the new gold bluesy, so it's on my list. It's tough to answer your question because it just depends on what you love. If you love them equally, then I would go with the Hulk because you can wear it in more situations and you can always buy a yellow gold bluesy...but they're not making the Hulk anymore. I'm guessing you would toss and turn all night with regret if you sold your Hulk. I would keep it.

[@scottlalonde2878]

You are blessed with a quite nice collection. Wear them in good health!

[@damachine3]

@@scottlalonde2878 Thank you, I appreciate it!

[@mrp9498]

Shot caller collection💪

[@damachine3]

@@mrp9498 Thank you, sir! It just got better. My AD called me on the new ceramic Kermit today! I'll post a video soon.

[@guest00791]

This is the answer. Keep both of you can. You won't regret it. Besides, whatever you replace it with will not retain value as well.

[@romank4132]

Sell the Hulk. Get your profit. You've enjoyed Hulk for a while. It's time to continue your journey with a better value for money timepiece(s). I think the "Hulk hype" will not last forever.

[@milleniumraz]

Hold onto that Hulk. It’s an iconic Rolex piece that will only rise in value over time. It’s special and magical when you see that sunburst dial in natural daylight. I got one at retail in 2018 and my Dealer told me he only received 1 Hulk in stock for every 6 or 7 black Subs that Rolex sent him. In 10 years, it could easily be a $30K-$40K piece. Even if Rolex brings back a new, improved Hulk down the road, Collectors will always prefer the original.

[@RMA_432_]

I wouldn’t sell the Hulk. I also wouldn’t pay $30k for one..

[@adamrutz1197]

Why not they go up 3 to 6% each year in price I'm glad I got mine for 28k

[@RMA_432_]

@@adamrutz1197 I hope you’re joking.

[@markbolton7561]

Bruce, looking back on this video, what made you not go with the bluesy instead of the Day Date you recently got?

[@JohnUSA7]

In my eyes the Rolex Submariner Bluesy is the most beautiful Rolex of all. As it is my all time favorite watch I just bought it from my local authorized Rolex dealer. I seldom take it off my wrist and this super gorgeous Bluesy makes me feel just great wearing it. It is the Rolex Submariner Blue Model M126613lB-0002 with the 2-tone 18K gold and Oystersteel bracelet.

[@Freek-jn9no]

Totally agree! Lovely watch.

[@greenrush4313]

I just got mine. 24 date for under retail otd.What did you pay for yours?

[@mpikers]

I had a Hulk and sold it a few years ago. I made money on it back then and was happy about it but I sure wish I kept it to cash in on it now! If I still had it and I had the opportunity to do a strait trade for a gold sub, I would do it without hesitation.

[@jda7499]

Lovely Video Bruce !!

[@roarfrystad6812]

A used Bluesy two tone is a good alternative - selling under retail - more or less same price as the black one. However, as new the price difference between those two is USD 5000.

[@mrp9498]

Beautiful watches. I’m down for a new bluesy. Should be here be end of October I was told.

[@damachine3]

Hell yeah! Please let me know when you have it.

[@torbensvensson2093]

You swop Bruce, periode....Gold is Gold!🤩💪🏻

[@scottlalonde2878]

Awesome video, Bruce, thank you. Can't tell you what to do, everyone is different. However! Selling Hulk, getting grail VC Overseas and maybe a little left towards a plain black Sub-Date would be my option. Well, you have the black GMTII, right? Ugh! Never mind.

[@mikemo5520]

Excellent!!!!!

[@robertspinks835]

If you love them and wear them you keep them if you need money you sell . But one thing I wouldn’t do is look at them as investments yes they go up but there are other places for that IMO. I personally would sell at those crazy prices if you have something in mind that would outshine them💁‍♂️Good luck bruce

[@allanr.8727]

Totally agree.. that gold bluesy has that distinct wrist presence. !

[@rossdonison4999]

I have a Hulk and tt bluesy which I think is a great combo as I get to enjoy the beautiful sunburst dial in both cours, but the solid gold is smokin’. I have also thought about swapping the Hulk for a solid gold bluesy but have come to the realization that I cannot be without my Hulk. Such an amazing watch. I agree with you that the price will only escalate in time, so hold on for now and follow your heart. If we’re wrong, well, then you will always have the Hulk and that’s a pretty good thing.

[@impexRQ]

Bluesy is just in another level …

[@romanopeterj]

Thank you again for a spectacular video! Congrats Marc that is a spectacular watch. As a resident of NYC and in normal times a business traveler, I don’t know that I could ever wear this out and about, I would fear getting mugged! Wear it with pleasure and safety!

[@JohnUSA7]

FYI ... the Bluesy in this video is the older model and it is the 40mm model watch. The new one is a 41mm model. How could I tell? The old model has yellow/gold fonts on its dial face. The new one has all white fonts on its dial face.

[@greenrush4313]

Your right i just got my 41 mm 2024 date

[@loriosterweil982]

The bluesy is gorgeous. I’m 3rd on my AD’s list for the two toned bluesy. The Hulk is beautiful but that Bluesy.

[@frnkbonz]

I recently traded my hulk and bluesy as even swap for my 116618lb. No regrets.... go for it.

[@turnbull524]

I’ve got the hulk & just mentioned

[@kjakan79]

Can you sell the Hulk and still get new watches from the AD that you use? We get banned where I live if the AD sniff that we have sold a rolex profesional model

[@wolper2155]

Hi there. I protect my clasp with Tesa-Strap. Greetings from germany

[@brandonnickerson8934]

They're all stunners. You did them justice in the sunlight. A tough decision. I'd likely sell now, get the profit now. You never know, next year Rolex could bring back the Hulk. And those 30K values would tank. You'll be in the black regardless, but I'd sell while it's hot, and move that into a stable timepiece, for me it would be trinity, no Rolex. I don't think the old Kermits went up, with the Cermit release. Great video Bruce.

[@rousseau327]

The kermit went up long, long ago. It hasn’t dipped in value since the new one came out, so unless the Rolex hype settles, I doubt the Hulk’s value would drop much solely due to a reintro.

[@TS-qu8nv]

Old Kermit is up the flat 4 is going for 25 30 k and remember it was being sold for 5800. I can’t see them going down they go up.

[@jeremydahm2124]

Stunning piece. That blue is amazing. I could be happy with a two tone bluesy though. All gold just says too much in my opinion. But it is only my opinion. The Hulk holds it's own in any sub battle. That green dial is special. The Cermit doesn't hold a candle to it.

[@stevegarrett4869]

when I was a kid growing up in texas in the 80's all the people that "made it" all wore pimped rolexs in bitone or full gold, The dials were often decorated with diamonds on the hour markers. I often wonder what happened to all these watches as I don't see them on the used market much. maybe they were fakes, LOL does rolex even do diamond decorated dials. I wonder what the story was on all those decorated dials were.

[@NicholasSadlier]

If the Hulk get anywhere near $30,000 - sell! At least wait till the price begins to top out

[@tippykaffu4047]

I mean, the price can go either way in the future even if you predict that it may go nearly up to 30k in few years. If you cash out now, you wouldn't have to worry about that anymore. If you enjoy the bluesy as much as the Hulk or more, I don't see why not. Gold would mean it will have lower minimum value.

[@vincec5251]

It’s a year later and now that Hulk is basically worth $30k. I think for me it would be time to cash out and order a gold Sub or green dial gold Daytona if your AD can snatch one for you

[@adrianlim116]

Dont sell the Hulk Bruce. You will regret it. Keep it. Its a gem.

[@michaeledwardlenzi]

It might be time to put away the Hulk and be just Dr. Robert Bruce Banner for a while.

[@tyronevanwyk3652]

🤪

[@leefader7682]

I wouldn't swap, the Hulk is a much more wearable watch, not a "safe Queen". I for one would be much more nervous for many reasons to wear the gold watch on a daily bases.

[@loriosterweil982]

I would keep both watches!

[@isok777]

Compound the gains from the Hulk then go to the Bluesy for value. The Gold collection that Rolex has is currently undervalued, the steel on the other hand, just hype.

[@greenrush4313]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sydney_watch_fan1312]

Never, never, never sell 👍

[@WeekdayHustle]

FMD Bruce, I’d be pissed if someone put my brand new gold watch on a timber box like that. With the clasp touching the case back. That gold is soft and I bet my left ball you put scratches on that thing. Marc is precious about the scratches on this sub, even to a point of putting protectmyrolex on the polished links.

[@roybatty6368]

reckless

[@zanewilmans]

conundrum ? precious metal is precious . GOLD sub is worth it

[@vpham2045]

Bluesy!!!!

[@orangehand7929]

Can’t see the Hulk getting to $30k in five years as you suggest. Prices will come down to earth when ceramic Kermits become more available. Just like what happened to Batman after Batgirl was introduced. Anyone who spends over $20,000 on a Hulk should have their head checked. That’s ceramic Daytona money.

[@911VideoNews]

Blue all day

[@vinchel118]

Today its the Hulk tomorrow something else. I say sell the Hulk while its still hot...buy the gold watch. Cant go wrong with gold. The hulk is a green dial watch. Next year rolex will come out with a purple dial called the prince and the hulk will be forgotten...but that gold beauty will shine on.

[@motorcarclassics2922]

RIP HULK

[@greenrush4313]

There 40 k now

[@Bianuni]

Just a perfect couple , a two tone Bluesy would be more justifiable than the full gold though 👏🏼👏🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@stevecraig2561]

Sell it if you can get 30K. This would allow you to get one really great watch or a few good watches.

[@galwaypaddy17]

Never - ever get rid of the Hulk! You will regret it - guaranteed.

[@davekotwani5719]

Keep the hulk!!

[@JS-ev4xc]

Tough choice, all i can say is that SS Sports series are way over priced and whether it will burst is everyone's guess. Precious metal is still precious metal though.

[@achiltsompanos447]

Marc is really plopping down serious money...

[@greenrush4313]

he sells drugs

[@andychang7137]

sell hulk and get the half gold bluesy half gold bluesy looks younger and less dangerous wearing in different situation and you will have quite a bit of cash remains

[@barrymaddineni7155]

First comment baby!

[@greenrush4313]

You cant buy a new 41 2024 date for 30k.

[@KK-qi6mt]

No brainer . Bluesey. Submariner is the iconic rolex and the Bluesey is the classic.

[@drwindsurf]

That is a tough decision Bruce...I personally think the all gold has too much presence - but the 2-tone bluesy is incredible 😊👍

[@bizzybezz]

I'd keep the hulk

[@tomminatorz3963]

I have both of them and love it. I have a black sub too, and some friend think im crazy having the same design (ie Sub) in 3 different Color’s… i just love the Rolex Sub, iconic, good looking, versatile, durable … can go on forever hahah. Nice video!!

[@excelerater]

Hulk prices will drop. If you ever sell one now is the time and thats IF YOU NEED THE CASH..I flipped my Batgirl because A i never liked it and B I am pushing that cash into a new Cermit but I did not need the money I just wasnt a fan

[@NicholasSadlier]

Beautiful watch. But I do wonder who's going to take a $35,000 solid gold watch diving lol

[@guest00791]

Hot tub diving

[@arjunindra934]

Bluesy Anyday 😎

[@rhoelg]

bluesy is amazing!!!!

[@lougran598]

It's a totally crazy 18 kt gold watch. It is not wearable in almost any situation , too flashy...but damn, it is beautiful!

[@greenrush4313]

Disagree

[@sealevelbear]

The answer...... is a Smurf!

[@damachine3]

I just bought s Smurf but I have these two as well...and three of the new Submariners as well. The Smurf is my favorite at the moment.

[@damachine3]

I just bought s Smurf but I have these two as well...and three of the new Submariners as well. The Smurf is my favorite at the moment.

[@Supercali-fragilisti]

I think the crown is off at 12 o’clock on the all gold bluesy. Would drive me nuts!🤯

[@anthonyiadarola1201]

The hulk is discontinued and if you bought yours from an AD brand spankin new I’d never part ways with it… for what to profit 10k? Nah…

[@martinbacon6904]

Bluesey

[@jacc88888]

I think you’d regret selling the hulk, certainly at the moment. What about your plans to get a Royal Oak? Maybe you could keep the hulk and sell some other watches in order to procure an AP or VC in the next year or two? That saying, the Bluesy is stunning but it lacks the versatility of an a stainless steel sports watch.

[@guest00791]

Since I was a child, I always wanted the blue and gold sub. Now that I'm looking at it, I don't care for the date bubble.

[@grandsicko8580]

Prefer the new 41mm.

[@greenrush4313]

agreed

[@HywelOwen]

Rehaut crown misaligned, just like every other one!

[@timmcdonald5335]

I hate green. It's a no brainer. Sell the hulk for a two tone Bluesy imo.

[@masudaharris6435]

Why sell what you love? If I were you I'd keep it forever and just save for a blue/gold Sub.

[@pth8888]

If u loved it, why sell? Sell it when u need to finance something more important or u no longer love it anymore.

[@BobGolob]

The Hulk is fantastic, but the price is only due to speculation. One day the bubble will burst. Then the price will go back to normal. I don't see people willing to pay 30'000$ in ten years for a Hulk. Another model will be more popular at that time or the hype of horology will be gone. The Hulk is not a rare model at all. This is not a Rolex Daytona Paul Newman or a Submariner Comex.

[@roybatty6368]

$30K ? No way

[@Tonysoprano497]

Must admit the new bluesy would be tempting you would also be able to pocket a good amount of cash . The solid gold personally I would never contemplate. It’s way to blingy for my liking , I also don’t like the image it projects , it’s also too heavy ,and a scratch magnet . When I handled this a few years ago I felt it was way over the top and kind of garish and cheap looking .A watch for people who are desperate to try and impress others To me two tone provides more than enough bling .. Add to this most people will think it’s fake and you have really bad taste. But If you can live with the downsides why not ? It’s about the wearer if they love it that’s what matters ..

[@arnoldjenkins5455]

Keep the hulk, buy the gold sub as well. Duh

[@arqjavierobregon]

Keep the hulk no question about it!

[@romeotoledo9986]

wow...I'm out.

[@mikemo5520]

Bluesey Is better than hulkkk

[@mkyhou1160]

It’s gorgeous but I struggle with it logically. I can understand a gold dress watch, maybe even a president. But a sub is a dive tool, and gold dive tools don’t make much sense.

[@ninidini6686]

10000$ diver tool makes too no sense :-)

[@achiltsompanos447]

No conundrum. 14060m 2 liner every day.

[@Moe90rules]

would never get that bluesy i have to say. way too expensive for the watch movement you get (which you can get in a normal submariner)

[@SirMopy]

Moe90rules you don‘t get the bluesy because of the movement inside it... you get it because of the precious metal... the movement is just a „bonus“

[@Moe90rules]

B M yes, understood. That’s why I would never get it. That premium is too high in my opinion. Id rather get a used Lange, Patek or independent. I could never justify to myself to pay that money for basically a gold bracelet and watch case. Unrelated to that: also wouldn’t wanna walk around in a fully yellow gold watch :)

[@finsterclause7184]

Yikes !! There both hideous & overpriced paperweights .

[@Ronin228]

Sell the Hulk and pay down the mortgage

[@theenavybluemonster]

Didn’t even watch the video. Hulk all the way. Not a yellow gold fan.