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Musician Stian Staysman spotted wearing Rolex

Multiple reader tips flooded our inbox pointing to the same wrist, and it's easy to see why — Stian Staysman has stepped into the world of serious sports watch collecting with an acquisition that turns heads in any room. The Norwegian musician and TV personality was recently spotted wearing the Rolex Submariner 'Hulk,' reference 116610LV, a watch that carries considerably more weight than its retail chapter might suggest.

The Rolex Submariner 116610LV was produced from 2010 to 2020, when Rolex replaced it with the updated Submariner ref. 126610LV — the so-called 'Starbucks,' featuring a two-tone green bezel insert and black dial. The 'Hulk' distinguishes itself with an all-green identity: a vivid green Cerachrom ceramic bezel paired with a matching green dial, housed in a 40mm Oystersteel case water-resistant to 300 metres. Power comes from Rolex's Calibre 3135, a robust self-winding movement with a 48-hour power reserve, Parachrom hairspring, and COSC-certified chronometric precision. The Oyster bracelet with Glidelock extension clasp rounds out a package that remains one of the most functional luxury dive watches ever made.

From a collector's perspective, the 116610LV occupies a fascinating position. Its discontinuation created immediate secondary market pressure, and unlike many references that cool off after initial hype, the 'Hulk' has held firm. Collectors prize it specifically because it was the last full-green Submariner before Rolex changed direction aesthetically. Mint examples with box and papers command a meaningful premium over grey market averages.

Stian Staysman has built a career on authenticity — his musical output and reality television appearances project a grounded, relatable persona to Norwegian audiences. A 'Hulk' Submariner fits that profile well: it's a recognizable, desirable watch without veering into the overtly ostentatious territory of a platinum or gem-set piece. It signals taste and knowledge rather than raw expenditure.

On the current grey market, the Rolex Submariner 'Hulk' ref. 116610LV trades around $20,500, well above its original retail price of approximately $9,550 — a testament to enduring demand for a reference Rolex will not produce again. For Staysman, this is a smart acquisition on every level.