Scottie Scheffler Aptly Wore a Rolex ‘Hulk’ to Get His Inexperienced Jacket

Scottie Scheffler had each golfer resentful over the weekend. The 27-year-old American gained the 2024 Masters Match on Sunday, receiving his second inexperienced jacket in three years with an identical inexperienced Rolex on his wrist.

Launched in 2010, the Submariner (Ref. 116610LV) contains a inexperienced Cerachrom bezel, a inexperienced sunray dial, and a chunky 40 mm “Tremendous” case. Affectionately nicknamed the “Hulk” for apparent causes, the timepiece was discontinued in 2020 because the Crown launched bigger iterations with recent colorways. As such, Hulks can price roughly $20,000 on the secondary market, whereas the present standard-issue Sub prices $10,800.

Inexperienced has lengthy been a well-liked accent shade for the Submariner. Earlier than the Hulk, there was the “Kermit.” Launched in 2003, the Submariner Date (Ref. 16610LV) showcases a black dial and a inexperienced aluminum bezel that earned it its Muppet-themed moniker. The fashionable Submariner Date (Ref. 122610LV), referred to as the “Starbucks” in collector circles, has an analogous colorway to the Kermit with a inexperienced Cerachrom bezel and a black dial. The distinction is that Starbucks sports activities a brand new 41 mm Oystersteel case, thinner lugs, a wider bracelet, and the brand new caliber 3235 for increased vitality effectivity. The Hulk and Kermit are each powered by the caliber 3135 automated motion.

The truth that Scheffler rocked the all-green Hulk quite than the partially inexperienced Kermit or Starbucks confirmed a knack for shade coordination, although it wasn’t precisely shocking. The golfer is what Rolex calls a “Testimonee” (learn: ambassador), which means he may get his palms on just about any of the Swiss watchmaker’s fashions. Living proof: He wore a Rolex GMT Grasp II “Root Beer” as he gained his first Masters in 2022.

Scheffler’s four-shot victory on Sunday was about as shocking as his watch selection. He’s the No. 1 golfer on this planet by a snug margin and has scored three important wins—Bay Hill, the Gamers Championship, and the Masters—in his final 4 begins. He’s the fourth-youngest participant to have two inexperienced jackets and one among lower than 20 golfers to have gained the event twice. He additionally earned $3.6 million from the $20 million Masters purse on Sunday.

With that a lot cash within the financial institution, maybe Scheffler will stage up and rock the new solid-gold Deepsea subsequent. Keep tuned.