Frequently Asked Questions
Rolex nicknames are unofficial names given by collectors to particular references, almost always based on the watch’s colours — for example the black-and-blue “Batman”, the red-and-blue “Pepsi”, or the green “Hulk”. Rolex itself does not use these names.
The GMT-Master II “Pepsi” and “Batman” and the Submariner “Hulk” are among the most searched-for. Each refers to a specific bezel-and-dial colour combination on a steel sports model.
Sometimes. Discontinued nicknamed references such as the “Hulk” Submariner or two-tone “Root Beer” GMT can carry a premium because demand outstrips the fixed supply of pre-owned examples. Others trade close to their non-nicknamed siblings.
Rolex Nicknames Explained
From the “Batman” to the “Hulk” — what every Rolex nickname means, the reference behind it, and the pre-owned examples we have in stock.
Rolex nicknames are collector names for specific references, usually based on the dial and bezel colours — the black-and-blue "Batman" and red-and-blue "Pepsi" GMT-Master II, the green "Hulk" and "Kermit" Submariner, the white-dial "Panda" Daytona and the green-Roman "Wimbledon" Datejust among them. This guide explains 12 of the best-known Rolex nicknames and links to the pre-owned examples in stock at The Crown Vault.
GMT-Master II nicknames
Shop all GMT-Master II →- GMT-Master II · Red & Blue The “Pepsi” The original GMT — the red-and-blue “Pepsi” bezel, from the 1950s pilot’s watch to the modern ceramic 126710BLRO. The most storied GMT-Master of them all. Register arrival alert →
- GMT-Master II · 126710BLNR The “Batman” The black-and-blue bezel GMT-Master II — the “Batman”, and the “Bruce Wayne” on the Jubilee bracelet. One of the most in-demand steel Rolex sports watches. Register arrival alert →
- GMT-Master II · Batman on Jubilee The “Batgirl” The “Batgirl” — the black-and-blue GMT-Master II (126710BLNR) on the five-link Jubilee bracelet, the dressier sister to the “Batman”. Register arrival alert →
- GMT-Master II · Brown & Black The “Root Beer” The warm brown-and-black “Root Beer” GMT — from the 1970s two-tone “Clint Eastwood” to the modern Everose 126711CHNR. Register arrival alert →
- GMT-Master II · 126720VTNR The “Sprite” The “Sprite” — the green-and-black bezel GMT-Master II (126720VTNR), and the first modern Rolex with the crown and date on the left. 1 in stock →
Submariner nicknames
Shop all Submariner →- Submariner Date · 116610LV The “Hulk” The “Hulk” — the discontinued green-dial, green-bezel Submariner Date (116610LV), made 2010–2020. Bold, unmistakable and increasingly collectible. 10 in stock →
- Submariner Date · 126610LV The “Starbucks” The “Starbucks” (also “Cermit”) — the current-generation Submariner Date (126610LV) with a green Cerachrom bezel and black dial on the 41mm case. 10 in stock →
- Submariner · 16610LV The “Kermit” The “Kermit” — the 50th-anniversary Submariner (16610LV) with a green aluminium bezel and black dial, made 2003–2010. 11 in stock →
- Submariner Date · 116619LB The “Smurf” The “Smurf” — the solid white-gold Submariner Date (116619LB) with a blue Cerachrom bezel and matching blue dial. 1 in stock →
- Submariner Date · 116613LB The “Bluesy” The “Bluesy” — the two-tone (Rolesor) Submariner Date (116613LB) in steel and yellow gold with a blue bezel and blue dial. 5 in stock →
Frequently Asked Questions
Rolex nicknames are unofficial names given by collectors to particular references, almost always based on the watch’s colours — for example the black-and-blue “Batman”, the red-and-blue “Pepsi”, or the green “Hulk”. Rolex itself does not use these names.
The GMT-Master II “Pepsi” and “Batman” and the Submariner “Hulk” are among the most searched-for. Each refers to a specific bezel-and-dial colour combination on a steel sports model.
Sometimes. Discontinued nicknamed references such as the “Hulk” Submariner or two-tone “Root Beer” GMT can carry a premium because demand outstrips the fixed supply of pre-owned examples. Others trade close to their non-nicknamed siblings.