ROLEX SUBMARINER 16610 DATE: Everything You Need To Know

THE HISTORY OF THE ROLEX SUBMARINER 16610

The Rolex Submariner 16610 was released in 1988 and was powered by the brands longest serving movement, the automatic Rolex calibre 3135 with date located at the 3 o'clock position. The watch was originally fitted with black glossy dials with T25 tritium hour markers and hands. Tritium dials were eventually phased out in the late 90's with watches being fitted with "SWISS" only dials in 1999. "SWISS MADE" dials were fitted from 2000 onwards. These later dials featured Super-LumiNova filled hour marker and hands. Early Rolex Submariner 16610's were fitted with the 93150 oyster bracelet with folding clasp. From 2000 the 93250 oyster bracelet was fitted to the Rolex Submariner 16610. The Rolex Submariner 16610 originally featured lug holes but there were deleted in 2003. Late examples of the Rolex Submariner 16610, from 2008, also feature the engraved inner rehaut displaying the serial number at the 6 o'clock position.

Rolex Submariner 16610, 1988 - 1999

Rolex Submariner 16610, 1999

Rolex Submariner 16610, 2000 - 2004

Rolex Submariner 16610, 2004 - 2008

Rolex Submariner 16610, 2008 - 2010

BUYING A ROLEX SUBMARINER 16610

Our collection of Rolex Submariner watches include the 16610. At Swiss Watch Trader we specialise in selling only the very best examples of the classic Rolex Submariner 16610 and unless there is a valid reason, all our Rolex Submariner watches will include their original boxes and papers. When buying any Rolex Submariner you need to ensure you are getting the very best example with as much of the original paraphernalia as possible. You should always look for a Rolex Submariner that is complete with its original inner and outer boxes, warranty certificate or card, manuals, hang tags and if possible original sales receipt.

Want to know more about the Rolex Submariner 16610? Why not read our article on the History of the Rolex Submariner which as well at the 16610, details a brief history of the many versions of the Rolex Submariner since its release in 1954. For more information on other Rolex watch models including the Sea Dweller, Daytona and Explorer, head over to the News & Reviews section. Please get in touch if you have any questions about any of our Rolex Submariner watches.

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