A Rolex Submariner Date reference 16610, dating from 1998 and presented in very good pre-loved condition. This classic example is supplied with its original Rolex presentation box and original Rolex papers.
The watch features a 40mm stainless-steel Oyster case, a black unidirectional rotating bezel with aluminium insert and a black dial with luminous hour markers. Its instantly recognisable design is completed by Rolex’s robust three-piece link Oyster bracelet.
Powered by the renowned Rolex Calibre 3135 automatic movement, this Submariner features a quick-set date display, approximately 48 hours of power reserve and water resistance to 300 metres.
Specifications:
Case
40mm stainless-steel Oyster case with screw-down case back and Triplock screw-down winding crown. Unidirectional rotating bezel with a black aluminium 60-minute graduated insert.
Movement
Rolex Calibre 3135 automatic mechanical movement with self-winding via Perpetual rotor. COSC-certified chronometer with 31 jewels, a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and approximately 48 hours of power reserve.
Bracelet/Strap
Rolex Oyster bracelet in stainless steel, featuring the collection’s classic three-piece link construction and folding safety clasp with diving extension.
Dial
Black dial with luminous hour markers and Rolex’s characteristic Mercedes-style hour hand. Date display positioned at 3 o’clock beneath the Cyclops magnifying lens.
Bezel
Black aluminium bezel insert with 60-minute graduations and luminous marker at 12 o’clock. Unlike later ceramic Submariners, reference 16610 belongs to the classic aluminium-bezel generation.
Crystal
Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with Cyclops lens over the date.
Water Resistance
Water resistant to 300 metres (1,000 feet).
Condition
Very good pre-loved condition.
Includes
Original Rolex presentation box and original Rolex papers, including its Official Chronometer Certification documentation.
Warranty
This watch is supplied with a one-year warranty from The Hamilton Gold Company.
The Rolex Submariner
The Submariner is one of Rolex’s most recognisable professional watches, originally developed as a purpose-built diving watch. Reference 16610 was produced for more than two decades and represents an important period in the Submariner’s history, combining the traditional proportions and aluminium bezel of earlier models with features such as a sapphire crystal, 300-metre water resistance and the long-running Calibre 3135.
A Classic Five-Digit Submariner
The 16610 is often considered a bridge between vintage and modern Rolex Submariners. Its 40mm case, aluminium bezel insert and slimmer proportions retain the traditional appearance associated with earlier Submariners, while its sapphire crystal and automatic Calibre 3135 provide the durability and practicality expected from a more modern Rolex.
