Rolex Submariner 16610

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In 1987, 33 years after the release of the very first Submariner, Rolex introduced the reference 16610.The 16610 replaced the reference 168000 and was in production until 2010. This model is especially popular as it combines the best of both worlds: the vintage design—meaning the original slender Oyster case and an aluminium bezel inlay—with modern sensibilities (like a durable sapphire crystal and the workhorse calibre 3135). The 16610 was finally put to pasture in 2010, when the 116610 introduced the Sub with maxi-case and a Cerachrom bezel insert.This 16610 dates back to 2000 and is one of the earlier ones to feature a dial with luminova compound instead of radioactive tritium. The 40 mm stainless steel case is in sharp condition and comes on a tight stainless steel Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp.

Introduction

Rolex SubmarinerIn 1953, Rolex introduced one of the world’s first wrist watches geared specifically towards divers: the Submariner. Rolex had to confront a number of challenges when designing its first dive watch. The watch obviously had to withstand significant amounts of pressure and had to accurately measure time spent underwater, which the first Submariner achieved by featuring a 330ft/100m depth rating and a rotating diving bezel. It also had to be easily legible in conditions of reduced visibility yet aesthetically pleasing. Hence, the Sub’s iconic large luminous hour markers and Mercedes hands set against a contrasting black dial.The Submariner is the most iconic and desirable luxury watch of all time and has been adopted by luminaries such as Jacques Cousteau, Che Guevara, and none other than James Bond. Our favorite Bond, Sean Connery, wore a big crown Sub in the 1962 classic ‘Dr. No’. The watch was also featured in ‘Goldfinger’ and ‘Thunderball’.

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