What year is Submariner 16610?
1988
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.
When was Rolex 16610 discontinued?
2010
The Rolex Submariner 16610 was first introduced in 1989 as a Date model with a water resistance of 300 meters (1000 feet). This particular model was produced until 2010 when it was discontinued and replaced with the Submariner Date 116610 model.
Why are submariners so expensive?
A Rolex watch has very high in-house development costs in terms of both design and craftsmanship. It not only costs a lot to develop the design of the movements and assemble them, but the materials used in the actual construction are also not cheap either.
What is the size of Rolex Submariner?
The Rolex Submariner watch case has a diameter of 40.0 mm (1.57 in) mm and a thickness of 13.0 mm (0.51 in), and the case and bracelet weigh 155 g (5.5 oz). At the year 2020 Rolex has introduced a new watch case. New case has a 41.0 mm diameter.
What movement is in the Rolex 16610?
The movement in the Rolex Submariner 16610 is the 3135 caliber. This movement was made to COSC standards, which is Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres, the Official Swiss Chronometer Testing Institute, which is the institute responsible for certifying the accuracy and precision of wristwatches in Switzerland.
Is Rolex Submariner a good investment?
The Rolex Submariner is probably the safest bet when it comes to buying Rolex watches for investments. The Submariner is Rolex’s most iconic and recognized watch, and it is also the Rolex watch which has proven to increase the most in value. The Submariner is sporty, robust, durable, and has a truly timeless design.
