2016 Rolex Submariner Date Ref. 116610LN
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2016
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Submariner Date, reference 116610LN, is a 40mm stainless steel dive watch manufactured in 2016. The watch features a black glossy dial equipped with Super-Luminova lume plots and hands that emit a blue light when exposed to UV or intense light.
The case is topped by a laser-etched ceramic rotating bezel. It is powered by an automatic movement reported by the auction description to be running within COSC specifications. The timepiece is fitted with an Oyster bracelet featuring the company's proprietary Glide Lock system, which allows for manual adjustment of the bracelet length. The watch is stated to remain in its original, unpolished condition while exhibiting some evidence of wear from use.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Black Glossy
- Size
- 40mm
- Type
- Dive watch
- Brand
- Rolex
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Condition
- Unpolished with wear
- Reference
- 116610LN
- Warranty Date
- May 2016
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a 40mm stainless steel case with an unpolished finish, displaying visible surface wear from previous use. The dial is presented in a glossy black finish, incorporating large Super-Luminova hour markers and matching hands. These elements are designed to glow blue when charged by UV or intense light. The dial is further characterized by a date aperture positioned at the 3 o'clock mark, which includes a Cyclops magnification lens mounted on the sapphire crystal. The exterior of the case is fitted with a unidirectional rotating bezel, which utilizes a ceramic insert with laser-etched markers.
- Visible features
- • Glossy black dial with Super-Luminova indices • Ceramic rotating bezel with laser-etched markings • Oyster bracelet with Glide Lock clasp mechanism • Visible surface wear on case and bracelet links
- Movement and Bracelet
- The watch is equipped with the Rolex Oyster bracelet, which integrates the Glide Lock adjustment clasp system. This mechanism allows the wearer to adjust the bracelet length without the use of tools or the removal of links. The bracelet is reported to show no signs of stretch, though the links exhibit light wear. According to the documentation provided, the internal movement is operating within COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) certification standards. The watch retains all original bracelet links.
- Accessories and Provenance
- This watch is identified as a one-owner timepiece. It is accompanied by its full set of original retail items, including the inner and outer presentation boxes, booklets, and factory hang tags. These items represent the full retail kit as provided at the time of the original purchase.
Identification
- Reference
- 116610LN
- Serial number
- Random
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: 'Random' serial number indicates a production range rather than a specific manufacturing year
- Research required: The auction house states the movement is running within COSC specs, but no movement photos are provided