Rolex Submariner 50th Anniversary Ref. 16610LV Mark V Dial
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
2008
Maker / issuer
RolexThe Rolex Submariner Ref. 16610LV, introduced in 2003 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Submariner model, is a stainless steel diver's watch. This specific example, dated 2008, features a black 'Maxi' dial, designated as the Mark V variant, characterized by oversized Super-LumiNova filled markers with white gold surrounds.
The watch is distinguished from standard 16610 references by its non-ceramic green bezel insert. It is housed in a 40mm 904L stainless steel case with a Trip-Lock crown and is mounted on a Rolex 93250 Oyster bracelet with solid end links. The watch is water-resistant to 300 meters and features the serial number engraved on the inner rehaut at the 6 o'clock position. The auction description reports that the case retains its original factory finish and has not been polished, and the movement has been recently serviced to perform at COSC specifications.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Diver's watch
- Bracelet
- Rolex Oyster 93250
- Material
- 904L stainless steel
- Reference
- 16610LV
- Dial variant
- Mark V
- Serial number
- V55XXXX
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Water resistance
- 300m / 1000ft
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
- Movement performance
- COSC spec
Design
- Visible features
- • Cyclops lens over the date aperture at the 3 o'clock position • Engraved Rolex branding and serial number on the internal rehaut • Green rotating bezel insert with silver-toned markers • Flip-lock clasp stamped with reference number 93250
- Dial and Rehaut Details
- This timepiece features a gloss black dial known as the 'Maxi' configuration. It is identified as a Mark V variant, featuring oversized hour markers filled with Super-LumiNova and framed by white gold surrounds. The markers are noted for their high contrast against the black surface. The inner retaining ring, or rehaut, features an engraving of the word 'Rolex' repeated around the perimeter. The watch's serial number is specifically engraved into this ring at the 6 o'clock position.
- Condition and Performance
- The auction description states that the watch has recently undergone servicing. Following this maintenance, the movement is reported to be operating in accordance with COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) certification standards. The external components are described as being in original condition, with the manufacturer's initial factory finish still present on the steel surfaces. No accessories are provided with this specific lot.
- Case and Bracelet Configuration
- The watch is constructed from 904L stainless steel and features a 40mm diameter case. It includes a Trip-Lock winding crown and a non-ceramic, green unidirectional rotating bezel insert. The auction description specifies this insert is the 'Slim 4' variant. The timepiece is fitted with a Rolex 93250 Oyster bracelet. This bracelet uses solid end links and a flip-lock clasp mechanism. The auction description states that the case retains its original factory finish without being polished and that the bracelet shows no stretch, retaining all of its original links.
Identification
- Reference
- 16610LV
- Serial number
- V55XXXX
- 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: Identification as a 'Mark V' dial and 'Slim 4' bezel variant relies on vendor assessment
- Research required: Claim regarding the unpolished state of the case is a vendor-provided report