Rolex Submariner Reference 16610
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1989
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Submariner, reference 16610, is a stainless steel wristwatch dating to 1989. The watch features a 40mm case constructed from 904L stainless steel, housing the automatic Rolex Caliber 3135 movement.
The dial is glossy black with tritium hour markers that have developed a cream-colored patina. It is paired with an Oyster bracelet, reference 93150, with 501B end links. The watch includes an original black bezel insert with a tritium pearl. The auction description notes the presence of service hands featuring Luminova material. Accompanying items provided with the watch include the original inner and outer boxes, Rolex Service Centre (RSC) documentation, booklets, and additional bracelet links.
The source notes that the case exhibits signs of light wear and potential prior polishing while retaining original chamfered edges on the lugs.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Dive watch
- Maker
- Rolex
- Caliber
- Rolex Cal. 3135
- Reference
- 16610
- Case Material
- 904L Stainless Steel
- Serial Number
- L3XXXXX
- Place recorded
- سوئیس
- Bracelet Reference
- 93150
- Manufacturing Year
- 1989
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
- Dial Luminous Material
- Tritium
Design
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a 40mm case manufactured from 904L stainless steel. The description indicates that the case maintains its structural integrity, showing minor signs of previous polishing while preserving the original chamfered lug edges. The watch is equipped with a black rotating bezel insert that retains its deep coloration with minimal surface wear. The dial is specified as a glossy black finish featuring tritium hour markers which have aged to a cream-colored patina. A tritium-filled pearl is present on the bezel insert. The handset consists of Rolex service-provided elements utilizing Luminova luminous material, noted to contrast with the original tritium dial markers.
- Visible features
- • Glossy black dial with tritium indices • Cyclops lens over the date aperture at 3 o'clock • Oyster bracelet with 93150 reference and 501B end links • Unidirectional rotating bezel with black insert
- Movement and Functionality
- At the core of the timepiece is the Rolex Caliber 3135, an automatic movement. This caliber represents an update within the Submariner line, powering the 16610 reference. The watch includes a date display viewed through a crystal cyclops lens. The internal components and movement are documented as having been serviced, supported by the inclusion of Rolex Service Centre (RSC) documentation and invoices among the accompanying accessories.
- Provenance and Accessories
- The watch is offered as a complete set, inclusive of its original inner and outer presentation boxes. Documentation accompanying the timepiece comprises booklets, original service records from the Rolex Service Centre (RSC), and additional bracelet links to supplement the 11 original links currently on the Oyster bracelet. The bracelet assembly, identified by reference 93150 with 501B end links, is reported by the source to exhibit minimal stretch. The sale package serves as a collective grouping of the watch head, bracelet, and historical documentation.
Identification
- Reference
- 16610
- Serial number
- L3XXXXX
- 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: The hands are stated to be original Rolex service replacements containing Luminova rather than tritium
- Research required: The exact case serial number is partially redacted as L3XXXXX in the provided text