Rolex Submariner Reference 16610LV

Technical characteristics

Type

Diver's watch

Jewels

31

Serial

F391565

Caliber

3135

Bracelet

93250

Reference

16610LV

Sale Date

September 2004

Dimensions

40 mm

Place recorded

Switzerland

Maker / attribution

Rolex

Design

Visible features

• Flat four numeral in green bezel insert • Untouched hologram caseback sticker • Date aperture with cyclops lens at 3 o'clock • Rolex Oyster stainless steel bracelet

Case and Dial Design

The Rolex Submariner reference 16610LV is a stainless steel professional diver's watch, recognized for its specific green bezel insert. This particular example is identified as belonging to the first series of production, which spanned from 2003 to 2004. A distinguishing feature of this series is the 'flat four' bezel, characterized by a numeral '4' that exhibits distinct serifs and sharp angles, rather than the pointed design found on later iterations. The watch retains a black dial with center seconds and a magnified date aperture at the 3 o'clock position. The case is fitted with the original plastic bezel ring and protective stickers, and the caseback features an untouched original hologram sticker. The stainless steel Oyster bracelet, reference 93250, remains with the watch, which has an approximate overall length of 177 mm.

Movement and Accessories

Internally, the timepiece is equipped with the Rolex caliber 3135 self-winding movement, which contains 31 jewels. The auction documentation states that the watch is in 'As new' condition, both in terms of its external case finish and its internal movement, having been preserved as a New Old Stock item. The package includes a comprehensive set of original accessories associated with the purchase. These items are presented as they were at the time of the watch's original sale in September 2004 at the Bonvicini retailer in Lodi.

Provenance and Condition

The watch is reported as having been held by the original Italian owner since its purchase. The condition is described by the auction house using a grading system that rates the case, movement, and dial as 'As new'. This assessment is supported by the presence of original protective factory elements, such as the hologram sticker on the caseback and the plastic ring on the bezel. Because the watch is described as never having been worn, it serves as a preserved example of the 50th-anniversary Submariner model from the first production series. The documentation provided confirms the initial delivery location and time, framing the watch within the established production timeline for the F-series serial numbers ending prior to the transition to later bezel designs.

Identification

Reference

16610LV

Serial number

F391565

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.