Rolex Submariner Date 16610T with Receipt from EWC

A Little History

The Rolex Submariner 16610 was released in 1988 and was powered by the brands longest serving movement, the automatic Rolex calibre 3135. The watch was originally fitted with black glossy dials with T25 tritium hour markers and hands. Tritium dials were eventually phased out in the late 90's with watches being fitted with "SWISS" only dials in 1999. "SWISS MADE" dials were fitted from 2000 onwards. These later dials featured Super-LumiNova filled hour marker and hand. The Rolex Submariner 16610 originally featured lug holes but there were deleted in 2003. The 16610 was produced until 2010 when it was replaced by reference 116610 with a larger case and ceramic bezel.

About This Watch

This watch is in fantastic condition and showing only minor wear. This particular example is an F series. The F series ran for 3 years from 2003-2005. This one is likely a later example as there are no lug holes. The case is in fantastic condition, showing minor wear from normal use, and sharp lugs. Likely received a light polish in the past. The bezel is very clean with no visible scratches to the naked eye. The crystal is clean with no scratches. Movement is running strong and date is changing at midnight. This watch was originally purchased from European Watch Company a very reputable Pre-Owned retailer out of Boston. It comes with the receipt from European Watch Company. No box or other paperwork.

Why this watch

If you like vintage Rolex, but have to have the modern fixens, this one’s for you. Sapphire crystal, a very comfortable bracelet and a bullet proof movement. This watch straddles vintage and modern perfectly.