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What year is the Rolex 16610?
1988
The Rolex Submariner 16610 was released in 1988 and was powered by the brands longest serving movement, the automatic Rolex calibre 3135 with date located at the 3 o’clock position. The watch was originally fitted with black glossy dials with T25 tritium hour markers and hands.
When was the 16610 discontinued?
2010
The (ref)16610 Submariner Date was sadly discontinued in 2010 giving way to the new (ref)116610 model Submariner Date, which is now commonly refered to as the ceramic bezel Submariner.
Is 16610 a good investment?
16610. As one of the lowest-priced of all Submariner models, it is a safe bet that has already increased in value by over 15% in 2020 alone. A sign of things to come, as it is sure to continue being a great choice for the wise investor.
What does no holes Rolex mean?
Holes versus no holes These would allow you to easily remove the bracelet which is handy if you intend to wear the watch on a strap. However, Rolex found that most users never removed the band, so the holes have disappeared on modern pieces.
When did Rolex stop lug holes?
Rolex started removing the lug holes on the Professional models at the end of 2000. More specifically around the middle of the Y serial. This included the models Explorer II, GMT-Master II, Submariner Date, and Sea-Dweller.
What does SS stand for Rolex?
Stainless Steel: The non precious metal material used to make the case and bracelet of Rolex watches. The stainless steel Rolex uses is called 904L and is especially resistant to corrosion.
Is the Rolex Submariner 16610lv worth anything?
However, in the years since the ref. 16610LV was discontinued in 2010, the model has seen a significant spike in interest from collectors, and the green Submariner 16610 now trades hands for an absolute minimum of several thousand dollars more than its standard black bezel sibling. Buying a Rolex Submariner 16610
What kind of bracelet does a Rolex 16610 have?
Submariner 16610 Bracelet Since it first debuted in 1953, all Rolex Submariner watches have been fitted with the brand’s iconic three-link Oyster bracelet and the reference 16610 is no different. With that in mind, just like other aspects of the watch, the bracelet on the Submariner 16610 also received a few updates through its production run.
Why is the Rolex 16610lv called the “Kermit”?
Due to its bright green bezel and black dial with oversized white hour markers, the 50th anniversary Rolex Submariner 16610LV quickly picked up its now-famous “Kermit” nickname due to its slight resemblance to the iconic frog puppet character by the same name.
What is a Rolex 16610 Oyster case made of?
All Rolex Submariner reference 16610 watches feature 40mm Oyster cases crafted from 904L stainless steel that include Triplock screw-down crowns, flat sapphire crystals with the brand’s signature Cyclops magnification lens, and solid screw-down casebacks.