2001 Rolex Submariner Ref. 16610 (with Box & Papers)

Model:
Year of issue: 2001
Reference number: 16610
Condition: mint
Status: sold
Dealer country: Dubai
Dealer name: Tariq Malik
Price in US $ n/a

Description

Neo Vintage Submariner      -      The 16610 has been manufactured for around 20 years and is the last Submariner model made in the old Oyster case design before the Maxi Submariner 116610 with Ceramic bezel was introduced. The earlier ones have been made with Tritium dials and later ones with Luminova dials. The offered watch is a 2001 example of the 16610 retained in great condition with a sharp and strong case and coming with box and papers. If you are not into pure vintage or you are planning to buy your first Submariner for life, this is a great one.

SKU 1.1.868
Brand Rolex
Model Submariner
Ref. No. 16610
Serial No. K844XXX
Year 2001
Gender Gents
Case Size 40mm
Case Excellent holes case that has been lightly polished in the past. The lugs remain straight and sharp with crisp edges. Reference and Serial numbers are crisp and fully intact
Bracelet / Strap Very good 93150 SEL Oyster bracelet showing some wear from age. 11 links
Dial Excellent Luminova dial
Crystal Sapphire
Price Sold
Movement Automatic
Condition Mint
Box Orig. Box & Carton
Papers Punched, dated and stamped  Warranty from Hong Kong

Dealer

Tariq Malik

The Rolex Submariner

The Rolex Submariner is without a doubt one of the most successful Rolex models in history. Not only because it more than aptly served its purpose as diver’s watch, although I am pretty sure only a small number of Submariners has ever seen a spat of water. Its appearance in several James Bond movies certainly helped as well. If you omit functionality and marketing, the Submariner success is mainly due to its elegance as a timeless dress watch. It’s just one of those watches you keep looking at, regardless of wanting to know the time of day. The Submariner was launched in 1953 and officially presented at the Basel Fair in 1954. Check out my RPReport about the Rolex Submariner History by following this link...