Rolex - Submariner Date - 16610 - Oystersteel - Black Dial
$10,695.00
Watch Info
Manufacturer: Rolex
Model: Submariner Date
Condition: Excellent (Pre-Owned)
Reference: 16610
Year: 2008 (M Serial)
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Accessories: Includes Rolex presentation box, M serial warranty card, and original service booklet.
Notes: The 16610 is the fifth-generation Submariner Date — the reference that defined the modern Submariner aesthetic for over two decades before being succeeded by the 116610 in 2010. This M serial example dates to approximately 2007–2008, placing it in the transitional period that brought the engraved rehaut and, depending on exact serial placement, potentially the Calibre 3135 with Parachrom hairspring. As collectors of the 16610 know well, the M serial sits at a meaningful production juncture — the engraved rehaut was introduced in the late Z serial immediately preceding, making this example a confirmed post-rehaut 16610 with the modern serial engraving system intact. The 16610 retains the features that define its collector appeal — the no-holes case introduced with the F serial, the solid end links that arrived with the P serial, and the classic 40mm Oyster case proportions that the current generation expanded upon. This example is accompanied by its original service booklet — a meaningful provenance document that establishes the watch's maintenance history.
Condition Assessment
Overall Condition: Pre-Owned - Excellent. This M serial example has been carefully worn and presents in excellent cosmetic condition throughout. The case and bracelet retain strong factory finishing consistent with careful use.
Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The black dial is pristine — the applied white gold Mercedes indices and Chromalight-filled hands are in perfect condition. The sapphire crystal is mint and free of any chips or scratches.
Case & Bezel: The 40mm Oystersteel case retains strong factory lines with well-defined lug profiles. The no-holes case is correct and consistent with post-F serial production. The black insert bezel is in excellent condition. The case flanks show light, honest surface marks consistent with careful use.
Bracelet & Clasp: The Oyster bracelet is tight with minimal stretch. The solid end links are correct and consistent with post-P serial production. The polished center links show typical light surface hairlines consistent with careful use. The Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5mm extension functions perfectly.
Technical Specifications
Reference: 16610
Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Oystersteel (904L)
Dial: Black with Applied White Gold Indices
Movement: Calibre 3135 (Manufacture Rolex, Automatic)
Power Reserve: Approximately 48 Hours
Water Resistance: 300m
Notable Details: No-holes case (post-F serial), solid end links (post-P serial), engraved rehaut (post-late Z serial), Calibre 3135, M serial circa 2007–2008, and original service booklet included.
Why the 16610 M Serial is the Collector's Submariner Date
The 16610 is the Submariner Date that serious collectors have returned to with growing enthusiasm as the reference's discontinuation recedes into history and its collector identity crystallizes. It is the last Submariner to wear the classic 40mm case before the expansion to 41mm with the 116610 — a proportion that many collectors consider the definitive Submariner dimension — and its two-decade production run produced a reference of remarkable refinement and consistency.
The M serial placement is significant for the informed buyer — a confirmed post-rehaut example with the engraved serial on the inner bezel, in the final years of the 16610's production before the 116610 took over in 2010. The inclusion of the original service booklet adds a provenance layer that watch-only examples cannot match, establishing a documented maintenance history for a reference that is now over fifteen years from its final production. For the collector who wants the classic 40mm Submariner Date in a well-documented, excellent condition example from its final production era, this is a compelling and honestly presented opportunity.
Why Buy From Us
We guarantee authenticity on every watch we sell, using detailed photographs to ensure when you receive your watch, there are no surprises!
Authentication Guaranteed: Every watch undergoes rigorous verification—serial number cross-check, movement analysis, and full condition report.
Transparent Condition Reporting: We document every detail—both strengths and minor imperfections—so you know exactly what you're purchasing.
Secure Shipping: Your watch ships via fully insured, tracked service (e.g., FedEx Overnight) with signature required.
Post-Sale Support: We are carefully available for servicing and maintenance, and are also happy to make suggestions for accessories (straps, winders, storage, etc…)
Rolex - Submariner Date - 16610 - Oystersteel - Black Dial
$10,695.00
Watch Info
Manufacturer: Rolex
Model: Submariner Date
Condition: Excellent (Pre-Owned)
Reference: 16610
Year: 2008 (M Serial)
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Accessories: Includes Rolex presentation box, M serial warranty card, and original service booklet.
Notes: The 16610 is the fifth-generation Submariner Date — the reference that defined the modern Submariner aesthetic for over two decades before being succeeded by the 116610 in 2010. This M serial example dates to approximately 2007–2008, placing it in the transitional period that brought the engraved rehaut and, depending on exact serial placement, potentially the Calibre 3135 with Parachrom hairspring. As collectors of the 16610 know well, the M serial sits at a meaningful production juncture — the engraved rehaut was introduced in the late Z serial immediately preceding, making this example a confirmed post-rehaut 16610 with the modern serial engraving system intact. The 16610 retains the features that define its collector appeal — the no-holes case introduced with the F serial, the solid end links that arrived with the P serial, and the classic 40mm Oyster case proportions that the current generation expanded upon. This example is accompanied by its original service booklet — a meaningful provenance document that establishes the watch's maintenance history.
Condition Assessment
Overall Condition: Pre-Owned - Excellent. This M serial example has been carefully worn and presents in excellent cosmetic condition throughout. The case and bracelet retain strong factory finishing consistent with careful use.
Dial, Hands, & Crystal: The black dial is pristine — the applied white gold Mercedes indices and Chromalight-filled hands are in perfect condition. The sapphire crystal is mint and free of any chips or scratches.
Case & Bezel: The 40mm Oystersteel case retains strong factory lines with well-defined lug profiles. The no-holes case is correct and consistent with post-F serial production. The black insert bezel is in excellent condition. The case flanks show light, honest surface marks consistent with careful use.
Bracelet & Clasp: The Oyster bracelet is tight with minimal stretch. The solid end links are correct and consistent with post-P serial production. The polished center links show typical light surface hairlines consistent with careful use. The Oysterlock safety clasp with Easylink 5mm extension functions perfectly.
Technical Specifications
Reference: 16610
Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Oystersteel (904L)
Dial: Black with Applied White Gold Indices
Movement: Calibre 3135 (Manufacture Rolex, Automatic)
Power Reserve: Approximately 48 Hours
Water Resistance: 300m
Notable Details: No-holes case (post-F serial), solid end links (post-P serial), engraved rehaut (post-late Z serial), Calibre 3135, M serial circa 2007–2008, and original service booklet included.
Why the 16610 M Serial is the Collector's Submariner Date
The 16610 is the Submariner Date that serious collectors have returned to with growing enthusiasm as the reference's discontinuation recedes into history and its collector identity crystallizes. It is the last Submariner to wear the classic 40mm case before the expansion to 41mm with the 116610 — a proportion that many collectors consider the definitive Submariner dimension — and its two-decade production run produced a reference of remarkable refinement and consistency.
The M serial placement is significant for the informed buyer — a confirmed post-rehaut example with the engraved serial on the inner bezel, in the final years of the 16610's production before the 116610 took over in 2010. The inclusion of the original service booklet adds a provenance layer that watch-only examples cannot match, establishing a documented maintenance history for a reference that is now over fifteen years from its final production. For the collector who wants the classic 40mm Submariner Date in a well-documented, excellent condition example from its final production era, this is a compelling and honestly presented opportunity.
Why Buy From Us
We guarantee authenticity on every watch we sell, using detailed photographs to ensure when you receive your watch, there are no surprises!
Authentication Guaranteed: Every watch undergoes rigorous verification—serial number cross-check, movement analysis, and full condition report.
Transparent Condition Reporting: We document every detail—both strengths and minor imperfections—so you know exactly what you're purchasing.
Secure Shipping: Your watch ships via fully insured, tracked service (e.g., FedEx Overnight) with signature required.
Post-Sale Support: We are carefully available for servicing and maintenance, and are also happy to make suggestions for accessories (straps, winders, storage, etc…)
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