ROLEX Submariner Date 16610, Oystersteel, Black Tritium Dial, Circa 1997-1998
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Heritage
The Rolex Submariner Date reference 16610 expresses the enduring appeal of the classic steel dive watch: purposeful proportions, a black dial and bezel, and a design equally at ease with tailoring or an everyday wardrobe. This circa 1997–1998 example brings that familiar silhouette together with the distinctive character of a tritium dial.
Design
The 40mm stainless steel case frames a clear, balanced dial, with luminous hour markers and a date display beneath the sapphire crystal's magnifying lens. A black unidirectional rotating bezel lends definition to the case, while the Oyster bracelet carries the watch's understated, functional aesthetic around the wrist. Inside, the automatic Calibre 3135 provides the mechanical foundation for its time and date functions.
Collector's Note
For collectors drawn to the five-digit Submariner, the appeal lies in its restrained dimensions and straightforward design. The tritium dial gives this example a period-specific point of interest, offering a different expression from later luminous materials without departing from the Submariner's unmistakable identity.
Watch Specifications
Designer: Rolex
Model: Submariner Date
Reference: 16610
Period: Circa 1997–1998
Case Material: Stainless steel
Crystal: Sapphire
Bezel: Unidirectional rotating, black insert
Dial: Black with tritium luminous markers and hands
Bracelet: Oyster with folding safety clasp
Movement: Automatic, Calibre 3135
Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds and date
Original Model Water-Resistance Rating: 300 metres / 1,000 feet; current water resistance not verified
Condition: Excellent
Origin: Switzerland
Measurements
Case Diameter: 40mm
Case Height: Approximately 13mm
Lug-to-Lug: Approximately 48mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Included With Purchase
Original box, receipt and appraisal.
Photography & Representation
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