The ROLEX Submariner Date Ref.16610 is an automatic dive watch with a black dial, a 40mm stainless steel case, and a unidirectional rotating bezel. For anyone researching the Rolex 16610, this article separates "what Ref.16610 is as a model" from "the points of the specific pre-owned example" sold by GINZA RASIN. According to the retailer, this example is a T serial with all-tritium lume and a navy-change bezel, and it comes with a warranty card issued in August 1996. As a one-of-a-kind pre-owned item, its price, availability, condition, accessories, and terms of sale may change. Check the sales page for the latest information.
Main specs of the Submariner Date Ref.16610 (as listed by the retailer)
- Brand: ROLEX; model: SUBMARINER
- Product name: Submariner Date; reference: 16610
- Black dial
- Stainless steel case, 40mm in diameter (excluding crown)
- Automatic movement; the retailer lists it as Cal.3135
- Water resistance listed as 300m in the retailer’s description
- Unidirectional rotating bezel
- Stainless steel bracelet
What kind of model is Ref.16610?
The Submariner 16610 is the reference for the Submariner Date, the version of Rolex’s Submariner dive watch with a date display. It combines a black dial, a unidirectional rotating bezel, and a stainless steel case and bracelet, and the ROLEX Submariner 16610 is a model many people look for on the pre-owned market. Even within Ref.16610, details such as lume and serial markings differ by production period, so when shopping pre-owned it is important to check the specifics of each individual watch.
40mm case, black dial, and unidirectional bezel
The sales page lists a case diameter of 40mm (excluding crown), a stainless steel case, and a black dial. The bezel is a unidirectional rotating bezel, giving it the basic layout of a dive watch. The bracelet is also stainless steel. How the size comes across depends on wrist size and personal taste, so check the listed dimensions alongside the product photos.
Cal.3135 and 300m water resistance (as listed by the retailer)
The retailer’s description lists the movement as Cal.3135 and the water resistance as 300m. The movement is automatic. For a pre-owned watch, water resistance is the original specification, and actual current water resistance can vary with the condition of the gaskets and the service history. If you plan to use it around water, it is reassuring to confirm its current state with the retailer.
Points of this example: T serial and all tritium
The retailer describes this example as a "T serial" with "all tritium" lume. "T serial" refers to the leading letter of the serial number, which is used as a rough indicator of the production period, and this example comes with a warranty card issued in August 1996. "All tritium" is a term used for watches whose dial and hands both use tritium lume. If you are searching specifically for a 16610 T serial or an all-tritium 16610, check both the retailer’s description and the product photos. The color of the lume and how aging appears differ from watch to watch.
Points of this example: navy-change bezel
The retailer’s product name describes the bezel as a "navy-change bezel." How the bezel color appears can also vary with the photography setup and lighting. If the bezel tone matters to you, review several photos on the sales page and contact the retailer with any questions before deciding.
Accessories and the August 1996 warranty card
The sales page lists the outer box, inner box, and warranty card as accessories, and states that the warranty card was issued in August 1996. With pre-owned Rolex watches, the presence of warranty cards, boxes, and other accessories varies by watch. Accessory details reflect the time of listing, so check the latest sales page before buying.
Service history and retailer warranty
The sales page states that the retailer carried out an overhaul and exterior refinishing in September 2026. The retailer also offers a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase covering natural failure of the internal movement. The scope and conditions of the warranty follow the retailer’s terms, so check the sales page for details.
Condition notes
The condition notes on the sales page state that the case and bezel have scratches visible to the eye, and that excessive polishing has been avoided. The crystal is described as having no noticeable scratches and being clean overall, the hands as showing slight aging, the dial as having fine scratches, and the bracelet as having no noticeable scratches and being clean overall. The wrist size is listed as about 19.5cm and the weight as about 128g. When choosing a pre-owned Submariner, it is important to compare these condition notes with the photos.
What to check when considering a pre-owned Rolex
With one-of-a-kind pre-owned items, condition, accessories, and service history differ from watch to watch even under the same reference. The price may change from what it was at the time of listing, and the watch may sell out. This article also makes no claims about the future price or asset value of pre-owned watches. If you are considering a purchase, check the latest price, availability, condition, and warranty terms on the sales page, and contact the retailer with any questions before deciding.
Points to check before buying
- This is a one-of-a-kind pre-owned item. Price, availability, condition, accessories, and terms of sale may change
- T serial, all tritium, and navy-change bezel are the retailer’s descriptions. Check the product photos as well
- The listing notes scratches visible to the eye on the case and bezel, fine scratches on the dial, and slight aging on the hands
- 300m water resistance is the original specification as listed by the retailer. Confirm current water resistance with the retailer
- The retailer warranty covers natural failure of the internal movement for 1 year from the date of purchase. Check the retailer’s terms for its scope
- The wrist size is listed as about 19.5cm. Ask the retailer whether the size can be adjusted
- Check the sales page for the latest price and availability
Summary
The ROLEX Submariner Date Ref.16610 is an automatic dive watch with a black dial, a 40mm stainless steel case, and a unidirectional rotating bezel. The example currently sold by GINZA RASIN is described by the retailer as a T serial with all-tritium lume and a navy-change bezel. It comes with a warranty card issued in August 1996 plus outer and inner boxes, and the listing states that it received an overhaul and exterior refinishing in September 2026. As a one-of-a-kind pre-owned item, review the condition notes and photos, and check the sales page for the latest price, availability, and warranty terms.
This is a one-of-a-kind pre-owned item. Check the sales page for the latest price, availability, and condition.
