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The model which preceded the current one, the reference 16610 was first unveiled in 1989 and has since become highly sought after on the pre-owned market. For a collector, there are a number of plus points in its favor. It has the majority of the modern touches that you need in a tool watch, one you might intend to wear every day, but with just the right amount of vintage nostalgia.
The metal used in for the construction of the Rolex Submariner 16610 is the incredibly resilient 904L stainless steel which is almost exclusively the domain of Rolex. Containing higher proportions of chromium, molybdenum, nickel, and copper than the traditional 316L steel employed by practically every rival manufacturer, it is a much harder metal and more resistant to corrosion. It also has a unique luster when polished, visually setting it apart in a crowded industry.
Inside, the Rolex Submariner ref. 16610 is fitted with the legendary Caliber 3135, commonly regarded as one of the finest mass-produced mechanical movements ever created. The Cal. 3135 is so good, in fact, that it is still the engine inside the latest generation of the date-displaying Submariner, some 30+ years later.
Model 16610 was produced from the year 1987 to 2010. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner is a line of sports watches designed for diving and manufactured by Rolex, and are known for their resistance to water and corrosion. The first Submariner was introduced to the public in 1954 at the Basel Watch Fair.