ROLEX | SUBMARINER, REFERENCE 16610STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELET CIRCA 1993

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3135 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 7'662'879 Case: stainless steel Oyster, screw-down crown and back Case number: S'440'184 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with integrated folding clasp Dimensions: 40mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex guarantee dated August 22, 1994, Rolex Submariner and translation booklets, presentation case with outer packaging

DIAL: dial and hands are in very good condition CASE: Good definition. Some scratches to the case. There is a dent to the case profile at 10 and another at the tip of the bottom left lug. With some strap changing marks to the bottom of all four lugs. The back bears some scratches, probably due to previous opening attempts. The reference number and serial number are intact and clearly legible between the lugs. The bezel insert is in good condition. Bracelet: reference 93150 Z6, with 501B endlinks. Bracelet bears scuffs throughout and is a little stretched MOVEMENT: running at the time of cataloguing, date advances, seconds hack when the crown is pulled out Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."

The reference 16610 was produced for more than 20 years between 1987 and 2010 and introduced major technical innovations. It replaced the outgoing Submariner reference 16800 and is considered by many collectors as the last “pre-modern” iteration, before Rolex introduced the maxi cases and the ceramic bezel insert with ref. 116610.