Ref. 16610
Submariner Date
Rolex
Case 40mm
Material Stainless steel
Year 1988
From $12,500
The ref. 16610 was the first Submariner with a sapphire crystal, bridging the gap between vintage and modern Rolex. Produced for over two decades, it introduced solid end links, the calibre 3135 movement, and a more robust Oyster bracelet to the Submariner line.
DiscontinuedGoodRolexSubmarinerSubmariner Date
Retail Status
Discontinued
Market Value
$12,500
Price Analysis
Retail StatusDiscontinued
Market Range$10,000 – $15,000
$10,000$15,000
Average Market Price$12,500
AvailabilitySecondary Market Only
Price TrendRising
Last updated: 2026-02-14
Flip Potential
6out of 10
Good
Premium over retail0.0%
Market trendup
Potential profit (est.)$12,500
Specifications
Complete technical details for the Rolex Submariner Date
Case
- Diameter
- 40mm
- Thickness
- 12.5mm
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Bezel
- Stainless steel with aluminum insert in black
- Crystal
- Sapphire with Cyclops lens
- Water Resistance
- 300m / 1000ft
Movement
- Calibre
- Rolex calibre 3135
- Type
- Automatic
- Power Reserve
- 48 hours
Bracelet
- Bracelet
- Oyster, three-piece solid links
- Clasp
- Oysterlock safety clasp with Glidelock extension system (later models)
- Lug Width
- 20mm
