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Rolex. A stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bracelet, Ref. 16610, Submariner, circa 1992Movement: cal. 3135, automatic, 31 jewelsDial: black, applied triangular, baton and dot indexes, magnified date aperture, centre secondsCase: stainless steel Oyster case, screw-down crown and back, calibrated bezel, stainless steel Oyster bracelet Signed: case, dial, movement and bracelet Dimensions: diameter 40 mm, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm. £5,000-£7,000---The Submariner is known as one of Rolex’s most iconic tool watches. Developed in 1954, for scuba diver’s to measure the time spent under the water, it has had continuous upgrades over the years. It was adapted for military use and early models achieved cult status when they were worn by James Bond in the 1960’s films.The present watch being a reference 16610 from 1992 has the tritium hour markers indicated by the T------For more information, additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneers website, www.dnw.co.uk
Condition Report: Movement: running and date advancing at the time of cataloguing
Dial: in good condition, nice cream colour to the hour markers from ageing
Case: some light scuffs, lugs retain good definition with no signs of re-polishing, remains of original sticker to the back. Some scuffs to the bracelet, no. 93150 R7 501B
Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections.
The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.