ROLEX Submariner Date, 40mm, Calibre 3135, automatic, chronometer-certified, 16610 Z-serial

The Rolex Submariner Date 16610 combines the collection’s established diving-watch design with the balanced proportions of the five-digit generation. Its black dial, luminous hour markers and Mercedes-style hands sit within a 40mm stainless steel Oyster case, framed by a unidirectional bezel with a black aluminium insert. The date window and Cyclops magnifier provide familiar Submariner functionality, while the Oyster bracelet completes a design suited to everyday wear. This Z-serial example dates to circa 2006–2007.

Inside is the Rolex Calibre 3135, a self-winding, chronometer-certified movement with a 48-hour power reserve. Its full balance bridge, free-sprung balance and automatic winding system helped establish it as one of Rolex’s longest-serving date movements. Hacking seconds and a quickset date make setting straightforward, supporting the practical ownership experience that remains central to the Submariner’s appeal.

Specifications

• Brand: Rolex
• Model: Submariner Date
• Reference: 16610
• Serial Series: Z
• Movement: Rolex Calibre 3135, automatic, chronometer-certified
• Case Material: Stainless steel
• Dial: Black with luminous hands and hour markers
• Case Size: 40mm
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire crystal with Cyclops date magnifier
• Caseback: Solid stainless steel, screw-down
• Bezel: Unidirectional rotating bezel with black aluminium insert and 60-minute scale
• Crown: Screw-down Triplock winding crown
• Bracelet / Strap: Stainless steel Oyster bracelet with folding safety clasp and diver extension
• Wrist Size: Fits up to 18cm
• Water Resistance: 300m – not guaranteed due to age
• Power Reserve: 48 hours
• Production Period / Year: Circa 2006–2007, based on Z-serial dating
• Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, quickset date, hacking seconds and elapsed-time bezel
• Accessories: papers
• Condition: A few traces of usage, some scratches can be seen but overall in very good condition
• Availability: Global Concierge Sourcing Service

Key Features

• Rolex Calibre 3135 — A manufacture automatic movement with chronometer certification, quickset date and a 48-hour power reserve, respected for its durable construction and long service history.
• Classic Black-Dial Design — Luminous markers, Mercedes-style hands and a black aluminium bezel give the 16610 its recognisable Submariner appearance.
• 40mm Oyster Case — The five-digit generation’s slimmer lug profile offers balanced proportions, paired with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
• Sapphire Crystal and Cyclops — Scratch-resistant sapphire protects the dial, with Rolex’s characteristic magnifier improving date legibility.
• Five-Digit Heritage — The 16610 represents the final generation of standard black-bezel Submariner Date models fitted with an aluminium bezel insert, giving it a distinct place between earlier and contemporary references.

This Submariner suits an enthusiast seeking the familiar Rolex diving-watch design in its more restrained five-digit form. Supplied with papers, this Z-serial example combines a well-established movement with proportions and detailing that continue to attract collectors and everyday wearers alike.

Style is Timeless