919
Rolex
Ref. 16610
Submariner
A rare and attractive stainless steel double-signed diver’s wristwatch with center seconds, date, bracelet and guarantee, retailed by Tiffany & Co.
- Estimate
- HK$120,000 - 240,000€13,600 - 27,200$15,400 - 30,800
HK$279,400
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Rolex
- Year
- Circa 1990
- Reference No
- 16610
- Movement No
- 5’869’771
- Case No
- E755’767, "16610" stamped inside caseback
- Model Name
- Submariner
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Automatic, cal. 3135, 31 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, stamped “93150”, endlinks stamped “501B”, max length 195mm
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “P5, 93150”
- Dimensions
- 40mm diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed, dial further signed by retailer
- Accessories
- Accompanied by undated Rolex guarantee stamped Tiffany & Co., 1990-1991 calendar, instruction manual, product literature, anchor and hang tags.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
Debuted in 1987, the Rolex Submariner ref. 16610 marked the beginning of the modern era for the Submariner family. It replaced the short-lived ref. 16800 and features a glossy black dial with white gold surrounds for the luminous indexes, along with the new caliber 3135, known for its superior stability and longer power reserve, and a depth rating of up to 1,000 feet. The reference enjoyed a long production run of 23 years before being discontinued in 2010 to make way for the updated ref. 116610.
The present watch from circa 1990 is particularly attractive not only because the luminous material on the dial has developed a desirable cream and buttery hue that collectors appreciate, but also due to the inscription above “SUBMARINER”, indicating that it was retailed by Tiffany & Co.. Fresh to the market and presented in excellent overall condition, this timepiece boasts a well-preserved case with nicely proportioned bevels. It comes with its original guarantee, which is also stamped by Tiffany & Co.
The present watch from circa 1990 is particularly attractive not only because the luminous material on the dial has developed a desirable cream and buttery hue that collectors appreciate, but also due to the inscription above “SUBMARINER”, indicating that it was retailed by Tiffany & Co.. Fresh to the market and presented in excellent overall condition, this timepiece boasts a well-preserved case with nicely proportioned bevels. It comes with its original guarantee, which is also stamped by Tiffany & Co.
Rolex
Swiss | 1905Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.
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