Rolex - Submariner Date - 16610 - Men - 1988

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Rolex Submariner Date ref. 16610 from 1988 with automatic Cal. 3135, stainless steel 40 mm case, black dial with creamy patina, unpolished case and minor signs of wear, original box and papers included, no original warranty.

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Rolex Submariner Date ref. 16610, serial L (1988), a specimen of great collecting interest.
DETAILS AND CONDITIONS:
Case: Never polished, retains sharp edges and original chamfers, with light and uniform signs of wear that attest to its authenticity.
Dial and hands: Original tritium, featuring a beautiful and uniform creamy/ivory patina.
Movement: Original Caliber 3135, serviced in 2025 and perfectly functioning. For maximum technical transparency, note that the internal fixing bridge bears the mark "3175" (as documented in photos); it is an original Rolex component, technically consistent and perfectly interchangeable, installed during a previous maintenance intervention, ensuring full integrity of the movement.
ACCESSORIES AND WARRANTY:
• Accessories: Era-appropriate original set (Rolex box, green leather documents holder, the booklets “Your Rolex Oyster” and “Rolex Submariner”, 1988/1989 calendar and tags). Note: lacking perforated warranty.
• Certification: The watch is delivered with an authenticity statement signed by LP Group of Luca Omarini, attesting to the piece’s perfect contemporaneity and its excellent overall condition. Available for further verification with the buyer’s trusted watchmaker.

Rolex Submariner Date ref. 16610, serial L (1988), a specimen of great collecting interest.
DETAILS AND CONDITIONS:
Case: Never polished, retains sharp edges and original chamfers, with light and uniform signs of wear that attest to its authenticity.
Dial and hands: Original tritium, featuring a beautiful and uniform creamy/ivory patina.
Movement: Original Caliber 3135, serviced in 2025 and perfectly functioning. For maximum technical transparency, note that the internal fixing bridge bears the mark "3175" (as documented in photos); it is an original Rolex component, technically consistent and perfectly interchangeable, installed during a previous maintenance intervention, ensuring full integrity of the movement.
ACCESSORIES AND WARRANTY:
• Accessories: Era-appropriate original set (Rolex box, green leather documents holder, the booklets “Your Rolex Oyster” and “Rolex Submariner”, 1988/1989 calendar and tags). Note: lacking perforated warranty.
• Certification: The watch is delivered with an authenticity statement signed by LP Group of Luca Omarini, attesting to the piece’s perfect contemporaneity and its excellent overall condition. Available for further verification with the buyer’s trusted watchmaker.

Details

Brand
Rolex
Gender
Men
Model
Submariner Date
Band material
Steel
Reference number
16610
Shipped insured
Yes
Repainted dial
No
Period
1980-1989
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
Black
Case material
Stainless steel
Original box included
Yes
Original papers included
Yes
Case diameter
40 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
Year
1988
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