Rolex Submariner 16610 Watch Review

This is a Rolex Submariner 16610 Watch Review Hey everybody, and welcome to the Rolex review series, presented by Bob's Watches. Today we're here to talk about another popular Rolex sports watch, the reference 16610 Submariner. This is the one everybody thinks of when they hear "Rolex Submariner." The stainless steel 16610 was produced from 1987 to 2010 and underwent only minor evolutionary changes during its run. Bezel The bezel is uni-directional while the insert is made of aluminum and printed black. Divers are more interested in minutes than hours, so the insert features tick marks at each minute between 12 o'clock and three, then every five minutes for the rest of the circumference. Numerals indicate 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50-minute marks. Case The 16610 case is machined from 904L stainless steel, which gives it the strength to withstand water pressure at depths up to 300 meters. The crown and back are both screw-down, which helps the 16610 achieve its depth rating. The case of the 16610 had drilled lugs until about 2003. These holes made it easier for folks to change bracelets and straps. After 2003 however, the holes were eliminated for a cleaner look. The crystal is sapphire with a cyclops date magnifier giving the watch its signature Rolex look. Bracelet The bracelets on earlier watches have hollow end links while watches produced after 2001 or so will have solid end links. Solid end links serve to eliminate stretch in the bracelet near the lugs. Dial The dia