Rolex Submariner – 16610 – Black Dial – Oyster Bracelet – Dated 1998
The Collector's Submariner. All Original. No Compromises.
The Rolex Submariner 16610 is one of the most beloved references in Rolex's entire history—a watch that defined the modern sport watch category and continues to command serious collector attention decades later. This 1998 example presents with the desirable no-holes case, a key detail that distinguishes it as an earlier and more sought-after configuration among vintage Submariner collectors. Paired with its all-original parts, this is the kind of piece that is increasingly difficult to find with full integrity intact.
The 16610 is powered by the Rolex Caliber 3135—one of the most respected automatic movements ever produced, robust, accurate, and proven across millions of examples worldwide.
Specifications:
40mm Oystersteel case – no-holes configuration
Unidirectional black aluminum bezel insert
Black dial with applied indices and lume
Rolex Caliber 3135 automatic movement
Sapphire crystal
Oyster bracelet
300m water resistance
All original parts
Condition Assessment: Great pre-owned condition. Case and bracelet show honest signs of age and careful wear consistent with a 1998 example. Dial, bezel insert, and crystal present well with nothing significant to call out. Movement running smoothly and accurately.
The Appeal: Finding a 16610 with a no-holes case, all original parts, and a matching date set in this condition is genuinely difficult. The vintage Submariner market has only strengthened over time, and examples with full provenance and original components command a meaningful premium—rightfully so. This is a serious collector piece at an honest price.
What's Included:
Rolex inner & outer boxes
1998 Papers
Calendar
Booklet
Full links included (13 links)
Payment Options: Wire | Zelle | Venmo | Crypto (+1.5%) — $10,750 – Shipped FedEx Insured Overnight
Rolex Submariner – 16610 – Black Dial – Oyster Bracelet – Dated 1998
The Collector's Submariner. All Original. No Compromises.
The Rolex Submariner 16610 is one of the most beloved references in Rolex's entire history—a watch that defined the modern sport watch category and continues to command serious collector attention decades later. This 1998 example presents with the desirable no-holes case, a key detail that distinguishes it as an earlier and more sought-after configuration among vintage Submariner collectors. Paired with its all-original parts, this is the kind of piece that is increasingly difficult to find with full integrity intact.
The 16610 is powered by the Rolex Caliber 3135—one of the most respected automatic movements ever produced, robust, accurate, and proven across millions of examples worldwide.
Specifications:
40mm Oystersteel case – no-holes configuration
Unidirectional black aluminum bezel insert
Black dial with applied indices and lume
Rolex Caliber 3135 automatic movement
Sapphire crystal
Oyster bracelet
300m water resistance
All original parts
Condition Assessment: Great pre-owned condition. Case and bracelet show honest signs of age and careful wear consistent with a 1998 example. Dial, bezel insert, and crystal present well with nothing significant to call out. Movement running smoothly and accurately.
The Appeal: Finding a 16610 with a no-holes case, all original parts, and a matching date set in this condition is genuinely difficult. The vintage Submariner market has only strengthened over time, and examples with full provenance and original components command a meaningful premium—rightfully so. This is a serious collector piece at an honest price.
What's Included:
Rolex inner & outer boxes
1998 Papers
Calendar
Booklet
Full links included (13 links)
Payment Options: Wire | Zelle | Venmo | Crypto (+1.5%) — $10,750 – Shipped FedEx Insured Overnight