1991 Rolex Submariner Date (Ref. 16610) (MARK I Dial) Box & Papers

The Rolex Submariner Ref. 16610 was first introduced in 1986 by Rolex but didn't come into commercial availability until about 1987. There are a few dial variants for the Ref. 16610 models but there are 2 comely available variants. The MK I dials differ from the MK II dials simply by the use of Tritium as opposed to the use of  more modern Super-LumiNova for the luminous material. This can be seen under the 6 o'clock marker where MK I dials display SWISS-T<25 denoting the use of radioactive tritium and the MK II dials simply display Swiss Made as they are absent of tritium and use Super-LumiNova. As you may know, tritium lume tends to age and darken when exposed to the U.V. from the sunlight where as Super-LumiNova tends to remain a crisp white, making the MK I Ref.16610's a bit more desirable. 

This specific 1991 Rolex Ref. 16610 that we are offering here at C&T is a full set! this piece will come complete with both inner and outer boxes, original papers, hang tags, instruction booklets, and the rolex anchor.... it doesn't get more complete than this! This specific 16800 also has acheived a remarkable patina.  The tritium lume has aged to a wonderful golden yellow coloration and the bezel insert has also taken on a slight patina and fade.

 This would make a great vintage piece that has some of the more modern technical elements most vintage Rolex Submariners lack. The sapphire crystal and Trip-Lock crown being two of the elements that would make this piece a great vintage daily driver!