One of the most recognizable watches in the world is the stainless-steel Rolex Submariner. The model first debuted in 1953 and although several metal options including solid gold and two-tone (along with a handful of different dial/bezel colors) have since been added to the collection, it is the stainless-steel versions with black dials and bezels that remain the most popular among today’s collectors.
The stainless-steel Rolex Submariner Date ref. 16610 held the title of being the most successful model from the collection for more than twenty years before it was discontinued in 2010 and replaced by the updated reference 116610LN.
The Rolex Submariner ref. 116610LN was the model that first introduced ceramic (Cerachrom) bezel inserts to the classic, stainless steel version of Submariner and it arguably represents the most significant update to the collection from the last several decades. This upgrade, along with an overall more contemporary design and revised bracelet, has made the Rolex Submariner 116610LN one of the most desirable luxury watches in the entire world.
Despite the updated dial proportions on the Rolex Submariner 116610LN, the overall aesthetic follows the same core design of its predecessor with a gloss black surface, white text, and applied hour markers outlined in 18k white gold. With that in mind, the ref. 116610LN was released alongside the reference 116610LV, which is essentially the exact same watch but fitted with a green dial and matching green ceramic bezel insert.
