Pre-owned Rolex Submariner ref. 16610 (1993) is the end of an important era for the Submariner. As the final stainless steel Submariner Date to feature an aluminum bezel insert before Rolex transitioned the collection to ceramic, it holds a special place among collectors who prefer the older-school proportions and tool-watch character of pre-ceramic sports models. Compared to the larger and shinier ceramic bezel generation that followed, the 16610 feels a bit more understated on the wrist. The slimmer case proportions, aluminum bezel, and tool-watch aesthetic give it the kind of everyday versatility that helped make the Submariner famous in the first place. Inside is the reliable caliber 3135 automatic movement, one of Rolex’s most respected modern calibers. With 300 meters of water resistance, a unidirectional timing bezel, and bright luminescent markers, the ref. 16610 still delivers everything collectors want from a classic Submariner, just with a more approachable and traditional personality than the ceramic references that replaced it. Shop Rolex Submariner Collection