1991 Rolex Submariner 16610
This X serial Rolex Submariner is an example of a daily driver. The case remains to never have been polished, but shows the scars of its use for over thirty years. The bezel, dial and hands have all aged and developed a nice patina. The hands are original to the watch and a tad lighter than the dial, which is common and correct for watches of this era. Hands, bezels and dials were produced separately and have differences in application of lume thickness and concentrations, resulting in differences in aging. Surprisingly the bracelet remains in good condition in terms of stretch, but harbors the most scars.
The watch, although not a safe queen, has what collectors seek for in vintage watches: strong developing patina, thick original case, and a ‘history’ traced to it. There is a personal engraving in the back of the watch — presumably a date and initials that mean something special to the previous owner. No box or papers.
This X serial Rolex Submariner is an example of a daily driver. The case remains to never have been polished, but shows the scars of its use for over thirty years. The bezel, dial and hands have all aged and developed a nice patina. The hands are original to the watch and a tad lighter than the dial, which is common and correct for watches of this era. Hands, bezels and dials were produced separately and have differences in application of lume thickness and concentrations, resulting in differences in aging. Surprisingly the bracelet remains in good condition in terms of stretch, but harbors the most scars.
The watch, although not a safe queen, has what collectors seek for in vintage watches: strong developing patina, thick original case, and a ‘history’ traced to it. There is a personal engraving in the back of the watch — presumably a date and initials that mean something special to the previous owner. No box or papers.
This X serial Rolex Submariner is an example of a daily driver. The case remains to never have been polished, but shows the scars of its use for over thirty years. The bezel, dial and hands have all aged and developed a nice patina. The hands are original to the watch and a tad lighter than the dial, which is common and correct for watches of this era. Hands, bezels and dials were produced separately and have differences in application of lume thickness and concentrations, resulting in differences in aging. Surprisingly the bracelet remains in good condition in terms of stretch, but harbors the most scars.
The watch, although not a safe queen, has what collectors seek for in vintage watches: strong developing patina, thick original case, and a ‘history’ traced to it. There is a personal engraving in the back of the watch — presumably a date and initials that mean something special to the previous owner. No box or papers.