Rolex 116610LN

Submariner Date · 40 mm · Oystersteel (stainless steel)

The Rolex 116610LN is the Submariner Date in Oystersteel (stainless steel), a 40 mm watch made from around 2010 to 2020. It runs on calibre 3135 with about 48 hours of power reserve.

116610LN specifications

CollectionSubmariner
ModelSubmariner Date
Case diameter40 mm
Case metalOystersteel (stainless steel)
BezelBlack Cerachrom ceramic, unidirectional
MovementCalibre 3135 (automatic)
Power reserveAbout 48 hours
Production2010 – 2020
Date displayYes
Replaced16610
Replaced by126610LN

What "116610LN" means

  • 11661x: the Submariner Date generation this reference belongs to.
  • Last digit 0: Oystersteel (stainless steel).
  • LN: Lunette Noire — black bezel.

What to check on a 116610LN before you buy

  • The reference 116610LN engraved between the lugs at 12 o'clock matches the warranty card exactly.
  • The case measures 40 mm and the metal is Oystersteel (stainless steel) — weight and colour should match.
  • The bezel is: Black Cerachrom ceramic, unidirectional.
  • If the case is opened by a watchmaker, the movement is calibre 3135.
  • The serial is eight random characters (watches made from about 2010), engraved on the rehaut at 6 o'clock.
  • The date jumps cleanly at midnight and sits centred under a 2.5× cyclops lens.
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Check that this 116610LN isn't stolen

A genuine 116610LN can still be a stolen one. Search its serial number against stolen-watch reports before money changes hands, and keep the dated result with your purchase records.

Other Submariner references

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Frequently asked questions

When was the Rolex 116610LN made?

The 116610LN was made from around 2010 to 2020. An individual watch can be dated more precisely from its serial number with our decoder, if it was made before 2010.

What movement is in the Rolex 116610LN?

Calibre 3135, a Rolex automatic movement with about 48 hours of power reserve.

How can I check if a Rolex 116610LN is stolen?

Ask the seller for the serial number (between the lugs at 6 o'clock or on the rehaut) and search it in our stolen-watch check before you pay. A clean result documents your due diligence; a match means walk away and report it.

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