Introducing the Rolex Submariner Date Kermit, reference 16610T. This elegant timepiece features a round, brushed and polished case, with hands crafted from 18K white gold, including a luminescent Mercedes hour hand. The Cyclops lens at 3 o'clock enhances date readability, while the Triplock triple waterproofness system ensures durability.
SPECIFICATIONS
Brand: Rolex
Model: Submariner Kermit 50th Anniversary
Reference Number: 16610T - MK VII
Movement: Automatic
Condition: Very good, with the exception of a surface scratch on the aluminum bezel at the 6 o'clock position.
Gender: Men’s
Time Period: 2008
Box: No
Papers: No
THE CALIBER
Caliber: 3135
Jewels: 31
THE CASE
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 40 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Waterproof: 1000 ft./ 300 m./ 30 ATM
Bezel Material: Stainless steel green unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated, Arabic numerals every 10 minutes, and graduations
Glass: Sapphire Crystal
Dial: Black
Dial Numerals: 18K white gold and luminescent round hour indices, white painted minute markers around the outer rim
THE BRACELET / STRAP
Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel - Oyster 904L
Buckle: Folding Oysterlock safety clasp
Buckle Material: Stainless Steel
THE FUNCTIONS
Hours, minutes, center sweep seconds, date aperture at 3 o’clock, 48-hour power reserve.
FURTHER READING
THE CASE & DESIGN
The Rolex Submariner Date Kermit, reference 16610T, features a round, three-body case that is both brushed and polished, providing a sophisticated finish. The hands are crafted from 18K white gold and include a luminescent Mercedes hour hand, a spade minute hand, and a stick seconds hand. For precise time setting, the watch includes a stop-seconds function. A Cyclops lens magnifies the date at the 3 o'clock position, enhancing legibility. The crown and case back are made of stainless steel, with a waterproof screw-down crown and a screw-down case back, supported by the Triplock triple waterproofness system.
THE MOVEMENT
This model is powered by the caliber 3135, a self-winding mechanical movement entirely developed and manufactured by Rolex. It is a certified Swiss chronometer, having passed the rigorous tests of the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC). The movement includes a Parachrom hairspring, which offers greater resistance to shocks and temperature variations. Oscillating at a frequency of 28,800 vph (4 Hz), the architecture of this Oyster watch movement ensures exceptional reliability.
THE MODEL DETAILS
Belonging to the Mark VII series, this particular example comes from the M series (serial # M93****). The case is categorized as C2, the dial as D4, and the bezel as B4. The bezel (B4) features a pointed four and “Square 5,” where the internal corners of the five in ‘50’ are shaped like squares. The dial (D4) has a round “O” in "Rolex" and narrowly spaced ‘Oyster Perpetual Date,’ with the ‘R’ of Oyster sitting between the legs of the ‘R’ in Rolex. It also features a narrow ‘Swiss Made’ inscription with three shortened minute markers, and the 28 and 32 markers are lengthened. The case (C2) design from 2008 includes a serial number moved to the rehaut ring with the ‘Rolex Rolex Rolex’ engraving, while the model number remains between the lugs at 12. The latest examples feature a randomized serial number.
THE HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Rolex introduced the original Submariner Date in 1953. This updated model, reference 16610T, produced from 2003 to 2010, omits the side holes, offering a cleaner, more refined look. It was succeeded by the "Hulk."
THE SET
This timepiece is in very good condition, with the exception of a surface scratch on the aluminum bezel at the 6 o'clock position. It is offered with a presentation box and is covered by a 12-month mechanical warranty from Twain Time.
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