Rolex Submariner 16610 T

ROLEX, SUBMARINER 'FLAT FOUR' REF. 16610 T, A RARE AND COLLECTIBLE AUTOMATIC STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH, CASE NUMBER: F 241'455, MOVEMENT NUMBER: 3 0'126'868 | Christie’s

CIRCA: 2003 CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel DIAMETER: 40 mm. BRACELET MATERIAL: Rolex Oyster stainless steel bracelet stamped 93250 DIAL: Black MOVEMENT: Cal. 3135, automatic, 31 jewels FUNCTIONS: Time, date, measurement of elapsed time via the bezel BUCKLE: Rolex stainless steel folding buckle with clasp stamped 93250 BOX: No PAPERS: NoThe present ref. 16610 with green bezel is known as a “Flat 4” due to its bezel insert. The 4 on this insert has a flat top that is longer than the large majority of the anniversary Submariners. Following five decades of commercial success, Rolex launched the reference 16610 with green bezel in 2003 to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Rolex Submariner. Affectionately nicknamed the ‘Kermit’ by collectors, this anniversary piece is the only Submariner reference to boast a green aluminum bezel insert.