Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN Khanjar Emblem for Sultanate of Oman Debuting in 1953 and released to the public the following year, the Rolex Submariner has undoubtedly become one of the most iconic timepieces of all time thanks to its legendary status as Rolex's flagship dive watch. Used extensively by the British Royal Navy and professional diving operations like COMEX, the Submariner set the bar for all dive watches to follow. Featuring a genuinely timeless design that has remained relatively unchanged throughout its history, this Rolex has become the archetypal sports watch. With very few large-scale aesthetic upgrades made to it over the years except for timely advancements like introducing a date function to the collection in the late '60s, and its modern cerachrom bezels, the Submariner is seen as the prototypical dive watch thanks to its consistency. The Submariner has earned its status as a legendary watch, with it today remaining as one of the most sought-after timepieces around.
THE CONSTRUCTION Known as the watch that brought Rolex's 'Maxi-case' into production, the ref. 116610LN is a notoriously robust watch famed for its thick lugs, large indices, and beefy crown guards.
THE CASEBACK Made on special order for the Sultanate of Oman, this example features the Omani national symbol, the Khanjar dagger, engraved onto its caseback, which designates this as a piece that was either gifted to a person of high-esteem like a friend of the Royal family or a foreign dignitary.
TIMING MACHINE READOUT This reading was taken (crown down) with a ONEOF Accuracy Boutique Edition timing machine at time of cataloging. It is provided as a courtesy only, and shall not be construed as a warranty or guarantee of any kind. Please refer to our terms and conditions of sale for more information.
