No one could argue that the contemporary rolex submariner is a beautifully impressive timepiece in the same way that no one can deny the vintage examples of the world s favorite dive watch are the epitome of understated cool.
Submariner ceramic review.
The rolex submariner 116610 watch has the in house made rolex caliber 3135 automatic movement while the rolex submariner 114060 watch has the rolex calibre 3130.
Rolex is as much a lifestyle as it is a watch brand but we feel that a hands on rolex submariner review is still necessary as it is meant to be worn and used.
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Over the past two years we ve seen rolex introduce the first two upgraded ceramic submariner models the white gold 116619 and the two tone 116613.
The rolex submariner ref.
The submariner was designed for corrosion resistance and is a highly durable diving watch.
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This is an archived review from watch thoughts.
Inside this rolex submariner date review we like to point out that the movements between 116610 and 114060 are different.
Our rolex submariner review will discuss three different references or iterations the 116610 114060 and the 16610 as well as answer some frequently asked reader questions about the submariner.
16610 was only produced with an aluminum bezel insert that was replaced with a ceramic option with its.
This ceramic is available in a variety of colors even an intriguing shade of emerald green that adorns the ceramic rolex submariner hulk model named for the popular comic book character.
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The rolex submariner date reference 116610lv aka hulk is the rolex submariner we all know and love there are always dissenters i imagine but with a green ceramic bezel and green dial.
The company is a legend and their products are the cornerstone of an industry that sells dreams status quality and ideally value.
However both modern and classic have their drawbacks.
116610 which is the topic of our review today.
Rolex stainless steel submariner black dial with date review.
The super case and maxi dial of the current lineup are not to everyone s taste the thicker lugs and crown.
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In short the submariner s cerachrom bezel won t corrode fade or scratch tough stuff and consistent with what owners expect from their rolexes.
It commands a price premium over the more traditional black ceramic bezel and matching black dial classic rolex submariner 116610ln reference model and further exists in the interesting pantheon.
Whether or not individual entities in the luxury industry can deliver on these promises is a different.
Published by tony villa on 19 dec 2016.
Rolex submariner ceramic date 116610 review.