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Lot 207 The Property of a European Private Collector
ROLEX. A VERY FINE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DATE, SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, BRACELET, WARRANTY
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, REF. 16610 T, CASE NO. Y’820’113, CIRCA 2004
Closed23 March 2018
Price Realised
USD 32,500
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Specialist note
An extremely rare timepiece, the present Rolex Submariner wristwatch is offered in excellent overall condition with its punched Rolex warranty and was manufactured for the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the model.
With the 50th anniversary debuting in 2003, the Rolex reference 16610LV marked collectors and has been highly sought-after ever since. A highly recognizable and attractive timepiece, the present example is part of the rarest and most desirable watches of the contemporary Submariner model. Stamped ‘T’ on its case next to the reference number, the wristwatch was part of the early timepieces to be manufactured without lug holes. Furthermore, close inspection indicates that the case is part of the early and extremely coveted Y Serial, made in very scarce amount and for a limited time duration for the reference from approximately September to December 2002.
Indication that this timepiece is truly part of the first edition of the 50th anniversary submariner, its collectible importance is further enhanced as the wristwatch is offered with the rare first generation green “Flat Four Serifed” bezel, indicating that the number 4 of the graduation 40 has a flat top and that all the numbers with internal angles have very sharp and pronounced serifs in comparison to other examples. Part of the first timepieces of the reference, the wristwatch is bestowed with a highly attractive Mk1 Maxi dial featuring slightly larger hour markers, an oval “O” for the Rolex script, a widely spaced “Oyster Perpetual Date” signature and the “Swiss Made” indication on the bottom of the dial and extending from 28 to 32 min and shortening 5 minute markers instead of 3.
In excellent overall condition and completed with its box and papers, this very rare Y serial anniversary Submariner encompasses all the traits enabling it to become a future classic.
With the 50th anniversary debuting in 2003, the Rolex reference 16610LV marked collectors and has been highly sought-after ever since. A highly recognizable and attractive timepiece, the present example is part of the rarest and most desirable watches of the contemporary Submariner model. Stamped ‘T’ on its case next to the reference number, the wristwatch was part of the early timepieces to be manufactured without lug holes. Furthermore, close inspection indicates that the case is part of the early and extremely coveted Y Serial, made in very scarce amount and for a limited time duration for the reference from approximately September to December 2002.
Indication that this timepiece is truly part of the first edition of the 50th anniversary submariner, its collectible importance is further enhanced as the wristwatch is offered with the rare first generation green “Flat Four Serifed” bezel, indicating that the number 4 of the graduation 40 has a flat top and that all the numbers with internal angles have very sharp and pronounced serifs in comparison to other examples. Part of the first timepieces of the reference, the wristwatch is bestowed with a highly attractive Mk1 Maxi dial featuring slightly larger hour markers, an oval “O” for the Rolex script, a widely spaced “Oyster Perpetual Date” signature and the “Swiss Made” indication on the bottom of the dial and extending from 28 to 32 min and shortening 5 minute markers instead of 3.
In excellent overall condition and completed with its box and papers, this very rare Y serial anniversary Submariner encompasses all the traits enabling it to become a future classic.