Watch Review| Rolex Submariner

Rolex has upgrade its Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date and changed its reference number to 116610. While the case of the watch remains 40mm in diameter the shape is noticeably more angled, and has thicker lugs, giving it a more retro type feel. Also changed is the graduated unidirectional bezel, instead of a anodized black aluminum inserted, it is replaced by the Cerachrom bezel, manufactured from a special ceramic material that Rolex has developed in-house, because of its immunity to UV damage and saltwater corrosion and its being extremely resistant to scratches.

The dial has enlarged luminous hands and hour markers treated with Chromalight for easier readability, this material has a distinctive blue glow which is more visible to the human eye even in underwater conditions. The bracelet has been updated as well, the stainless steel Oyster bracelet no longer has the brushed center links but a solid link. The clasp latches with a complex spring-loaded mechanism and has a precise glidelock extension device with a ratchet. You can definitely count on Rolex to stay at the cutting edge of modern fashion trends while not compromising their signature flavor.

The price for the new 116610 Rolex Submariner Date is $7,250. There is also the 116610 LV version, which features a green Cerachrom rotating bezel, and a matching metallic dial in green gold which will retail for $7,750.

If you want diamond hour markers (at the 1-2-4-5-7-8-10-11 o'clock positions) with your gold or bi-metal Subs, Rolex now offers this as an option.

Specifications. Ref: 116610/116610 LV

Case

Diameter: 40 mm
Material: 904L steel
Bezel: unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated
with green Cerachrom insert, platinum graduations
Winding crown: Triplock
Crystal: Sapphire crystal with Cyclops lens
Waterproof: 300 m
Movement

Calibre: 3135 COSC-certified chronometer with date display
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 beats/hour)
Parachrom hairspring with Breguet overcoil
Power reserve: 48 hours

Bracelet

Material: 904L steel
Type: Oyster
Clasp: Glidelock