Rolex Submariner 116610LN The Quintessence ..............

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Creature from the deep, quintessential diver's watch, a universe which remains the basic diving instrument, which long ago conquered terra firma, as a watch elegant, timeless and action.

Rolex Submariner has expanded its horizons far beyond his birth in 1953, while not denying nothing of its aquatic origins.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 116610LN diver was officially launched in early 2010 as a replacement for the outdated model 16610.

Compared to its predecessor, the 116 610 has mounted a ceramic bezel scratch resistant, and a bracelet Glidelock,

While the size of the box is just 40 mm, it is observed that it has been given a more aggressive look, which is especially true for the shoulders to protect the crown, which are much more bold compared to the previous model .

La replica

Modelo.: Rolex Submariner 116610 LN Ultimate, de Noob Facotry.

size.: 40 x 13

Cristal.: sapphire

bezel.: Cerámic

movement: Clon Eta 2836

This replica is one of the Ultimate models of this model, of course, I have to make some small mod to leave nearly 1.1

magnifying glass.: Dar Ar

Hour hand.: Change, the body of the gene is somewhat thinner.

pearl.: This well-centered, but of course, it is almost impossible that resembles the gene.

crown.: This pretty well but could change

the box

With a strong and recognizable thanks to its case, bezel and dial. His measures 40 mm in diameter and 12.5 mm thick, with its fine design, make it a balanced and versatile clock, suitable for both casual use or dress watch..

Over the previous model, the 40 mm still unchanged, although it presents a clear increase in size in places. The handles are 1 mm each, winning a total of 2 mm and crown protectors are also larger

These alterations cause more visually striking, with a sportier look, especially thanks to those extra millimeters on the handles. The smooth transition between the case and the previous Submariner bracelet is now altered, becoming more angular.

The top features a satin finish, like the back, with the typical blind bottom without any inscription. The lid ring has an external threaded finish polishing, like the sides.

the dial

The maxidial, which in this model are larger indices and needles. No longer a nod to the past as past, painted indexes maxi version had its first success with the model 5512 and 5513.

Superimposed on the black background, as indices applied [censored] points, are located at each hour except at twelve hours (inverted triangle), three hours (date window) and six to nine hours (index type cane).

They are filled lumen that radiates a blue hue when the light intensity decreases. The fact that color choice is important. Sunlight is formed by radiation of different wavelength constituting the visible spectrum. These radiations are absorbed differently by the seawater. The color, starting with the red disappears. With increasing depth, gradually disappearing orange, yellow and green, until only the passing blue violet.

Mercedes type needles, oversized in width, are in white gold gene Cromolight applications. The seconds hand presents, to 3/5 of its length, a small filler also point in the same luminescent substance. In the outer zone of the dial, outside the circle of directions, find a scale of 60 points.

On the dial inscriptions found abundant, typical Rolex. Triangle under twelve hours, the logo, the brand name and model, "Oyster Perpetual Date". Just over six hours, in four lines! different, "Submariner" tightness "1000 ft = 300 m", and the pompous "Superlative Chronometer Officialy certified". And to top it all perpendicular to the inner ring is engraved dial with no fewer than ten times! Rolex name. Between them, located at six, we also find the serial number engraved.

At three we find the window with the indication of the date, in black on white. The magnifying "cyclops" increases the readability of the digits. This bubble, which protrudes 1.5 mm of perfect flatness of the sapphire crystal, is another of the signs identifying the submariner since 1970. This optimization of the reading of the accurate date presents the novelty of the gene carrying anti-glare treatment.

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the bezel

The novelty of this model is its ceramic bezel, virtually scratchproof and immune to degradation over time. Until this new model, the bezel was aluminum, streaking quite easily ..

Presents a numerical ranking every ten minutes and rectangular indices every five minutes, with a scale of minutes, using small rod-indices in the first quarter hour. These indices are engraved on the bezel, getting a very good contrast and readability. Early Graduation at the reference position, we find an inverted triangle with a small rate applied in the center, with material lumininscente

The perimeter of the bezel has 60 notches, designed to facilitate grasping and subsequent rotation thereof. Another positive about 16,610 difference is found in the fall of the bezel to the case: it is now perfectly straight when previously it curved inwards.

crown

Visually differ because Triplock has recorded three small dots under the Rolex crown, while the Twinlock takes one, two or none. Different combinations in the diameter of these dots indicate the material which the box is made:

- Three points of equal diameter = steel

- Central Point = largest gold

- Points = platinum larger side

To unscrew the crown must rotate two full turns clockwise, when it makes a jump of 1 mm outwards. If we pull it toward its first position, we can perform rapid adjustment date. If we throw a second time, stop and proceed to the second set horario.Para close, simply squeeze the crown inward and give two laps until the end, without forcing, clockwise.

bracelet

A marvel of comfort and fit. Oyster remains the typical 20 mm, reducing to 16 mm to reach the end. The solid links joined by screws threaded pins are constructed like the rest of the watch. The finish of the links is glossy on top and bottom and the sides polished. The two elements are polished closing down, but they would be protected by the same lock, remain safe from any possible scratches. One of these elements presents the central part satin, inscribed with the mark, the seal, the reference to Geneva and Swiss Made.

The big difference is Glidelock closure. . I think a change was required, as the former did not convey the quality seal that deserved Submariner, both in design and material used, simple stamped steel. Now is steel and of considerable thickness.

The current Glidelock presents a slider, a series of parallel grooves in the inside of the box. The different positions are set simply with the following maneuvers: unlock the last link placing perpendicular to cassette, slide in either senses increasing or decreasing the diameter of the bracelet, and re-locking with a click. The operation is done without tools, just with fingers, very convenient and fast: in less than five seconds have the cuff snugly. It is ideal to change when small daily expansion in the size of the wrist make the watch more than necessary tighten or become too loose. Provides a total length of up to 20 mm, in increments of 2 mm.

Conclusions

The mythical model update is inevitable, and even necessary to maintain your position. Changes and modifications may be criticized, but we can not ignore that the Submariner has evolved throughout its history, sometimes more successfully and others less. The key is to improve the model keeping the spirit in which it was born, its DNA, and Rolex has succeeded.

Increasing the size of the handles and crown guard gives a more robust and sporty, with a greater visual impact ..

The bezel Cerachrom is a great success. The excellent abrasion resistance of ceramics, with very deep black color, make it a very to consider when assessing the Submariner.

- The maxidial, with his hands and indices larger,

- The closure bracelet is an improvement Glydelock brutal.

Thanks for reading

[mjmj]

Nice Pics and nice writeup..

[MALDONADO]

thanks for the comments

[ugot1newmail]

I just got one of these and noticed that the biggest flaw is the that the gen has the numbers on the bezel engraved while on this rep they are simply printed on. Seems like a massive give away - or i'm I missing something? 

[asciwhite]

Super thank you for this

 

 

I love to "drool" over pictures until my very own gets here in the mail

 

 

A very good writeup..

[freddy333]

Well done.

[sputim]

superb! Are the pictures from a gen model or noobfactory?

[SSTEEL]

Great photos, and info on the Sub my friend, well done.

 

I just got one of these and noticed that the biggest flaw is the that the gen has the numbers on the bezel engraved while on this rep they are simply printed on. Seems like a massive give away - or i'm I missing something? 

 

I would like to know this too.  The only other dead giveaway is the Rolex crown etching on the glass @6.  Gens don't.

[gmtlover]

Great photos, and info on the Sub my friend, well done.

 

 

I would like to know this too.  The only other dead giveaway is the Rolex crown etching on the glass @6.  Gens don't.

 

The gens do have a rolex crown engraved... it is called LEC. only harder visible on a gen then rep most of the time..

Not always though since rep crystals are getting better and better

[seafoam]

Wow! He11 of a write up. Thanks for putting this together.