Lot #2986
Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN Khanjar Emblem for Sultanate of Oman
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Introduction
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.
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Grade
M 9
Status
Vetted & Approved
Included
Guarantee Card, Hang Tags
Est. value range
$10,000 – $15,000
The Details
Brand
Rolex
Dimensions
40mm
Model
Submariner Date
Movement
Automatic cal. 3135
Reference
116610LN
Bracelet
Stainless steel Oyster bracelet
Year
2015
Condition
Near-Mint
Material
Stainless steel
Included
Watch, box and papers
Dial Color
Black

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.
Condition
Watch is in near-mint overall condition. There are only minor signs of wear visible, with a few marks along the case and bracelet. Caseback engraved with the Khanjar symbol has some minor scuffs as shown in the images. Bracelet has 11 links total, 5 of which are removable. It is sized to fit an approx 8" wrist.
Our Perspective
An incredibly robust timepiece, the ref. 116610LN epitomized the concept of a luxury tool watch that could take anything it was hit with - a concept that Rolex had been championing for decades, but never to the level that the ref. 116610LN reached. Additionally, with its Khanjar dagger-engraved caseback, this is a rare and special example of one of watchmaking's best-known timepieces.