Reference 16610 comes with Box, Papers, Booklets, Red Hangtags •Wire Price $8,500 •Specifications: Year: 1997 Model: Datejust Case Diameter: 40mm Lug to Lug: 48mm Case: Stainless steel Condition: No significant wear as seen Dial: Black Movement: Automatic •Condition: First, we want to note one important thing about this specific Submariner. It is a 1997 which means it was the final year of tritium on dials before being banned in 1998. The case is very sharp and has even lugs. The case holes have no distortion that would happen if it was polished. That is why we believe this is unpolished. The bracelet is in just as good of condition. The bezel is clean with the original tritium pip. The dial and hands have a light custard patina on the tritium lume. The watch comes with its original box and papers. •The Story: In 1954, Rolex introduced the first Submariner model, which became the most recognized luxury sports watch. The watch was water-resistant up to 100 meters and became the most sought-after watch. Since then, Rolex has made numerous changes and developments, including the introduction of the 6204 and 6205 models, the 6536 and 6538 references, and the 1030 reference. The company has made significant contributions to the watchmaking industry. In the early 1960s, Rolex introduced several models, including the 5508 and 5510, with numerous dial changes. The 5512 and 5513 models featured lacquered dials with gold or silver printing. The Submariner 1680 introduced a date display in 1968, following the Sea-Dweller. The first Submariner 1680 had a collector's item "Red Submariner" dial, with six dial versions. The Submariner 1680 was produced until 1979. The first Submariner in solid yellow gold was the Submariner Date, a success in Italy and the US market. Over the next 40 years, the Submariner underwent technical developments, improved water-resistance, new movements, and aesthetic changes.