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Rolex Submariner 50th Anniversary Ref. 16610LV Mark V Dial

Partially verified

The Rolex Submariner Ref. 16610LV, introduced in 2003 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Submariner model, is a stainless steel diver's watch. This specific example, dated 2008, features a black 'Maxi' dial, designated as the Mark V variant, characterized by oversized Super-LumiNova filled markers with white gold surrounds. The watch is distinguished from standard 16610 references by its non-ceramic green bezel insert. It is housed in a 40mm 904L stainless steel case with a Trip-Lock crown and is mounted on a Rolex 93250 Oyster bracelet with solid end links. The watch is water-resistant to 300 meters and features the serial number engraved on the inner rehaut at the 6 o'clock position. The auction description reports that the case retains its original factory finish and has not been polished, and the movement has been recently serviced to perform at COSC specifications.

Front view of the Rolex Submariner Ref. 16610LV showing the green bezel and black Maxi dial.
Front view of the Rolex Submariner Ref. 16610LV showing the green bezel and black Maxi dial. — Craft & Tailored. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
craftandtailored.com
Category
Wristwatch · Diver's watch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
16610LV
Catalogue / lot identifier
RLXSUB16610LV08
Source-reported date
2008
Source-reported place
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
V55XXXX

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Bracelet Configuration

The watch is constructed from 904L stainless steel and features a 40mm diameter case. It includes a Trip-Lock winding crown and a non-ceramic, green unidirectional rotating bezel insert. The auction description specifies this insert is the 'Slim 4' variant.

The timepiece is fitted with a Rolex 93250 Oyster bracelet. This bracelet uses solid end links and a flip-lock clasp mechanism. The auction description states that the case retains its original factory finish without being polished and that the bracelet shows no stretch, retaining all of its original links.

Evidence for this section
  • “904L stainless steel”
  • “Trip-Lock crown and Rolex 93250 oyster flip lock bracelets with solid end links”
  • “The case of this 16610LV retains the original factory finish and has not been polished”

Dial and Rehaut Details

This timepiece features a gloss black dial known as the 'Maxi' configuration. It is identified as a Mark V variant, featuring oversized hour markers filled with Super-LumiNova and framed by white gold surrounds. The markers are noted for their high contrast against the black surface.

The inner retaining ring, or rehaut, features an engraving of the word 'Rolex' repeated around the perimeter. The watch's serial number is specifically engraved into this ring at the 6 o'clock position.

Evidence for this section
  • “white gold Super-LumiNova filled markers”
  • “The Mark 5 variant, "Maxi" dial is in pristine and original condition”
  • “The serial number is engraved into the 6 o'clock position of the inner retaining ring”

Condition and Performance

The auction description states that the watch has recently undergone servicing. Following this maintenance, the movement is reported to be operating in accordance with COSC (Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres) certification standards.

The external components are described as being in original condition, with the manufacturer's initial factory finish still present on the steel surfaces. No accessories are provided with this specific lot.

Evidence for this section
  • “The watch was recently serviced and is running at COSC spec.”
  • “The Mark 5 variant, "Maxi" dial is in pristine and original condition”

Open research questions

  • What are the specific physical differences between the five recognized Mark dial variants of the 16610LV?
  • How is the 'Slim 4' bezel insert technically differentiated from other green bezel variants produced during the 16610LV production run?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Submariner 50th Anniversary Ref. 16610LV Mark V Dial
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference16610LV“Ref. 16610LV”
Material904L stainless steel“made from 904L stainless steel”
Water resistance300m / 1000ft“water resistance rating of 300M/1000ft”
Serial numberV55XXXX“Serial V55XXXX”
BraceletRolex Oyster 93250“Rolex Oyster 93250 Bracelet With Solid End Links”
Movement performanceCOSC spec“running at COSC spec”
Dial variantMark V“MK 5 dial variant”

Visible details

  • Cyclops lens over the date aperture at the 3 o'clock position
  • Engraved Rolex branding and serial number on the internal rehaut
  • Green rotating bezel insert with silver-toned markers
  • Flip-lock clasp stamped with reference number 93250

Research qualifications

  • Identification as a 'Mark V' dial and 'Slim 4' bezel variant relies on vendor assessment
  • Claim regarding the unpolished state of the case is a vendor-provided report

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی Rolex Submariner 50th Anniversary رفرنس 16610LV

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 66d5ea8d8a

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