Stunning 2005 Rolex Oyster Submariner 16610 Gents Watch

The Overview

The Rolex Submariner is arguably the most famous watch in the World. Worn by Presidents, Movie Stars and Watch Dealers… Introduced in 1953 it was the first watch to be waterproof to 100 meters. Adopted by Ian Fleming’s hero, James Bond the latest models design can easily be traced back to the original.

This example was made in 2005 (‘D’ serial) and is in excellent condition. The solid steel case has been polished recently and is in very good condition with only some minor signs of surface scratching. The original Rolex signed black dial is in excellent condition. The very high grade Rolex signed automatic movement is again in excellent condition and has just been fully serviced by our professional watchmaker. The watch sits on a genuine Rolex Oyster bracelet which is in very good condition and  has the references of:

93250 and EB1

Whilst we haven’t got the paperwork we give a lifetime guarantee on the provenance and authenticity and also a 12 month guarantee on the movement.

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The Case

The solid steel case has been polished recently and is in very good condition with only some minor signs of surface scratching. The case measures 40mm across excluding the Rolex signed crown and 47mm long including the lugs. The inside case is signed ‘Rolex Geneva Switzerland’, ‘Stainless Steel’ and ‘2160’.

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The Movement

The very high grade Rolex signed automatic movement is again in excellent condition and has just been fully serviced by our professional watchmaker. The movement is signed Montres Rolex SA Geneva Swiss’, ‘Thirty One 31 Jewels’, ‘Adjusted 5 Positions and Temperature’ and the calibre is 3135. The movement number is 1002195.

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The Box, Papers and Sonning Warranty

As with the majority of pre-owned watches that are 10 years or older, this particular watch does not come with its original box or paperwork. The watch is 100% genuine and rest assured we provide a lifetime guarantee on the authenticity and provenance of all the watches we sell.

Although there is no original paperwork, we do provide a written invoice and 3 page insurance valuation with the pictures of the watch and all available reference numbers. We also give a 12 month warranty on all our watches.

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About Sonning Vintage Watches

Sonning Vintage Watches are one of the largest prestige brand vintage watch retailers on the Internet carrying stock of around £900,000; we’ve sold over 3,000 vintage watches across the world since our formation in 2009. We’re based in Berkshire and Nottingham and spend 1- 2 days a week in London. Whilst we’re an Internet business we do ‘show’ 90% of our watches prior to sale and travel across England to meet prospective buyers.

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Why Purchase a Watch from SVW

We provide a lifetime guarantee on the authenticity and provenance of all our watches and come with a full printed Receipt of Sale and Insurance Valuation. Purchasing from SVW gives you the protection and reassurance of buying from an incorporated company with outstanding customer testimonials.

We provide a high quality box and use the Royal Mail Special Delivery for the UK and DHL for overseas sales. They are insured for the full purchase value.

See what our customers say – 100% positive feedback on all our sales sites and over 40% of our customers buy again or refer us!

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Couriering and Pre-Delivery Inspection

We use the Royal Mail’s Guaranteed next day service for UK sales and DHL for all overseas shipping. All our watches are fully serviced, but prior to couriering each one will undergo a 3 day pre-delivery check to ensure the watch is in perfect condition.

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The Conclusion

This is a beautiful example of a watch from one of horology’s most famous names and will, if history is any judge, provide an excellent financial investment as well as a possession to treasure and enjoy. I will provide an insurance valuation in excess of my asking price. Please appreciate the difficulty of photographing this piece, it looks even better in real life. Subject to your location I’ll happily show the watch.

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