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ecsub44 · 27 April 2011, 04:32 PM

I recently purchased an iPhone app that covers the history of each Rolex Submariner Reference from the 6200 to the 16610LV. I also have an app that coveres the same information for the GMT.

The GMT app has a pretty nifty chart that shows what years each reference was produced. I thought I would compile the information in the Sub app to create a similar (although less pretty) chart.

It was a nice little exercise for me to go through on a business flight to California. I learned quite a bit about the history of the Sub. It's also a good way to quickly glance at the full history and get some relative idea of the "rarity" of specific models.

I hope the information is correct...feel free to provide corrections.

Enjoy!

Zed82 · 27 April 2011, 04:41 PM

16610LV was made from 2003 to 2010.

ecsub44 · 27 April 2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zed82

16610LV was made from 2003 to 2010.

Thank you!

I've edited the picture to reflect the correction...

Zed82 · 27 April 2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ecsub44

Thank you!

I've edited the picture to reflect the correction...

manofcow · 27 April 2011, 06:18 PM

Many thanks! That's pretty good!!!

I think the 168000 may have been around a tad earlier. I bought my first Rolex in 1986 and it was 168000. Sold it a few years ago to buy a 16610 and have regretted it since! You should always hang onto your first Rolex!!!!

Now looking for a 1962 Sub 5512/5513 as a 'birth year' watch and can see why there aren't many around!!

Got a thing for this one at the mo!!

Thanks again!

Andy

ecsub44 · 28 April 2011, 03:49 AM

It's also nice to see the overlap between various models over the years.

Bmonroy17 · 28 April 2011, 04:26 AM

VERY COOOL ! thanks as I am about to start the hunt my birth year sub.

burric · 28 April 2011, 04:41 AM

Where on the watch would I find the production history number ? thanks

moviefreak · 28 April 2011, 04:42 AM

Good job..

ecsub44 · 28 April 2011, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by burric

Where on the watch would I find the production history number ? thanks

You can find the serial number on the edge of the case (remove the bracelet) that will give you an estimate of the production year when you correlate the serial number to the various production date lists found on the web.

will hung · 13 May 2011, 02:44 AM

Man! This is brilliant. Just what nube like me needs to help him shop for his first Sub.

cdweller · 13 May 2011, 02:51 AM

This is interesting. So in 1977-1978, there were 7 variants of the sub being produced? I never would have known!

steubi1 · 13 May 2011, 02:56 AM

Thank you so much,

excellent job!

Tom

BOA · 13 May 2011, 03:04 AM

It's so easy to read. Great job.

You have the 16610LV, so I don't think it's complete without the 116610LV.

L-16610 · 13 May 2011, 03:11 AM

still so unbelievable that the 168000 doesn't cost AT LEAST 10.000 euro or 15.000 USD
Such a rare piece

btw, I think it was only made about 9 months and not 2 years

27 April 2011, 04:32 PM	#1
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	Submariner Production History I recently purchased an iPhone app that covers the history of each Rolex Submariner Reference from the 6200 to the 16610LV. I also have an app that coveres the same information for the GMT. The GMT app has a pretty nifty chart that shows what years each reference was produced. I thought I would compile the information in the Sub app to create a similar (although less pretty) chart. It was a nice little exercise for me to go through on a business flight to California. I learned quite a bit about the history of the Sub. It's also a good way to quickly glance at the full history and get some relative idea of the "rarity" of specific models. I hope the information is correct...feel free to provide corrections. Enjoy!

27 April 2011, 04:41 PM	#2
Zed82 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Zlatan Location: Sweden Posts: 357	16610LV was made from 2003 to 2010. __________________ "The world´s your oyster..."

28 April 2011, 03:49 AM	#6
ecsub44 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: US Watch: Sub Posts: 3,175	It's also nice to see the overlap between various models over the years. __________________ *侘寂 -- wabi-sabi --* acceptance of transience and imperfection by finding beauty in that which is imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete Commissioner of WEIRD POLICE , Badge # ecsub44

28 April 2011, 04:26 AM	#7
Bmonroy17 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: So-Cal Watch: your SIX Posts: 277	VERY COOOL ! thanks as I am about to start the hunt my birth year sub. __________________

28 April 2011, 04:42 AM	#9
moviefreak "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in my house... Posts: 5,524	Good job.. __________________ Cheers, Eduardo Be a WIS not a WUSS... and remove all the stickers..

27 April 2011, 06:18 PM	#5
manofcow "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK Posts: 87	Many thanks! That's pretty good!!! I think the 168000 may have been around a tad earlier. I bought my first Rolex in 1986 and it was 168000. Sold it a few years ago to buy a 16610 and have regretted it since! You should always hang onto your first Rolex!!!! Now looking for a 1962 Sub 5512/5513 as a 'birth year' watch and can see why there aren't many around!! Got a thing for this one at the mo!! Thanks again! Andy

28 April 2011, 04:41 AM	#8
burric "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: fort lauderdale Posts: 1	Where on the watch would I find the production history number ? thanks

13 May 2011, 02:44 AM	#11
will hung "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 144	Man! This is brilliant. Just what nube like me needs to help him shop for his first Sub.

13 May 2011, 02:51 AM	#12
cdweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: PA Watch: SubLV, 1665 Rail Posts: 1,054	This is interesting. So in 1977-1978, there were 7 variants of the sub being produced? I never would have known!

13 May 2011, 02:56 AM	#13
steubi1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: Switzerland Watch: too many Posts: 1,150	Thank you so much, excellent job! Tom

13 May 2011, 03:04 AM	#14
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,410	It's so easy to read. Great job. You have the 16610LV, so I don't think it's complete without the 116610LV.

13 May 2011, 03:11 AM	#15
L-16610 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Europe Posts: 825	still so unbelievable that the 168000 doesn't cost AT LEAST 10.000 euro or 15.000 USD Such a rare piece btw, I think it was only made about 9 months and not 2 years

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