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	<small>[[Reference:submariner\|Submariner]] -> '''116610LN'''</small>		<small>[[Reference:submariner\|Submariner]] › '''116610LN'''</small>

	In 2010, the 116610LN became the first steel Submariner Date with a Cerachrom ceramic bezel insert, replacing the aluminum that every steel Submariner had carried since the 1950s. Cerachrom is Rolex's proprietary ceramic: scratch-resistant, fade-resistant, and largely UV-stable. The white-gold 116619LB had introduced the material to the line two years earlier, but the 116610LN was the volume rollout, and for most buyers it was the first ceramic-bezel Sub they handled.		In 2010, the 116610LN became the first steel Submariner Date with a Cerachrom ceramic bezel insert, replacing the aluminum that every steel Submariner had carried since the 1950s. Cerachrom is Rolex's proprietary ceramic: scratch-resistant, fade-resistant, and largely UV-stable. The white-gold 116619LB had introduced the material to the line two years earlier, but the 116610LN was the volume rollout, and for most buyers it was the first ceramic-bezel Sub they handled.
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Admin: Fix bracelet reference: 93250 -> 97200 (five-digit-era code left in place). Cross-checked against Reference:116600, same generation, and research/entities/bracelets.yaml bracelet-97200 (fitments include 116610LN).

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Fix bracelet reference: 93250 -> 97200 (five-digit-era code left in place). Cross-checked against Reference:116600, same generation, and research/entities/bracelets.yaml bracelet-97200 (fitments include 116610LN).

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	The Oyster bracelet runs solid links throughout, fitted with the Oysterlock clasp and the Glidelock extension system. Oysterlock is the locking safety clasp Rolex uses across the modern Professional line. Glidelock is the in-clasp micro-adjustment that allows roughly 20mm of length change in 2mm increments without tools. The system was new to the Submariner with the 116610 generation and replaced the older Fliplock. Retuning fit on the wrist for swelling, water, or a wetsuit is the most-praised functional upgrade of the generation.		The Oyster bracelet runs solid links throughout, fitted with the Oysterlock clasp and the Glidelock extension system. Oysterlock is the locking safety clasp Rolex uses across the modern Professional line. Glidelock is the in-clasp micro-adjustment that allows roughly 20mm of length change in 2mm increments without tools. The system was new to the Submariner with the 116610 generation and replaced the older Fliplock. Retuning fit on the wrist for swelling, water, or a wetsuit is the most-praised functional upgrade of the generation.

	The bracelet reference is ~~likely 93250~~, consistent with six-digit Submariner fitment. Bracelet width is 20mm at the lugs. End links are solid.		The bracelet reference is 97200, consistent with six-digit Submariner fitment. Bracelet width is 20mm at the lugs. End links are solid.

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	This is the last 40mm ceramic Submariner Date in steel, sitting between the 16610 era and the current 41mm 126610LN. The successor's 41mm case and caliber 3235 (70-hour reserve, Chronergy escapement) are real upgrades, but the family character carried over intact, and current production satisfies most buyers. That keeps the 116610LN premium moderate next to the Hulk. Collectors who specifically want the 40mm case, or who treat caliber 3135 as proven and sufficient, have a fixed supply to draw from.		This is the last 40mm ceramic Submariner Date in steel, sitting between the 16610 era and the current 41mm 126610LN. The successor's 41mm case and caliber 3235 (70-hour reserve, Chronergy escapement) are real upgrades, but the family character carried over intact, and current production satisfies most buyers. That keeps the 116610LN premium moderate next to the Hulk. Collectors who specifically want the 40mm case, or who treat caliber 3135 as proven and sufficient, have a fixed supply to draw from.


			== Related references ==

			* [[Reference:116610LV\|Submariner 116610LV]] — "Hulk", Green Dial (2010–2020)
			* [[Reference:116613\|Submariner 116613]] — 2009–2020
			* [[Reference:114060\|Submariner 114060]] — 2012–2020
			* [[Reference:116618\|Submariner 116618]] — Yellow Gold (2008–2020)
			* [[Reference:116619LB\|Submariner 116619LB]] — "Smurf", White Gold (2008–2020)
			* [[Reference:16610LV\|Submariner 16610LV]] — "Kermit", Green Bezel (2003–2010)

			See also the [[Reference:submariner\|Submariner family index]], [[Reference:Movements\|movement reference]], [[Reference:Bracelets\|bracelet & clasp guide]], and [[Reference:Serial-numbers\|serial numbers by year]].

	== Sources ==		== Sources ==

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