First Submariner 99’ 11610

[Tnathantaylor]

After wanting one for many years, I just picked up my first Submariner today at a local jewelry store. It’s a 16610 from 99’ that was recently serviced and in great condition. It has an A serial number but has ‘Swiss Made’ on the dial. From what I’ve read, the majority of the A’s had a Swiss ‘only’. Would this make it from later in n 99’?
Thanks

[Old Expat Beast]

Is the numeral right after the A a higher one, like 7, 8 or 9? All the A/Swiss Made ones I have seen were like that.

[Tnathantaylor]

Yes, it’s A7. Thanks!

[Old Expat Beast]

You're welcome. I have owned a Swiss Made Sub and GMT II that were both A8 and sold in Hong Kong (where turnover was quite high) in August 2000.

[kieselguhr]

Congratulations!

[996marty]

Congratulations on your purchase for me the 5 digit reference’s are perfect

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Tnathantaylor

After wanting one for many years, I just picked up my first Submariner today at a local jewelry store. It’s a 16610 from 99’ that was recently serviced and in great condition. It has an A serial number but has ‘Swiss Made’ on the dial. From what I’ve read, the majority of the A’s had a Swiss ‘only’. Would this make it from later in n 99’?
Thanks

Swiss only dials ran from around 1998 into 2000, A serials ran from around November 1998 into January 2000 possibly longer. So your watch could be the first run with Swiss made,but all charts are a approx date when the case was stamped not always when it was made. Cannot go wrong with any 16610 classic Rolex wear it in good health for many years to come.

[travisb]

Congratulations!!

[Gerry62]

The diver productions 14060/16610/16600 (16700/16710 Gmt) is my favorite
Congrats and wear it in good health for many years to come

[1William]

Congratulations.

[Tnathantaylor]

Thanks, folks - much appreciated.
I’ve owned a Tudor Black Bay for years, it’s a great watch but never scratched that Sub itch. I tried a few 116610’s which were nice but the 11610 is definitely the one.