This replica Submariner 116610LN is the definitive black-dial, black-bezel Submariner that served as the benchmark for the entire collection from 2010 to 2020. The 116610LN introduced the ceramic bezel insert, the Maxi dial with larger luminous markers, and the Glidelock clasp system to the Submariner line, making it the most significant update to the formula since the original reference launched decades earlier. At 40mm, it carries the classic case proportions that defined the modern sport-luxury diver.

Case & Movement Specs

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Bezel: black ceramic unidirectional with platinum numerals
• Dial: black with luminous Maxi markers
• Crystal: sapphire with Cyclops magnification at 3 o’clock
• Bracelet: Oyster with Glidelock micro-adjustment
• Movement: automatic
• Functions: date, unidirectional rotating bezel

The ceramic bezel on the 116610LN resists scratching and fading far better than the aluminum inserts used on prior generations. Platinum-filled numerals on the bezel catch light without the painted-on appearance of older models.

Caliber Performance

The automatic caliber runs the standard Submariner Date function set: hours, minutes, center seconds, and a date display at 3 o’clock with Cyclops magnification. The screw-down crown secures water resistance to 300 meters, and the Glidelock clasp allows up to 20mm of bracelet extension without tools. The 40mm case wears comfortably on a wide range of wrist sizes, sitting flatter than many competing divers. The Submariner collection offers this same foundation in green, blue, and gold configurations, but black remains the cornerstone. For a gold-cased alternative, the 116618LN in yellow gold takes the same black-dial DNA and wraps it in precious metal.

How It Compares

The 116610LN is the Submariner that every other dive watch gets measured against. Its 40mm case, ceramic bezel, and black dial set the template that competitors reference and that its own successor, the 41mm 126610LN, built upon. The difference between the two is subtle: 1mm of case diameter and a slightly redesigned bracelet. Collectors who prefer the 40mm proportions continue to seek out the 116610LN specifically. This replica Submariner 116610LN delivers the ceramic-era benchmark in the size that defined a generation of sport watches.