Submariner Date 16610 Panama Canal

The Submariner, introduced in 1953, is the watch that defined the dive watch category and arguably the most influential wristwatch design of the twentieth century. Its 300-metre water resistance, unidirectional rotating bezel, and luminous dial established the template that every subsequent dive watch has followed — from the cheapest homage to the most expensive complication. The Submariner's influence extends far beyond diving: it became the default watch of military special forces, film protagonists, world leaders, and eventually the broader luxury market. Its proportions — 40mm to 41mm, with a case profile that sits flat on the wrist — have never needed fundamental revision because they were correct from the beginning.

The ref. 16610 with 'Panama Canal' dial was made as a limited edition of 75 pieces in 1999 ocmmemorating the transfer of the Panama Canal from the USA to Panama. Both the 16613 and 16618 were also made with this type of dial.