The 116610LN is the classic 40mm black Submariner, the previous generation. Black dial, black bezel, all steel. It is the watch that most people picture when they think Submariner, and this one runs the VS3135 to match the older reference.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Factory | VS Factory (VSF) |
| Reference | 116610LN (Submariner Date, 40mm, black) |
| Movement | VS3135 (Dandong) automatic |
| Case dimensions | 40mm diameter, 12.8mm thick |
| Material | 904L Oystersteel |
| Bezel | Unidirectional black Cerachrom ceramic with platinum PVD numerals |
| Dial | Black with Chromalight markers |
| Bracelet | Oyster with Glidelock clasp |
The movement. VS3135, the Dandong clone that matches the 116610's genuine 3135 caliber. Built 1:1 from the ground up, not a decorated base. Identical time-setting direction and long-term reliability. This is the movement that built VSF's reputation in the Submariner category, and it is still one of the most stable clones on the market.
The case. 40mm maxi case, the bolder generation. Wider lugs and a 20mm lug width, which gives it the blockier look that defined the 116610 era. It wears larger and more substantial than the slimmer 41mm generation that replaced it. 12.8mm thick.
The bezel. Black Cerachrom ceramic with platinum PVD numerals. The platinum fill keeps the scale bright silver and it will not fade or yellow. Unidirectional, 120-click.
The crystal. Sapphire with the anti-reflective cyclops for the black hole effect on the date.
The bracelet. Oyster with the Glidelock clasp, sizing in 2mm increments without tools.
The takeaway. The 116610LN is the classic black Submariner in the 40mm size. It is the previous generation, but a lot of collectors prefer the maxi case proportions over the slimmer 41mm, so it still gets requested constantly. The VS3135 is the correct movement for it. If you want the bold 40mm Submariner look, this is the one. It is the safest, most recognizable dive watch config there is.