What is a fake Rolex 116610LN?

A fake Rolex 116610LN is a replica of the Rolex Submariner Date 116610LN. Rolex made the genuine 116610LN from 2010 to 2020. Replica factories make copies. These copies are not affiliated with Rolex. Quality varies by factory and price.

Genuine 116610LN specs

The genuine 116610LN has a 40 mm stainless steel case. It uses a Cerachrom ceramic bezel insert. The movement is the Rolex Caliber 3135. The crystal is sapphire with a Cyclops lens. The bracelet is an Oyster design with a Glidelock clasp. Rolex discontinued the 116610LN in 2020. The replacement is the 126610LN with a 41 mm case.

Replica tiers

Replica 116610LN watches fall into three main tiers.

  • Low tier: $50 to $150. These use cheap materials. The case is often 41 mm or 42 mm. The movement is a generic Chinese automatic. The bezel insert is painted metal or cheap ceramic. The crystal is mineral glass.
  • Mid tier: $150 to $300. These use 316L stainless steel. The case size is closer to 40 mm. The movement is a clone of the 3135 or a Miyota. The bezel insert is ceramic. The crystal is sapphire. The bracelet has solid links.
  • High tier: $300 to $600. These use 904L stainless steel in some cases. The case is 40 mm. The movement is a clone 3135 or a Swiss ETA. The bezel insert is ceramic with platinum paint. The crystal is sapphire with correct Cyclops magnification. The bracelet has a Glidelock clone.

Movement types in replicas

Replica 116610LN watches use several movement types.

  • Generic Chinese automatic: 21,600 vph. No hacking. No hand-winding.
  • Clone 3135: 28,800 vph. Hacking. Hand-winding. Date function. Many high-tier replicas use this.
  • Swiss ETA 2824-2: 28,800 vph. Hacking. Hand-winding. Reliable. Some replicas use this.
  • Miyota 9015: 28,800 vph. Hacking. Hand-winding. Used in mid-tier replicas.

Case and bracelet details

Genuine 116610LN case: 40 mm diameter. 12.5 mm thickness. Lug width 20 mm. Case material 904L stainless steel. Replica cases vary. Low tier uses 316L stainless steel. High tier uses 904L stainless steel. Bracelet: Oyster style. Genuine has solid links. Low tier has hollow links. Mid tier and high tier have solid links. Clasp: Glidelock. Genuine has a Glidelock clasp with 20 mm extension. Replicas may have a simplified clasp.

Dial and hands

Genuine dial: black. White gold hour markers with Chromalight. Hands: Mercedes style. Replica dials vary. Low tier has printed markers. High tier has applied markers. Lume color: genuine is blue. Replicas may have green or blue lume. Date wheel: genuine has a correct font. Replicas often have a thicker font.

Bezel insert

Genuine bezel insert: Cerachrom ceramic. Black. Platinum coated numerals and graduations. Replica inserts: ceramic or metal. Low tier: painted metal. Mid tier: ceramic with painted numbers. High tier: ceramic with platinum paint. The pearl (lume dot) at 12 o'clock: genuine has a raised pearl. Replicas may have a flat pearl.

Crystal and Cyclops

Genuine crystal: sapphire. Cyclops lens at 3 o'clock. Magnification 2.5x. Replica crystals: mineral glass or sapphire. Low tier: mineral glass. Mid tier and high tier: sapphire. Cyclops magnification varies. Some replicas have 1.5x or 2x. Genuine has 2.5x.

Crown and caseback

Genuine crown: Triplock. Three dots under the crown logo. Replica crowns: may have two dots or no dots. Caseback: genuine is solid. Replicas are solid. Engravings on caseback vary.

Weight and feel

Genuine 116610LN weight: about 155 grams with all links. Replica weights vary. Low tier: 120 grams. Mid tier: 140 grams. High tier: 150 grams. Weight is not a reliable test. Case dimensions matter more.

Price ranges

Fake Rolex 116610LN prices: $50 to $600. Low tier: $50 to $150. Mid tier: $150 to $300. High tier: $300 to $600. Prices depend on movement, materials, and factory. Some factories charge more for 904L steel and clone 3135 movements.

Legal note

Replica watches are illegal to sell as genuine. In the US, counterfeiting is a crime. Buying a replica for personal use is not a federal crime in most cases. But selling or importing replicas can lead to seizure and fines. This guide is for information only.