| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU18440 | |
| Stock # | 18440 | |
| Model Name | Submariner | |
| Brand | ||
| Model Ref # | 168000 | |
| Condition | ||
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | Stainless Steel | |
| Case Shape | Round | |
| Case Size | 40 mm | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Bracelet | |
| Dial | Black | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications |
Date |
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| Year | 1987 | |
| Additional Information | ||
| Sold | ||
Description
The reference 168000 Submariner was only manufactured for 9 months between 1987/88. A true transitional model, the 168000 upgraded the stainless steel alloy from grade 316 used in all previous Rolex steel watches, to grade 904 steel. It is useful to note that Rolex is the only watch company to use 904 steel, which is superior to the surgical grade 316 steel that other manufacturers use. For me, this speaks volumes about Rolex’s commitment to product quality, that they use what is practically a proprietary grade of steel for their watch cases. The reference 168000 was replaced by the current model reference 16610 and has a place in every Rolex watch collection.
Case is stainless steel and measures 40mm diameter by 12.9mm thick. Sapphire crystal. Diver’s count-up timing bezel is original, as is the bezel insert. Screw down Trip Lock crown operating as it should. Case is water resistant to 1000 feet = 300 meters.
Dial is black with applied luminous hour markers and hands with date at 3 o’clock. The luminous on the hour markers is just starting to have a patina. The hands are original to the watch and are also just starting to darken, ever so slightly.
Movement is the automatic winding Rolex Caliber 3035 with 27 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature. The watch is running fine.
Rolex Oyster bracelet reference 93150 with 11 links.
This collectable, vintage Submariner is in overall clean and mint condition and is 100% original.
Case is stainless steel and measures 40mm diameter by 12.9mm thick. Sapphire crystal. Diver’s count-up timing bezel is original, as is the bezel insert. Screw down Trip Lock crown operating as it should. Case is water resistant to 1000 feet = 300 meters.
Dial is black with applied luminous hour markers and hands with date at 3 o’clock. The luminous on the hour markers is just starting to have a patina. The hands are original to the watch and are also just starting to darken, ever so slightly.
Movement is the automatic winding Rolex Caliber 3035 with 27 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature. The watch is running fine.
Rolex Oyster bracelet reference 93150 with 11 links.
This collectable, vintage Submariner is in overall clean and mint condition and is 100% original.
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