ROLEX VINTAGE SUBMARINER 16808 18K AUTOMATIC BLUE NIPPLE DIAL 1980

ROLEX VINTAGE SUBMARINER 16808 18K AUTOMATIC BLUE NIPPLE DIAL 1980
Details
Stock # SKU20485
Stock # 20485
Model Name Submariner
Brand
Model Ref # 16808
Condition Mint
Gender Mens
Movement Automatic
Case 18K Yellow Gold
Case Shape Round
Case Size 40mm x 12.7mm
Crystal
Band / Strap Bracelet
Dial Blue
Caseback Solid
Complications Date
Year 1980
Additional Information
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Description
There is no more handsome watch in the world than a gold Sub. Truly majestic and obviously prestigious. The 16808 Submariner is a true transitional model, introducting both the sapphire crystal and quickset date to the Submariner. As for the nipple dial, these are getting very hard to find on 16808s. Take a look, and you will find the later dials with the regular luminous.

Solid 18k gold case measures 40mm diameter by 12.7mm thick. The condition of this case is mint+. Original deep blue bezel insert. Being a Submariner the watch is water resistant to 300 meters (1000 feet) and features a sapphire crystal and screw down crown.

Beautiful blue 100% original nipple dial. Date window at 3 o’clock.

Movement is the automatic winding Rolex Caliber 3035 with 27 jewels and is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer.

Bracelet is the original 18k Rolex Oyster with 12 solid gold links and flip-lock clasp.

Serial number 6704XXX dates the watch to 1980.
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