| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU20839 | |
| Stock # | 20839 | |
| Model Name | Submariner | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Model Ref # | 16800 | |
| Condition | Mint | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | Stainless Steel | |
| Case Shape | Round | |
| Case Size | 40mm | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Bracelet | |
| Dial | Black | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications |
Date |
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| Year | 1984 | |
| Additional Information | ||
| Sold | ||
Description
The Rolex Submariner is a testament to progress and commitment. Rolex started making the Submariner in 1954 and has improved it over time with innovations. Occasionally, Rolex would change the model number to convey that the watch had been improved. These so called “transitional” models are rare and interesting.
This 16800 is from 1984. The Submariner 16800 introduced the Caliber 3035 with quick set date, a minor engineering modification but a great convenience to the owner. The 16800 also introduced the dial with the metal "surrounds" for the hour markers and the sapphire crystal. Lastly, whereas previous Submariners were rated (on the dial) as water resistant to 660 feet, the 16800 was the first Sub to be rated water resistant to 1000 feet.
Original stainless steel case is 40mm diameter with screw down crown. Diver’s count-up timing bezel. Case has full, thick lugs. Bezel turns as it should with the proper amount of resistance. Original screw down Trip Lock crown working perfectly.
Original black dial with just the perfect amount of patina on the hour markers and original hands. Date at 3 o’clock.
Movement is the aforementioned caliber 3035 automatic winding with Breguet spring with free sprung balance, 27 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature and is a C.O.S.C. chronometer. This is a robust workhorse of a movement designed to take abuse and keep on keeping on.
Rolex Oyster bracelet 93150 with flip-lock clasp. Bracelet and watch are in mint condition. Watch is complete with Rolex box and papers dated in 1985.
This 16800 is from 1984. The Submariner 16800 introduced the Caliber 3035 with quick set date, a minor engineering modification but a great convenience to the owner. The 16800 also introduced the dial with the metal "surrounds" for the hour markers and the sapphire crystal. Lastly, whereas previous Submariners were rated (on the dial) as water resistant to 660 feet, the 16800 was the first Sub to be rated water resistant to 1000 feet.
Original stainless steel case is 40mm diameter with screw down crown. Diver’s count-up timing bezel. Case has full, thick lugs. Bezel turns as it should with the proper amount of resistance. Original screw down Trip Lock crown working perfectly.
Original black dial with just the perfect amount of patina on the hour markers and original hands. Date at 3 o’clock.
Movement is the aforementioned caliber 3035 automatic winding with Breguet spring with free sprung balance, 27 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature and is a C.O.S.C. chronometer. This is a robust workhorse of a movement designed to take abuse and keep on keeping on.
Rolex Oyster bracelet 93150 with flip-lock clasp. Bracelet and watch are in mint condition. Watch is complete with Rolex box and papers dated in 1985.
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