| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU21251 | |
| Stock # | 21251 | |
| Model Name | Submariner | |
| Brand | Rolex | |
| Model Ref # | 168000 | |
| Condition | Near 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 | 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 316L used in all previous Rolex steel watches, to grade 904L. It is useful to note that Rolex is the only watch company to use 904L steel, which is superior to the surgical grade 316L 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 model 16610 and has a place in every Rolex watch collection.
Case is stainless steel and measures 40mm diameter by 12.9mm thick. Sapphire crystal. Uni-directional diver’s count-up timing bezel. 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.
Movement is the automatic winding Rolex Caliber 3035 with 27 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature.
Rolex Oyster bracelet reference 93150 with flip-lock clasp.
Case is stainless steel and measures 40mm diameter by 12.9mm thick. Sapphire crystal. Uni-directional diver’s count-up timing bezel. 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.
Movement is the automatic winding Rolex Caliber 3035 with 27 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature.
Rolex Oyster bracelet reference 93150 with flip-lock clasp.
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