| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU17972 | |
| Stock # | 17972 | |
| Model Name | Submariner | |
| Brand | ||
| Model Ref # | 168000 | |
| Condition | ||
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | Stainless Steel | |
| Case Shape | Round | |
| Case Size | 40mm | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Bracelet | |
| Dial | Black | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
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Description
Certainly the most obscure of all Submariner references, the 168000 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. 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.
Original steel case measures XXmm diameter by XXmm 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. Inside case back is stamped 168000.
Original dial is black with applied luminous hour markers and hands with date at 3 o’clock. Dial features extremely light crazing, also known as a “spider dial”.
Movement is the automatic winding Rolex Caliber 3035 with 27 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature. Movement is running well and is very clean.
Rolex Oyster bracelet reference 93150 with 12 links.
Watch is in overall mint plus condition and appears never to have been polished.
Full metal with original sharply beveled case edges.
A true transitional model, the 168000 upgraded the stainless steel alloy from grade 316 used in all previous Rolex steel watches, to grade 904. 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.
Original steel case measures XXmm diameter by XXmm 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. Inside case back is stamped 168000.
Original dial is black with applied luminous hour markers and hands with date at 3 o’clock. Dial features extremely light crazing, also known as a “spider dial”.
Movement is the automatic winding Rolex Caliber 3035 with 27 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature. Movement is running well and is very clean.
Rolex Oyster bracelet reference 93150 with 12 links.
Watch is in overall mint plus condition and appears never to have been polished.
Full metal with original sharply beveled case edges.
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