| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU18061 | |
| Stock # | 18061 | |
| Model Name | Submariner | |
| Brand | ||
| Model Ref # | 16800 | |
| Condition | ||
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | Stainless Steel | |
| Case Shape | Round | |
| Case Size | 40mm diameter | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Bracelet | |
| Dial | Black | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications |
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| Year | ||
| Additional Information | complete original papers and box plus service papers. | |
| Sold | ||
Description
This vintage Rolex Submariner reference 16800 is literally in new condition, despite its 1984 production – something very rare indeed. What’s more, it will be delivered with original box, Submariner booklet, original papers, service papers, two original hang tags, and even the original (and no longer offered) Rolex Submariner anchor.
The reference 16800 Submariner is a so called "transitional" model, which introduced the sapphire crystal, Caliber 3035 movement and quick set date. Even within the reference 16800 there are two dial variants – glossy with hour markers surrounded by metal and the MUCH more desirable matte dial without the metal surrounds. This watch has the matte dial.
Case is stainless steel with dimensions of 40mm diameter by 12.7mm thick. Sapphire crystal (first time on a Submariner). Water resistant to 300 meters / 1000 feet (first time on a Submariner). Original bezel and screw down Trip Lock crown both operating smoothly.
Movement is the automatic winding Rolex Caliber 3035 with 27 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature. This is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer movement. Quick set date (first time on a Submariner).
The dial on this watch is 100% original and untouched. Once again, this is the matte black dial with the older style hour markers (not surrounded by metal) and this was the LAST Submariner to offer this dial.
This is a collector’s treat, in my opinion. The transitional Rolex sports models are interesting and historical watches and this is jewel among them. Watch is in new condition.
The reference 16800 Submariner is a so called "transitional" model, which introduced the sapphire crystal, Caliber 3035 movement and quick set date. Even within the reference 16800 there are two dial variants – glossy with hour markers surrounded by metal and the MUCH more desirable matte dial without the metal surrounds. This watch has the matte dial.
Case is stainless steel with dimensions of 40mm diameter by 12.7mm thick. Sapphire crystal (first time on a Submariner). Water resistant to 300 meters / 1000 feet (first time on a Submariner). Original bezel and screw down Trip Lock crown both operating smoothly.
Movement is the automatic winding Rolex Caliber 3035 with 27 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature. This is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer movement. Quick set date (first time on a Submariner).
The dial on this watch is 100% original and untouched. Once again, this is the matte black dial with the older style hour markers (not surrounded by metal) and this was the LAST Submariner to offer this dial.
This is a collector’s treat, in my opinion. The transitional Rolex sports models are interesting and historical watches and this is jewel among them. Watch is in new condition.
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