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Up for grabs is a Submariner that offers the perfect blend of vintage and modern. The combination of a sapphire crystal, the upgraded movement, and the matte dial, without white gold hour markers, represents the best of both worlds.
The Rolex Submariner ref. 16800 represented a significant upgrade for Rolex's iconic dive watch in 1979. The ref. 16800 is considered to be a transitional model, and this example is the perfect example why, with a matte black dial without white gold surrounding the hour markers. The ref. 16800 replaced ref. 1680, which was the first Sub to include a date complication. The ref. 16800 was upgraded with a deeper depth rating to 1000 feet/300 meters, which is still the standard for contemporary Submariners. Rolex also gave this model a sapphire crystal and an updated movement with quick-set date functionality.
In the first few years of its production, ref. 16800 was fitted with a matte dial and painted indexes as seen in ref. 1680. This example has an overall aesthetic more associated with vintage Submariners, but has the benefits of the upgraded movement and scratch resistant sapphire crystal.
This example comes to you as watch only. It is in very good condition. The case is strong and has been refinished at some point in its lifetime. The bracelet is also in great shape and has been refinished. The patina on both the indices and hands match and have developed some beautiful patina. Further details below:
Model: Submariner Date
Reference: 16800
Serial/Year: 74xxxxx (1982)
Movement: Automatic Calibre 3035 w/ Quickset Date
Material: Stainless Steel
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
Crystal: Sapphire
Dial: Matte Black w/ Light Caramel Patina
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Oyster no. 91350 Bracelet Code and 593 End Links (10 links total)
Clasp: 91350 code w/ Diver’s Extension
Water Resistance: 300m
Case Size: 40mm
Thickness: 12.5mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: No (watch only)
Condition: Very good overall shape with some signs of wear. Case and bracelet have been refinished but still retain most of its original finishing. No bracelet stretch. Timekeeping averaging at -4/-5 seconds with an amplitude of just over 300.
PRICED TO SELL @ $11,990
(Plus Shipping)
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you!
The Rolex Submariner ref. 16800 represented a significant upgrade for Rolex's iconic dive watch in 1979. The ref. 16800 is considered to be a transitional model, and this example is the perfect example why, with a matte black dial without white gold surrounding the hour markers. The ref. 16800 replaced ref. 1680, which was the first Sub to include a date complication. The ref. 16800 was upgraded with a deeper depth rating to 1000 feet/300 meters, which is still the standard for contemporary Submariners. Rolex also gave this model a sapphire crystal and an updated movement with quick-set date functionality.
In the first few years of its production, ref. 16800 was fitted with a matte dial and painted indexes as seen in ref. 1680. This example has an overall aesthetic more associated with vintage Submariners, but has the benefits of the upgraded movement and scratch resistant sapphire crystal.
This example comes to you as watch only. It is in very good condition. The case is strong and has been refinished at some point in its lifetime. The bracelet is also in great shape and has been refinished. The patina on both the indices and hands match and have developed some beautiful patina. Further details below:
Model: Submariner Date
Reference: 16800
Serial/Year: 74xxxxx (1982)
Movement: Automatic Calibre 3035 w/ Quickset Date
Material: Stainless Steel
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Date
Crystal: Sapphire
Dial: Matte Black w/ Light Caramel Patina
Bracelet: Stainless Steel Oyster no. 91350 Bracelet Code and 593 End Links (10 links total)
Clasp: 91350 code w/ Diver’s Extension
Water Resistance: 300m
Case Size: 40mm
Thickness: 12.5mm
Lug Width: 20mm
Box/Papers: No (watch only)
Condition: Very good overall shape with some signs of wear. Case and bracelet have been refinished but still retain most of its original finishing. No bracelet stretch. Timekeeping averaging at -4/-5 seconds with an amplitude of just over 300.
PRICED TO SELL @ $11,990
(Plus Shipping)
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you!