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RolexSubmariner

Reference: 16800

Product overview

  • Box:Yes
  • Papers:Yes
  • Age:1981
  • Movement:automatic
  • Case Size:40mm
  • Case:Stainless Steel
  • Dial:Black
  • Bracelet:Stainless Steel Oyster

Lot overview

  • LOT: #008658
  • Location:Cheshire, United Kingdom
  • Seller:
    (private) Sold by an individual
  • Currency:GBP

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KEY FACTS

  • ​This Rolex Submariner is offered by a private seller in the UK
  • A vintage example of Rolex's iconic diver with a matte dial and patinated tritium hour markers
  • ​Presented with a display box, travel pouch, guarantee papers, wallet and calendar card
  • Also included in the is a spare link where the bracelet has been sized
  • The vendor confirms the watch is in good working order and was serviced in January 2024 at Mark Worthington Jewellers, and warranted for 24 months
  • The vendor also notes there are some marks and scratches on the watch commensurate with age and regular wear

ABOUT THIS WATCH

  • The 16800 is considered a transitional reference by collectors, incorporating an interesting mix of features found in both vintage and modern Submariners
  • ​Some significant technical updates were introduced on the 16800, most notably a uni-directional bezel and a 300m water-resistant case - an increase of 100m over previous generations
  • This example features a matte dial and tritium hour markers that have aged to a warm patina 
  • The watch is paired to an Oyster bracelet with reference number 93150 and end links marked 501B 

The description of this consignment in the “KEY FACTS” section is provided by the seller. It is to the best of the seller's knowledge, accurate and not misleading. The information in the “ABOUT THIS WATCH” section is provided by Watch Collecting for general informational purposes only and must not be relied upon as a basis for making purchasing decisions.

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