Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers 15/14 - Steel and gold 36mm

- Steel and gold 36mm case

is in very good condition with 380 endlinks and a clasp stamped ‘T 6’

- Reference 1675- 40mm steel and gold case- Serial 601xxxx dating to 1979- Soleil brown nipple dial that has turned tropical- Faded two-tone bezel insert- Comes on the pictured leather strap- Fully serviced by our watchmaker- One-year mechanical warranty- Includes a handmade leather watch pouch- Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping

and the brown insert has a slight fade

The watch has been fully serviced by our watchmaker and a new battery is fitted

Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers 15/14 - Steel and gold 36mmThis beautiful vintage Rolex epitomizes the pinnacle of transitional references. The Reference 16808 in 18k yellow gold was introduced alongside the steel reference 16800 in 1979 as the first Submariners to feature a sapphire crystal. In its early years, both models uniquely combined a matte dial, reminiscent of their predecessors with plexiglass. These are very rare and were only in production for a short period. This particular example showcases one