Rare

Rolex
Submariner
Ref. 16800


EUR 9.950,-

Rolex Submariner reference 16800 in very good condition. This transitional Submariner combines classic vintage elements with early technical upgrades and features a highly sought-after matte dial with so-called “big dots.” These larger lume plots are characteristic of early examples and give the watch its distinctive, tool-watch appearance. As a bridge between the acrylic era and the modern sapphire generation, the 16800 holds a special place among collectors.

Details


Material

Steel

Clockwork

Automatic

Ref NR.

16800

Dial color

black

Condition

very good

Diameter

40mm

Warranty

2 Years

The Diver's Watch

Submariner

The Submariner appeared in 1953 and was the first wristwatch for divers that was waterproof to a depth of 100 meters. In the history of watchmaking, the Submariner marked a historic turning point and became an absolute reference among diving watches.

Legendary Waterproofness

Oyster Case

The Oyster case is a milestone in the history of watchmaking. Invented by Rolex in 1926, it was the world's first waterproof watch case. Bezel, caseback and winding crown are screwed watertight to the middle section. Form and function are perfectly matched - typically Rolex.

Robust & sought after

Stainless steel Oystersteel

For a Rolex to retain its beauty and functionality in extreme conditions, Rolex uses its own stainless steel alloy - Oystersteel. It is particularly resistant to corrosion and distinguished by its special shine. Oystersteel belongs to the steel grade "Stainless Steel 904L" which is normally used in extreme areas such as the aerospace and chemical industries.

The best time is now:

Rolex Submariner

2 Years Timelounge Warranty

very good

Steel

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Everything comes back. At some point. Even my grandmother knew that and the more mature you become, the more you realise: damn, it really is like that. When Rolex presented the GMT-Master II as a yellow gold and bicolour version on a Jubilé bracelet last year, I immediately felt something like my own personal Werthers Echte moment. Only not with gold-wrapped caramel sweets, but with the watches I knew from my childhood. And so I still remember, as if it were yesterday, the picture of TV legend Horst Tappert smiling at me from the cover of a TV magazine with a gold GMT on a Jubilee bracelet.