Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers bracelet From the late 1970s Rolex

From the late 1970s Rolex began using more robust sapphire crystals on their watches

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- Reference 1601- 36mm yellow gold case- Serial 228xxxx dating to 1969- White pie-pan dial- Slow set movement- Fully serviced by our watchmaker- One-year mechanical warranty- Includes a handmade leather watch pouch- Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping

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- Dates to 1980s

Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers bracelet From the late 1970s RolexThis 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