Rolex Submariner 16803

Name: Rolex Submariner Date ‘Bluesy’ Bi-Metal 40mm ‘Blue Purple’ Dial Ref: 16803 – Circa 1985
Brand: Rolex
SKU: 16803
Price: 11723 USD
Availability: InStock

Rolex Submariner 16803 40mm Stainless Steel$18ct Yellow Gold Blue Purple

SourceThe Luxury Hut

Listed 41 Days Ago

ConditionExcellent

Year of Production1985

Case Size40mm

Case MaterialStainless Steel$18ct Yellow Gold

Dial ColorBlue Purple

Bracelet/StrapYellow gold

Movement TypeAutomatic

BoxYes

PapersNo

LocationUnited Kingdom

11,723 USD

Description

Rolex Submariner Date ‘Bluesy’ Bi-Metal 40mm ‘Blue Purple’ Dial Ref: 16803 – Circa 1985

The Rolex Submariner Is One Of The Most Renowned Sports Watches Of All Time. This Submariner ‘Bluesy’ Ref: 16803 In Steel & Gold Features A Beautiful ‘Blue Purple’ Dial Set With Luminous Markers. The Watch Was Purchased In 1985 And Comes With The Original Box, And The Luxury Hut’s Certificate Of Authenticity. Key Details: Brand: Rolex Model: 16803 Case Size: 40mm Movement: Automatic Box: Yes (Cushion Missing) Papers: No (Comes With The Luxury Hut’s Certificate Of Authenticity) Gender: Gents Age: 1985 Serial: 8.8M Serial Number Dating To Circa 1985 Case Material: Stainless Steel & 18ct Yellow Gold Dial: ‘Blue Purple’ Dial Bezel: 18ct Yellow Gold With Anodised Aluminium Insert Crystal: Sapphire Bracelet/Strap: Stainless Steel & 18ct Yellow Gold, Oyster Bracelet Length: Would Fit Up To 18.5cm Wrist Size. Condition: Excellent Our Reference: LB557 The watch will be sold with our 12-month warranty from date of sale (Terms & Conditions Apply).

Collectible Features |Rolex Submariner 16803

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