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Rolex Submariner Date 16808

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ROLEX SUBMARINER REF. 16808 VIOLET DIAL YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, case No.9171590, movement No.1482785, Ref. 16808/ 16800. Made circa 1985. Fine and very rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold Chronometer diver's wristwatch with date, blue bezel and an 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet. | Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces. | Hong Kong, March 18th, 2017

ROLEX SUBMARINER REF. 16808 VIOLET DIAL YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, case No.9171590, movement No.1482785, Ref. 16808/ 16800. Made circa 1985. Fine and very rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold Chronometer diver's wristwatch with date, blue bezel and an 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet., Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, graduated unidirectional revolving blue bezel, Triplock winding-crown protected by the crown guard. Violet with applied luminous round, triangular and baton gold indexes, outer minute/seconds division, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold skeleton hands. Cal.3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance with Microstella screws, adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung over-coiled balance spring, hack mechanism.Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces. Hong Kong, Mar 18, 2017 LOT 50 ROLEX SUBMARINER REF. 16808 VIOLET DIAL YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Submariner, case No.9171590, movement No.1482785, Ref. 16808/ 16800. Made circa 1985. Fine and very rare, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold Chronometer diver's wristwatch with date, blue bezel and an 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet. HKD 100,000 - 160,000 USD 13,000 - 21,000 / CHF 13,000 - 21,000 Sold: HKD 225,000 Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, graduated unidirectional revolving blue bezel, Triplock winding-crown protected by the crown guard. Violet with applied luminous round, triangular and baton gold indexes, outer minute/seconds division, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold skeleton hands. Cal.3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance with Microstella screws, adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung over-coiled balance spring, hack mechanism. Share

Collectible Features |Rolex Submariner Date 16808

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Tropical Dial
A dial that has aged from black to a brown or caramel color due to prolonged exposure to sunlight and elements. Highly prized for its unique and attractive aging. Greatly increases value due to unique appearance and collector demand.
Khanjar
Part of the national emblem of Oman, watches fitted with "Khanjar" dials were made upon special request from His Majesty Qaboos bin Said Al Said, the Sultan of Oman, and are highly coveted.
Rivet Bracelet
A bracelet design with visible rivet heads on the side of the links, characteristic of vintage Rolex models.

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