Rolex Submariner 16800

Vintage Rolex Submariner ref 16800 Steel Oyster

12,342.86 Circa 1982 173020 Vintage Mens No Box or Papers Stainless Steel Acrylic 40mm Aluminum Timing 7155XXX Black w/ Tritium hour markers, Tritium hands & Tritium lume 3035 Automatic Unidirectional Date Stainless Steel Oyster Fliplock This Submariner is in great vintage condition with wear consistent with age. The case is in good condition with normal signs of wear. The inside caseback is stamped "16800." The numbers are clearly visible between both sets of lugs. The dial is in overall great condition with light patina. The bezel insert is in overall great condition; it has faded throughout and presents as a lovely grey color.  The pip has developed patina. The lume on the dial has developed light patina and is a creamy white color. The hands have developed patina and the lume has been color corrected / relumed to match the color of the lume on the dial. The bracelet is in great condition with light wear. It features a 93150 stainless steel Oyster with 11 links and 593 end links and divers extension. The clasp, stamped "EO7" indicating its from 2007. The bracelet is in overall great condition with light stretch between the links and normal signs of wear.  Pre-owned Rolex Submariner ref 16800 (Circa 1982) is referred to as a transitional model. Rolex went from acrylic to sapphire crystal, an updated movement with quick-set date, and at the beginning of the run the watches featured matte dials like the previous 1680. Later in the production Rolex changed the dials to glossy with white gold surrounds. These are known as transitional models due to the blend of older and new features Rolex decided to use together. These early 16800's with matte dials are the perfect mix of vintage styling with modern touches like the sapphire glass and quick-set date.