Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers 15/14 is in very good condition

is in very good condition with 380 endlinks and a clasp stamped ‘T 6’

Lovely Bombay style case with slightly twisted lugs

- 40mm steel case with lug holes

The watch has been fully serviced by our watchmaker and a new battery is fitted

The bold 36mm stay-brite case remains in good condition

Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers 15/14 is in very good conditionThis 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