ROLEX "TRANSITIONAL" SUBMARINER 16800

The Rolex Submariner is an icon. It's the first real dive watch. Rolex keeps improving it in small ways, and it's now a very mature product in that it is perfect for its intended use. It wasn't always so, and that is what makes transitional models so interesting.

This 16800 is from circa 1981. The Submariner 16800 introduced the caliber 3035 with quick set date, a minor engineering modification but a great convenience to the owner. The 16800 also introduced the dial with the metal "surrounds" for the hour markers and the sapphire crystal. Lastly, whereas previous Submariners were rated (on the dial) as water resistant to 660 feet, the 16800 was the first Sub to be rated water resistant to 1000 feet.

This 16800 is an extremely early watch in the production series, as it still has the older and much more desirable matte style dial with no metal surrounds and an acrylic crystal, making it quite rare.

Movement is the aforementioned caliber 3035 automatic winding with Breguet spring with free sprung balance, 27 jewels and adjusted to 5 positions and temperature and is a C.O.S.C. chronometer. This is a robust workhorse of a movement designed to take abuse and keep on keeping on.

Case is stainless steel, 40mm diameter, with screw down crown. Bracelet is Rolex Oyster reference 93150 with 12 links.

Overall condition is mint and original throughout, and the case presents with full metal.

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-- Rob Spayne

Watch Specifics:

Manufacturer	ROLEX
Model Name	Submariner
Model / Ref #	16800
Condition	Mint
Gender	Mens
Category	Vintage, Transitional
Movement	Automatic
Case	Stainless Steel
Case Dimensions	40mm diameter
Crystal	Acrylic
Band	Stainless Steel Oyster
Dial	Black
Bezel
Functions	Hours, Minutes, Central Seconds, Date
Additional Information
Current Retail Price
Starting Bid Price	USD $5,250 -- BUY IT NOW !! OR MAKE US AN OFFER !!

ABOUT THE SELLER

Robert Maron is internationally recognized as a leading expert in the field of High Grade, Important Vintage and Collectible wristwatches. With years of experience as a worldwide watch trader, professional, financial and personal references can be provided from almost anywhere in the world. Complete collections bought and sold, discretion assured. Member IWJG and NAWCC. Lifetime warranty of 100% originality and authenticity on every sale.

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SHIPPING & PAYMENT INFORMATION

Buyer pays for shipping $50 domestic shipping by expedited FedEx Priority Overnight delivery with insurance and estimated $150 for international shipment by expedited FedEx Priority with insurance (exact amount depends on value of watch) Winning bidder needs to contact us within 48 hours of notification Payment must be received within 5 days of auction end Paypal gladly accepted for purchases up to $3,000.00. Contact us for further details California residents: we will add 8.25% sales tax. Other locations - you are responsible for your own duties and/or taxes.

GUARANTEE

Returns accepted within 3 days if item is not as represented; buyer has to pay for return shipping costs and insurance. Item must be returned in same condition as received, including all material such as shipping box and manual We will refund your money within 24 hours after we receive the watch (subject to the watch being in the identical condition when sold, including all enclosures)