Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers bracelet The Daddy of the Rolex

The Daddy of the Rolex Sports Line

in this case white gold to match the bezel

- Reference 1601- 36mm yellow gold case- Serial 228xxxx dating to 1969- White pie-pan dial- Slow set movement- Fully serviced by our watchmaker- One-year mechanical warranty- Includes a handmade leather watch pouch- Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping

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The dial is in outstanding condition and is taupe…the perfect mix of grey and brown

Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers bracelet The Daddy of the RolexThis 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