Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers vacheron-constantin featuring 57 endlinks and a

featuring 57 endlinks and a clasp stamped 1/72

The crème -white dial is in wonderful condition and has black Roman numeral hour markers

The movement and crystal are actually fitted to the caseback

The ‘triple six’ Seadweller was the replacement for the iconic 1665 and was a serious tool for serious diving

The watch is powered by a Concord manual wind movement that has been fully serviced by our watchmaker

Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers vacheron-constantin featuring 57 endlinks and aThis 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