Rolex Submariner 16800 Aluminum Bezel Insert

Rolex Submariner 16800 Aluminum Bezel Insert

This 16800 is in overall great, vintage condition. The case is in good condition with normal signs of wear and light scratches. The very tips of the lugs show some indentations. The numbers are clearly visible between the lugs while the text has some slight wear marks from the end links rubbing on the case over the years. The bezel insert is in great condition with light wear; it is a later service replacement. The dial and hands are in great condition and are later Super-LumiNova service replacements. This watch has a 93150 bracelet with 11 links, no. 593 end links and divers extension. The clasp is stamped “RS11” indicating it is from 2010. The bracelet is in overall excellent condition with light scratches/ wear.

The Rolex Submariner came to market in the 1950s and is easily one of the most recognizable models in the brand’s catalog. Made famous by the likes of James Bond and Steve McQueen, it comes as no surprise that the Submariner is still the grail watch of many, even decades later. The reference 16800 is a very desirable collector’s item that bridges the gap between the 4-digit series and the modern Submariner as we know it today. It is often referred to as a “transitional Rolex” because it was the first Submariner to feature a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, 4Hz cal. 3035 movement, and 300-meter depth rating.

The watch is accompanied by a NFC enabled Rolex service warranty card (it works by putting next to a smart phone with NFC capabilities), which we have verified the serial number that pops up matches the watch.

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