Name: Rolex Submariner 168000
Brand: Rolex
SKU: WPS-116918
Price: 4150.00 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Description

FS: Vintage Rolex Submariner 168000 Great Patina

9.378.xxx million serial. Circa 1986. 100 % Proper for a 168000
Very collectible 168000. It was produced for just 9 moths. A truly Collectors Dream.

Tritium Perfect Patina Dial with Perfectly matching Tritium Dial, Hands and insert bezel.
Insert Bezel has very nice Patina, changed color to Dark Blue/ Charcoal.
Some light spoting in the markers (Shown in Pics)

Keeps good time.
Stainless Steel case and bracelet.
Water resistant to 300 meters
40 mm. case diameter (Not counting the Crown)
Original outer box and Inner box. Both in excellent condition.

Proper Bracelet (Model # 93150, End Pieces # 501B), it has 12 Links.
Excellent Bracelet has almost no stretch.
All the Serial and Model #’s are intact and crisp.
Sapphire crystal, in perfect condition.
Fat lugs.

Asking $4,395 plus shipping
3 days return policy if not as described.

Thanks
Alex 415-608-7821

No trades; except one I cannot refuse; only well known brands.
Trades accepted Rolex Submariner, Sea Dweller Explorers, Datejust and GMT any year. And Some IWC, Breitling, Omega, Jaeger, Panerai Up or Down, mainly sport models.

Payments accepted :
Cashier checks and only if your Bank is located in the Bay Area/San Francisco, CA.
Money order, Bank Wire, Direct bank deposit.
Paypal e-Check OK (no additional fees). Paypal via credit card is fine, if you are OK to pay additional 3.0 %. (Fees). All Paypal are subject to my previous approval (what matters most is your feedback and references)
International ONLY bank Wire , Money Gram or Western Union Money Orders.
Locals welcome San Francisco, Bay area CA.
Please email if any questions to alex maniscalco @ hotmail (Dot) com No spaces.
Thank you
Alex 415-608-7821
　

⌚ Watch Specifications

Reference data · AI-verified specifications

Movement

Type: Automatic

Caliber: 3135

Power Reserve: 48h

Case

Material: Oystersteel

Diameter: 40 mm

Water Resist.: 300m/1000ft

Crystal: Sapphire

Bezel: Unidirectional rotating aluminum

Dial & Strap

Dial: Black

Strap: Oyster bracelet

Production: 1987-1988

📖 About This Reference

The Rolex Submariner reference 168000 is a transitional model, produced for a very short period, bridging the gap between the five-digit Submariner Date references 16800 and the subsequent 16610. Its primary distinguishing feature is the use of 904L stainless steel for the case, a material Rolex would later adopt across its entire steel watch production. This reference is often referred to as the "triple zero" due to its unique six-digit reference number, a rarity in the Submariner lineage before the widespread adoption of six-digit references. It retains many characteristics of the 16800 while subtly introducing the advanced steel alloy. This reference features a 40 mm Oystersteel case, equipped with a unidirectional rotating aluminum bezel. It is powered by the automatic caliber 3135, a robust movement known for its precision and reliability, offering a power reserve of approximately 48 hours. The watch is fitted with a sapphire crystal, providing enhanced scratch resistance over the acrylic crystals of earlier models, and maintains a water resistance rating of 300 meters (1000 feet), suitable for professional diving. For collectors, the 168000 holds particular interest due to its brief production run, estimated to be only about nine months, making it one of the rarer modern Submariner references. It represents a significant material upgrade in the Submariner's evolution, marking the introduction of 904L steel. Its short availability and the technical advancements it introduced make it a noteworthy piece for those interested in the incremental development of Rolex's professional tool watches.