Bill
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Rolex 16800 transition model from 1982.
This is a cool model the 16800 I don’t know all tye detail so i borrowed s cool review from “Mike” Rolex forum.
The reference 16800 is known as the "transitional" Submariner for several reasons.
The 16800 replaced the reference 1680 and had several changes/"improvements".
It was the first Diver to introduce the 3xxx fast beat movement as well as the first to introduce a quick-set date feature. It was also the first diver fitted with a saphire crystal and a uni-directional ratching bezel. Prior divers used a friction fit bi-directional bezel.
Early models of the 16800 (circa 1979-84 or so) were equipped with a matt dial with non-white gold markers. Later versions were (as was the rest of the sports family) fitted with gloss dials with WG surrounds. Most collectors favor the former matt version and feel this is the true transitional model.
Of course all luminosity was provided with tritium.
Rolex 16800 transitional model.
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Rolex 16800 transition model from 1982.
This is a cool model the 16800 I don’t know all tye detail so i borrowed s cool review from “Mike” Rolex forum. The reference 16800 is known as the "transitional" Submariner for several reasons. The 16800 replaced the reference 1680 and had several change...
This is my watch...
...my daily 'beater' except my lume is less yellow... I paid $900 cash (including tax) in 1983 : )
Nice bezel and dial character. Thanks for sharing the picture!
I particularly like the dot at the inverted triangle on the bezel.
I always really rated these
Nice example you have there Bill. This is also why I rate the 16808 also for all the same reasons. M.
Wonderful early sapphire Sub!
Lovely Sub, Bill! I really like how those dails age, gaining a lot of character. Here is one of the 16800 I had, completely without patina: ...
It's been all over the world...it is NOT a safe queen : )
It is due for a service as it is running slow. It will be only the third service in its long life. I do not let them polish anything (soap/water only) and the dial and hands cannot be changed. ...
