Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers enicar ‘L 10’ is stamped in

‘L 10’ is stamped in the bracelet clasp

- Automatic movement Cal 240Q

showing some patina but has loads of life in it

dating to 1967

Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers enicar ‘L 10’ is stamped inThis 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