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Rolex Submariner Ref 16800 Men's Vintage Watch

Rolex Submariner Ref 16800 Men's Vintage Watch

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Stunning example of the Rolex Submariner reference 16800 with perfectly aged lume, pristine dial and international Rolex warranty.

The reference 16800 was the first to feature a sapphire crystal as well as an increased depth rating and improved movement. What we love most though is its split personality. You can look down at the aged lume and instantly enjoy its vintage charm but with its robust construction and 1000ft depth rating you know it's still highly useable. Truly the best of both worlds!

This particular example is in stunning condition, with some of the finest aged lume we’ve seen. The lume has turned a beautiful, even cream colour - the photos really don’t do it justice! The dial itself is immaculate and the case is almost "as new" being a later Rolex replacement. Whilst re-casing can be a contentious issue, like a growing number of people we think it offers the best of both worlds, allowing the vintage charm of the aged dial not to be let down by a worn-out case.

With so few examples backed by a Rolex warranty and with a dial in such pristine condition, this example is sure to sell quickly. If you have any questions or would like photos from another angle please get in touch and we'll be happy to help. More photos of the movement will follow later this week. 

  • Circa 1988, serial R989XXX
  • Recently serviced by Rolex in August 2016 and comes with a 2-year international Rolex warranty from this time;
  • Beautifully aged creamy coloured hands and hour markers;
  • Rolex 93150 bracelet with flip-lock
  • Original Rolex box
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    Key Information

    Rolex Submariner Ref 16800 Men's Vintage Watch

    Technical Information

    Key Information:

    • Brand: Rolex
    • Model: Submariner
    • Ref.: 5513
    • Year: 1988
    • SKU: 1280

    Technical:

    • Movement Calibre: Calibre 3035
    • Movement Type: Automatic
    • Case Size: 40mm

    Box and Papers:

    • Our Own

    Condition Report

    Shipping & Returns

    Shipping:

    For orders placed before 2pm orders will be shipped the same day.

    Your watch will be carefully packaged and shipped fully insured with leading global courier companies.

    Delivery Prices:

    Delivery within the UK is Free. Delivery within Europe is £60. Delivery for the Rest of the World is £80.

    Returns:

    Don't like it or change your mind? Return it for a full refund with our 14 day, no hassle returns on all sales. See the full conditions here.

    1 Year Warranty

    All Our Watches are Covered by Our World-Class, 1 Year International Warranty.

    Should your watch run into mechanical issues we'll repair it. For full details see our terms and conditions here.

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