Rolex Submariner Ref 16800 Men's Vintage Watch

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

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 £30. Delivery for the Rest of the World is £50.

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.

The Watches

Are all watches authenticated?

All our watches pass through a double authentication process to insure their authenticity. We also provide detailed photos of the watch from all angles to allow you to undertake your own anlysis. Finally as with everything, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our friendly team

What if something goes wrong with the watch

Whilst all our watches are fully serviced before sale, if something does go wrong, we'll repair it for free as part of our 1 year warranty

Do watches come with original box and papers?

It depends on the individual watch. You can see details under "The Basics" heading on this page. For the majority of vintage watches their original box and papers have been lost to time. Whilst they are nice to have, it’s important to note that “box and papers” DO NOT authenticate a watch despite what many in our trade say. It’s also important to realise alot of sellers (including some of the most well known in the UK) put together full sets of box, papers, hang tags etc by buying blank paperwork and boxes in the secondary market. This is a very regrettable, but unfortunately common occurrence in the trade but something we will never do!

How do I know it will fit?

For metal bracelets we provide the size it will currently fit in the description section of this page. If this measurement is too large or too small we are able to assist in either adding or removing links. We also offer this service, post service on a at-cost basis (i.e. we don't add a margin).

Can you change the strap?

Absolutely! If you don't like the current strap, let us know and we'll change it for free! We maintain a broad selection of styles and can also source straps to your specification free of charge.

Can you source something similar?

Absolutely! If its not quite what you’re looking for just get in touch and we can source one with our Free, No Obligation sourcing service. You can contact us on phone, live chat or simply submit the details of what you’re looking for on our “Find a Watch” page.

Payment

What payment options do you offer?

We accept payment by all leading credit and debit cards, ApplePay as well as bank transfer.

Do you offer financing?

Currently we don't offer financing but it’s something we're exploring.

Shipping & Returns

Can you ship an order to arrive on a certain day?

We can certainly try! We can request with our shipment partners for delivery on a certain day but ultimately the exact delivery date is subject to a number of factors outside our control.

How do I return a watch?

Simply let us know you want to send the watch back within the 14 return period and return it to us via Royal Mail Special Delivery. We’ll process your refund the same day we receive the watch back.

Terms & Conditions

Terms & Conditions

You can find our full terms and conditions here.