Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers 20/20 The case is in excellent

The case is in excellent condition with good thick lugs

Omega and Blancpain for example

The bezel insert has faded to a rich

It's a head-turner

This example has a super cool dial that has a deep glossy blue finis with silver text

Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers 20/20 The case is in excellentThis 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