Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers bracelet - Faded ‘ghost’ bezel insert

- Faded ‘ghost’ bezel insert

officially launched in the early 1990s

inspired by the bright sun and perfect sand of Santa Monica

0822- 42mm steel case by CRS- mvmt no 4823xxxx Dates to 1987- Original dial and hands- Day window in German- Original crystal with in-built metal chapter ring- Omega Archive Extract stating 1987 sale to Germany- Original ref 1450 steel bracelet with 809 endlinks- Calibre 1045 automatic movement- Red Omega box- Fully checked by our watchmaker- One-year mechanical warranty- Includes a handmade leather watch pouch- Free worldwide Fedex Priority shipping

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Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers bracelet - Faded ‘ghost’ bezel insertThis 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