Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers 20/20 its not only maxi dial

its not only maxi dial

The case is in excellent condition with good thick lugs

- 26mm x 33mm white gold Florentine finish case

The dial has applied radial Arabic numerals and no lume

Rolex Submariner Date in 18k gold ref. 16808 with black nipple dial Box and Papers 20/20 its not only maxi dialThis 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