Vintage Rolex Submariner 16800 - Vintage of the Week Episode 14 | Bob's Watches

We’re back with another installment of Vintage of the Week. Today, we’re discussing the Submariner 16800. Shop certified pre-owned Rolex watches: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex/ NAVIGATE THIS VIDEO 00:00 INTRO 00:23 Wrist Check 00:57 Vintage Rolex Submariner 16800 01:22 “Traditional” Sub 01:40 Dial 02:34 “Rich” Patina 02:45 Sapphire Crystal 03:25 Comparison with Current Production Submariner 04:03 Condition 04:21 Availability 04:49 Bracelet 05:39 Dial Condition 06:27 Functionality 07:02 Aesthetic 07:28 Rarity 08:13 Outro Want to learn more about the Rolex Submariner ref. 16800, including its features and history? Check out our complete review here: https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/watch-review/rolex-submariner-stainless-steel-16800.html Today, we’re discussing a rather interesting edition of the beloved Submariner diver’s watch, ref. 16800. A transitional reference of sorts, reference 16800 occupies a space between the vintage and modern dive watch realms. Traditional vintage Submariner watches are outfitted with acrylic crystals instead of sapphire, depth ratings of either 100 or 200 meters of water resistance, bi-directional timing bezels, and less glitzy painted hour markers instead of those trimmed in gold…just to name a few. One of its predecessors, reference 5512, introduced the Submariner collection to crown guards and a 40mm case. Next in the Submariner’s evolution came ref. 1680, the first Submariner to ever feature a date mechanism on the dial