Rolex Submariner Date 16808 Rare Tropical Champagne Dial Blue Bezel – Excellent Condition

ROLEX SUBMARINER DATE 16808 18K YELLOW GOLD TROPICA CHAMPAGNE DIAL –

When the Submariner hit the market in the 1950s it was only made of steel. It featured a time-only dial, a bidirectional bezel, and was water resistant to 100 meters. During the first two generations, the stainless steel references saw numerous updates, including the arrival of the chronometer-classified movement, an increase in case size, the implementation of crown protectors, and the addition of a date window and the accompanying Cyclopean magnifying glass.

The next stage in the history of the reference is the Submariner 16808, which is the all-gold variant of the transitional ref 16800. The 1980s, with improved functionality and materials, marked the transition from the vintage Submariner to the modern generation.