Rolex Submariner 1985 Unpolished Transitional 16800
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| SKU | 3326145 |
| Reference | 16800 |
| Model | Submariner 1985 Unpolished Transitional |
| Movement | Rolex automatic calibre 3035 |
| Case | Stainless steel |
| Crystal | Sapphire crystal |
| Diameter | 40mm |
| Thickness | 12.8mm |
| Lug Width | 20mm |
| Lug To Lug Width | 47.6mm |
| Water Resistance | 300 metres |
| Bracelet/Strap | Stainless steel Oyster bracelet |
| Clasp/Buckle | Stainless steel Oysterlock clasp |
| Year | 1985 |
| Manufactured | Switzerland |
| Location | Sydney, Australia |
Description
For your consideration is this extremely rare and attractive Rolex Submariner reference 16800 timepiece from 1985. Hailwood Peters can confirm that this watch has one-owner provenance, making it a very rare find. The watch is in totally unpolished condition, and had never been serviced or opened for its entire existence until we recently serviced it ourselves. In fact, the bracelet had never even been taken off the watch - there are no signs of the bracelet ever having been removed. The service included a complete movement overhaul, lubrication, regulation and new case seals to ensure the water-resistance of the watch (up to 300 metres), making the watch ready to be worn and enjoyed, or just safely stored away as a seriously collectable piece. Of course, the watch being totally untouched means it still has the original tritium hands, dial and bezel which have developed a deep beige coloured patina. Worth mentioning is that this is a very special transitional reference. Even though it's from the 80's, it is a five-digit reference 16800 (most five-digit references didn't come around until the 90's) and features a sapphire crystal and the updated calibre 3035 with quick-set date, making it a stand-out reference that was produced at a time when Rolex was still mostly producing watches with plexiglass crystals and the older generation movement without the quick-set function. The ref 16800 also features a highly-desirable matte dial. With this transitional Submariner, you get a watch with genuine vintage charm but with all the modern watchmaking conveniences. It is fitted on its original ref 93150 Oyster bracelet with folding Oysterlock clasp and ref 593 end-links.
Condition
The watch is in very good condition commensurate with its age, displaying light surface wear on the case and bracelet. If desired, we can have the case-back engraving removed prior to collection.
Warranty
Hailwood Peters provides a one-year warranty on the watch.