Rolex Submariner Date Matte Dial Box and Papers Ref 16800 wittnauer Steel and gold Rolex Oysters

Steel and gold Rolex Oysters never get boring

The bracelet is the latest version of the Oyster

The folded link Oyster bracelet reference 7836 is in perfect condition with 258 endlinks and a clasp stamped ‘2 70’

as they still have some radium reading

Lug width 23 mm = 20 mm buckle

Rolex Submariner Date Matte Dial Box and Papers Ref 16800 wittnauer Steel and gold Rolex OystersFrom the late 1970s Rolex began using more robust sapphire crystals on their watches. Known as transitional models, early examples were fitted with matte dials that were similar to the dials in the plastic glass watches that had preceded them, but many got replaced at service. This fantastic example of the 16800 Submariner Date still has its original matte dial with super nice creamy patina on the hour plots that adds to the vintage vibes of this now