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Submariner 16808

REFERENCE16808 Nipple Tiffany

The details behind the design.

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Movement
Automatic
Calibre
3035
Introduced
1979
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From the Superwatchman archive. A reference record, not an offer for sale.

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About this watch.

The Submariner 16808 is a interesting watch since it combines the best of the vintage gold Sub with a few notable modern touches – the sapphire glass and the caliber 3035., , In its present configuration with nipple dial, the Submariner 16808 was available from around 1979 to approx. 1984, when the larger surroundings were fitted to the dial. The example posted has an additional Tiffany mark. It was part of November 2013 auction by Christies

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THE DETAILS

Specifications.

Brand
Rolex
Collection
Submariner
Reference
16808 Nipple Tiffany
Introduced
1979
Limited edition
No
Crystal
Sapphire
Case back
Closed
Case shape
Round
Dial colour
Black
Frequency
28800 bph
Indexes
Stick / Dot
Hands
Mercedes
Movement
Automatic
Power reserve
50 h
Calibre
3035

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