The Rolex Submariner 16800 is a highly collectable watch which is usually referred to as a “transitional” timepiece. This is because it was the first in the Submariner collection to include a Sapphire crystal and high beat movement. Despite these changes the 16800 retained many of the original design features common to other Submariner watches. Pre owned Rolex Submariner 16800 watches for sale are sometimes overlooked due to the fact that some people prefer to go for the 16610 which is a newer version. The Submariner 16800 is still a high quality watch in its own right however.
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Rolex Mens Submariner Stainless Rare Spider Dial 16800 Box Bookle NRUS $2,025.00 |
ROLEX SUBMARINER REF16800ORIGINAL MATTE BLACK DIALC1982VERY NICE BEGINS99US $2,650.00 |
ROLEX SUBMARINER 16800 Stainless Steel watch W FACTORY WARRANTYUS $5,000.00 |
One of the things which makes early pre owned Rolex Submariner 16800 watches so attractive to collectors is that they are seen as having historical significance to the Submariner range. Transitional watches are generally popular due to the fact that they mark an important development – in this case the transition to a different crystal and movement. If you’re interested in the history of Rolex watches then a vintage Rolex Submariner 16800 may be the perfect choice. In fact, many watch collectors view the Submariner 16800 transitional as being a “best of both worlds” timepiece when it comes to the Submariner range.
A popular version of the 16800 is the matte dial and tritium hands model which was one of the first to be produced. There are, however, a number of different options to consider. You should think carefully about factors such as whether the original movement is included with the watch, whether the original hands and bezel are included and how much external damage there is. It’s also important to check the amount of internal damage to the watch movement. All these factors will help you to decide what a fair price for the watch is.
Although pre owned Rolex Submariner 16800 aren’t the most popular watches produced by the prestigious Rolex Company they are still high quality timepieces. You can be sure when buying a Rolex watch that it will be built to a high standard and will last a long time – provided it is cared for correctly. As with any luxury vintage watch manufacturer there will always be some people who try to sell replicas as genuine Submariners. It’s important to understand the common differences between real and fake Rolex watches for sale for this reason. Sometimes it can be difficult to distinguish between the two so researching the exact features of a particular watch model is often the only solution.