Rolex Vintage Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date 16800 40mm (1978)

A true divers’ watch by design. The Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date. The manufacturing and innovative features make them singularly precise and reliable. Launched in 1953, the Submariner was the first divers’ wristwatch waterproof to a depth of 100 metres (330 feet).

The Rolex Submariner reference 16800 occupies a unique space in the brand’s history, earning the title transitional for its blend of vintage and modern features. It marked a turning point by introducing the tougher sapphire crystal, with quickset date, and the now-standard 300-meter water resistance. These advancements laid the groundwork for the modern Submariner we know today, while retaining the spirit of its classic roots.

Specifications:

• Model: Vintage Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date, 16800
• Dial: Black High Gloss, Luminescent Indexes and Batons
• Bezel: Black, Unidirectional rotatable 60-minute graduated, scratch-resistant, aluminium insert
• Crown: Screw-down, Triplock triple waterproofness system
• Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
• Architecture: Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown
• Bracelet: Oystersteel, flat three-piece links
• Clasp: Folding Oysterlock safety clasp
• Movement: Perpetual, mechanical, self-winding
• Water Resistance: Waterproof to 200 metres / 660 feet / 20 ATM
• Functions: Centre hour, minute and seconds hands. Stop-seconds for precise time setting