Rolex Submariner 16803

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Condition: Good
Year of Production: 1987
Case Size: 40mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: -
Bracelet/Strap: 18K gold and steel
Movement Type: -
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: United States
Description

Rolex, Submariner Ref. 16803, Oyster Perpetual Date, Steel and 18k Gold, circa 1987

Case: 40 mm, 18k gold and stainless steel, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, R671473 Dial: black with applied gold luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, outer minute track, aperture for the date, luminous yellow gold skeleton hands Movement: Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism Band: stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Fliplock Oyster bracelet #93153, 11 links plus diver's extension Signed: Rolex on the dial, case, movement and clasp

Collectible Features |Rolex Submariner 16803

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Tropical Dial
A dial that has aged from black to a brown or caramel color due to prolonged exposure to sunlight and elements. Highly prized for its unique and attractive aging. Greatly increases value due to unique appearance and collector demand.
Nipple Dial
The "nipple dial" is a term used to describe a specific type of dial found on certain vintage Rolex watches, particularly the Rolex GMT-Master and Submariner models from the 1970s and 1980s. The distinguishing feature of a nipple dial is its hour markers: instead of the usual flat or applied markers, these dials have raised, gold-trimmed markers that resemble small "nipples." These markers are typically made of gold and are filled with luminous material, allowing them to be easily read in low-light conditions. The nipple dial is considered highly desirable among collectors due to its distinctive look and its association with vintage Rolex models.
Tiffany Dial
A dial co-branded with the "Tiffany & Co." logo, signifying a special partnership between Rolex and the famous jeweler.

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